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Since being introduced to firearms at the age of 11 through Scouting, Aria has over a decade and a half of experience handling firearms, and is licensed to carry a concealed handgun in multiple states. Her specialty and certification is in handguns, for both marksmanship and self-defense purposes. While she does not have any military, law enforcement, paramilitary, or security guard experience, she is NRA-certified as a pistol instructor and range safety officer, doing her part to pass on the time-honored American tradition of civilian marksmanship. Aria can teach you not only how to shoot but how to be a better shooter.

Aria strives to be a kind, caring, sensitive, lighthearted, compassionate, humorous, positive, and diligent instructor who wants to help you learn how to better protect yourself and your loved ones by improving your handgun skills. Aria enjoys working with shooters from all kinds of backgrounds, walks of life, and various levels of experience. She works hard to dispel outdated stereotypes regarding gun ownership that are becoming much less prevalent as the next generation of American gun owners becomes more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. Aria believes in cultivating a safe, responsible, approachable, and fun learning environment for her students.

Outside of her love of marksmanship, Aria enjoys hiking, camping, backpacking, biking, swimming, music, art, Lego, and the occasional video game. As a recently ordained rabbi and resident hospital chaplain, Aria is devout in her Jewish faith, and enjoys helping others. For her ordination thesis, she wrote about the increasing importance of gun ownership in the Jewish community. She is also an out and proud transgender woman and a fierce advocate for inclusion. She values integrity, honesty, respect, freedom, kindness, resilience, critical thinking, initiative, humor, civic duty, and self-reliance.

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Private lesson: 

$100 per person/hour (1 person)

$80 per person/hour (2-3 people)

$60 per person/hour (4 or more)
I do private handgun lessons for both individuals and groups at all levels of experience. They are a great way to learn how to shoot and improve your shooting. If you do not have time for an all-day basic pistol course, are new to guns, or just want to brush up on skills and correct bad habits, this is the class for you. Range fees, ammunition, and targets are paid directly to the range and are subject to availability. Eye and ear protection are available free of charge. Contact me to schedule an appointment.

NRA Basic Pistol course (~8 hours):

 $160 per person/per day (1 person)

$150 per person/per day (2-3 people)

$140 per person/per day (4 or more people)
This is the standard comprehensive basic pistol course offered by NRA certified handgun instructors. Learn the essentials regarding owning, shooting, and maintaining handguns. Great for both new and experienced shooters alike.
Official NRA Course Materials are included in the price. Range fees, ammunition, and targets are paid directly to the range and are subject to availability. Eye and ear protection are available free of charge.

Missouri CCW Permit Classes (8 hours) are coming soon! Contact us for more information.

Discounted group rates are available, please ask. 

My group classes are are a great option for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, workplace teambuilding, synagogue groups, church groups, bar and bat mitzvah celebrations, graduations, family bonding, and more! 

Born, raised, and educated in California, I am now located in Saint Louis County. Depending on scheduling and availability, I am willing to travel in order to teach classes for larger groups.