May Upcoming Events
RPGI Cinco De Mayo match
Early registration opens 12/1/2023. More details to come soon.
May 04, 2024, 8:45 AM – May 05, 2024, 4:30 PM
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Scroll down for more information.
May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pistol - Level 2
Move up from basic firearms operation to more advanced skills such as drawing from a holster, strong hand only / support hand only shooting, target transitions, shooting on the move, alternate positions and reloads. No classroom, all range learning and drills. Continue for more info.
May 04, 2024, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Carbine - Level 1
Designed for individuals with no prior experience or those who would like to reinforce the fundamentals. Explore the considerations for using deadly force. Master rifle fundamentals, including proper slinging, loading, and unloading techniques. Continue for more info.
May 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
JJ Racaza Training Course
Silver in the Open division at the 2011 IPSC Handgun World Shoot, Silver in the Production division at the 2014 Handgun World Shoot, The number one qualifier of the US Gold Team for the 2010 ISSF World Shooting Champ., 3rd place in season 1 of History Channel's Top Shot. Cont. for more info.
May 09, 2024, 8:00 AM – May 10, 2024, 4:00 PM
Room Clearing - 1 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 1
Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn techniques for room entry, identify potential hiding spots or intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Scroll for more info.
May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
USPSA
This is a dynamic shooting sport. This is a four-hour format with squads available on Sat and Sun. The squad selected will determine the day/time that you shoot. USPSA level 1 match. One classifier. Round count: approximately 160.
May 11, 2024, 9:45 AM – May 13, 2024, 4:30 PM
Room Clearing - 2 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 2
Prereq: SHD CQB 1. Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn two-person techniques for room entry, identify hiding spots for intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Cont. for more info.
May 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 2
Enhance your shooting skills by letting you experience target transitions, shooting from alternate positions, shooting on the move, and identifying shooting angles. Continue for more info.
May 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Steel Challenge Friday
This is a one day format. The squad you select determines the day and time that you shoot. All eight stages. Approximately 200 rounds. Pay at the door. Second gun 1/2 price. Steel Challenge is a shooting sport focused on speed. It consists of standardized stages with steel targets.
May 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Steel Challenge
This is a one day format. The squad you select determines the day and time that you shoot. All eight stages. Approximately 200 rounds. Pay at the door. Second gun 1/2 price. Steel Challenge is a shooting sport focused on speed. It consists of standardized stages with steel targets.
May 25, 2024, 9:45 AM – May 26, 2024, 4:30 PM
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
May 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Scroll down for more information.
May 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Meet us at the Green Monstah Firearms Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 27th
SHADOW HAWK DEFENSE
The Area's Premier Firearms Education & Training Center
436 Apple Harvest Drive, Hedgesville, WV 25427
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June Courses
Room Clearing - 1 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 1
Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn techniques for room entry, identify potential hiding spots or intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Scroll for more info.
Jun 02, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Carbine - Level 1
Designed for individuals with no prior experience or those who would like to reinforce the fundamentals. Explore the considerations for using deadly force. Master rifle fundamentals, including proper slinging, loading, and unloading techniques. Continue for more info.
Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Low Light & No Light Shooting
Enhance your tactical skills in low/no light scenarios with our comprehensive class. Held in our simulated munitions house. All equipment provided except eye pro and flashlight. Scroll for more info.
Jun 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Extreme Close Quarters Shooting
Learn skills for defending against single or multiple threats from 0-7 yards where a threat can make contact. This course is focused on skills where speed within minimal distance is essential to survival. Continue for more info.
Jun 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Shadow Hawk Defense Open House
Come visit. Meet the owners and trainers. See what we have to offer. Free to the public. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Register for a chance to win a Green Monstah Firearms gift certificate.
See and try optics from Aimpoint Visit with representatives from USCCA and GOA See and try steel targets from Red Stitch Targets, the best steel targets in shooting sports Shoot a machine gun from DNA guns (for a small fee. Age restrictions apply.)
Shoot a gun - sponsored by Green Monstah Firearms Meet Total Defense Solutions Billy's BBQ will be on site for you to purchase lunch.
Jun 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
tACTICAL cAMP
Immerse yourself in the Shadow Hawk experience. Challenge yourself by participating in several tactical disciplines.
Jun 21 - 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 PM – 5:30 (or when too tired)
Sunday 9:00 PM - approx. 1:00
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Continue for more information.
Jun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
Jun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Self Defense & Defensive Tactics
Discover the empowerment of self-defense in our beginner-friendly self defense & defensive tactics class. Our expert instructors provide a safe and supportive environment for learning. Join us and empower yourself with the skills to protect and defend.
Jun 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
July Courses
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Jul 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
Jul 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. For more information, scroll down.
Jul 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Tactical Maneuvers / Barricades & Bounding
Gain knowledge for real-world defense situations. Learn how to effectively use obstacles or objects to your advantage in different situations. Participants will be introduced to transitions and two-man teams. Prior pistol and Rifle training/experience. Not suitable for beginners.
Jul 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Carbine - Level 1
Designed for individuals with no prior experience or those who would like to reinforce the fundamentals. Explore the considerations for using deadly force. Master rifle fundamentals, including proper slinging, loading, and unloading techniques. Continue for more info.
Jul 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Jul 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Shooting from a Vehicle
Acquire the skills of shooting from a vehicle in our comprehensive class. Learn how highly confined spaces change the shooting dynamic and how to adjust your shooting style Discover the potential of using a vehicle as a defensive weapon. Continue for more info.
Jul 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Jul 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Jul 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
MOS / Red Dot
Learn the fundamentals of operating a pistol with an MOS (modular optic system), aka red dot. Instruction is accompanied by immersive drills to reinforce learning and help the student to retain new skills. Continue for more details.
Jul 28, 2024, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
August Courses
Room Clearing - 1 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 1
Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn techniques for room entry, identify potential hiding spots or intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Scroll for more info.
Aug 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Room Clearing - 2 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 2
Prereq: SHD CQB 1. Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn two-person techniques for room entry, identify hiding spots for intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Cont. for more info.
Aug 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Knife Seminar
Suitable for beginners. Ninjutsu 6th degree blackbelt Randy Weekley teaches this seminar where you'll learn and practice tactics for defense against a knife attack. No classroom. All hands-on. Continue for more info.
Aug 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
Aug 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Scroll down for more information.
Aug 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Low Light & No Light Shooting
Enhance your tactical skills in low/no light scenarios with our comprehensive class. Held in our simulated munitions house. All equipment provided except eye pro and flashlight. Scroll for more info.
Aug 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Self Defense & Defensive Tactics
Discover the empowerment of self-defense in our beginner-friendly self defense & defensive tactics class. Our expert instructors provide a safe and supportive environment for learning. Join us and empower yourself with the skills to protect and defend.
Aug 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Aug 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 2
Enhance your shooting skills by letting you experience target transitions, shooting from alternate positions, shooting on the move, and identifying shooting angles. Continue for more info.
Aug 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
september Courses
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Scroll down for more information.
Sep 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
Sep 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Scroll down for more information.
Sep 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carbine - Level 1
Designed for individuals with no prior experience or those who would like to reinforce the fundamentals. Explore the considerations for using deadly force. Master rifle fundamentals, including proper slinging, loading, and unloading techniques. Continue for more info.
Sep 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Room Clearing - 1 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 1
Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn techniques for room entry, identify potential hiding spots or intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Scroll for more info.
Sep 13, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Room Clearing - 1 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 1
Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn techniques for room entry, identify potential hiding spots or intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Scroll for more info.
Sep 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Sep 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Extreme Close Quarters Shooting
Learn skills for defending against single or multiple threats from 0-7 yards where a threat can make contact. This course is focused on skills where speed within minimal distance is essential to survival. Continue for more info.
Sep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Shooting from a Vehicle
Acquire the skills of shooting from a vehicle in our comprehensive class. Learn how highly confined spaces change the shooting dynamic and how to adjust your shooting style Discover the potential of using a vehicle as a defensive weapon. Continue for more info.
Sep 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Defensive Shotgun
Learn to use a shot gun for self defense. Instruction includes presentations, multiple kneeling and prone positions, shooting from concealment and reloading under stress. Continue for more info.
Sep 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Sep 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
OCTOBER Courses
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
Oct 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Scroll down for more information.
Oct 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Room Clearing - 1 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 1
Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn techniques for room entry, identify potential hiding spots or intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Scroll for more info.
Oct 06, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Carbine - Level 1
Designed for individuals with no prior experience or those who would like to reinforce the fundamentals. Explore the considerations for using deadly force. Master rifle fundamentals, including proper slinging, loading, and unloading techniques. Continue for more info.
Oct 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Carbine - Level 2
Move up from basic firearms operation to more advanced skills such as using a sling, reloads, movement, alternate positions and turns. Drills are utilized to reinforce learning. No classroom, all range time. Continue for more details.
Oct 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Low Light & No Light Shooting
Enhance your tactical skills in low/no light scenarios with our comprehensive class. Held in our simulated munitions house. All equipment provided except eye pro and flashlight. Scroll for more info.
Oct 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Oct 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
MOS / Red Dot
Learn the fundamentals of operating a pistol with an MOS (modular optic system), aka red dot. Instruction is accompanied by immersive drills to reinforce learning and help the student to retain new skills. Continue for more details.
Oct 27, 2024, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
November Courses
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
Nov 02, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Scroll down for more information.
Nov 02, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pistol - Level 2
Move up from basic firearms operation to more advanced skills such as drawing from a holster, strong hand only / support hand only shooting, target transitions, shooting on the move, alternate positions and reloads. No classroom, all range learning and drills. Continue for more info.
Nov 02, 2024, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Pistol - Level 3
Prereq: SHD Pistol – level 2 or equivalent*. Boost your skills to a higher level of competency. Learn how to handle malfunctions, shooting on the move, strong hand and support hand only manipulations. Continue for more info.
Nov 03, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Room Clearing - 1 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 1
Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn techniques for room entry, identify potential hiding spots or intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Scroll for more info.
Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Room Clearing - 2 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 2
Prereq: SHD CQB 1. Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn two-person techniques for room entry, identify hiding spots for intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Continue for more info.
Nov 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Shooting from a Vehicle
Acquire the skills of shooting from a vehicle in our comprehensive class. Learn how highly confined spaces change the shooting dynamic and how to adjust your shooting style Discover the potential of using a vehicle as a defensive weapon. Continue for more info.
Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Extreme Close Quarters Shooting
Learn skills for defending against single or multiple threats from 0-7 yards where a threat can make contact. This course is focused on skills where speed within minimal distance is essential to survival. Continue for more info.
Nov 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Nov 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 2
Enhance your shooting skills by letting you experience target transitions, shooting from alternate positions, shooting on the move, and identifying shooting angles. Continue for more info.
Nov 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
December Courses
Room Clearing - 1 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 1
Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn techniques for room entry, identify potential hiding spots or intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Continue for more info.
Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Room Clearing - 2 / Close Quarters Battle - Level 2
Prereq: SHD CQB 1. Gain skills for navigating confined spaces safely. Prepare for potential home defense or emergency situations. Learn two-person techniques for room entry, identify hiding spots for intruders. Held in the simulated munitions house with marker rounds. Continue for more info.
Dec 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Carbine - Level 1
Designed for individuals with no prior experience or those who would like to reinforce the fundamentals. Explore the considerations for using deadly force. Master rifle fundamentals, including proper slinging, loading, and unloading techniques. Continue for more info.
Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pistol Safety / Guns 101
Perfect for the true beginner, this course has been designed for the first-time firearms user. This is a low-stress course that will provide general guidance regarding ranges, etiquette, and safety. It also will provide an introduction to pistol operation and the basics of pistol shooting.
Dec 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pistol - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Acquire essential skills for the real-world pistol usage. Suitable for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills. Scroll down for more information.
Dec 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Dec 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Concealed Carry - Level 1
Training for real-world preparedness. Gain crucial insights into the use of deadly force and understand safety rules to ensure responsible carry. Scroll down for more information.
Dec 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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SHADOW HAWK DEFENSE
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