#1: I'm based out of Tampa, FL.
Looking to get into a side hustle that actually means something to me. I know the shooting instruction market is inundated with choices, but so is every other market. I enjoy teaching, believe I'm good at it and love shooting.
Not trying to get into a creds war but i shoot competitive from time to time, have spent thousands in courses with all the big fancy names you can think of. Basic to advanced pistol/rifle, low light, night vision, DMR, shotgun and one offs throughout the years. Ex Scout Platoon Leader (19D) in the Army. My hope is to break into a new target market of new shooters, immigrants and minorities. Its a space I fit into well and would try and focus on basic familiarization and marksmanship courses.
I am planning on a social media presence, youtube, facebook etc. Potentially my own website and starting instruction just by referral. Major issues including finding a place to shoot and adjusting for those fees as well as dealing with the high cost of shooting in today's market. I know they're a lot of great instructors out there today. But not a huge market for people dropping 500 + ammo for a 2 day course in the sticks. I know nothing about the insurance side of this, but really am committed to giving this a go.
I've learned a lot on this forum over the years and know many of you do this for a living in austere places. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks all!
Looking to get into a side hustle that actually means something to me. I know the shooting instruction market is inundated with choices, but so is every other market. I enjoy teaching, believe I'm good at it and love shooting.
Not trying to get into a creds war but i shoot competitive from time to time, have spent thousands in courses with all the big fancy names you can think of. Basic to advanced pistol/rifle, low light, night vision, DMR, shotgun and one offs throughout the years. Ex Scout Platoon Leader (19D) in the Army. My hope is to break into a new target market of new shooters, immigrants and minorities. Its a space I fit into well and would try and focus on basic familiarization and marksmanship courses.
I am planning on a social media presence, youtube, facebook etc. Potentially my own website and starting instruction just by referral. Major issues including finding a place to shoot and adjusting for those fees as well as dealing with the high cost of shooting in today's market. I know they're a lot of great instructors out there today. But not a huge market for people dropping 500 + ammo for a 2 day course in the sticks. I know nothing about the insurance side of this, but really am committed to giving this a go.
I've learned a lot on this forum over the years and know many of you do this for a living in austere places. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks all!