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MONTHLY SESSIONS


MONTHLY SESSIONS

Meetings are held three times per month at:

The Range St. Louis West

14803 Manchester Road

Ballwin, MO. 63011

(636) 220-1300

One topic is presented at three different meeting times per month, offering flexible choices to maximize various scheduling needs. Each 2-hour meeting includes:

  • Classroom Session: One hour of a lecture-style class taught by expert trainers. Previous meeting topics have included: basic handgun skills, firearm cleaning, building a trauma kit, clearing malfunctions, holster selection for the woman shooter, situational awareness, hand-to-hand defensive skills, introduction to rifles, yoga, and more.
  • Optional Shooting and Social Hour: Following the 1-hour Classroom Session, we head downstairs to our women-only dedicated private bay on the gun range. This hour is designed for hands-on practice of what was taught in the classroom, general target practice, or to stand back and socialize with fellow members. This session is free on Wednesdays and for members of The Range St. Louis West, and otherwise has a $5 fee. Gun Rentals are available for $5 plus the cost of on-site purchased ammo.


  WHAT TO BRING

    • your firearm (optional)
    • personal ammo or purchased on-site

  Member Price (class) ---------------------------------------- FREE

 Range Price ------------------------------------------------------ $5

  (free for The Range STL members and on Wednesdays)

 Guest Price (class) -------------------------------------------- $20

  Duration --------------------------------------------------- 2 hours

Each class is 1 hour long, followed by 1 hour of range time in private all women bay.

   Experience ------------------------------ All Experience Levels

  Wavier -------------------------------------------- New Shooters

or shooters whose waivers are over a year old, please follow this link to complete the Requirements Waiver to shoot a firearm:  Waiver

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Upcoming events

  • Start With the Bang: Reverse Engineering Your Goals

    • August 12, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 18
    Register

    You don't build toward a goal by hoping it lands — you start at the finish line and work backward.

    In this hands-on workshop, we'll walk you through a practical framework for setting a goal and reverse engineering exactly how to get there. You'll leave with more than inspiration — you'll leave with a real plan.

    Bring a goal. Any goal. We'll do the work together.

    Show details

  • Start With the Bang: Reverse Engineering Your Goals

    • August 22, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 20
    Register

    You don't build toward a goal by hoping it lands — you start at the finish line and work backward.

    In this hands-on workshop, we'll walk you through a practical framework for setting a goal and reverse engineering exactly how to get there. You'll leave with more than inspiration — you'll leave with a real plan.

    Bring a goal. Any goal. We'll do the work together.

    Show details

  • Start With the Bang: Reverse Engineering Your Goals

    • August 31, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 20
    Register

    You don't build toward a goal by hoping it lands — you start at the finish line and work backward.

    In this hands-on workshop, we'll walk you through a practical framework for setting a goal and reverse engineering exactly how to get there. You'll leave with more than inspiration — you'll leave with a real plan.

    Bring a goal. Any goal. We'll do the work together.

    Show details

  • Click, No Bang. Now What?

    • September 02, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    It happens to everyone — and knowing what to do next is the difference between panic and power. This is one of our most-requested sessions for a reason.

    We're breaking down pistol stoppages and malfunctions: what they are, why they happen, and exactly how to clear them. 

    Show details

  • Click, No Bang. Now What?

    • September 12, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    It happens to everyone — and knowing what to do next is the difference between panic and power. This is one of our most-requested sessions for a reason.

    We're breaking down pistol stoppages and malfunctions: what they are, why they happen, and exactly how to clear them. 

    Show details

  • Click, No Bang. Now What?

    • September 23, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    It happens to everyone — and knowing what to do next is the difference between panic and power. This is one of our most-requested sessions for a reason.

    We're breaking down pistol stoppages and malfunctions: what they are, why they happen, and exactly how to clear them. 

    Show details

  • So You Want to Buy a Gun.

    • October 10, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    Good. Let's make sure you do it right.

    This session covers everything that happens before the trigger pull — what to look for in a handgun, how to navigate the buying process, the paperwork, the background check, and what you need to know about private sales.

    No pressure. No judgment. Just the information you deserve to have before you make one of the most personal purchases of your life.

    Show details

  • So You Want to Buy a Gun.

    • October 14, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    Good. Let's make sure you do it right.

    This session covers everything that happens before the trigger pull — what to look for in a handgun, how to navigate the buying process, the paperwork, the background check, and what you need to know about private sales.

    No pressure. No judgment. Just the information you deserve to have before you make one of the most personal purchases of your life.

    Show details

  • So You Want to Buy a Gun.

    • October 16, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    Good. Let's make sure you do it right.

    This session covers everything that happens before the trigger pull — what to look for in a handgun, how to navigate the buying process, the paperwork, the background check, and what you need to know about private sales.

    No pressure. No judgment. Just the information you deserve to have before you make one of the most personal purchases of your life.

    Show details

  • Dynamic and Safe Movement with a Handgun

    • November 04, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    This is our most-requested session — and if you missed it the first time, now you'll know why everyone won't stop talking about it.

    We're back on the range learning how to move safely and effectively in an environment with a handgun. It sounds serious. It is serious. It's also one of the most fun, laugh-out-loud sessions we run.

    Come ready to move. Come ready to learn. Come ready to have a really good time.


    Show details

  • Dynamic and Safe Movement with a Handgun

    • November 21, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    This is our most-requested session — and if you missed it the first time, now you'll know why everyone won't stop talking about it.

    We're back on the range learning how to move safely and effectively in an environment with a handgun. It sounds serious. It is serious. It's also one of the most fun, laugh-out-loud sessions we run.

    Come ready to move. Come ready to learn. Come ready to have a really good time.


    Show details

  • Dynamic and Safe Movement with a Handgun

    • November 24, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    This is our most-requested session — and if you missed it the first time, now you'll know why everyone won't stop talking about it.

    We're back on the range learning how to move safely and effectively in an environment with a handgun. It sounds serious. It is serious. It's also one of the most fun, laugh-out-loud sessions we run.

    Come ready to move. Come ready to learn. Come ready to have a really good time.


    Show details

  • Concealment Principles: Carrying with Confidence

    • December 02, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    Carrying a firearm is a responsibility — and doing it well means more than just strapping on a holster. This session covers the core principles of concealment: what works, what doesn't, and how to carry in a way that fits your body, your wardrobe, and your life.

    Real talk. Practical options. No one-size-fits-all answers.


    Show details

  • Concealment Principles: Carrying with Confidence

    • December 05, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    Carrying a firearm is a responsibility — and doing it well means more than just strapping on a holster. This session covers the core principles of concealment: what works, what doesn't, and how to carry in a way that fits your body, your wardrobe, and your life.

    Real talk. Practical options. No one-size-fits-all answers.


    Show details

  • Concealment Principles: Carrying with Confidence

    • December 14, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The Range St. Louis West 14803 Manchester Rd
    • 25

    Carrying a firearm is a responsibility — and doing it well means more than just strapping on a holster. This session covers the core principles of concealment: what works, what doesn't, and how to carry in a way that fits your body, your wardrobe, and your life.

    Real talk. Practical options. No one-size-fits-all answers.


    Show details

OTHER CLASSES

Special Sessions (MEMBERS ONLY)

In addition to our regularly scheduled monthly sessions, we often offer special Sentinel only experiences throughout the year. Past Special Sessions...

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