Treasure Valley Shooting Academy

Building Safe, Confident, & Responsible Youths

At Treasure Valley Shooting Academy (TVSA), we believe firearm safety education should be age-appropriate, engaging, and grounded in real-world prevention. Firearms exist in many homes and communities, and EDUCATION, NOT FEAR, is the strongest tool for keeping our youth safe.
That's why TVSA offers two distinct youth firearm safety courses, thoughtfully designed to meet children and teens at their developmental level while emphasizing respect, responsibility, and informed decision-making.

Program Overview

TVSA youth safety courses are divided by age to ensure every student receives instruction appropriate to their maturity, attention level, and understanding:

• Children's Firearm Safety (Ages 7-12): Focused on prevention, awareness, and safe decision-making
• Youth Firearm Safety (Ages 13-18): Focused on responsibility, mechanics, and practical safety skills

Both courses emphasize education, confidence-building, and long-term respect for firearms.

Supervised Range Experience: Optional
For students who demonstrate maturity, attentiveness, and respect for safety, there is an optional supervised range time offered as a carefully monitored real-world learning experience. 
*Must have Parent/Guardian consent and presence.

Children's Firearm Safety (Ages 7-12)

Children are naturally curious. This course replaces curiosity with understanding by teaching young students how to stay safe around firearms without encouraging handling or experimentation.
This class is designed to help children make smart, safe choices when firearms are present, whether at home, in a vehicle, or while visiting friends and family.

What Children Will Learn

• What firearms are and how they function (age-appropriate explanations)
• The Four Universal Firearm Safety Rules, taught in a memorable and relatable way
• How to behave safely in environments where firearms may be present
• The importance of boundaries, awareness, and asking for help from trusted adults
• Understanding responsibility and respect to prevent accidents

Instruction focuses on prevention and real-world safety, NOT FEAR. Through interactive discussion and demonstrations, students gain clarity, confidence, and practical safety awareness. 

Youth Firearm Safety (Ages 13-18)

As adolescents mature, so does their ability to understand responsibility and consequences. This course builds on foundational safety principles while introducing teens to firearm mechanics, safe handling practices, and responsible decision-making.
Whether students have prior exposure to firearms or are learning for the first time, this class equips them with the tools needed to stay safe and act responsibly. 

What Teens Will Learn

• A comprehensive review of the Four Universal Firearm Safety Rules and real-world application
• Firearm mechanics and operation, including actions, safeties, triggers, and parts
• How to safely load, unload, and clear malfunctions
• Safe storage practices and situational awareness
• How to choose appropriate firearms, calibers, and ammunition
• The real-world consequences of misuse, negligence, and poor judgment
• Managing peer pressure, emotional regulation, and decision-making

This course emphasizes not just technical skill, but critical thinking, judgment, and accountability.

How These Classes Are Taught

• Instructor-led, age-appropriate instruction
• Interactive discussions and demonstrations
• Emphasis on understanding the why behind safety rules
• A supportive learning environment focused on confidence and clarity
• Optional supervised range time only when available. 

Instructor Experience

All youth firearm safety courses are taught by TVSA Certified Instructors with extensive experience in firearms education and youth instructions.

Parents can expect:

• Certified firearms instructors trained in safety-first teaching
• Experience working with children and teens of varying maturity
• Clear communication and structured learning environments
• A strong emphasis on responsibility, prevention, and respect. 

Instructor oversight ensures every student is taught with patience, professionalism, and care.

Safety Is Our Highest Priority

Youth firearms education at TVSA is built on strict safety standards and thoughtful instruction. Live-fire experiences, when offered, are:

• Completely Optional
• Closely Supervised
• Conducted only with parental consent and presence

Education always comes before exposure.

What Students Will Leave With

By the end of the course, students will:

• Understand how to stay safe around firearms
• Demonstrate increased confidence and awareness
• Recognize the responsibility firearms require
• Make safer, smarter decisions in real-world environments
• Carry forward a lifelong respect for firearm safety

Parents will leave with peace of mind knowing their child has been given practical, empowering safety education.

Pricing & Logistics

Children's Firearm Safety (Ages 7-12): $50
Youth Firearm Safety (Ages 13-18): $75
Additional information such as: locations, course length, schedule, and optional range details will be proved during registration.

Firearm safety education isn't about fear. It's about empowerment, confidence, and preparation. 

Questions? Contact us and we'll be happy to help determine the fit for your child. 

Use the Contact Form Below for Questions/Registration

Mark your class and any addition options (rental, returning student). Include the date you prefer in the "Additional Information" section.