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Events at Tactical Penguin, Layton[Get Directions]

12
Aug
2026

Move and Shoot (Skills Maintenance): Aug 12, 2026 | Layton

08-12-2026 6:00 pm -8:30 pm
$85.00
Move and Shoot (Skills Maintenance): Aug 12, 2026 | Layton
2.5 hours — Get off the X! Learn to effectively shoot and hit your target while you are moving.

Shooting and moving is a key part of training and being prepared. If it is not practiced on a regular basis those skills will be lost. We developed this course to assist professionals and CCW holders to maintain their skills. Working entirely from concealment, movement will be introduced into your training while still working on the essential deployment and accuracy skills necessary to be remain proficient with your everyday carry gear.

15
Aug
2026

Utah CCW Concealed Firearm Permit Class: Aug 15, 2026 | Layton

08-15-2026 12:00 pm -4:00 pm
$55.00
Utah CCW Concealed Firearm Permit Class: Aug 15, 2026 | Layton
4 hours — Everything that you need to apply for your Utah Concealed Carry Firearm Permit (CFP)

Your full-service, one-stop option for everything that you need to apply for your Utah Concealed Firearm Permit. Multiple locations along the Wasatch Front. We even deliver the application to BCI for you! All at a best-value price that is lower than the average price you will pay at other places.

22
Aug
2026

Defensive Rifle: Aug 22, 2026 | Layton

08-22-2026 9:30 am -6:00 pm
$300.00
Defensive Rifle: Aug 22, 2026 | Layton
8 hours — How to zero your rifle, fundamental rifle manipulations, managing recoil, body positioning, rifle presentation drills, target acquisition, follow-up shots for target transitions, etc.

It is crucial that you understand the “Proper Use of Force” doctrine in your decision making process to defend yourself or others. This class will build on the skills of Rifle Proficiency, and our cadre will give you suggestions to improve those skills. This class will have scenarios to expose you to real life events and help you to make split second decisions. 

26
Aug
2026

Natural Point of Aim and Retention Fire (Skills Maintenance): Aug 26, 2026 | Layton

08-26-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
$85.00
Natural Point of Aim and Retention Fire (Skills Maintenance): Aug 26, 2026 | Layton
2.5 hours — How to safely and effectively fire your weapon from retention when you don't have time or space to utilize the sights.

This skill builder class will help you to focus on developing and improving your Natural Point of Aim (NPA and retention fire skills by utilizing drills that specifically require the use of multiple shooting positions. Natural point of aim and retention fire are two defensive handgun techniques that are often overlooked or even difficult to practice in traditional range settings.

02
Sep
2026

Intro to Handgun: Sep 2, 2026 | Layton

09-02-2026 5:00 pm -8:00 pm
$100.00
Intro to Handgun: Sep 2, 2026 | Layton
3 hours — For those who have never used a handgun before or have done it a few times but never had clear, organized instruction on how to do it safely and correctly.

If you have never used a handgun before or have done it a few times but never had clear, organized instruction on how to do it safely and correctly, this is the class for you! This is the best place to start if you have never shot before or have only shot with your friends but want to get a fundamental understanding of the shooting sports. 

15
Sep
2026

Beginner Handgun: Sep 15-16, 2026 | Layton

09-15-2026 9:30 am - 09-16-2026 4:00 pm
$150.00
Beginner Handgun: Sep 15-16, 2026 | Layton
6 hours — Designed to establish fundamental techniques and knowledge you need to be a safe and effective shooter, and establish correct habits that will set you up for success. You will learn how handguns function, safe handling, loading and unloading, how to grip your handgun, proper body position and stance, using your handgun's sights, hitting your target, etc.

This foundational course covers the fundamentals of handgun shooting. If you are a first time handgun owner or unsure how to hold your handgun, load your magazine, shoot what you are aiming at, or act in the range, this course is for you. We start in the classroom covering safety, range etiquette and proper stance to hit your target. The rest of the class will be on the range, and you will shoot up to 150 rounds of ammunition. You will leave with the foundational knowledge so you can come to the Handgun Proficiency class and feel prepared to learn additional skills.

26
Sep
2026

Women's Handgun: Sep 26, 2026 | Layton

09-26-2026 9:30 am -4:00 pm
$150.00
Women's Handgun: Sep 26, 2026 | Layton
6 hours — A women-only class, taught by a female instructor that provides a supportive, low-stress environment to learn to shoot.  Designed to give beginners the fundamental techniques and knowledge they need to be safe and effective shooters, and establish correct habits that will set them up for success.  

Women sometimes just feel more comfortable learning from other women in a supportive, low stress environment.  It's very empowering to take responsibility for your own self-defense, and to have the tools and skills in place to be your own first responder.  Our Women's Handgun course was created to help you get familiar with your own firearm and feel comfortable using it, understanding the mechanics of the handgun, being accustomed to the way it feels in your hands and how it reacts when you fire it.  This course is designed to ensure you have an adequate foundation and understanding of safe gun handling, along with a new level of confidence in your ability to handle and shoot your handgun.  

01
Oct
2026

Low Light Fundamentals (Skills Maintenance): Oct 1, 2026 | Layton

10-01-2026 6:00 pm - 06-10-2026 8:30 pm
$85.00
Low Light Fundamentals (Skills Maintenance): Oct 1, 2026 | Layton
2.5 hours — Practice using a handheld or weapons mounted light to clearly identify your target and shoot in low light situations.

Fighting in a diminished light capacity is difficult. In the modern world, there are low light areas even in broad daylight. These shadows and dark spots are a prime location for an adversary to attack you. Proper identification is an integral part of any armed encounter. The use of a light will assist with that proper identification in periods of darkness.