Veteran Owned
Black Ring Tactical
Firearms Training
Handmade Kydex Holsters
360-474-5650
What we do
Black Ring Tactical, LLC provides the highest quality firearms training to beginners and marksmen alike. If you are new to firearms, you are at the right place. Gun training is done in a safe, friendly environment by a certified and knowledgeable veteran firearms instructor. Gun safety classes are kept at a 6:1 student to instructor ratio to provide the highest quality instruction possible. We give you the skills and mindset to safely handle firearms and protect yourself and your family. We serve the Tacoma, Lakewood, Olympia and South Sound areas. Give us a call for a free consultation! We also make custom, handmade Kydex holsters.
Classes Offered
Basic Pistol (Level 1)
Defensive Pistol (Level 2)
Defensive Pistol (Level 2)
This class is for beginners, or those who want to brush up on the basics.
Topics include:
- Safety
- How to load / unload
- Mindset of owning a gun
- Range time
- Approximately 4 - 5 hours
Equipment required:
100 rounds of ammunition for your firearm.
If you do not have a pistol, please bring 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition and you can use one of ours. (Ammo
This class is for beginners, or those who want to brush up on the basics.
Topics include:
- Safety
- How to load / unload
- Mindset of owning a gun
- Range time
- Approximately 4 - 5 hours
Equipment required:
100 rounds of ammunition for your firearm.
If you do not have a pistol, please bring 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition and you can use one of ours. (Ammo can be purchased at Lakewood Shooting Range if taking a class)
No open toed shoes
Defensive Pistol (Level 2)
Defensive Pistol (Level 2)
Defensive Pistol (Level 2)
This class is for students that have recently taken a basic pistol class or are very familiar with their firearm. Defensive Pistol is for those looking to take the next step from the basics.
Topics include:
- Carrying concealed
- Drawing from a holster
- Mindset
- Stopping a threat
- Reloading under stress
- Malfunction clearing
- Shooting from cover
This class is for students that have recently taken a basic pistol class or are very familiar with their firearm. Defensive Pistol is for those looking to take the next step from the basics.
Topics include:
- Carrying concealed
- Drawing from a holster
- Mindset
- Stopping a threat
- Reloading under stress
- Malfunction clearing
- Shooting from cover
- Range time
- Approximately 5 hours
Equipment required:
Pistol
Holster (no Serpa holsters)
Minimum 2 magazines
100 rounds of ammunition (Can be purchased at Lakewood Shooting Range if taking a class)
No open toed shoes
Rifle / Carbine
Defensive Pistol (Level 2)
Rifle / Carbine
This class is for students wanting basic instruction in rifles or carbines.
Topics include:
- Safety
- Rifle maintenance
- Rifle manipulations
- Basic Rifle Marksmanship
- Practical application of rifles
- Mindset
- Zeroing your rifle
- Range time
- Approximately 6 hours
Equipment required:
AR-15 or AK-47 type rifle
100 rounds of ammunition (Can be purchased at Lakewoo
This class is for students wanting basic instruction in rifles or carbines.
Topics include:
- Safety
- Rifle maintenance
- Rifle manipulations
- Basic Rifle Marksmanship
- Practical application of rifles
- Mindset
- Zeroing your rifle
- Range time
- Approximately 6 hours
Equipment required:
AR-15 or AK-47 type rifle
100 rounds of ammunition (Can be purchased at Lakewood Shooting Range if taking a class)
Minimum 2 magazines
No open toed shoes
Private Class
Custom tailored class to your needs. This type of class requires a consultation first. All private classes and consultations remain confidential. Please call to discuss and schedule a private class.
- Times, locations and curriculum vary per requests and requirements.
- Price: $300 for the first student and $200 for each student thereafter.
About The Instructor
Travis Sparr
I am a Combat Veteran of Iraq and a former contracted Protective Security Officer to the Department of Homeland Security. I am also a husband and father of two boys. My hobbies are motorcycles, working on cars, woodworking and a little farming. I have a strong passion for teaching firearms, so I decided to start Black Ring Tactical, LLC in 2018 to provide professional instruction to law-abiding citizens.
- NRA Certified Handgun Instructor
- Prior Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Private Security Handgun Instructor
- Prior Protective Security Officer (Department of Homeland Security)
- Prior Trainer for a Federal Protective Service contract
- Prior First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor
- Prior Basic Lifesaver Instructor
- Prior OC (Pepper Spray) / Baton / Handcuffing Instructor
- Prior WA State Armed Guard Trainer
- Army Infantry Combat Veteran
- Prior Firearms Instructor to The Iraqi Army
