Stoddard’s Training Academy was founded on the principle that everyday citizens deserve unpretentious practical education to make themselves assets and not liabilities. This includes training on topics other than firearms, such as mindset, medical practices, and non-firearm defensive tools.
We provide world-class training for shooters of all skill levels. We take firearm education seriously. From simple tutorials to advanced gun fighting, our goal is to create the best learning experience possible.
That is why we only select instructors who are as good at teaching and coaching as they are at shooting. Our instructors are always expanding on their own education and skill, earning certifications from groups such as Sig Sauer and the NRA, so that they can develop new courses and pass their knowledge on to you.
Whether you are a beginner or a well-seasoned shooter, we encourage you to progress to higher levels of proficiency. With seasonal and new courses added regularly, there is always an exciting new learning experience waiting for you at Stoddard’s Academy.
Mitchell is a life-long student of the Japanese martial arts, holding black belts in Jujitsu, Judo and Karate, Mitchell’s unique approach to firearm training and instruction is heavily influenced and characterized by concepts observed in these arts. Much like how the ancient warrior Samurai regarded the sword, both his practice and instruction, Mitchell promotes the concept that the gun should be regarded as an extension of your body. This ideology not only helps Mitchell’s students adopt a more complete and earnest understanding of the gun, but also makes his classes uniquely fun and exciting.