12th Sep - Firearms Civilian & Law Enforcement

Step into the world of domestic, police, and gangster action roles with confidence and authenticity. From gripping crime dramas to intense thriller sequences, believable firearm handling is crucial for actors, directors, and stage managers.

On set is not the place to experience theatrical firearms for the first time. This course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and safety awareness to handle firearms convincingly — using blank-firing, airsoft, and prop handguns — while keeping every performance safe and professional.

Who Is This Course For?

Anyone working in performance who wants to portray firearm use convincingly and safely:

• Actors preparing for action roles in police, gangster, or civilian contexts
• Stage Managers and Directors who want a deeper understanding of firearms on stage or set
• Performers seeking screen-ready skills and confidence with handguns
• Creatives eager to expand their toolkit for realistic, safe, and controlled action sequences

What Will You Achieve?

By the end of the course, you’ll have hands-on experience with:

• Firearm safety and law: key legal principles and on-set protocols
• History of firearms: understanding design, evolution, and context
• Dos and Don’ts: essential safety rules and best practice for performance
• Handgun handling: drawing, loading, reloading, aiming, and moving safely
• Disarms and firearm combat: performing realistic tactical exchanges
• Blank-firing skills: firing techniques, timing, safe protocols for stage and screen

Through practical exercises and continuous feedback, you’ll develop the confidence to look competent, natural, and in control in any firearm-focused scene.

Outside Class

No homework — all learning and practice happens during the workshop.

What to Bring

• Comfortable movement clothes
• Reusable water bottle
• Notebook and pen for safety notes and tips

All firearms and props are provided, including blank-firing, airsoft, and prop handguns.

Assessment

There is no formal assessment. Training focuses on skill-building, continuous feedback, and professional confidence for performance.

Industry Relevance

Accurate and safe firearm handling is highly valued in:

• Film and TV crime dramas
• Police and law enforcement scenes
• Stage productions with gun action
• Immersive experiences, live events, and motion capture

Mastering firearm safety and handling increases credibility, professionalism, and employability for actors, directors, and stage teams.

Next Steps

• Independent Drama’s Military & Tactical Firearms course for army and special ops roles
• Falling & Reactions
• BASSC Unarmed and Foundation in Film Fighting: Unarmed
• Tactical and CQB workshops for immersive screen realism