• Premier Training – Lever Gun
  • Duration: 1-Day
  • Price: 325

Premier Training in Costa Ludus’ Backyard Home Range

Get more one-on-one time with world-class trainer Chris Costa via our premium classes. Firearms training takes place on Costa’s backyard home range. Lower attendee-to-instructor ratios are achieved through our advantageous class-size limit. Class sizes are capped at 12 students instead of the usual 23, allowing for more individually specialized training. Get more from Costa’s technical instruction and live fire time than previously attained. The range offers 360-degree views of the mountains. When the training day is over, guests can enjoy the Salmon River, amazing views, and the seclusion of their choice of area lodging.


Lever Gun Course Description

Lever Gun is designed to give the beginner, intermediate, or advanced shooter the proper Lever Gun fundamentals. Starting with mindset, the class focuses on the core foundation and fundamentals of the Lever Gun. We will focus on effectively balancing speed and accuracy with proper weapon manipulation, under dynamic stress.

Cost: $325

Contact us to host a private class.


Subjects Covered

  • Life Safety Brief
  • Proper gear selection and placement
  • Establishing a proper zero
  • 7 fundamentals of shooting
  • Proper Loading
  • Managing recoil
  • Lever manipulation for speed
  • Acceptable Accuracy Drills
  • Balance of Speed and Accuracy
  • Movement Drills
  • Improvised shooting positions

Equipment List

Students provide their own ammo: 300 rounds of lever gun minimum and 150 rounds of Handgun ammo minimum.  Multiple calibers may be used throughout this course.


Important Course & Location Information

Costa Ludus is located in Lucile, ID.

Host Contact: Costa Ludus, 904-416-0454, customerservice@costaludus.com

Range fee: Included in course registration

Course Hours:  8AM start class; 4PM finish class at the range. ***Costa Ludus is on Pacific Time.

Meals: Bring snacks, water, sodas, coffee, etc. 30 minutes will be taken on the property for lunch. There is not enough time to go off property and back for lunch. A refrigerator will be available. No microwave available. Recommend bringing your own food if you have dietary restrictions, or preferences- no discounts provided.

Ammunition limitations: None.

Recommended Lodging:

(These are just a few choices. There are more than can be found in the area.):

Stealhead Lodge Lucile, ID (5.2miles from range) https://www.steelheadlucile.com

Riverview Motel Riggins, ID (11miles from range) https://www.riverviewmotel.com/

Salmon Rapids Lodge (12 miles from range) https://www.salmonrapids.com/

Hoots Whitebird, ID (18miles from range) https://hootsshopandstay.com/motel-and-cabins

Dry camping is available on property. No hookups. Pack in, pack out. Crew cab with an 8-foot bed, 28ft max off a hitch recommended due to switchbacks on McKinley Mine Rd.

Recommended Airports:

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport, Lewiston, ID (101 miles from range)

Boise Airport, Boise, ID (194 miles from range)

Spokane International Airport, Spokane, WA (207 miles from range)

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the course or the location, please contact Costa Ludus directly via email: customerservice@costaludus.com

Dates & Locations

  • Lucile, ID June 5 - June 5, 2026

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