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.

Premier Training – Vehicle Course Description

**This course can be completed in any combination of handgun only; handgun & carbine; handgun & shotgun. ** Recommended ammo counts for these configurations are listed in the equipment list below.

Vehicle will provide students with the knowledge to successfully demonstrate competence in worldly scenarios involving vehicles. This course will teach students proper weapon manipulation techniques for specific use in close proximity to vehicles. The primary focus of instruction will be to show how to successfully utilize handguns and carbines, both around and inside vehicles, and use these seemingly obtrusive objects to their advantage.

Requirements: Carbine 1 and Handgun 1 or similar.

Cost: $800

Contact us to host a private class.

Subjects Covered

• Life Safety Brief
• Proper gear selection and placement for vehicles
• Primary Weapons Zero
• Cover and Concealment around Vehicle
• Weapon Hand and Reaction hand Shooting around vehicles
• Primary weapon manipulation in and around vehicles
• Movement drills and improvised shooting positions around vehicles
• 2 man evac
• 4 man evac
• All 2 man & 4 man drills will be executed with pistol and carbine
• Technical shooting around other in the vehicle

Equipment List

Students provide their own ammo: 1600 rounds minimum. Multiple calibers may be used throughout this course. Drills can be modified to accommodate a lower round count. **Handgun Only (1,600 rounds of handgun ammo); **Handgun & Carbine (1,600 rounds total: 800 rounds of each handgun & carbine); **Handgun & PCC Pistol Caliber Carbine (1600 rounds total: 800 rounds handgun & 800 rounds PCC.)

Hardware – A functional and practical handgun chambered in 9mm, .40 cal, or .45 ACP. If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea.

A functional and practical carbine or battle rifle chambered in 5.56×45, 5.45×39, 300 Blackout, 7.62×39, 7.62×51. If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea.

• Note pad, and pen/pencil
• Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
• Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
• Ear pro (electronic preferred) / Eye pro
• Baseball style hat recommended
• Proper belt to support equipment
• A cleaning kit and tools that are compatible with the weapon system(s) in question is also a must.
• Carbine magazine pouches, Battle belt, or Chest rig
• Handgun (secondary weapon), magazines
• Tools that work on your weapon
• A holster and magazine pouch that will retain equipment when moving
• Weapons lube
• Water hydrating device
• Knee and elbow pads (optional)
• Gloves (optional)
• An open mind

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 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.

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