Frogbones Family Shooting Center

About Frogbones Family Shooting Center

At Frogbones Family Shooting Center Training Group, our mission is to equip responsible armed citizens of all experience levels with practical, relevant, and transferable skills in a safe, ethical, and controlled environment.

We are passionate about developing confident, capable, and safety-minded gun owners. Whether you're a first-time shooter or looking to refine advanced skills, our training programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow.

Our courses are carefully structured to guide new shooters toward becoming safe, skilled, and responsible marksmen. Every class combines classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and live-fire range time to ensure comprehensive, real-world training.

What sets us apart is our commitment to small instructor-to-student ratios, allowing for a more personalized and interactive experience. This approach ensures each student receives individual attention, has ample opportunity to ask questions, and fully participates in the learning process.

Whether you're seeking personal protection skills, pursuing marksmanship goals, or simply looking to become a more informed and capable gun owner, Frogbones Training Group provides a supportive environment where you can develop the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

Class Instructors

Certifications

National Rifle Association
Chief Range Saftey Officer
Range Saftey Officer  
Certified Pistol Insructor
Certified Rifle Instructor 

USCCA
Concealed Carry Certified Instructor
Home Defense Fundamentals Certified Instructor
Women's Fundamental and Self Defense Certified Instructor
Countering the Mass Shooter Certified Instructor 
Emergency First Aid Fundamentals Certfied Instructor

Other
CPR/AED (All Ages) Certified Instructor 
BLS Provider Certified Instrutor 
First Aid Certified instructor 

Policies

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your class registration, we’re happy to offer a refund with advance notice.

• Full Refund: Cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled class will receive a full refund of tuition paid.

• Credit Option: Cancellations made within 48 hours of the class may be eligible for credit toward a future class, at our discretion.

• No-Shows: Participants who do not attend and do not provide notice prior to the class start time are not eligible for a refund or credit.

We strive to be as accommodating as possible—please contact us as soon as you know you’ll be unable to attend so we can assist you with rescheduling or refunding your spot.

Reschedule Policy

We know that life happens and schedules can change. If you need to move your class to a different date, we’re happy to help.

• Advance Notice: You may reschedule your class at no cost if you contact us at least 48 hours before your scheduled class.

• Short-Notice Reschedules: Requests made within 48 hours of the class may be subject to limited availability, depending on class size and instructor scheduling.

• No-Shows: Participants who miss their class without prior notice are not eligible to reschedule or transfer their registration.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to train—just let us know as early as possible, and we’ll do our best to find a new class date that works for you.

Refund Policy

We take pride in providing high-quality, hands-on training and strive to ensure every student has a valuable learning experience.

• Before Class: Refunds are available according to our Flexible Cancellation Policy—please contact us prior to your scheduled class if you need to cancel.

• After Class: Once a class has been attended or completed, no refunds will be issued, regardless of the circumstances.

• Class Satisfaction: If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please reach out to us directly. While refunds are not available after attendance, we’ll make every effort to address your concerns and find a resolution that supports your training goals.

Other Policy

RANGE POLICIES

The Four Universal Firearm Safety Rules

1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded.
   
   

2. Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
   
   

3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you’ve made the decision to fire.
   
   

4. Be sure of your target, what’s in front of it, and what’s beyond it.
   
   

Range Commands

All shooters must follow instructor and Range Safety Officer (RSO) commands immediately. Failure to do so may result in removal from the firing line.

Common Commands:

• “Eyes and Ears” – Put on eye and ear protection.
  
  

• “Load and Make Ready” – You may load your firearm and prepare to shoot.
  
  

• “Shooter Ready?” – Confirm readiness.
  
  

• “Fire” or  “Threat” – You may begin shooting.
  
  

• “Cease Fire” – STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY. Finger off the trigger, firearm pointed downrange. Bench the Firearm. Await further instructions.
  
  

• “Unload and Show Clear” – Remove magazine, clear chamber, lock slide to the rear, and visually and physically inspect the chamber.
  
  

• “Holster” or “Bench Firearm” – Return firearm safely to holster or place on bench with action open and muzzle downrange.
  
  

Range Conduct Rules

• No handling firearms behind the firing line.
  
  

• Do not load until instructed.
  
  

• Only authorized ammunition is permitted (no steel-core, tracers, or reloads unless approved).
  
  

• If a malfunction occurs:
  
  

• Keep the muzzle pointed downrange.
  
  

• Finger off the trigger.
  
  

• Raise your support hand to signal for instructor or RSO assistance.

Emergency Procedures

• If you hear “Cease Fire!”, STOP IMMEDIATELY. - Follow Ceasefire Instructions
  
  

• Maintain muzzle discipline and await further instructions.
  
  

• In case of a medical emergency, the command “Cease Fire – Emergency!” will be called.
  
  

  • ADVISE THEM OF A FIREARMS TRAINING ACCIDENT”

• Step away from the firing line after clearing firearm
  
  

• RSOs and instructors will secure and verify firearms.
  
  

• First Aid/Trauma Kit and AED are located at the range counter.
  
  

• Emergency response: Call 911 and direct responders to Frogbones Family Shooting Center, 404 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL. 

 Range Layout and Boundaries

• The firing line is clearly marked; do not cross forward of it unless instructed.
  
  

• Targets must be placed at approved distances.
  
  

• Ensure all rounds impact the backstop.
  
  

• Follow instructor directions for target changes or retrievals.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Eye and ear protection are mandatory at all times on the range.

 Dismissal and Accountability

Before leaving the firing line:

• Firearms must be unloaded, cleared, and inspected.
  
  

• Magazine out, chamber empty, slide locked back.
  

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