Fundamentals first
Grip, stance, sight picture, trigger control, and safe handling — drilled until they hold up under pressure.
Serving Fontana & the Inland Empire
Firearms training in Fontana, CA — safety, confidence & skill.
Private and small-group instruction in firearm risk mitigation and marksmanship — for first-timers, families, and shooters who want to sharpen up. Taught one range at a time, at your pace, by a certified instructor serving Fontana and the surrounding Inland Empire.
- CA DOJ Certified
- P.O.S.T. Certified
- USCCA Certified Instructor
- 10+ Years Teaching
10+
Years of civilian firearms instruction
All ages
Youth, first-timers, and experienced shooters
1-on-1
Training scaled to the group in front of the instructor
Family-run
Built around educating families on firearm safety
The approach
No boot camp. No ego. Just solid fundamentals.
Every course is adjusted to the actual experience level of the people on the line. You get honest coaching, a safe environment, and enough repetition to leave with real skill.
Safety without lectures
A calm, controlled range environment. Eye and ear protection provided free, and gear can be arranged with notice.
Built to progress
Start at Intro or Fundamentals, move to holster work and course-of-fire drills when you’re ready. Consultations help you pick gear.
Good for families
Youth and mixed-experience groups welcome. Training is paced so nobody gets left behind or pushed too fast.
Courses & pricing
Pick where you are. We’ll take you from there.
Classes are held at a range near Fontana, California, and draw students from across the Inland Empire — Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Rialto, Bloomington, Colton, San Bernardino, Jurupa Valley, and Riverside. Prices are per person unless noted. Firearm rental and ammunition can be provided at additional cost based on current market prices.
Intro to Firearm Safety
$100
A 1-hour course for those with little to no experience handling, owning, or shooting firearms. No live fire. Includes a Certificate of Completion.
- Duration: 1 hour, classroom
- Optional: water, snacks, note-taking material
- Great first step before Fundamentals
Pistol Fundamentals
$150
For beginners of every kind — from no experience to years of casual shooting. Training is adjusted to the overall level of the group.
- Safety brief + range time: ~3 hours
- Bring: semi-automatic pistol, 2× magazines
- Ammo: minimum 150 rounds
- Ear & eye protection, range-appropriate clothing
- Certificate of Completion
Intermediate Pistol
$200
For shooters comfortable working from a holster. Expands on the fundamentals while drawing and running a course of fire.
- Safety brief + range time: ~4 hours
- Bring: pistol, 3× magazines, kydex-type holster + mag holder, good belt
- Ammo: minimum 300 rounds, quality (no steel case)
- Certificate of Completion
Private Lessons
$100 / hour
Spend as much time as needed on any aspect of safety, equipment, target practice, or drills. Tailored to your skill level and your end goal.
Group Bookings
15% off / 4+ people
Group discount for a minimum of four people per booking. Email for an individualized quote for private or group classes.
Consultations
30 min–1 hr
After-class consultation on specific firearms and equipment, or on-site / in-store help choosing gear to advance your training goals.
Gift Certificates
Any service
Lock in today’s pricing for a future class. Redeemable toward any course — just call or email to use one.
Repeat customers and referrals who complete a course receive a discount on their next class. Ask about it when you book.
Range days fill up
Pick a course and lock in a date.
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Your instructor
Chris Cyrus
Chris is a CA DOJ Certified, P.O.S.T. and USCCA Certified Tactical Handgun Instructor with over 10 years of civilian firearms training, and a CCW holder in multiple states.
2nd Nature Fundamentals is a family operation based in Fontana, California, serving shooters throughout the Inland Empire. We’re passionate about educating people of all ages — and other families — about firearm safety. The goal every range day is simple: send you home safer, more confident, and a better shot than you arrived.
CA DOJ Certified
P.O.S.T. Certified
USCCA Certified Instructor
Multi-state CCW holder
Range days
Real students. Real trigger time.
First-timers, families, and repeat students on the line near Fontana. Swap these for your own favorites any time — drop files into assets/gallery/.
Reviews
What students say
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★★★★★First time ever holding a pistol. I left actually hitting the target and not scared of it. Never felt rushed.
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★★★★★Took the Fundamentals class with my two teenagers. Patient, safety-focused, and genuinely fun. Booking the intermediate next.
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★★★★★Been shooting for years and still picked up a ton on holster work and course of fire. Worth every dollar.
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Good to know
Frequently asked
I’ve never touched a firearm. Where do I start?
The 1-hour Intro to Firearm Safety ($100, no live fire), then Pistol Fundamentals ($150) when you’re ready for range time. Training is always scaled to the group’s experience.
What do I need to bring?
For Fundamentals: a semi-automatic pistol, 2 magazines, and a minimum of 150 rounds, plus ear and eye protection and range-appropriate clothing and footwear. Intermediate adds a kydex-type holster, mag holder, a good belt, a third magazine, and 300 rounds of quality ammo. A signed training agreement is required — download it below.
I don’t own a gun or gear yet. Can I still train?
Yes. Eye and ear protection are provided free. Firearm rental and ammunition can be arranged at additional cost based on current market prices — just ask when you book so it’s ready for your class.
Where are classes held?
At a range near Fontana, California, serving students across the Inland Empire — Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Rialto, Bloomington, Colton, San Bernardino, Jurupa Valley, and Riverside. Exact meeting details are sent after booking.
What areas do you serve?
2nd Nature Fundamentals is based in Fontana, CA and trains students from across the greater Inland Empire, including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Rialto, Bloomington, Colton, San Bernardino, Jurupa Valley, Riverside, Upland, and Redlands. Private and group classes can travel within the region by arrangement.
Do you train groups or do private lessons?
Both. Private lessons are $100/hour, fully tailored. Groups of 4 or more get 15% off. Email cyrus@2ndfundamentals.com with details for an individualized quote.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes — redeemable toward any service, and they lock in the price of a course on the date purchased rather than the price at redemption. Call or email to buy or use one.
Training Agreement & Liability Waiver
Download it, complete it, and bring it to class or email it to cyrus@2ndfundamentals.com.
Book a class
Tell us what you want to work on.
Send a few details — your experience level, the course you’re interested in, group size, and rough availability — and you’ll get back a plan and a date. For private or group quotes, mention that here too.
- Emailcyrus@2ndfundamentals.com
- AreaFontana, CA & the greater Inland Empire
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