Delaware Valley Sports Center is proud to offer a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community to explore self-protection and firearms training. We understand the importance of feeling secure, especially in today’s world, and we’re here to empower you with the skills and confidence you need to stay safe.
•State-of-the-Art Gun Range: Practice in a professional and secure environment.
•Self-Protection Training: Learn self-defense strategies tailored to real-world situations.
•Firearms Safety Classes: Expert-led courses designed for beginners and experienced individuals alike.
•Private Lessons: Personalized training with experienced instructors.
At Delaware Valley Sports Center, we value diversity and strive to create a supportive space for all, regardless of experience level or background. Our team is here to ensure your comfort and understanding every step of the way.
•Inclusive and Judgment-Free: We proudly serve and support the LGBTQ+ community.
•Experienced Instructors: Our team has extensive knowledge and a commitment to safety.
•Empowering Environment: We aim to help you feel confident, protected, and prepared.
Whether you’re interested in self-protection, learning about firearms, or simply improving your skills, Delaware Valley Sports Center is here to support you every step of the way.
Never shot a weapon before or thinking about your first purchase? Stop into DVSC and learn as much as you can. Our staff will walk you through the process of finding what firearm fits you the best. The nice thing about DVSC is that we have a range. So if you’re looking to try a compact pistol VS. a full size. We can put a firearm in your hands, so that you can have a real experience up close and personal.
Already a shooter and looking to further your experience into this great firearms community? We offer a full line of classes, designed to get you shooting like an ace, along with instruction that focus on personal protection and safety. These classes are done here at the DVSC facility in our range and brand new class room. For more information on these classes, please stop in and see our DVSC staff
Members Discount $12.00
Some of our Brand Selection Includes:
Ammunition Brands—MagTech™, Corbon™, CCI™, American Eagle™, Fiocchi™, Remington™, PMC™, Federal™, and Winchester™ ammo.
Firearm Brands—Beretta™, Glock™, Sig Sauer™, Taurus™, and Smith & Wesson™ firearms, Magnum Research™.
Accessories— Holsters, gun cleaning kits, scopes, binoculars and knives. We have optics : Leupold™ Simmons™ , Weaver™ , Sightmark™ , Firefield™ and Truglo™.
This three-hour session covers:
Cost: $150. $50 deposit required.
On-going class schedule, call us for registration.
This 90-minute session covers:
· Defensive shooting versus marksmanship
· Muscle memory explained
· Proper grip
· A natural and neutral shooting platform
· Aligning the muzzle to the target
· Point / instinctive shooting
· Flash sight picture
· Precise sight alignment
· Trigger control
Cost: $100. $50 deposit required.
On-going class schedule, call us for registration.
This 90-minute session covers:
Cost: $100. $50 deposit required.
On-going class schedule, call us for registration.
This three-hour course covers: Rules for Safe Gun handling
· The importance of carrying and using a pistol responsibly and ethically
· “Dry” Exercises in Classroom/Home
· “Live-Fire” Shooting Qualification
On-going class schedule, call us for registration.
This eight-hour course covers:
· In depth gun safety rules
· Gun parts identification
· How the gun works
· How ammunition works in the gun
· Proper grip and stance
· Fundamentals of shooting accurately
· Malfunctions and how to react to them
· How to clean the pistol
· Exam
· Shooting Qualification
This training package includes:
Range time, rental gun, eye and ear protection, and targets.
Students successfully passing this course will be awarded a certificate.
Ammunition is not included.
Cost: $200. $50 deposit required.
On-going class schedule, call us for registration.
This course is nine hours long and is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions.
Cost: $200. $50 deposit required.
On-going class schedule, call us for registration.
Pennsylvania Act 235 Security Agent Training Act 235 training is required security training for any qualified individual who carries a firearm or police style baton as a condition of employment. Common examples of 235 employment include uniformed and non-uniformed private security, armored car companies, body guards, and private investigators. The 235 course content includes instruction in legal aspects of security work, handcuffing, proper baton (nightstick) use, and proper use of handgun and shotgun. • Initial full certification course with firearms – 40 hours, $375 which includes use of a DVSC firearm, ammunition and all other training materials. • Initial full certification course without firearms – 26 hours, $195 which includes all necessary training materials. • Firearm only course (when upgrading from non-firearms certification) – 14 hours, $175 which includes use of a DVSC firearm, ammunition and all other training materials. • An optional 2 hour patrol rifle course is also available through the Act 235 class. The optional patrol rifle class is $75. • To enroll in the full certification Act 235 course the student must have the proper eligibility letter issued by the Pennsylvanian State Police. The letter is issued after the applicant completes and passes the background application, the medical exam, and psychological exam. • Re-certification course with firearms- 8 hours, $150 which includes use of a DVSC firearm, ammunition and all other training materials. To enroll in the re- certification Act 235 course the student must have the proper eligibility letter issued by the Pennsylvanian State Police. The letter is issued after the applicant completes renewal application process. • As part of our commitment to training, we offer our students a discounted shooting range membership to Delaware Valley Sports Center. To be eligible for the discounted range membership the student must successfully complete either the full certification or re-certification Act 235 course at Delaware Valley Security Center. • Required forms and additional Act 235 information can be found at the Pennsylvania State Police website by clicking:http://www.psp.pa.gov/lethalweapons/Pages/default.aspx For enrollment information contact us by phone. Full Certification classes Renewal Certification classes |