Actors Tactical Firearms Course
This comprehensive 5-day Tactical Firearms Course is designed to equip actors with an advanced, safe, and effective skill level in handling and manipulating firearms for screen performance. By the end of the course, actors will not only have a clear understanding of how firearms work but also how to deliver believable, safe, and dynamic performances while using them on set in two showreel scenes, filmed by our award-winning crew.
Who's It For?
Ideal for actors looking to enhance their skills or those preparing for roles that demand a strong and credible firearms competency.
Outcomes
This is a pass or fail course. Having completed this course you will have acquired an accreditation and two showreel scenes.
Course Outline
- Learn the different types of weapons and their application.Â
- Become familiar with holding and operating a weapon.Â
- Understand and apply the guidelines and law for use of firearms film and TV.
- Dynamic search with weapons – pistol/carbine/taser.
- Team entry and challenge suspects.
- Arrest and handcuffs technique.
- Police terminology and character context.
- Bodyguard and assassin roles.
- Practical scenario-based assessments of safe weapon use.
- Work with the Director to develop your characters.Â
- Block the scenes and determine best use of weapons for a realistic and safe performance.Â
- Understand your character motivations.Â
- Receive performance feedback from the Director and weapons supervisor.Â
- Showreel filming of 1st scene in 3 hander using weapons.
- Film bespoke scenes incorporating firearms with a professional crew.Â
- Shoot and handle firearms during filming, under supervision by the armorer.
- Showreel filming of 2nd scene where you will be cast in a duologue.
- Continued use of weapons within your performance.Â
- Perform on a professional set with our award-winning crew.Â
When
Where
Pinewood Studios, UK
Times
What You'll Love
Industry Professionals
Meet Your Tutors
Mike D
Dynamic Shooting Instructor Mike served in the Military and Police Force and has a lifetime experience with firearms as a qualified range officer, firearms instructor and armourer.
Mike has provided training to numerous actors in police, assassin and criminal roles as well as providing on set advice and the safe use of firearms in film and TV.
Paul F
Paul joined the Met Police in 1992 and served for 5 years as a beat officer, 5 years as a riot officer and 20 years in the firearms department – 17 years of which as a Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer and Instructor.
Paul is currently the only National CTSFO instructor that coaches actors in TV and Film covering firearms safety, tactics and script/character context within the UK.
Meet Your Director
Nathan Caselton
Nathan Caselton, a seasoned Director and Assistant Director stationed at the esteemed Pinewood Studios, brings a wealth of expertise garnered from both drama and commercial production realms.
With a versatile background, Nathan has adeptly navigated collaborations with actors across all levels of experience, from seasoned professionals to newcomers. His forte lies in offering precise guidance and fostering confidence among actors, enabling them to craft authentic and compelling performances that resonate powerfully on screen.
Industry Leading Training
Trusted By Producers
"A thorough, enabling, practical course that's both professional and hugely informative. Chris and his instructors take firearms safety seriously and treat their students with respect whilst running a very enjoyable and inclusive course."
Arm Up
Additional Information
Course attendees will be asked to provide an acting CV in addition to your full legal name and address after booking. This is a pass or fail course.
Having completed the training, you will have acquired an accreditation through Actors Studio and will be on our database as having passed this course.
Attendees will be required to do a small amount of physical movement, so it's recommended you wear loose fitting cargo trousers with a strong belt along with trainers or walking type boots, and T-Shirt and light jacket / fleece etc.
Attendees will be required to sign a disclaimer prior to training taking place.
Held at Pinewood Studios
You’ll be working at the heart of the British Film Industry and home to some of the world’s most influential Oscar winning film makers. Feel inspired and build your confidence as you work with industry leading professionals in a supportive environment.
Free parking is available on site. A free shuttle bus service runs to Pinewood from nearby stations, including Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross.
Booking Options
Pull The Trigger On Your Next Showreel
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On-Set Safety
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Advanced Weapons Training
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Performing With a Weapon
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Advanced Performance Techniques
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Two Cinematic Showreel Scenes
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Please read our Terms and Conditions before proceeding with your booking.
Spotlight Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership, you must successfully earn a total of 400 points through Actors Studio Training.
Each course is worth a specific number of points, and courses can be repeated to earn additional points. Once you have accumulated at least 400 points, you will be eligible to apply for Spotlight Membership.
Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best.Â
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