Oct17Sat, Oct 17, 2026
FirearmsSeats open · 9
Women's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals
8:00 AM – 5:30 PMGardnerville, NV
$150Register
Ember & Iron Outfitters — wilderness survival, land navigation, firearms, and preparedness training. Prepared for what matters.
Equipping people with knowledge, skills & gear to thrive in the wild.
Professional instruction in wilderness skills, firearms, and preparedness — for people who intend to be capable when it counts.
At Ember & Iron Outfitters, we believe true preparedness comes from knowledge, discipline, and the right tools. Whether you're venturing into the backcountry, developing your skills, or preparing for life's unexpected challenges, we're here to help you be ready for what matters.
Our Mission
Equip and educate — for the outdoors, and for life's critical moments.
To equip and educate individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in the outdoors and in life's critical moments through professional instruction, quality equipment, and a commitment to preparedness.
Our Vision
To become a trusted leader in outdoor education, wilderness skills, firearms instruction, and preparedness training by building a community dedicated to self-reliance, stewardship, and responsible outdoor recreation.
Wilderness Skills
Survival, navigation, winter craft, and the hands-on workshops that build them one skill at a time.
Firearms
Safety and marksmanship, responsible concealed carry, and gunsmithing that keeps your firearms reliable.
Leadership
For anyone responsible for other people outdoors — risk, decisions, and teaching skills that stick.
Preparedness
Personalized planning for your actual situation, not a generic checklist or an equipment wish list.
Next On The Calendar
Upcoming sessions
Class sizes are capped so every student gets coached individually.
Oct18Sun, Oct 18, 2026
FirearmsSeats open · 8
Nevada Initial CCW Certification
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMGardnerville
$125Register
Our Services
Nine ways we build capability
Wilderness skills, firearms instruction, outdoor leadership, and preparedness planning — every one of them hands-on.
FirearmsFoundational
Women's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals
The fundamentals of shooting will be introduced, reviewed and built upon, while also exploring universal safety rules, situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, marksmanship skills, advanced firearms handling, defensive pistol fundamentals and the use of deadly force.
- Duration
- 9 hrs
- Class size
- 16 seats
FirearmsFoundational
Nevada Initial CCW Certification
Initial Nevada CCW Certification
- Duration
- 8 hrs
- Class size
- 12 seats
Field Notes
From the instructor's bench
Working notes on skills, gear, and judgment — written by the people teaching the courses.
Winter Skills
Staying Warm Is a System, Not a Jacket
Cold injuries almost never come from owning the wrong coat. They come from getting wet, stopping moving, and not noticing early enough.
August 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Wilderness Skills
Reading Terrain When the GPS Dies
Battery-dead phones and dead-reckoning failures are the most common way competent people get lost. Terrain association is the skill that makes you independent of the device.
July 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Take The Next Step
Capability is built on purpose, not by accident.
Pick a date, bring what the course asks for, and leave with a skill you can actually perform. If you are not sure where to start, tell us about yourself and we will point you at the right course.