Caliber

Caliber Classes

Find a firearm instructor and request a lesson

Learning from an app is a great start. Hands-on time with an instructor is the next step. Caliber Classes helps you find independent instructors near you and request a private lesson or a seat in a class, right in the app.
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Instructors near Dallas in Caliber Classes, with prices, ratings and availability

Sample listing shown. Instructors are independent; Caliber doesn't verify credentials.

open for in-person lessons
50 + DC
lessons and group classes
Private
you pay your instructor
Direct
adults only
18+

Search instructors near you

Search by city or ZIP and sort by distance, price or rating, or show only instructors with open times. Each profile shows the instructor's background in their own words, the lessons and classes they offer, prices, photos, reviews from students, and their cancellation policy.

  • Private one-on-one lessons and group classes
  • Prices and lesson length up front
  • Reviews from students who took a lesson
A sample instructor profile in Caliber with services and photos

Sample listing shown. Instructors are independent; Caliber doesn't verify credentials.

Pick a time and send a request

Choose an open time, review the details and the instructor's cancellation policy, and send your request. Nothing is booked until the instructor confirms, and you'll get a notification when they do.

Before your first request, Caliber asks you to read what to know before you book, including that instructors are independent and you're responsible for researching them.

  • See open times on the instructor's calendar
  • Cancellation policy shown before you request
  • A notification when your instructor confirms
Open lesson times on a sample instructor's calendar in Caliber

Sample listing shown. Instructors are independent; Caliber doesn't verify credentials.

Message your instructor, then pay them directly

Ask questions before the lesson in the app's messages. You pay your instructor directly, however they list it (Cash App, Venmo, Zelle or at the lesson). Caliber doesn't take or hold lesson payments, and students never pay Caliber. After your lesson, leave a review to help the next student.

  • In-app messages with your instructor
  • No booking fees from Caliber
  • Report or block from any profile or conversation
A sample conversation with an instructor in Caliber

Sample listing shown. Instructors are independent; Caliber doesn't verify credentials.

How it works

  1. 1

    Search your city or ZIP

    Find > Instructors shows lessons and classes near you.

  2. 2

    Request a time

    Sign in with Apple, pick a time and send your request.

  3. 3

    Confirm, train, review

    Your instructor confirms; you pay them directly and leave a review.

Frequently asked questions

Does Caliber check instructors' credentials?

No. Instructors on Caliber are independent. Caliber doesn't verify identity, credentials, licenses or backgrounds, so ask about an instructor's experience and certifications before you book, and read their reviews.

How do I pay for a lesson?

You pay the instructor directly, the way they list (for example Cash App, Venmo, Zelle or at the lesson). Caliber doesn't process lesson payments and doesn't charge students anything.

What if I need to cancel?

Each instructor uses one of three cancellation policies (Flexible, Standard or Strict), shown before you send a request. Because you pay the instructor directly, any refund comes from them. See the full policy details on the Caliber page.

Are there instructors in my area?

Caliber Classes is open for in-person lessons in all 50 states and Washington, DC, and new instructors are joining. Search your city or ZIP in the app to see who's near you. If there's no one yet, check back, or tell an instructor you know about Caliber.

Can I get my concealed carry permit through Caliber?

No. Caliber doesn't list state permit or license courses. Instructors on Caliber offer safety, fundamentals and skills lessons. For a state permit course, check your state's official list of approved instructors.

Who can book a lesson?

Adults 18 and older. Booking uses Sign in with Apple.

Find an instructor near you

Search lessons and classes in Caliber, free on iPhone. Adults 18+.

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Instructors are independent; Caliber doesn't verify credentials. Screenshots show sample listings with fictional instructors. Read the lessons, payments and cancellations policy and the Caliber Classes Terms.
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Caliber is an educational and tracking tool for lawful, responsible ownership. It is not legal advice and not a substitute for in-person instruction. Caliber doesn't sell firearms, ammunition or accessories. Always follow the four safety rules and your local laws. Caliber is made by Norbrook Media LLC. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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