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Based in Pittsburgh, Special Tasks Group Training strives to deliver a reliable, personal, safe, and structured training environment to all students.

From beginners to frequent shooters, we offer individual and small group environments to help best improve your skills.

We look forward to training with you!

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Our courses are certified through the National Rifle Association. We have a variety of pistol, rifle, gun safety, and range operation classes. We are also partnered with U.S. LawShield who provides legal support to responsible gunowners.

Our classes are offered by appointment. Classroom presentation is conducted in Shadyside and shooting is conducted at Trafford Sportsmen’s Club in Trafford, PA.

*WINTER SCHEDULE IN EFFECT – PUBLIC SHOOTING CLASSES SUNDAY ONLY-LE QUALS AND OTHER CLASSES BY APPOINTMENT*

Private instruction provides flexible scheduling, personal pacing, and allows classes to occur sooner, without a minimum group number or cancellation.

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Pistol
Rifle
Packages
Range Ops
Gun Safety
Shotgun

Pistol Courses

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NRA FIRST Steps teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude required for owning and using a rifle or pistol safely.

Course topics include:
1. Pistol/Rifle knowledge & safe gun handling.
2. Ammunition knowledge & the fundamentals of pistol/rifle shooting.
3. Shooting positions and shooting qualification.
4. Scoring targets and selecting and maintaining your pistol/rifle.

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo. Do not buy a firearm for this course but students are encouraged to use their own if they have one. *

2-3 hours

$150/$75 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

Can bundle with rifle orientation!

This course is a pre-requisite for NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home.

Teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

Course topics include:

1. Pistol knowledge & safe gun handling.
2. Ammunition knowledge & the fundamentals of pistol shooting.

3. Shooting positions and shooting qualification.
4. Scoring targets and maintaining your pistol.
5. Continued opportunities for skill development.

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo. Do not buy a firearm for this course but students are encouraged to use their own if they have one. *

~8 hours

$225/$125 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

Can bundle with Basic Rifle!

This course is a pre-requisite for NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home.

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a firearm for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen’s right to self defense.

Course topics include:
1. Basic defensive shooting skills.
2. Strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation.
3. Firearms and the law
4. How to choose a handgun for self-defense
5. Continued opportunities for skill development.

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo if needed. *

8 hours

$225/$125 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

Must take Basic Pistol before this course.

This course is a pre-requisite for NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home.

Teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.

Course Topics Include:
1. Carry, store and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside of the home.
2. Level 1: 225 rounds on the range learning different shooting techniques
3. Level 2: 125 rounds learning more advanced shooting techniques

*Students must bring their own firearm (9mm or .38 special minimum), sturdy belt, strong side hip holster, 2 magazines, 2 magazine holders,  pull over and jacket cover garments to this course, and 200 rounds of ammo.*

12-16 Hours (2 Days)

$375/$175 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

Must take Basic Pistol or First Steps and Personal Protection In The Home first or pass the pre-course assessment.

Bundle All 3 Courses starting at $625!

The NRA Defensive Pistol Course will focus on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence.

Course Topics Include:

  1. How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling When Carrying Concealed
  2. Basic Principles of Concealment and the Difference Between Cover and Concealment
  3. Drawing from the Holster
  4. Levels of Mental Awareness
  5. Developing the Proper Mindset When Using a Pistol for Personal Protection
  6. Clearing Common Stoppages
  7. Moving off the line of attack and shooting
  8. Shooting Qualification

*Students must bring their own firearm (9mm or .38 special minimum), sturdy belt, strong side hip holster, 2 magazines, 2 magazine holders,  pull over and jacket cover garments to this course, and 200 rounds of ammo.*

4 Hours

$150/$75 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

It is recommended that students have taken NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home or are experienced shooters as this course is designed to review concealed carry concepts and reinforce already developed skills.

Two hours of private instruction for a single person to work on an individualized curriculum. Perfect for people looking to work on multiple different firearm types or practice more advanced skills such as drawing from the holster, moving and shooting, etc. NRA FIRST Steps or Basic Course is a pre-requisite for any movement based training.

$125

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Rifle Courses

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NRA FIRST Steps teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude required for owning and using a rifle or pistol safely.

Course topics include:
1. Pistol/Rifle knowledge & safe gun handling.
2. Ammunition knowledge & the fundamentals of pistol/rifle shooting.
3. Shooting positions and shooting qualification.
4. Scoring targets and selecting and maintaining your pistol/rifle.

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo. Do not buy a firearm for this course but students are encouraged to use their own if they have one. *

2-3 hours

$150/$75 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

Can bundle with pistol orientation!

Teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely.

Course topics include:
1. Rifle knowledge & safe gun handling.
2. Ammunition knowledge & the fundamentals of rifle shooting.
3. Firing the first shots and shooting qualification.
4. Scoring targets and selecting and maintaining a rifle.
5. Continued opportunities for skill development.
6. Shooting forms

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo. Do not buy a firearm for this course but students are encouraged to use their own if they have one. *

~8 hours

$225/$125 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

Can bundle with Basic Pistol!

Two hours of private instruction for a single person to work on an individualized curriculum. Perfect for people looking to work on multiple different firearm types or practice more advanced skills such as drawing from the holster, moving and shooting, etc. NRA FIRST Steps or Basic Course is a pre-requisite for any movement based training.

$125

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Course Packages

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NRA FIRST Steps teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude required for owning and using a rifle or pistol safely.

Course topics include:
1. Pistol/Rifle knowledge & safe gun handling.
2. Ammunition knowledge & the fundamentals of pistol/rifle shooting.
3. Shooting positions and shooting qualification.
4. Scoring targets and selecting and maintaining your pistol/rifle.

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo. Do not buy a firearm for this course but students are encouraged to use their own if they have one. *

2-3 hours

$225 First Student/$150 Per Additional Student (Max 4)

Teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle and pistol safely.

Course topics include:
1. Rifle and pistol knowledge & safe gun handling.
2. Ammunition knowledge & the fundamentals of rifle and pistol shooting.
3. Firing the first shots.
4. Scoring targets and selecting and maintaining a rifle and pistol.
5. Continued opportunities for skill development.
6. Shooting forms and shooting positions.

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo. Do not buy a firearm for this course but students are encouraged to use their own if they have one. *

~8 hours

$350 First Student / $225 Per Additonal Student (Max 4)

Perfect bundle for those who want to be competent and ready to carry concealed!

Three Course Bundle (Normally $750):

  1. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation Course – Teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. (1/2 Day)
  2. NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Course – Teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a firearm for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense. (1 Day)
  3. NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Course – Teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home. (2 Day)

*Students must bring their own firearm, holster, and magazine holders to this course. Preferred 9mm or .38 special. 600 rounds total.

Please call to book.

$625 for 1 student / $1000 for 2 students– 3.5 days of training

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Range Operation and Safety Courses

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The Home Firearm Safety Course is a non-shooting course where students learn the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely handle and store firearms.

The course topics include:
1. Gun safety rules and ownership responsibility.
2. Demonstration of loading and unloading different pistol, rifle, and shotgun action types by the instructor.
3. Students practice the loading and unloading of those same firearms with the Instructor.
4. How ammunition works, identifying ammunition, proper storage of ammunition, and cleaning of firearms.

*Student materials are included in the price.*

~4 hours

$125/$75 For Each Additional Student (Max 12)

The NRA Range Safety Officer Course develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Course topics include:
1. Introduction to the Basic RSO Course.
2. Role of the Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures
3. Range Inspection and Range Rules
4. Emergency Procedures
5. Range Safety Briefing
6. Gun Stoppages & Malfunctions
7. RSO Examination & Administration Items

*Student materials are included in the price.*

~9 Hours

$175 Per Student (Min 4-Max 12)

This course requires a minimum of 4 students for private scheduling. Currently posted, open, RSO courses can be found using the Public Class Schedule Button.

The NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to training and supervising NRA range safety officers and developing range standard operating procedures.

Students must be a certified NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is included in this course as a pre-requisite.

Course topics include:
1. NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
2. Standard Operating Procedures
3. Inspections
4. Emergency Procedures
5. Range Safety Briefing
6. Gun Stoppages & Malfunctions
7. CRSO Examination & Demonstration of Organizational/Teaching Skills

*Student materials are included in the price.*

~14 Hours

$400 Per Student (Min 4-Max 12)

This course requires a minimum of 4 students for private scheduling. Currently posted, open, CRSO courses can be found using the Public Class Schedule Button.

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Shotgun Courses

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Two hours of private instruction for a single person to work on an individualized curriculum. Perfect for people looking to work on multiple different firearm types or practice more advanced skills such as drawing from the holster, moving and shooting, etc. NRA FIRST Steps or Basic Course is a pre-requisite for any movement based training.
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U.S. Law Shield

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Serving Responsible Self-Defenders

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Educate – Prepare- Protect

Membership Includes:

  • 24/7/365 emergency access to an attorney-answered hotline
  • Legal representation for both criminal and civil cases
  • Zero attorneys’ fees for covered events—no limits, caps or deductibles
  • Answers to your self-defense questions through our everyday helpline
  • Unlimited access to our informative resources
  • Educational events and other member-only benefits
  • Special additional coverage: Minor Children, 50 State Protection, Bail and Expert Witness, Hunting and Fishing, Gunowner Identity Theft.

Education:

Questions about self-defense and firearm laws or other legal issues in your state? U.S. LawShield® and our nationwide network of Independent Program Attorneys (IPAs) are here to provide you with updates and answers

Preparation:

We help you foster a proactive mindset when it comes to responsible self-defense, providing the training and tools you need to prepare for the unexpected. Our workshops and seminars, taught by our Independent Program Attorneys and other industry professionals, are designed to help you deepen your knowledge to lawfully defend yourself.

Protection:

Through our Legal Defense for Self Defense® program, an Independent Program Attorney (IPA) is always standing by, ready to defend you in your greatest time of need.

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Anthony DeRubeis

Anthony DeRubeis

Owner and Instructor

Anthony is passionate and driven to provide meaningful and relevant training to students of all skill levels. Anthony found consistent, structured, training options to be lacking in Pittsburgh. After sitting through many classes that had a lot of unrelated information, repetitive stories, and understanding there is a need for more quality training options, Anthony decided to launch Special Tasks Group Training. Anthony strives to bring accessible, impactful, and focused training to his students and enjoys the opportunity to help introduce people from all walks of life to a new experience.                                                                                                                                                                                      
Anthony is currently the Director of Security at Henne Jewelers and is growing Special Tasks Group Training. Prior to his current position, Anthony worked for multiple security companies over the winter months in corporate, remote, armed school security, and as a Lieutenant for a local federal facility. During summer months Anthony owned a landscaping business for fifteen years. He was also the former Chief Operations Officer at Spare Change for 4 and a half years, helping musicians to raise over $30,000 for charities at their shows.                                                                                                                                                                                      
Outside of work, Anthony was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff where his interest in firearms instruction grew after graduating top of his academy class in 2021. He went on to become an NRA Basic Instructor with ratings in rifle, pistol, firearm safety, and further achieving Chief Range Safety Officer and Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor. Anthony is also passionate about safety and emergency response so he pursued instructor ratings for AVERT, STOP THE BLEED, and First Aid/CPR/AED. In 2024, Anthony was eligible to become an NRA Training Counselor and after completing the development workshop as honor graduate, received an appointment as one of the approximately 2300 Training Counselors that the NRA has. He is now able to train NRA Basic Instructors.                                                                                                                                                                                      
Fluent in French and having visited 48 countries, Anthony attended Point Park University where he majored in National Security Studies and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2018. During his time at university, he was also a Cadet Commander with the Civil Air Patrol, a Search and Rescue Ground Team Leader/Instructor, and an Army Reserve Officer Training Corp Cadet. Under the pen name Allan Durand, Anthony self-published a book titled Path of the Candidate: Engaging with the French Foreign Legion.

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Phone: (412) 254-6665

Email: Anthony@specialtasksgroupsecurity.com

Hours:

By appointment

Sunday-Tuesday

Please contact us to schedule a time that works for you!

Classroom Address:

816 Copeland Way,

Pittsburgh PA 15232

Range Address:

Trafford Sportsman Club

14000 Winchester Road,

Trafford, PA 15085

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