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“When trouble finds you, you will be trained, or you will be helpless. Those are the only two options. The good news is that you get to choose which it will be.” -- Pete G.
Effective October 31, 2025, the FIRE Institute ceased operations.
We had a good run, but we no longer schedule courses, our phone number is shut off, and nobody reads the mail. We maintain this web site for now, just so people can see what is possible, and read the comments and articles within.
We are gone. But the fact remains, if trouble finds you, you will be trained to meet it, or you will be helpless. There's no point in pretending; those are the only two options.
If you would like help finding a particular kind of course or traning, call Peter Georgiades at (412) 370-9500 to talk it over. He will likely have some good leads for you.
Meantime, the course descriptions below are here to show you some of the options.
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FIREARM TRAINING
Courses
For Everyday Ordinary People
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One-Day Intro to Handgun Training
One-Day Introduction to Handgun Training
Join our introductory firearms training course, designed for those with no prior formal instruction in handgun safety and use. Learn fundamental skills, safety rules, and explore equipment options under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Basics of Contact Distance Defense
Master essential self-defense skills in our two-day course, suitable for both law enforcement and civilians. Gain control, recognize threats, and ensure personal safety, all while tailored to your physical capabilities and offering a certificate upon completion.
Basics of Contact Distance Defense
The Law Governing the Use of Deadly Force in Pennsylvania
Learn the complexities of deadly force laws in PA in this informative six-hour course by PFDC, led by an experienced attorney and firearms instructor, covering: legal principles, case law, and practical guidance.
The Law Governing the Use of Deadly Force in Pennsylvania
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Practical Rifle Course
Join our three-day "Practical Rifle" course, led by Randy Cain of Cumberland Tactics, to master the use of hunting rifles for hunting, plinking, and personal defense. Gain essential skills, tactical knowledge, and marksmanship from a seasoned instructor using your everyday hunting rifle.
Practical Rifle Course
One Day Revolver
Course
This course is for those with previous instruction and experience in the use of hand guns, who want to learn specificallly how to handle revolvers. It is not a beginner's course in shooting, although it might be a beginner's course in shooting a revolver in specific.
One Day
Revolver Course
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We taught ordinary people how to use available tools to take control of frightening situations. It is a pretty handy thing to know.
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