The International Stunt Academy’s “Firearms for Film” training course is designed for actors and stunt professionals. The course emphasises safety, authentic handling, and performance realism under the guidance of world-class firearms instructor and stunt actor, Dan Chapple.

Course Highlights:

• Certified Expertise:
  Earn an ISA Certificate of Competency that marks your prowess in firearms handling, boosting your professional credibility and appeal for roles involving firearms for stage and screen.
• Safety Focused Training:
  Begin with the fundamentals of safe firearms use to ensure you can handle them and perform under pressure safely, without risks. Our strong commitment to safety helps you build confidence and competence, and prevents the errors involved in firearms handling. 
• Realistic Weapon Handling:
  Learn through hands-on drills using pistol and rifle. Master the ways to look and feel like an experienced gun handler. Our realistic training methods are designed to bring you up to a high standard swiftly, making your actions fluid and your presence on screen convincingly professional.
• Authenticity in Every Move:
  Add a layer of authenticity to your firearms performances with training that covers the correct speed, movement, and handling techniques. Look and move like an experienced handler.

Firearms for Film Certification covers:

• Basic Firearms Safety
  (checking, clearing and demonstrating safe handling for armorers)
• Reloads, mag changes and racking
• Handling Malfunctions
• Stances and moving between stances
• Basic Movement Drills with firearms
• Transition Drills (switching between pistol and rifle - slinging and holstering)
• Moving in groups
• Applications for film and choreography
• Online Exam to test proficiency and weapons safety 

Why Choose ISA?
At the International Stunt Academy, we don’t just teach you how to handle weapons; we prepare you to embody the role of an experienced firearms handler or tactical specialist with safety, confidence and authenticity. Whether aiming for precision in quiet scenes or accuracy under dynamic conditions, our "Firearms for Film" course is here to help you to master the fine art of weapon-based stunts and acting for stage and screen.

About the Instructor:
Dan is a professional Firearms Instructor who has trained Tactical and Security forces around the world, he's also a leading instructor and coach in Krav Maga and Muay Thai. Dan's credits include Starwars, Ready Player One, Kingsmen, Mission Impossible and more. To find out more about Dan you can view his profile page here 

For Bespoke Courses and Custom Training / Certification, including for Police and Military teams, please email us.

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Course hours: 11-6pm 

Next Dates: 

• 18 & 19 May
• 15-16 June

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Custom courses and bespoke Fire Stunt Training are also available on request. Additional training in other disciplines can be added to your stay upon request. 

Safety First! Fire Stunts require a mature and professional approach at all times. Unsafe behaviour or inability to follow procedure may result in you being unable to participate. No refunds will be given if you are unable to train and work safely.  

All participants of ISA Courses choose to take part at their own risk and are required to sign a waiver before they perform their stunt.

Non-Norwegian Citizens, on arrival, must present a copy of their Travel Insurance certificate which must include Health Cover.  

The ISA accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged personal items. Any damage to our rooms or equipment will be charged at checkout and must be settled in full.  

​All fees are paid in advance to secure your booking.