Safari Prep

Professional training by:

Master Shooting Instructor Tom Russell

Hunting wild game is one of the finest experiences this life has to offer, whether stalking Dall Sheep in the Wrangle Mountains of Alaska or Cape Buffalo in the Selous Game Reserve of Tanzania, East Africa.

Take Control of Your Experience. Your experience will be directly affected by your performance in the field. Do not fail to fully enjoy the Hunt simply because of inadequate preparation. Know what to expect and be prepared for the pressures of Safari.

My 10 years of training highly experienced hunters from all over the world will benefit you!

Why is my training so effective?

  • Elite coaching refines technique, identifies trouble spots, and brings performance to the next level of expertise. The serious hunter recognizes that supervised training is necessary for the professional athlete.

  • Many who can afford to hunt the “far off places” have little or no time to train for the upcoming hunt.

    • Safari Prep is the ideal mechanism for “tuning up”.

    Prepare for your Hunt!

    Conditioning and preparing hunters of all skill levels for the upcoming hunt.

    Learn cutting edge marksmanship and gun-handling techniques.

    Take your hunt to the next level!

    Marksmanship – Learn to make quick, accurate hits from field positions at real hunting ranges. Learn proper shot placement for the various animals you will be hunting.

    Gun-handling - Safely and effectively run the double rifle, bolt-action, or lever-action rifle. What is the maximum effective range for you and your .470 Nitro? Find out how you can speed up the second shot from your .458 Lott. Learn how to moderate and disperse heavy rifle recoil for faster follow up shots.

    Spot and stalk - How to close the distance to the target and move quietly through the bush.

    Equipment/Gear/Travel - Available for consultations on the right choices in equipment, gear and transportation for your hunt.

    Invest in a Great Experience. Hone your skills and prepare yourself mentally with Safari Prep for the Hunt of a lifetime.

         "We continue to congratulate Shooting Master Tom Russell on his magnificent leopard, taken recently in Tanzania."
                                    Col. Jeff Cooper (June 2005)



    Tom Russell & Leopard
    Selous Game Reserve
    Tanzania, East Africa, 2004


    Tom Russell trained with and then served as an instructor with Colonel Jeff Cooper. Tom was certified as a Master Firearms Instructor by Colonel Jeff Cooper in 2000 and Doctor of Practical Marksmanship in 2005.


    - References -

    "The class absolutely provided me with the instruction required to handle each African shooting situation on my two safaris…"                         Jim Haas

    "Tom Russell … may be listed now as 'Doctor of Practical Marksmanship.' I guess I should get up a program of certification attesting to this."
                                                  Col. Jeff Cooper (June 2005)



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    Tom Russell