Hollywood Gunfighter Workshop - Chicago, IL

$150.00

Tactical Movement & Weapons Handling for Performers

Weekend Workshop for Actors & Stunt Performers — Chicago

This intensive weekend workshop is designed for actors, stunt performers, and on-camera talent looking to develop authentic tactical movement skills for film and television productions. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in professional set safety, coordinated team movement, and realistic weapons handling techniques commonly used in action scenes.

Through guided drills and scene-based exercises, students will learn the fundamentals of tactical performance while emphasizing safety, communication, and cinematic realism.

Topics Covered

  • Weapons safety fundamentals

  • Proper rifle placement and handling

  • Tactical movement techniques

  • Basic verbal commands and communication

  • Entering and navigating hallways

  • Buddy passing in high-risk/danger areas

  • Basic hand and arm signals

  • Clearing corners safely and effectively

  • Applying techniques in a filmed or staged scene-on-set environment

Participants will work individually and in teams to build confidence, improve screen realism, and understand how tactical choreography integrates into professional stunt and action performance.

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Stunt performers

  • Actors preparing for action, military, or law enforcement roles

  • Background performers seeking tactical experience

  • Filmmakers and action coordinators wanting greater realism on set

No prior tactical experience is required. Training weapons and safety equipment will be provided. Comfortable athletic clothing and footwear are recommended.

Join us in Chicago for a high-energy weekend focused on performance, precision, teamwork, and cinematic action realism.

Instructed by: ISA Member Christian Brunetti

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Tactical Movement & Weapons Handling for Performers

Weekend Workshop for Actors & Stunt Performers — Chicago

This intensive weekend workshop is designed for actors, stunt performers, and on-camera talent looking to develop authentic tactical movement skills for film and television productions. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in professional set safety, coordinated team movement, and realistic weapons handling techniques commonly used in action scenes.

Through guided drills and scene-based exercises, students will learn the fundamentals of tactical performance while emphasizing safety, communication, and cinematic realism.

Topics Covered

  • Weapons safety fundamentals

  • Proper rifle placement and handling

  • Tactical movement techniques

  • Basic verbal commands and communication

  • Entering and navigating hallways

  • Buddy passing in high-risk/danger areas

  • Basic hand and arm signals

  • Clearing corners safely and effectively

  • Applying techniques in a filmed or staged scene-on-set environment

Participants will work individually and in teams to build confidence, improve screen realism, and understand how tactical choreography integrates into professional stunt and action performance.

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Stunt performers

  • Actors preparing for action, military, or law enforcement roles

  • Background performers seeking tactical experience

  • Filmmakers and action coordinators wanting greater realism on set

No prior tactical experience is required. Training weapons and safety equipment will be provided. Comfortable athletic clothing and footwear are recommended.

Join us in Chicago for a high-energy weekend focused on performance, precision, teamwork, and cinematic action realism.

Instructed by: ISA Member Christian Brunetti