About Flathead Firearm Handling

Firearm Handling is an official partner of USCCA and comprised of Montana and Nationally certified firearm instructors dedicated to the development of safe and proficient shooters from fundamentals to advanced tactics. No matter your skill level, we are dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable environment for you to learn and improve your firearm handling.

With decades of training and real-world PSD contracting, LEO and Military experience, Firearm Handling brings unmatched expertise and a passion for teaching others to handle firearms safely and effectively without the all too common bolstered ego or a "one-size fits all" approach. As Instructors, we commit to maintaining a student first mentality and always offering the “why” for everything we do or ask of our students.

Primary Instructor

Jonathan Pharr (CFI, CCHDF, PPITH, PPOTH, RSO, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist)

In 2003, JT enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving multiple deployments to Iraq. After his active duty service, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Missouri.

JT went on to co-found a defense contracting firm, serving as both CEO and a licensed protection specialist. Over the years, he has trained extensively across nearly every discipline of shooting—from long-range precision and close-quarters battle to personal protection both inside and outside the home. He is a nationally certified USCCA and NRA firearms instructor and range safety officer, as well as a Licensed Firearms Instructor for the state of Montana. JT’s passion for well-rounded preparedness has led him to become an expert in human behavior and NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist.

With decades of training and real-world experience, JT brings unmatched expertise and a passion for teaching others to handle firearms safely and effectively, recognize threats in their environment and prepare for the fight both mentally and physically.

Women’s Pistol Instructor & Administrative Assistant

Annah Pharr (CCHDF, RSO)

I grew up in a home where the only firearm we had was a 12 gauge shotgun. Firearms were new to me when I married JT in 2006. Over the course of our marriage I have enjoyed shooting but I was never able to really focus on my training, especially while raising littles. I am excited to be a in a place where I feel more mentally ready to take on the responsibility and be more intentional with my firearm training. I have an Associate of Arts degree and 20 years of experience in management in various industry fields: retail, mortgage, non-profit, creative media and financial. I am so passionate to help other women build their confidence and capabilities in firearm handling here in the Flathead Valley!