Explosives & Blasting Training
Two Programs Available
World Class Training
We are the world’s premier training company and the only known company providing hands-on explosives training. Our training is ideal for:
Those who want to have explosives and blasting as a career.
Those who would like to obtain their own ATF Blaster’s License.
Blasters who need training hours to maintain their state Blaster’s License.
Military veterans who would like to transition to commercial blasting.
Mining and construction companies who need to improve safety and efficiency.
Military and Government agencies who need explosives and blasting training.
One-Day Classroom in Las Vegas or on Zoom
Join Jack in Las Vegas or on Zoom from your location!
Here is what you will learn:
Career Options for Blasting Federal and State Regulations
ATF Federal and State Licensing Comply with MSHA and OSHA
Review of Commercial Explosives Explosive Initiation Systems
Controlling Explosive Energy Drill and Blast Hard Rock
Surface and Underground Patterns Shooting Boulders, Stumps, and Trees
Specialty Blasting Techniques Mitigating Liability from Blasting
Storage and Transportation Safety - Stop preventable accidents
Security- Protect explosive materials Leadership and Teamwork
The cost of this training is $400. If you would like to join us for our two-day Blaster Bootcamp training, it’s no problem. Pay the difference of $850 and you're in. This gives you a total of 24 hours of training.
Blaster Boot Camp
One-Day Classroom and One-Day Live Blast Training
Join us in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, for two days of Training!
This exciting two-day program includes classroom and blasting on the range training.
The cost is $1,250, and Alumni are welcome to return for future classes at no additional cost.
Day Two – Field Blasting
Safety Procedures Review
Explosive Material Review
Students form into Teams
Teams take turns completing Blasting Missions that include:
Crushing Boulders Splitting Logs
Cutting Steel Multi Nonel shots
The final mission requires all teams to work together for a multi-shot challenge.
The class concludes with a final mission debrief and awards ceremony.
The Class Includes
Explosives & Blasting textbook by Jack W. Peters
Experienced Instructors who carefully train and supervise students
Explosive Materials
Safety PPE: Hard hats, Glasses, and Hearing Protection
Training Certification with an Explosives Level Classification
AEG swag patch and stickers
Jack W. Peters is the founder and the lead instructor. Jack and his team serve the professional explosives and blasting community from Las Vegas, Nevada, with a training range in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Jack is a member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers and the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Speakers Association.
Next Class Dates
One Day Class Las Vegas! Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Blaster Boot Camp Lake Havasu, Arizona Friday-Saturday, October 24-25, 2025
Our training has been approved by the States of Colorado, Washington and most other U.S. states that have an ongoing training requirement. Let us know how we can assist you in obtaining or maintaining a state or federal ATF license.
50+ five-star ratings from 16 years of training excellence!
The American Explosives Group Patch and training certification cannot be bought, they have to be earned.
