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Explosives & Blasting Training
Two Programs Available

Jack W Peters teaching explosives class

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.

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One-Day Classroom in Las Vegas or on Zoom

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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.​​​​​​

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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.
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