pistol I (fundamentals)
This is your pistol fundamentals course. Topics include:
Pistol Action & Handling
Muzzle Management
Trigger Finger Discipline
Loading & Unloading
Workspace
Vision Principles
Grip Principles
Trigger Control
Training Duration: (8) Hours.
Required gear: semi-auto pistol, OWB holster, at least (2) magazines, at least (1) magazine holder/pouch, ear & eye protection, durable outer wear, rain jacket, lunch, and water.
Estimated round count: 150.
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pistol II (manipulations)
This is your pistol manipulations course. It’s recommended - but not required - students complete Pistol I (or an equivalent elsewhere) prior to taking this course. Topics include:
Working from a Holster
The Draw-Stroke
Reloads (Can v. Must)
Recognizing Stoppages
Fixing Stoppages
“2-in-2” Draw-Stroke Standard
Training Duration: (8) Hours.
Required gear: semi-auto pistol, OWB holster, at least (3) magazines, at least (2) magazine holders, ear & eye protection, durable outer wear, rain jacket, lunch, and water.
Estimated round count: 300.
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pistol III (performance)
This is your pistol performance course. It’s recommended - but not required - students complete Pistol II (or an equivalent elsewhere) prior to taking this course. Topics include:
Training Priorities: Vision & Grip
Shooting Aggressively Fast
Predictive v. Reactive Shooting
Trigger Exploration & Reset
Sight Picture Spectrum
Multiple Targets
Improving Performance
Self Diagnoses: Why We Miss
How To Dry Practice
Training Duration: (8) Hours.
Required gear: semi-auto pistol, IWB or OWB holster, at least (3) magazines, at least (2) magazine holders, ear & eye protection, durable outer wear, rain jacket, lunch, and water.
Estimated round count: 500
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pistol IV (mobility)
This is your pistol mobility course. It’s recommended - but not required - students complete Pistol III (or an equivalent elsewhere) prior to taking this course. Topics include:
Training Priorities: Vision, Grip & Mobility
Running with the Gun
Moving to Shoot
Shooting While Moving
Loading & Utilizing Cover
Positional Shooting
Training Duration: (8) Hours.
Required gear: semi-auto pistol, IWB or OWB holster, at least (3) magazines, at least (2) magazine holders, ear & eye protection, durable outer wear, rain jacket, lunch, and water.
Estimated round count: 500.
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concealed carry Pistol Fundamentals
This is your concealed carry pistol fundamentals, manipulations, and law course. It’s recommended students complete Pistol I & II (or their equivalents elsewhere) prior to taking this course. Topics include:
The Concealed Carrier Mindset
State & Case Law
Gear Considerations
Drawing from Concealment
Economizing the Draw-Stroke
Vision Principles
Grip Principles
Reloads (Can v. Must)
Post-Lethal Force Liability
Training Duration: (8) Hours.
Required gear: semi-auto pistol, IWB holster, at least (2) magazines, at least (1) magazine holder, ear & eye protection, durable outer wear, rain jacket, lunch, and water.
Estimated round count: 300.
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concealed carry Pistol Applications
This is your concealed carry pistol mobility, protection, and police notification course. It’s recommended - but not required - students complete Concealed Carry Pistol Fundamentals (or its equivalent elsewhere) prior to taking this course. Topics include:
The Decision Point
One-Handed Shooting
Shooting While Moving
Basic Human Protection
Loading & Utilizing Cover
Positional Shooting
Controlling the Post-Force Scene
Notifying Police
Training Duration: (8) Hours.
Required gear: cell phone, semi-auto pistol, IWB holster, at least (2) magazines, at least (1) magazine holder, ear & eye protection, durable outer wear, rain jacket, lunch, and water.
Estimated round count: 500.
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Pistol capstone
This is your pistol assessment course. The Pistol Capstone measures the shooter’s ability to apply pistol fundamentals against our pistol standards.
This Capstone tests and ultimately develops the following shooting-related skills:
Vision
Grip
Managing Recoil
Drawing the Pistol
Manipulating the Pistol
Running with the Pistol
Moving to Shoot
Shooting While Moving
Schedule:
Day 1 Morning: Pre-Assessment
Day 1 Afternoon: Training Session I
Day 2 Morning: Training Session II
Day 2 Afternoon: Final Assessment
Training Duration: (16) Hours.
Required gear: semi-auto pistol, IWB or OWB holster, at least (3) magazines, at least (2) magazine holders, ear & eye protection, durable outer wear, rain jacket, lunch, and water.
Estimated Round Count: 750.
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Red dot pistol
This is your red dot sight employment fundamentals course. Students must arrive with the ability to manage their muzzles safely. Topics include:
Zeroing Considerations
Manufacturer Considerations
Iron Sight Considerations
Open v. Closed Emitters
Vision Principles
Riding the Dominant Eye
Grip Principles
Acquiring the Dot
Building Consistency
The Draw-Stroke
The Dot as a Shooting Diagnostic
Downed Optic Alternatives
Training Duration: (8) Hours.
Required gear: semi-auto pistol w/ RDS or MRDS, IWB or OWB holster, at least (3) magazines, at least (2) magazine holders, ear & eye protection, durable outer wear, rain jacket, lunch, and water.
Estimated round count: 500.
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