PISTOL COURSES
Our Pistol Courses introduce students to the fundamentals of self defense as well as challenge experienced shooters alike. All courses are developed to train everyone from the first-time shooter all the way up to the experienced marksman on the skills required for self-defense shooting.
GUARDIAN I
OVERVIEW: Guardian I is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and the defensive use of a full-sized to compact-sized pistol. Students of all skill levels will improve their draw and pistol shooting skills through drills and exercises with a strong emphasis on the fundamentals. Each student will leave feeling confident in their understanding of how a pistol functions and how to shoot it safely.
PREREQUISITES: None
1 DAY: 8 HRS
COURSE OUTLINE:
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Rules for Safe Gun Handling
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Handgun Nomenclature
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Handgun Maintenance
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Types of Ammunition
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Shooting Fundamentals
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Sight Picture / Sight Alignment Overview
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Shooting Stance Overview
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Proper Grip Overview
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
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Semi-Automatic Handgun
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(No Pocket Pistols)
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Ammunition: 300 Rounds
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+Magazines: 1
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+Magazine Pouch: 1
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Eye & Ear Protection
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Sturdy Belt w/ OWB Holster
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Suitable Range Attire
FIREARM
SAFETY
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Comprehensive review of essential handgun safety rules.
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Emphasis on situational awareness and safe handling practices.
FIREARM
PROFICIENCY
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Fundamental shooting techniques including stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control.
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Practical shooting exercises to improve accuracy and confidence.
SEE THE GEAR &
LEARN HOW TO USE IT
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Hands-on experience with proven and tested gear to secure your firearm and other equipment.
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Learn correct placement, accessibility and utilization of gear.
UNDERSTAND THE
FUNDAMENTALS
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Learn the core principles of defensive shooting and fundamentals of marksmanship.
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Real-world scenarios to develop defensive skills.
GUARDIAN II
OVERVIEW: This continuation of our Guardian series includes additional drills, a qualification course of fire, and live fire malfunction clearance drills. Beginning with an overview of the topics and fundamentals of marksmanship from Guardian I and move into more advanced drills. You will continue to improve your pistol handling skills while reinforcing the fundamentals of marksmanship. Timed drills will help you learn the balance between speed and accuracy.
PREREQUISITES: Guardian I
1 DAY: 8 HRS
COURSE OUTLINE:
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Body Mechanics Evaluation
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Trigger Press Evaluation
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Sight Picture / Sight Alignment Evaluation
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Shooting Stance Evaluation
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Grip Evaluation
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Recoil Management Evaluation
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Intro to Shooting & Movement
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Target Transitioning
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
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Semi-Automatic Handgun
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(No Pocket Pistols)
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Ammunition: 500 Rounds
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+Magazines: 3
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+Magazine Pouch: 2
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Eye & Ear Protection
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Sturdy Belt w/ OWB Holster
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Suitable Range Attire
EFFECTIVE
MARKSMANSHIP
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Comprehensive review of essential handgun safety rules.
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Emphasis on situational awareness and safe handling practices.
PRACTICAL
DRILLS
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Learn the drills and exercises that will make you a more effective shooter and maximize your time on the range.
GO BEYOND
THE BASICS
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Learn proven tactics that increase survivability and create lethal effectiveness.
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Experience drills that take you past the basics to help get the most out of your weapon system.
DYNAMIC ENGAGEMENT
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Learn how to make the transition to a fully dynamic shooter capable of engaging from any position.
CONCEALED CARRY COURSES
Our Concealed Carry Courses cover critical concepts for concealed carry and lessons on how to safely and properly draw and present the pistol from concealed carry. Lecture includes safety brief, mindset presentation and garment considerations and garment clearing techniques to aid in your success rate during a self defense situation.
EDC BASICS
OVERVIEW: EDC Basics will instill the skills necessary to safely carry, present and utilize proper handgun fundamentals from concealment. This course will combine various aspects of the Guardian I course with the added requisite of concealment. Various concealment systems and techniques will be discussed and demonstrated along with garment considerations and clearing techniques.
PREREQUISITES: None - This is not a state concealed carry permit course.
1 DAY: 8 HRS
COURSE OUTLINE:
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
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Rules for Safe Gun Handling
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Handgun Nomenclature & Maintenance
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Effective Carry Methods
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Garment Considerations
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Shooting Fundamentals & Reloading
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Cover vs Concealment
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Proper Grip Overview
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Retention Shooting
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Semi-Automatic Handgun
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(No Pocket Pistols)
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Ammunition: 250 Rounds
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+Magazines: 1
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+Magazine Pouch: 1
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Eye & Ear Protection
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Sturdy Belt w/ Preferred CC Holster
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Suitable Range Attire
FIREARM
SAFETY
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Comprehensive review of essential handgun safety rules and safe handling practices.
FIREARM
FUNDAMENTALS
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Learn the basics of carrying and employing firearms for self-defense.
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Learn real-world techniques to draw and shoot to engage a threat.
SITUATIONAL
AWARENESS
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Gain insight on the skills to heightened your awareness to stay one step ahead.
PROVEN & TESTED
GEAR
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Learn about the equipment available to help you effectively carry your firearm safely.
EDC RESPONSE +
OVERVIEW: This is not a basic course! It is designed to give you the skills beyond your local CCW requirement. You will learn to quickly and accurately engage threats, during practical and realistic conceal carry. Students will increase their accuracy and speed through efficiency and economy of motion. Topics include practical concealed carry, drawing from concealment, reloads, immediate action, barricades, flashlight techniques, moving and one-handed shooting.
PREREQUISITES: EDC Basics
1 DAY: 8 HRS
COURSE OUTLINE:
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Firearms Safety Overview
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Garment & Carry Methods Evaluation
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Body Mechanics Evaluation
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Shooting Fundaments Evaluation
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Shooting & Movement
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Target Transitioning
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Retention Shooting Evaluation
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Grey Man Theory
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Cover vs Concealment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
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Semi-Automatic Handgun
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(No Pocket Pistols)
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Ammunition: 500 Rounds
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+Magazines: 1
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+Magazine Pouch: 1
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Eye & Ear Protection
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Sturdy Belt w/ Preferred CC Holster
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Suitable Range Attire
DYNAMIC
MOVEMENT
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Learn how to shoot dynamically while on the move.
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Build skills by shooting from cover and concealment.
ADVANCED
PISTOL MECHANICS
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Learn proven tactics that increase survivability and create lethal effectiveness.
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Experience drills that take you past the basics to help get the most out of your weapon system.
SITUATIONAL
AWARENESS
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Understand how to analyze and assess dangerous situations and determine the best plan of action.
PROVEN & TESTED
GEAR
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Get hands-on with the equipment available to help you survive and win in an active shooter situation.