Tactical Pistol Training Courses
Tactical Pistol
Training Course Descriptions
Required Equipment:
- Functioning Pistol
- Three (3) Magazines
- Magazine Carrier (Battle/Duty Belt, Chest Harness, Plate Carrier, etc.)
- Vision and Hearing Protection
- Appropriate Amount of Ammo (Amounts in Course Descriptions)
- Weather and Activity Appropriate Attire (Dress in Layers)
- An Open Mind and Willingness to Learn
Recommended Equipment:
- Electronic Hearing Protection (Facilitates Better Hearing of Range Commands)
- Elbow and Knee Pads (Drills May Be Conducted On Gravel or Concrete)
- Gloves (Extended Firing May Mean a Hot Barrel or Irritated Hands)
- Spare Parts (In the Event of a Parts Breakage, Quick Repair is Key)
- Maintenance/Adjustment Tools and Items (Oil, etc.)
- Extra Magazines
Pistol Level 1 – Introductory Course – One Day
Cost -$100
Ammo Requirement – Three Hundred (300) Rounds
Course Outline -
Our Level I course is designed to introduce the shooting enthusiast to the world of tactical pistol shooting and methods to effectively employ his or her pistol. Topics will include: basic weapons familiarization and manipulation, basic range safety, marksmanship fundamentals, an introduction to malfunction diagnosis and clearance, and basic firing positions.
Courses of Fire:
- Marksmanship Fundamentals
- Magazine Changes
- Malfunction Drills
- Reflexive Fire
- Basic Movement
- 1-5 Drill
- El Presidente
- Box Drill
- FU Drill
At the end of the course students will feel familiarized with their weapon and have knowledge on how to improve.
Pistol Level 2 – Basic Course – Two Day
Cost -$200
Ammo Requirement – Five Hundred (500) Rounds
Course Outline -
Our Level II course is designed to build upon the basic fundamentals of pistol shooting, and to combine those shooting fundamentals with effective tactical thinking. Topics will include: range safety, weapons manipulation, marksmanship fundamentals, malfunction diagnosis and clearance, and advanced firing positions.
Courses of Fire:
- Level 1 Course Review
- Shoot and Move
- Buddy Movement
- Use of Cover and Concealment
- Table Drill
- Stress Shoot
- Buddy Stress Shoot
- Iron Cross Drill
- Low Light Shooting
At the end of the course students will be comfortable and confident with their firearm, and have a basic grasp on tactical thinking.