Prerequisite: This is not a beginner level class. The student needs to know and be able to demonstrate safe gun handling, weapon system familiarity, foundational marksmanship skills, and working from a holster. We strongly recommend completion of our Defensive Handgun Advanced or Defensive Concealed Carry Class prior to registering for this course.
This course is designed for the individual that wants to refine one-hand pistol skills necessary for surviving a gunfight. Statistically in a gunfight their is high probability of being shot in our arms and hands. This course focuses on making sure you can overcome and adapt to survive a violent encounter. This course focuses on the balance between speed and accuracy when operating the pistol one handed. Individuals who take this course will become competent in the one-hand operation of the fighting pistol providing them with an advantage over would be attackers.
Course Outline:
- Establishing the Survival Mindset
- One Handed Shooting: When / Why / How
- Proper one hand grip and sight picture
- Drawing from holster techniques for strong and weak hand
- Accuracy drills for strong & weak hand
- Speed drills for strong & weak hand
- Magazine Reloads strong & weak hand
- Malfunction clearing strong & weak hand
Required Equipment:
- Magazine-fed Pistol ( No revolvers)
- 3 magazines
- Belt mounted magazine pouch
- Belt mounted dominant side holster
- Eye protection
- Ear protection (electronic preferred)
- Sturdy belt
- Weather-appropriate clothing & footwear
Estimated Round Count: 200 rounds fmj + 100 rounds compressed copper frangible