Violence doesn’t happen standing still, with time to think.
It happens fast, up close, and under extreme stress, and that’s exactly how this course is built.
The Tactical Pistol Operator class is a fast-paced, movement-heavy, real-world pistol fighting course designed to push students beyond static marksmanship and into dynamic problem-solving with a handgun. This is where fundamentals meet chaos.
You will move, think, communicate, and fight with your pistol, often simultaneously.
This course teaches pistol fighting systems that cannot be replicated on traditional square ranges. Students will work through realistic drills that require drawing on the move, engaging threats from awkward and compromised positions, using cover intelligently, and fighting through confined spaces, including our shoot house.
Expect elevated heart rates, cognitive stress, and constant problem-solving. The goal isn’t just better shooting, it’s building the mindset and capability to operate with a pistol when things go wrong.
This class is ideal for responsible armed citizens, law enforcement, and experienced shooters looking to bridge the gap between range shooting and real-world pistol employment.
Course Focus
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Fighting with a pistol while moving under pressure
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Solving problems at close distance where hesitation is costly
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Operating around cover, barricades, and confined spaces
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Building confidence to engage threats in non-ideal conditions
Course Outline
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Moving while drawing and engaging threats
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Improvised shooting positions (supine, prone, compromised angles)
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Shooting from cover and barricades
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Bounding and movement between cover positions with partners
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Cognitive drills for stress inoculation and decision-making
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Room clearing in our Shoot House
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Dynamic pistol shooting techniques
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Close-proximity threat engagements
Required Equipment
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Magazine-fed pistol (no revolvers)
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Minimum of 3 magazines
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Belt-mounted magazine pouch
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Belt-mounted dominant-side holster
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Eye protection
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Ear protection (electronic preferred)
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Sturdy belt
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Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for athletic movement
Estimated Round Count
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250 rounds FMJ pistol
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100 rounds compressed copper frangible
Why This Class Matters
This isn’t about shooting faster on paper.
It’s about learning to fight with a pistol, when movement, cover, teamwork, and stress are unavoidable.
If you’re ready to get out of the lane, off the line, and into real-world pistol problem-solving, the Tactical Pistol Operator course is where that transition happens.
Train like it matters — because one day, it might.
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.