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Course: Basic Handgun
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Description

Basic Handgun is designed to establish a foundation in the safe, proper, and effective use of a pistol in a defensive role. Subjects covered include safety, drawing, loading, malfunction clearance, stress operation, specialized drills and representations of short range confrontations, night and lowlight firing as well as the proper mindset. These fundamental skills are essential in establishing a strong foundation for applying defensive handgun skills under the physical and mental stress that is prevalent in potentially dangerous encounters. The course is defensive in nature.

Course Vitals

Prerequisites: None
Duration: 3 Days
Course Fee: $540
Round Count: 750

Training Topics

Safe use and handling
Fundamentals of marksmanship
Barricade and positional shooting
Moving targets
Low light shooting
Efficient communications
Adaptability to unconventional scenarios
Weak side shooting, injury shooting
Malfunction and reloading drills
Proper use of cover
Cover selection
Acute angle firing
Multiple targets at multiple distances under stress
Extreme stress fire scenarios

Equipment List

Handgun
Pen, pencil, highlighter, and black marker
Two small spiral notebooks or one rifle data book
Flashlight
Eye and ear protection
Long sleeved shirts and long pants
Durable boots or footwear
Camelback or other water system
Leather gloves
Rucksack or backpack to carry all gear
Ammunition

4 extra magazines

Pouches for extra magazines

Thigh, belt, or chest rig

Recommended

Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Hat or Ball Cap
Rain Gear

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