Course Overview
This course sharpens pistol skills through practical, combat-ready training. Students will learn to:
- Build efficient draw strokes and ready-position presentations
- Accurately engage single and multiple targets at various distances
- Shoot effectively while moving and from cover
- Strengthen one-handed shooting with both strong and support hand
- Refine core pistol fundamentals, manipulations, and decision-making
Focus Areas
- Firearms safety
- Precision fundamentals
- Target discrimination
- Effective use of cover
- Meeting realistic speed and accuracy standards
Required Gear
- Quality semi-auto pistol (centerfire, full/compact)
Not allowed: revolvers, .22s, micro/pocket pistols
- 3+ magazines with pouches
- Strong-side hip or belt holster (no IWB)
- Sturdy belt, long pants with loops, closed-toe shoes, crew-neck or button-up shirt
- Wraparound ballistic eye protection
- Electronic or dual hearing protection recommended
- Hydration, weather gear, and cleaning kit
- Optional: body armor
Ammo