This course is designed for those shooters who are comfortable around their handgun and have a baseline knowledge on how to safely use it. Students will learn how to move and shoot in a real world environment with a focus on becoming better with controlling their firearm for faster follow-up shots.

Topics Covered

• Firearm safety rules
• Self defense shootings
• How to dryfire
• Shooting stance
• Draw from interior or exterior holster, considerations for both
• Handgun grip
• Handgun presentation
• Sight alignment, both red dot and iron sights
• Finding the dot (if running a red dot)
• Recoil control
• Handgun malfunctions and how to clear them
• Handgun manipulations
• Strong hand vs support hand
• Handgun reloading
• Handgun shooting drills

Equipment Required

• Reliable handgun
• 3 functional magazines
• Minimum 1 magazine pouch
• Outer waistband (OWB) or inner waistband (IWB) style holster
• Belt must be able to support either system
• Eye and ear protection
• 700 rounds of ammunition
• Appropriate range clothing (we will train in the rain or sun)
• Handgun cleaning equipment