Course Description:

The Advanced Pistol Movement (304) is an advanced pistol course designed to develop a mobile pistol firing platform. Students will learn to effectively engage targets on the move from 5-25 yards by improving their mobility and stability while shooting. Direction of movement will be forward, rearward, laterally and linearly with a heavy emphasis on situational awareness and muzzle discipline. Drawing while moving in various directions along with pivots and turns to safely engage targets in an asymmetrical landscape. Close range shooting focuses on using an acceptable sight picture while long range shooting will focus the tactical imperative.

Subjects in the Advanced Pistol Movement include types of movement, directions of movement, movement techniques, acceptable sight picture theory and trigger control for movement. A major objective is the ability to move dynamically while engaging targets effectively regardless of range measured against time and accuracy. Supporting objectives include: athletic shooting stance, rigid gun mount, movement speed variants and sight misalignment demonstrations.

Gear & Equipment:

• Defensive pistol (red dot sight optional*)
• 1,000 rounds of factory pistol ammunition
• 5x pistol magazines minimum
• 5x inert training rounds for both (no A-Zooms)
• Training uniform: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes, ball cap and gloves
• Basic loadout: rigid belt, on the waistband (OWB) holster, magazine pouches and dump pouch (optional)
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye
• Hearing protection (recommended electronic)
• Multi-tool
• Handheld flashlight
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearm cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Want to see other classes coming up this year? Check out the Class Schedule.

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Course Description:

The Tactical Pistol 2 (201) is a 2-day intermediate pistol course designed to equip the modern gunfighter with shooting skills necessary for close range defensive settings. In this intermediate pistol course, students learn the essential pistol skills from 0 to 25 yards. Close range shooting will focus on speed, while distance shooting will focus on accuracy. Students regularly face challenging drills under pressure to evaluate knowledge and application. Subjects covered include combat marksmanship, holster drawstroke, gun handling and multiple threats. A major class objective for Tactical Pistol 2 is a rapid drawstroke to deliver accurate fire at close ranges, measured against time and accuracy standards. Additional subjects include shooter diagnostics, movement, strong hand only and ammunition management.

Gear & Equipment:

• Duty pistol, 9mm (red dot sight optional*)
• 1,000 rounds of training ammunition
• 5 x pistol magazines (8 magazines for single stacks)
• 5 x inert training rounds
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
• Basic loadout: rigid belt, on the waistband (OWB) holster, magazine pouches and dump pouch (optional)
• Handheld flashlight
• Multi-tool device
• Wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Course Prerequisite:

Basic Pistol 1 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. Shot all drills drawing from the holster. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 target.

• Pistol Standard Golf; at the 5 yard line, draw and fire 5 rounds in 5 seconds for 5 repetitions. Must be below par for each repetition and score 175/250 or higher.
• Pistol Standard Bravo; at the 10 yard line, draw and fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 15 seconds. Must be below par and score 70/100 or higher.
• Pistol Standard India; at the 25 yard line draw and fire 5 rounds in 10 seconds for 2 repetitions. Must be below par for each repetition and score 70/100 points or higher combined.

Registration fee does not include any associated range fees.

Want to see other classes coming up this year? Check out the Class Schedule.

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Course Description:

The Advanced Rifle Movement (306) is an advanced rifle course designed to develop a mobile rifle firing platform. Students will learn to effectively engage targets on the move from 5-25 yards by improving their mobility and stability while shooting. Direction of movement will be forward, rearward, laterally and linearly with a heavy emphasis on situational awareness and muzzle discipline. Addressing targets  while moving in various directions along with pivots and turns to safely engage targets in an asymmetrical landscape. Close range shooting focuses on using an acceptable sight picture while long range shooting focuses on the tactical imperative.

Subjects in the Advanced rifle Movement include types of movement, directions of movement, movement techniques, acceptable sight picture theory and trigger control for movement. A major objective is the ability to move dynamically while engaging targets effectively regardless of range measured against time and accuracy. Supporting objectives include: athletic shooting stance, rigid gun mount, movement speed variants and sight misalignment demonstrations.

Gear List:

• Tactical rifle (red dot sight & adjustable sling recommended)
• Defensive pistol (red dot sight optional*)
• 1,000 rounds of factory pistol ammunition
• 5x rifle magazines minimum
• 2x pistol magazines
• 5x inert rifle training rounds
• Training uniform: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes, ball cap and gloves
• Basic loadout: rigid belt, on the waistband (OWB) holster, magazine pouches, dump pouch and lightweight chest rig (optional)
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection (electronic recommended)
• Multi-tool
• Handheld flashlight
• Elbow/knee pads or shooting pad (optional)
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearm cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Course Prerequisites:

Basic Rifle 1 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot starting from the low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 printable target.

• Rifle Standard Alpha: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 12 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 points or higher.
• Rifle Standard Hotel: at the 25 yard line, fire 4 rounds, go kneeling and fire 2 rounds 12 seconds or less. Must be below par with no more than one miss.
• Rifle Standard Juliet: at the 100 yard line, fire 10 rounds from any position in 60 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.

Want to see other classes coming up this year? Check out the Class Schedule.

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