Course Description:
Basic Carry (102) is a two-day beginner level pistol course that will teach you how to discreetly wear defensive handguns and supporting equipment. The Basic Carry class begins with an in-depth presentation on common handguns, holsters and belts used for carrying concealed. Self-defense ammunition selection and annual ammunition allocations are also covered in depth. From there, the range session begins with a firearm safety brief, basic firearms operations drills and handgun proficiency demonstration. You will be taught the four-count draw stroke technique starting from open carry and progressing to concealed carry as safety allows. Various dry fire and live fire drills will help you safely handle and shoot your handguns from concealed carry. We will also cover off-body storage of firearms & ammunition to prevent unauthorized access and accidents due to negligent firearms handling. Finally, we will discuss deadly force considerations, legal defense and post-shooting scenarios.
Gear & Equipment:
- Carry pistol, 9mm recommended
- 1,000 rounds of practice ammunition
- 25 rounds of defensive ammunition
- 5x pistol magazines minimum (8 for single stacks)
- Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
- Sturdy belt
- On the waistband (OWB) belt holster
- Single and or double magazine pouch
- Wrap around ballistic eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Water and snacks
- Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
- Notebook and pencil
- Open mind
Course Prerequisites:
The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites for this course. All drills are shot using primary carry pistol from the holster (unless otherwise specified) in an open carry condition. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 target.
- TRICON “Kilo” Drill: at the 10 yard line aimed in on the target fire 1 round. Then from the ready, fire 4 rounds. Then from the ready, fire 3 rounds one handed. From the holster, draw and fire 2 rounds. Par time for each stage is 5 seconds and must score 80/100 or higher.
- TRICON “Delta 2”: at the 10 yard line from the ready position fire 1 round in 3.5 seconds. Repeat for 10 repetitions total. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.
- TRICON “Foxtrot 2”: at the 5 yard from the ready position fire 2 rounds in 5 seconds. Repeat at the 10, 15, 20 & 25 yard line. Must be below par at each stage and score 80/100 or higher.
Registration fee does not include any associated range fees.
Chris James –
Concealed Carry 1 was the first class I ever took with Jeff and Trident Concepts. I probably should have started with Combative Pistol 1 and 2 before taking this course to get the most out of it because I was behind the curve the whole time as a new pistol shooter. Said that, it was an incredible confidence boost to me and pulled me into the world of marksmanship training & pistol mindset, and I am forever grateful to Jeff for literally changing my life with this course. I’ll explain why in a minute, but first I’ll explain what you get from this course:
1. CONFIDENCE – The hoster and clear drills built into this curriculum will give you a very solid foundation for CCW and I recommend every person who plans to carry everyday (EDC) takes this course because you can’t win the fight if you don’t believe you can
2. MINDSET – Closely connected to the drills is Jeff’s approach to teaching the modern carry mindset. This guy literally wrote the book on concealed carry and how he teaches you to THINK is even more valuable than how he teaches you to shoot.
3. GEAR SELECTION – This class will put your pistol, holster and belt choices to the test. I’ve taken this course twice an each time at least one student has to end up seriously rethinking their first-line gear choices – that’s a good thing. Way better to learn it in a class with someone who can steer you to better choices than learn it doesn’t work in real fight.
So how did this course change my life? Besides leaving a more confident, safer shooter than when I came in the door CC1 gave me a starting point for where I needed to progress as a shooter. I did NOT perform well in the graded drills and I straight up failed. This was what I absolutely needed, though. I had an inflated, untested perception in my head of my skill level and I learned quickly that I had a LOT of work to do to become the shooter I want to be and that work continues through to today. Jeff shined a light on the path I had to walk and gave me all the information and fundamental skills to become a competent shooter, a confident concealed carrier and an asset to my family and community. I am forever grateful for his help in re-wiring my brain at 39. I just wish i had met him 20 years sooner!
Do yourself a favor and take this class or CC2 whenever it’s offered. I promise, you won’t regret it.