Basic Pistol 1

Basic Pistol Class Description:

The Basic Pistol (101) is a 2-day beginner pistol class that will introduce the fundamentals of using a pistol in high-risk situations. In this beginner pistol class you will learn the fundamental skills of shooting pistol with direct coaching and repetition to build correct technique. You will begin to develop correct shooting habits and improve your marksmanship at the same time. Graded evolutions will give you instant feedback on skills, ability and opportunities to improve.

Core Concepts Covered:

• Learn and demonstrate safe weapons handling skills
• Learn and demonstrate pistol safety procedures
• Gain knowledge and understanding of the Warrior Mindset
• Learn and demonstrate preparatory marksmanship exercises
• Learn and perform the pistol ready positions
• Perform drawstroke exercises
• Perform malfunction clearance and reloading exercises
• Learn and understand the basics of shooting while moving basics
• Perform shooting while moving exercises
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of multiple threats (targets)
• Engage multiple targets

Basic Pistol Gear

• Defensive Pistol (9mm recommended)
• 1,000 rounds of factory pistol ammunition
• 5 pistol magazines minimum
• 5 inert training rounds
  
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
• Basic loadout: rigid belt, on the waistband (OWB) holster and magazine pouches
• 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

Basic Pistol Prerequisites:

• Know and understand the firearm safety rules
• Know and understand how to operate your pistol, loading, unloading and malfunction clearances
• Know and understand basic marksmanship techniques

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