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
Chris James –
I can’t think of a better instructor and curriculum to start with! Jeff’s approach to marksmanship basics will turn a casual or new shooter into a marksman in a day or two. Jeff breaks down all of the components of pistol fundamentals in a safe and fun way. What you leave with is a score on your performance, a list of things to work on and a HUGE amount of self-confidence with your firearm. If you are like me, you still have a lot to work on after taking this class before you work out the kinks but the important thing is you leave this class KNOWING what you need to work on and Jeff’s next-level courses allow you to progress down a predictable, measurable path to gain more skills and confidence. I cannot recommend Trident Concepts enough to everyone I shoot with. Get signed up for a class TODAY (they fill up quick) and if you can afford it, get a private lesson before or after your next class, too!