Primary and secondary systems. One standard of performance.

Course Description

Modern Gunfighter Development is a three-day performance course for law enforcement and military personnel who deploy both duty pistol and patrol rifle in operational roles.

This course is built around developing reliable, repeatable performance with modern duty weapons systems under time pressure and positional constraint. It is not a familiarization class. It is not a high round-count range event. It is a structured development program designed to identify performance limits, correct them, and validate improvement.

Students are evaluated for both speed and accuracy from contact distance out to 50 yards with pistol and from 0 to 100 yards with rifle (range permitting). Every drill has a measurable purpose. Every block ends with correction and re-test.

Standards matter. Hits matter. Continuity between platforms matters.

Course Highlights

Modern Gunfighter Development integrates pistol and rifle performance into a single progression.

Training includes:

• Pistol mounted optic zero confirmation and point of impact management
• Rifle zero confirmation and hold validation
• Recoil control and sight tracking
• Trigger control at speed
• Shooting on the move
• Strong-hand and support-hand pistol work
• Positional shooting with rifle
• Use of cover
• Emergency and proactive reloads
• Rifle-to-pistol transitions
• Performance evaluation under time constraint

Students are tested early, corrected throughout, and validated at the end.

Who This Course Is For

• Law enforcement officers assigned both pistol and patrol rifle
• Tactical teams
• Military personnel operating primary and secondary weapon systems
• Experienced shooters seeking structured performance development
• Students must be safe, competent gun handlers prior to attendance.

Rifle

• AR15/M4 type rifle equipped with red dot sight (LPVO optional)
• Two-point adjustable sling
• 5 rifle magazines (minimum)
• 1,000 rounds rifle training ammunition
• 50 rounds rifle duty ammunition (for zero confirmation)

Pistol

• Duty pistol equipped with pistol mounted optic (weapon light optional)
• 5 pistol magazines (minimum)
• 500 rounds pistol training ammunition
• 50 rounds pistol duty ammunition (for zero confirmation)

Load Bearing Equipment

• Duty belt
• Level 2 or Level 3 retention holster
• Magazine pouches (pistol and rifle)
• Dump pouch (optional)
• IFAK (recommended)
• Plate carrier or chest rig capable of carrying minimum 3 rifle magazines

Personal Equipment

• Range appropriate uniform
• Eye & ear protection
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Cleaning kit and lubrication
• Notebook and pen/pencil
• Water, snacks, sunscreen

Mindset Requirement

• Arrive prepared.
• Arrive zeroed.
• Arrive ready to be tested and corrected.

Course Prerequisites

1. Prior Intermediate-Level Training
   Successful completion of an intermediate pistol and rifle course (Trident Concepts 204 / 205 or equivalent).
2. Safe Weapon Handling Under Movement
   Demonstrated ability to safely draw, deploy, and manipulate both pistol and rifle while moving.
3. Confirmed Zero on Both Platforms
   Students must arrive with a confirmed 25-yard pistol optic zero and confirmed rifle zero (recommended 50-yard zero), with known holds.
4. Baseline Performance Competency
   Ability to meet agency qualification standards or equivalent performance benchmarks with both pistol and rifle.
5. Professional Operational Role
   Active law enforcement or military personnel, or individuals who deploy pistol and rifle in a professional capacity.

Registration fee does not include any associated range fees.

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