Foundations and Fundamentals of Martial Gun Handling

This class is designed to bring the entry level, as well as the advanced, into line with current training standards and to give them the foundation from which to build more advanced training on.

Entry Level Class

photo_95_-642x481 This class is jam packed with learning, shooting, drills, classroom exercises, tactics etc which will give the student a strong understanding of why we carry a firearm as well as why we carry it ready to use.
It will also give them the tools they need to begin their journey down the path of self reliance.
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• Safe handling practices
• How to identify a defensive pistol
• How to hold the firearm
• How to carry it holstered
• How to draw the firearm
• How to aim properly
• How to manipulate the trigger correctly
• How to change a magazine
• What to expect when the gun is fired
• Small people and small guns
• To understand that the firearm is a tool to be wielded and not a “dangerous object” to be feared
• Support equipment
• Ammunition
• Communication
• Cover versus concealment
• The “X”
• Why practice is important
• And much more…
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• An open mind
• A defensive pistol
• A quality holster (see the webpage for a quick list of non-serviceable holsters)
• A gunbelt
• A magazine pouch
• A magazine for the pouch
• 400+ rounds of ammo to fit your gun
• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• Clothing to match the season and weather (We shoot rain or shine)
• Tactical gloves if it is cold
• Water and snacks
• Pen and pad for notes
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• Knee pads
• Gloves
• Broad rimmed hat
• Shamag
• Extra mag and mag pouch
• A spare gun (guns do break from time to time)
• Extra ammo (in case we progress faster than anticipated)
• Camera
• Range bag
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AT THE END OF CLASS, WE WILL ALL CLEAN OUR GUNS, THEN GO EAT

Level 2 Tactical Pistol Techniques

This class is designed to build on the Foundations and Fundamentals class and takes the concepts from the first class and builds forward and outward with things like the following:

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• Safe handling practices – This can never be emphasized enough!
• Different types of reloads
• One handed shooting with both the primary as well as the support hand.
• One handed reloading with both hands
• Retrieving a firearm from the ground correctly
• Engaging multiple targets
• Shooting targets with various threat levels
• Engaging bad guys with good guys mixed in with them
• Positioning to be able to shoot and still maintain the 4 rules of firearm safety
• Shooting from cover
• Shooting from prone
• Shooting from supine
• Shooting on the move to the right and the left
• Shooting while moving toward the target
• Shooting while moving away form the target
• Shooting from concealment
• Things to consider when carrying concealed
• Things to consider when carrying openly
• Team work techniques
• Two person communication
• And much more…
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• An open mind
• A defensive pistol
• A quality holster (see the webpage for a quick list of non-serviceable holsters
• A gunbelt
• 2 magazine pouches (4 would be better)
• 5 magazines to fit your firearm (1 in gun and 4 spares)
• 750 rounds of ammo to fit your gun minimum (more is better)
• Ammo can for your ammo (break down all your ammo into this can for ease of mag loading)
• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• Clothing to match the season and weather (We shoot rain or shine)
• Concealment garment that is realistic
• Water and snacks (camelbaks are preferred for hydration)
• Pen and pad for notes
• Knee pads (Elbow pads are nice but not needed)
• Shooting gloves
• Hiking boots or tactical boots with ankle support
• Magazine loader (optional, but your hands will thank you if you do)
• Broad rimmed hat (stops sunburn as well as keeps brass out of your shirt)
• Shamag (optional, but it is nice for keeping brass out of your shirt)
• Extra mag and mag pouch
• A spare gun (guns do break from time to time)
• Extra ammo (in case we progress faster than anticipated)
• Range bag
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