PISTOL III: Advanced Pistol Operator

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Cost: $300 

Duration: 8 hrs

Requirements:

·  U.S. Citizen who is legally allowed to possess a firearm.

·  Ability to demonstrate and employ safe weapons handling during course.

·  Intermediate Pistol Operator Course or proof of equivalent course by reputable instructor.

 Overview:

This is an advanced course designed to enable effective tactical employment of a pistol.  Students will execute contextual shooting drills to validate skills within this course. Students will be trained on the following:

·  Firearms Safety

·  Mind Set

·  Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship Review

·  Loading/Unloading Procedures

·  Malfunctions and Stoppages

·  Pistol Draw

·  Gear Setup and Considerations

·  Engagement Methods

·  Firing Positions: Standing, Kneeling, prone

·  Target Discrimination

·  Multiple Threat Engagement

·  Barricade Firing

·  Support Hand Shooting

·  Movement: Shooting on the move, Pivots, Lateral Movement

·  Fighting While Wounded

·  Improvised Firing Positions

·  Fire and movement

Student Equipment Requirements (NOT PROVIDED):

·  Pistol w/3 magazines minimum (5 if single stack)

·  Tactical or CCW Belt w/ 1 magazine pouch (minimum)

·  Pistol Holster (no paddle, SERPA or other holsters that use the trigger finger to release pistol)

. Holsters must provide retention to keep weapon in place while moving in and out of various   positions.

·  250 rounds of handgun ammunition (minimum). 

·  Durable but comfortable pants, long sleeve shirt (recommended), baseball cap 

·  Knee and Elbow Pads (optional, but recommended) 

·  Ballistic eye protection (clear lenses recommended) & hearing protection 

·  Shemagh or baklava (recommended for neck protection from hot brass)

·  Weapons cleaning kit and lubricant

·  Notepad, pen and permanent marker

·  Food & Water

·  Inclement weather gear and sunscreen as desired

*RANGE FEE INCLUDED*

**COURSE COORDINATION DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED FOLLOWING REGISTRATION**