HANDGUN 102: BASIC HANDGUN SKILLS - 4 HR

Service Description

Once students have received foundational handgun training and know how to safely handle a handgun, it is time to learn how to shoot. This is step 2 in our foundational handgun series. OVERVIEW This course guides students through the efficient and safe use of a handgun. It covers working from the holster, performing reloads, clearing stoppages, and correctly manipulating the trigger to maximize accuracy. All these skills are thoroughly taught in a relaxed, hands-on environment. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS This course is Step 2 of 3 in our foundational handgun training series. HANDGUN 101 is required, or an equivalent course, before you attend Handgun 102. The student MUST know and be able to demonstrate how to safely load, fire, and unload a handgun. Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering. COURSE OUTLINE • Handgun selection considerations • Support equipment • Shooting basics - the importance of proper grip, sight alignment, sight picture, stance, trigger control, and follow through • Presentation of the handgun from the holster to the target and safe recovery back to the holster • Administrative and in-service loading and unloading techniques • Static shooting positions • Cleaning and maintenance EQUIPMENT LIST • Quality functional semi-automatic pistol - Full size and compact pistols only (semi-auto center fire pistols only - revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed) • No micro pistols or pocket pistols to include: P238, P938, P365, M&P Shield, Glock 43, etc. • 3 magazines • Magazine pouch • Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster • Please wear long pants with pockets and belt loops, a sturdy 1.5" belt, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neckline) • Optional, loading devices • Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection. AMMO • Estimated round count: 250 rounds pistol • Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only • No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time • Ammunition is available for purchase. (9mm Only) NOTES • Classes starting at 1:00pm will run until 5:00pm.