Fundamentals of Tactical Pistol

Description

This course is open to anyone who has prior basic pistol training whether law enforcement, military or armed citizen, but it is not for new shooters. You will be taught the skills/tactics to deploy your pistol in a high-threat environment to save yourself and others. The instructors will help you and push you forward in all the critical areas of tactical pistol handling, manipulation and shooting. This course will help you build the foundation required to begin fighting with a pistol.

Performance-Based Training: We use Performance-Based training combined with limited Standards-Based training to help you improve. Our primary focus is on you the student. We will help you step out of your comfort zone and improve your personal performance (skillset) above whatever level you are at today so you can be better, faster, smarter and safer tomorrow.

Topics Covered

Range Safety

Holster considerations

Combat Stance

Proper Grip

Draw Stroke

Natural Body Alignment

Sight Alignment

Proper Sight Picture

Breath Control

Follow Through

Considerations for Pistol Optics

Recoil Management Techniques

Speed Loading

Clearing Multiple Malfunctions

Weapon Manipulations and Positions

Driving your Pistol

Engaging 2 or more Threats

Alternate Shooting Positions

Basic CQB Tactics

Use of Cover and Concealment

Fundamentals of Moving and Shooting

Understanding the Impact of Stress, Auditory Exclusion, Tunnel Vision, and much more.

Types

Basic, Intermediate, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual)

Documentation Requirements

None

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

$25.00 range fee per day for Non 17 South Rod and Gun Club members.  (Only for courses at 17 South)

First things first, empty your cup. Neither a full cup nor a big ego have room for more. Come with an open-mind and humble spirit ready to learn and work hard to improve your performance (skillset) in tactical pistol. .

1. Prior basic pistol training. (Certified Law Enforcement Officers whether federal, state or local automatically qualify.)

2. A quality semi-automatic pistol (iron sights or optic) with a good quality tactical or OWB holster.

3. At least 2 spare magazines for your pistol with mag pouches.

4. Quality stiff belt.

5. Tactical kit/gear or Duty gear (vest, plate carrier, tactical belt/holster, helmet, etc) if available. Kit will not be utilized all day. Please don’t miss this class just because you don’t have a full kit. We will work with what you have…

6. Minimum of 400 rounds of quality range ammo.

7. Weather appropriate attire that you don’t mind getting dirty.

8. Hearing protection and Eye protection

9. Hydration - Water, Gatorade, etc.

10. Lunch/Snacks

11. Small notebook/pen

12. Brown or tan masking tape (to tape up holes in targets)

    Recommended Items - Electronic ear pro, Hat, Gloves, Sunscreen, bug repellant, Weapon cleaning/maintenance kit.

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