Running the Little Gun
Intermediate - A workshop specific to micro-compact pistols and small revolvers
Duration: 4 hours range
$50.00
Fee
Frank Groth
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Description
This is a half day workshop designed for those using micro compact pistols, such as the Sig P365, S&W Bodyguard and Glock 43, or the snub revolver. These smaller guns have become increasingly popular for defensive carry, but they often are difficult to shoot and come with a different set of handling qualities that require unique solutions. This workshop will give the students those unique solutions and the opportunity to hone those skills in a controlled setting.
Topics Covered
- Methods of carry and best practices
- Outside the waistband
- Inside the waistband
- Pocket carry
- Gear selection and placement
- Common malfunctions and how to clear them
- Dry practice and live fire
Expectations and Outcomes
The student should understand
- Compact and microcompact guns have unique characteristics
- Those characteristics demand more refined skills and specific techniques
- How to efficiently clear commonly encountered malfunctions
- Hot to efficiently reload under stress
- The advantages and disadvantages of deeper concealment with compact and micro compact guns
Types
Intermediate, Specialty Other
Requirements
Students will need to bring
- A good compact or microcompact handgun
- Sig P365, S&W Bodyguard, Glock 43 and 43x are examples
- Caliber .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP are all acceptable for semi-autos
- Small framed revolvers with 2 to 3 inch barrel in caliber .32 or larger are welcome
- Holster, belt, and magazine pouch, at least two magazines
- Holster should be made specific to the gun being carried in it
- Leather or Kydex
- Holsters that retain the pistol by means of a lever which must be pushed by the trigger finger to draw, such as the Serpa, are not allowed.
- A ball cap and concealment garment (vest, jacket, windbreaker,over shirt, polo shirt, etc),
- Eye and ear protection, electronic hearing protection is preferable
- Wyoming weather is unpredictable, have extra layers available (we train rain or shine)
- Water, thirst quencher, light snacks