Fundamentals of Tactical Pistol
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 in this course:
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.
Course length - 1 Day (8:30am - 4:30pm with 1 hour for lunch)
Prerequisites - Basic firearms training. (Good grasp of the fundamentals of marksmanship and safe weapons handling)
Cost - $200.00 (Plus any applicable range fees). Active Duty Law Enforcement Officers and Military get 20% off all training courses for a limited time. Simply email us proof of active service and we’ll send you a discount code to be used at checkout. Please be sure you understand our refund/return policy prior to purchasing.
Location: 17 South Rod and Gun Club, 5899 North Costal Highway, Fleming, Georgia
Course Requirements
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. .
Prior basic pistol training. (Certified Law Enforcement Officers whether federal, state or local automatically qualify.)
A quality semi-automatic pistol (iron sights or optic) with a good quality tactical or OWB holster.
At least 2 spare magazines for your pistol with mag pouches.
Quality stiff belt.
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…
Minimum of 400 rounds of quality range ammo.
Weather appropriate attire that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Hearing protection and Eye protection
Hydration - Water, Gatorade, etc.
Lunch/Snacks
Small notebook/pen
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.