Advanced pistol course (Pistol 103)
After a brief assessment, instructors will run the students through the gauntlet of defensive handgun drills designed to increase time on target and performance.
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Pistol 103 is a fast-paced course with one common objective: surviving a deadly force encounter armed with a handgun. This is not an entry level course; students are expected to have already mastered basic handgun skills, safety, and foundational shooting drills.
Important Info:
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Duration: 8 hours
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Pre-requisite: Students MUST have taken the BASIC PIATOL COURSE (PISTOL 101) prior to taking the INTERMEDIATE PISTOL COURSE (PISTOL 102)
Prerequisite
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This is an advanced level class.
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The student needs to know and be able to demonstrate safe gun handling, weapon system familiarity, foundational marksmanship skills, and working from a holster.
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Completion of (PISTOL 102) is required, or an equivalent course, prior to registering for this course.
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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.
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Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.
Course Outline
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​Responsible firearms ownership and defensive applications of the pistol
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Firearms safety that works - in the home, workplace, vehicle, in training, and in carry
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Selection of a defensive pistol and accessories
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Understanding what constitutes a deadly threat
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Review of tactical communication, searching and scanning, and threat identification
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Dealing with multiple threats
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Turning and shooting
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Shooting while moving
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Non-standard shooting positions
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Utilization of cover and concealment
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Single Hand Only shooting and manipulations.
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300 rounds
Equipment needed for Course:
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Centerfire pistol
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Strong side belt holster
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Minimum of 2 Magazines and appropriate belt pouches
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Eye Pro
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Ear Pro
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Positive Attitude
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(Rentals are available)