Aim

Students will be taught how to structure live and dry firing sessions. The intent is to teach the student how to self-analyze technique, conduct efficient practice, and track skill level and progress.

Topics

• Fundamental review and refresher
• Ready positions
• Reloads and malfunctions
• Multiple shots/recoil management
• Multiple targets
• Adverse angles
• Drawing from the holster
• Alternate shooting positions
• Ground fighting
• Standing and walking turns
• Shooting on the move
• Shooting moving targets
• Tactical use of cover
• One-handed, master and support hand manipulations
• Long-range engagements
• Basic house movements and one-person structure clearing
• Concealed use
• Defensive and retention shooting
• Low-light and flashlight techniques

Ammunition Requirements

2,500 rounds. 9mm (9x19) is the minimum service caliber for this course.

Gear

• Pistol
• Duty and open holsters are acceptable, and a concealable holster is also required
• Minimum three high-capacity (15+ round) magazines or six low-capacity (7-8 round) magazines
• Magazine holders
• Belt
• Flashlight
• Flashlight holder
• Jacket or long shirt suitable for concealment
• Clear wraparound ballistic eye protection
• Ear protection (electronic is preferred)
• Firearm cleaning kit
• Rain gear
• Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
• A water bottle or other hydration system
• Knee and elbow pads strongly recommended
• No cross-draw or appendix-carry holsters

Method

Classroom and practical application on the ranges.

Skill Prerequisites

Tactical Pistol I course (NO exceptions or substitutions).