Core Handgun (Open)

This 7 hour course will help bridge the gap between standard “flat range” skills and the skills that will provide the highest probability of success in an encounter with a determined attacker in a gunfight. Common myths and misconceptions will be dispelled and we will take a hard look at what citizens should actually be training based on readily available data. This course will include both lecture and practical instruction on the following:

• Illustration of the disconnect between typical training and reality

• Handgun wounding ballistics Myth vs reality

• Human performance factors

• Safe weapon manipulation 

• Target discrimination

• Adequate accuracy

• Weapon stoppages (reloads and malfunctions)

• Positional work

• Movement

• Use of cover

Equipment List:

-handgun w/at least 2 magazines

-Holster (Non-SERPA type) and magazine pouches

-Eye/Ear protection

-300 rounds handgun ammunition

-water and snacks

Students are expected to already be familiar with their weapon system and must be able to demonstrate safe weapon handling skills.

This is not a CCW class

This class will involve some moderately physically strenuous activity and as such, come prepared.

CLASS IS HELD IN NEWBERRY, FLORIDA. SPECIFIC SITE INFORMATION PROVIDED PRIOR TO CLASS.