"Tactical One" Advanced Handgun Course Overview

Completion of the CCW course was your first step in learning what is involved in the art of the handgun defense. Unfortunately, most people stop there. We have to be ready and prepared physically and mentally for a potential attack while carrying a concealed firearm. Shooting is an acquired skill which will perish with time. To become and remain proficient, you must devote time, practice, and reasonably serious study. This course is designed to teach you how to move with balance, and how to properly handle and fire your handgun while on the move. We will develop the marksmanship skills needed for defensive hand gunning through dry-practice and live-fire drills.   There will also be an introduction to one-handed shooting. Most of the shooting for this course will be with two hands. For the entirety of this course, we will be working from an open holster (not concealed.) At the end of this 7-hour course we will have covered: Firearms Safety Briefing, including Range Safety and Commands Dry-fire Practice (How to Draw and fire from the holster) Modes of Readiness Proper Firearms Handling Principles of Personal Defense Introduction to Tactics Introduction to Movement Shooting While Moving Multiple Shots on a Single Assailant Multiple Shots on Multiple Assailants Cover and Concealment Skill Builders Drills (Courses of Fire) Eligibility Requirements This course is NOT designed to teach beginners how to shoot. You must already know how to handle and shoot your firearm safely and accurately. All participants MUST have successfully passed a CCW course OR other professionally taught handgun training course. An NRA Basic Pistol, and most other professional handgun training will suffice. Your daddy teaching you how to shoot squirrels as a young'un will not satisfy this requirement. You must be physically capable of performing the movement drills - forward, back, and side to side in unison with the rest of the line of students. These drills are performed at a walking pace, and are not strength or stamina intensive. There's no running or jumping required. They do require concentration, focus, and coordination. Above all, total adherence to safety. The overall pace of the 7-hour course is at a medium, steady speed, with many repetitions and breaks to reload mags and review material. For many of the exercises, you will work in teams of two. Women are encouraged to attend this course. Equipment Requirements* Proof of Prior Training (former SFT CCW students automatically accepted) Modern Semi-Auto Handgun  (PREFERRED)  in caliber .380 or better Modern Double Action Revolver (ACCEPTABLE)  in caliber .38 Special or better Backup gun in same caliber (recommended, but not required) Strong side belt mounted holster (no "cross draw" rigs of any sort) Sturdy long pants with belt loops. Jeans OK. No sweatpants. Minimum 3 magazines. 4 would be better - you'll do a lot of shooting/mag changes. Mag loaders (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED), such as the HKS or MagTool or Cambi-Loader. Speed loader (revolver shooters) such as HKS or Safari brand. Magazine Pouch to hold your spare magazine. Nothing fancy, just solid. 350-400 rounds of ammo. We can supply ammo, but you must reserve it in advance. Ammo can, bin, or box in which to keep your ammo together at the range. Gun oil and rags Hand cleaning wipes Eye protection (wrap-around style shooting glasses). We sell these, if you need them. Ear protection. Foam ear plugs are good, standard ear muffs are better, but Electronic Noise Canceling Ear Protectors are best, and strongly recommended. You will need to hear the lesson and range commands outside on the line. Call us for recommendations. Baseball style hat (required) Folding Chair for the range (if you want to sit during breaks) Note paper and pen Bag Lunch, Water, and Snacks. * Exceptions to the firearms requirement may be made on a case by case basis.    Contact us BEFORE the class to discuss anything you are not sure about.     Call us at 775.475.0180 9am- 9pm Seven Days a Week Pricing $135.00 per person, paid in full, in advance No refunds - 'no shows' will forfeit payment No extra charges or fees