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Battle Pistol Course Briefing |
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TacTrain offers seven levels of
Battle Pistol Training along with Pistol Skills Workshops. Students beginning
their defensive tactical training should attend the Level-I and Level-II Battle
Pistol 1st Dimension courses. The Level-I and II Battle Pistol include the
fundamental basic skills, including an introduction to night shooting, to
prepare students for 2nd Dimension of fight training. The 1st Dimension begins
where CCW training or Basic Gun Introduction training concludes, and prepares
students to develop the mindset and handling skills to prevail during a mortal
combat defensive engagement. 1 Dimension courses also provide advanced students
with an excellent opportunity to review the basic fundamentals of Gun Fighting.
Level-III, IV, V, VI, & VII courses lead
the student into the 2nd Dimension, after meeting minimum standards of Levels I
& II. The 2nd Dimension are HSLD courses exposing students to the rigors
and challenges of gun fighting with a Battle Pistol as a lethal tool and their
mind as their primary weapon. They are results orientated and skills based.
Each course includes several primary skill sets which students have an
opportunity to learn their best method to achieve success. These classes are
held rain or shine on an outdoor range facility. Students attending these
courses should be in relatively good physical condition and prepared to work in
the changing environment of the Sonoran desert. 2nd Dimension courses are
designed to mentally and physically improve students combat skills.
Level-VIII and IX courses take the student
into the 3rd Dimension. These courses are available by invitation only to
students who have presented the highest physical, mental and moral standards of
proficiency. The 3rd Dimension extends the skills development of S-D-P-FAST
(Smooth-Deliberate-Precision) and Integrated-STS (Skills-Tactics-Strategies)
techniques under unpredictable and stress induced situations.
All Dimension courses have been designed
around proven methods, techniques and skills for self-defense and offense in
the real world for citizen civilians, military, security and personal
protection professionals. We use a proven building block system easy for
students to understand. Students should be prepared to dedicate attention and
effort during class, and committed to student self-training between attending
the progressive levels. Each level of pistol
training is 1-day (8 hours) and the tuition cost is $100.00 per course level.
Pistol Skills Workshops are conducted to
allow students an opportunity to train between formal training courses and/or
to maintain their skill level. These are 1-day (6 hour) events , cost is
$20.00. Content of each workshop is based on the demand of those students
attending. Workshops are open enrollment available to all TacTrain alumni
students and qualified guest.
To request additional email information on Pistol Training:
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| Course
Prerequisites |
| BATTLE
PISTOL |
Prerequisite for
Level-I
1st Dimension, Student Credentials & Safe Handling Skills
* Prerequisite for Level-II 1st Dimension, is successful
completion of Level-I Prerequisite for Level-III 2nd Dimension,
meet minimum standards of 1st Dimension** Prerequisite for Level-IV 2nd
Dimension, is successful completion of Level-III Prerequisite for Level-V 2nd
Dimension, is successful completion of Level-IV Prerequisite for Level-VI 2nd Dimension, is
successful completion of Level-V Prerequisite for Level-VII 2nd Dimension, is
successful completion of Level-VI Prerequisite for Level-VIII 3rd Dimension,
by invitation Prerequisite for Level-IX 3rd Dimension, is successful
completion of Level-VIII |
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| LADIES
ONLY DEFENSIVE PISTOL |
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Prerequisite -
Student Credentials & Safe Attentive
Attitude. |
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| URBAN
PISTOL CONCEALED CARRY |
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Prerequisite -
Student Credentials, valid concealed carry permit recognized by
the State of Arizona, and concealed carry rig. |
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* Safe Handling Skills - Student should be prepared to
demonstrate their ability to handle and be familiar with their pistol.
Recognized courses such as the AZ-CCW, NRA Basic Pistol or First Step, will be
accepted; or approval from the Chief Instructor based on your past experience
and training. |
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** Any waiver to enter 2nd Dimension training without attending
1st Dimension training with Chief Instructor approval only. Consideration for
previous training may be used, or, student may option to Test
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| Level-I
Battle Pistol 1st Dimension Course Overview |
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Level-I Battle Pistol 1st Dimension consist of 1-day (8 hours)
during daylight hours, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in north
phoenix). Course study areas include; Gun Safety, introduction to a hot-range,
fighting stance, loading, unloading, reloading (stress/speed, tactical,
administrative, emergency), fundamentals of defensive marksmanship,
presentation, S-D-P (Smooth-Deliberate-Precision), shoot-and-move, pivot turns,
90* look-scan-see- assess, precision marksmanship, target acquisition,
malfunctions, awareness, combat readiness and fighting mind-set, plus
more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Student should be familiar with their pistol. If not, they
should take time to study the manual or seek help from a reliable source to
become familiar with the safe operation, features and functions of their
pistol. Students should be familiar and confident to load magazines (or speed
loaders), field strip and clean their weapon, and all the specific features and
functions of your make and model weapon.
Also students should know and
commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED 2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover
anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY 3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the
trigger until your sights are on target 4. KNOW your TARGET, what is
beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear
Protection. - Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol.
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Safe and functional Strong-side hip holster and sturdy belt.
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At least one belt mounted spare magazine holder. - At least two spare magazines.
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Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 350-400 rounds. - Casual wear for the possible
changing weather conditions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is necessary. |
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| Level-II Battle Pistol 1st Dimension
Course Overview |
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Level-II Battle Pistol 1st Dimension consist of 1-day (8 hours)
at the range facility, as a day/night class (starts in the afternoon). Course
study areas include: Gun safety, Level-I element review, SDP, internal
targeting, multiple targets, one-handed shooting, barricades, position
shooting, standing, kneeling (speed, support, double knee), roll-over prone,
shooting-on-the-move, STS (skills-tactics-strategies), combat readiness,
fighting mind-set, introduction to low-light, artificial-light, no-light
shooting, plus more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-I homework
assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct several dry practice and live
fire self-training sessions in preparation for this course.
Also students should know and commit to memory the following
GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
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Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol. - Safe and functional
Strong-side hip holster and sturdy belt. - At least one belt mounted
spare magazine holder. - At least two spare magazines.
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Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 400-450 rounds. - Tactical type handheld
flashlight, Sure-Fire, Stinger, etc - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions. - Knee and elbow pads if your joints are sensitive to kneeling
and prone positions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is necessary. |
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| Pistol Skills Workshop
Overview |
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Pistol Skills Workshops are held on a dedicated range
specifically for TacTrain alumni students. The subject matter at each of these
events is dictated by the attending students needs. Beginners and advanced
students can be separated or mixed dependent on the skill area selected.
Coaches and instructors are available to assist students at any level. Full day
participation is not required. Students should arrived prepared for a hot-range
with a minimum of equipment (at DMP-I level) and ammo they intend to use.
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Level-III Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension Course Overview |
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Level-III Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours)
daylight class held at the range facility. 2nd Dimension courses are HSLD
(high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the required time to learn and
develop, however at a much more demanding pace than the 1st Dimension. Students
learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the
class. Level-III is a position and movement course involving some obnoxious
positions and constant movements, similar to what one should expect during
battle. Course study areas include: Gun safety, 1st Dimension review and
qualifications, kneeling positions (transition into and out of) speed,
supported, double knee, squatting and other variations, prone positions
(transition into and out of) roll-over, Olympic, urban, supine and other
variations, positions utilizing barricade cover, shooting-on-the-move, advance,
withdraw, perpendicular and oblique, combination transitions of movement and
positions, 360* look-scan-see-assess, alternative sighting methods, multiple
adversaries, introduction to personal protection, S-D-P, S-T-S, combat
readiness, combat/fight mind-set, plus more. Students should expect to get into
the mud or dust during this rain or shine class and bring appropriate clothing
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| STUDENT
PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their 1st Dimension homework
assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire
self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions
in preparation for this course. Students are expected to have mastered the
basic fundamentals during the 1st Dimension and their self-training
sessions.
Also students should know and commit to memory the following
GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
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Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol. - Safe and functional
Strong-side hip holster and sturdy belt. - At least two belt mounted
spare magazine holders. - At least three spare magazines.
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Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 450-500 rounds. - Tactical type handheld
flashlight, Sure-Fire, Stinger, etc - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions. - Knee and elbow pads if your joints are sensitive to kneeling
and prone positions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is necessary. |
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| Level-IV Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-IV Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours)
day/night class held at the range facility, starting in the afternoon. 2nd
Dimension courses are HSLD (high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the
required time to learn and develop, however at a much more demanding pace than
the 1st Dimension. Students learn the value of combat readiness and must be
prepared to keep pace with the class. Level-IV is a night fire course. Course
study areas (daylight) include: Gun safety, introduction to S-D-P-FAST,
smooth-deliberate-precision-FAST, done real fast, introduction to vehicle
fighting using positions of advantage, introduction of night fire techniques
during daylight hours. Course study areas (night) include: night vision
principles, what works, what doesn't, various artificial hand held lights,
weapon mounted lights, low level light target acquisition, no light target
engagement, combination no light/handheld light shooting, implications of
target identification, position shooting at night, shooting-on-the-move at
night, plus more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-III homework
assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire
self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions
keeping their skills honed in preparation for this course. Students should
review elements of the introduction to night fire covered during Level-II
Battle Pistol 1st Dimension.
Also students should know and commit to
memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
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Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol. - Safe and functional
Strong-side hip holster and sturdy belt. - At least two belt mounted
spare magazine holders. - At least three spare magazines.
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Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 450-500 rounds. - Safe and functional belt
mounted light holder. - Tactical type handheld flashlight,
Sure-Fire, Stinger, etc. - Additional lights, weapon mounted, search
type, etc. student may have. - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions. - Knee and elbow pads if your joints are sensitive to kneeling
and prone positions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is necessary. |
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| Level-V Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-V Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours) daylight
class held at the range facility. 2nd Dimension courses are HSLD (high-speed,
low-drag). Students are provided the required time to learn and develop,
however at a much more demanding pace than 1st Dimension. Students learn the
value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the class.
Level-V is a loss of function course. Course study areas include: Gun safety,
one handed shooting, first hand/second hand, manipulation of handling and
marksmanship fundamentals with only the first (primary) hand, and with only the
second (secondary) hand, adversary engagement will include partial sight loss,
loss of a leg, or arm, or hand, or both or maybe all, etc., introduction to
overcoming extreme and adverse loss of movement and dexterity while under
obnoxious positions and movement, time restrictions induced stress, SDP, STS,
plus more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-IV homework
assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire
self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions
improving their skills developed during previous 1st and 2nd Dimension courses.
Student who do not self-train in preparation will face difficulty in
successfully negotiating this course.
Also students should know and commit to
memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
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Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol. - Safe and functional
Strong-side hip holster and sturdy belt. - At least two belt mounted
spare magazine holders. - At least three spare magazines.
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Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 450-500 rounds. - Safe and functional belt
mounted light holder. - Tactical type handheld flashlight,
Sure-Fire, Stinger, etc. - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions. - Knee and elbow pads if your joints are sensitive to kneeling
and prone positions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is necessary. |
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| Level-VI Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-VI Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours)
daylight class held at the range facility. 2nd Dimension courses are HSLD
(high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the required time to learn and
develop, however at a much more demanding pace than 1st Dimension. Students
learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the
class. Level-VI is a problem solving skills application course. Course study
areas include: Gun safety, situational analysis scenarios, students are
challenged to integrate S-T-S, skills-tactics-strategies to overcome
dynamically changing threats, combat readiness and combat/fight mind-set. In
addition long range accuracy and S-D-P-FAST skills are further developed, plus
more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-V homework
assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire
self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions
keeping their skills honed in preparation for this course. Students should
practice rapid decision making and be prepared with a clear mind and in good
physical condition. During this course student experience the confidence of
success and the mental anguish of failure.
Also students should know and
commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED 2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover
anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY 3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the
trigger until your sights are on target 4. KNOW your TARGET, what is
beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
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Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol. - Safe and functional
Strong-side hip holster and sturdy belt. - At least two belt mounted
spare magazine holders. - At least three spare magazines.
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Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 450-500 rounds. - Safe and functional belt
mounted light holder. - Tactical type handheld flashlight,
Sure-Fire, Stinger, etc. - Additional lights, weapon mounted, search
type, etc. student may have. - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions. - Knee and elbow pads if your joints are sensitive to kneeling
and prone positions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is necessary. |
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| Level-VII Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension Course
Overview |
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Level-VII Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours)
daylight class held at the range facility. 2nd Dimension courses are HSLD
(high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the required time to learn and
develop, however at a much more demanding pace than 1st Dimension. Students
learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the
class. Level-VII is a CQB and team course. Course study areas include: Gun
safety, introduction to CQB (close quarters battle), break-and-fight,
close-and-fight, close-break-distance-fight, introduction to team fighting,
2-man, 3-man, 6-man teams, team safety, team support, firepower support, ammo
management, team maneuvers, plus more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Students should have completed their Level-VI homework
assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire
self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions
keeping their fundamental and advanced skills honed in preparation for this
course. Students should spend extra time on their gun handling skills. This is
a high risk course demanding the strictest student attention to detail and
safety. Students not fully prepared may be required to stand-down during
certain segments.
Also students should know and commit to memory the following
GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear Protection.
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Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol. - Safe and functional
Strong-side hip holster and sturdy belt. - At least two belt mounted
spare magazine holders. - At least three spare magazines.
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Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 450-500 rounds. - Safe and functional belt
mounted light holder. - Tactical type handheld flashlight,
Sure-Fire, Stinger, etc. - Additional lights, weapon mounted, search
type, etc. student may have. - Casual wear for the possible changing
weather conditions. - Knee and elbow pads if your joints are sensitive to kneeling
and prone positions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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Gun cleaning equipment, in case it is necessary. |
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| Ladies
Only Defensive Pistol |
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The Ladies Only Defensive Pistol course consist of 1-day (8 hours)
during daylight hours, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in North
Phoenix). Course study areas include; Gun Safety, Pistol Nomenclature, Storage,
Handling, Carry Methods, Mind-Set, Mental Conditioning, introduction to a
hot-range, fighting stance, loading, unloading, reloading, fundamentals of
defensive marksmanship, presentation, look-scan-see- assess, awareness, combat
readiness and fighting mind-set, plus more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Student should be familiar with their pistol. If not, they
should take time to study the manual or seek help from a reliable source to
become familiar with the safe operation, features and functions of their
pistol.
Also students should know and commit to memory the following
GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear
Protection. - Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol.
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Safe and functional Strong-side hip holster and sturdy belt.
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At least one belt mounted spare magazine holder. - At least one spare magazine.
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Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 150 rounds. - Casual wear for the possible
changing weather conditions. - Adequate foot gear to protect against
possible desert insects and varmints. - Sun screen if you have sensitive skin.
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| Urban
Pistol Concealed Carry |
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The Urban Pistol Concealed Carry course consist of 1-day (8 hours)
during daylight and night hours, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in
North Phoenix). Course study areas include; Gun Safety, Handling, Concealed
Carry Methods, Mind-Set, Mental Conditioning, loading, unloading, reloading,
fundamentals of defensive marksmanship, presentation from cover, look-scan-see-
assess, awareness, combat readiness and fighting mind-set, reality of lethal
attack, plus more. |
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| STUDENT PREPARATIONS |
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Student should be familiar with their pistol. If not, they
should take time to study the manual or seek help from a reliable source to
become familiar with the safe operation, features and functions of their
pistol. Students should be familiar and confident to load magazines (or speed
loaders), field strip and clean their weapon, and all the specific features and
functions of your make and model weapon.
Also students should know and
commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED 2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover
anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY 3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the
trigger until your sights are on target 4. KNOW your TARGET, what is
beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind. 5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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| STUDENT PROVIDED
EQUIPMENT |
- Safe and adequate Eye and Ear
Protection. - Safe and functional Defensive Type Pistol(s).
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Safe and functional concealed carry holster (multiple rigs are encouraged).
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At least one spare magazine holder (or method to hold a spare magazine).
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At least one spare magazine. - Defensive Type Practice ammunition; 200
rounds. - Casual wear for the possible changing weather conditions.
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Adequate foot gear to protect against possible desert insects and varmints.
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Sun screen if you have sensitive skin. |
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