Critical Skills Handgun

You have the rest of your life to make that shot

This course will test all of the skills you have accumulated to this point as a shooter. Critical skills handgun focuses on shot accountability and gathering personal data about your ability to perform on demand. 

Class content:

  •  High/no fail shooting standards
  •  Strong hand
  •  Weak hand
  •  Multiple target engagement 
  • Movement 

Prerequisites

Gear: 600 rounds, serviceable handgun, holster, 3 magazines Skills: must be able to handle your weapon safely, load/unload, clear malfunctions, and manage ammunition ON YOUR OWN!!! 

It is highly recommended you can clear dot torture on your own and be comfortable hitting a 12 inch plate at 25yds. This class is difficult, show up prepared to train!

 

Red Dot Pistol Mastery

Red dot sights are now the standard on handguns and offer many advantages...

such as a simplified sight picture, threat focus, and enhanced Precision. There is a learning curve shooters must overcome in order to fully achieve the capabilities of this sighting system.

Topics Covered:

  • Understanding red dot optics: How they work and their capabilities/limitations
  • Zeroing red dot sights on pistols
  • Finding the dot
  • Utilizing the red dot sight for fast and accurate follow-up shots
  • Reading the dot under recoil
  • Mutiple target engagement
  • Emergency aiming techniques

Perquisites: Must be able to safely handle/load/unload your firearm

Required Equipment: Red dot equipped handgun, 3 magazines,

Optional equipment: sturdy AIWB or Strong side Carry holster

Reciprocity: Green, Yellow with restrictions,

$50 for One $80 for both

Concealed Handgun License

This Course exceeds the state mandated requirements for Issuance of a Concealed Handgun License in Oregon and Concealed Carry Weapon permit in Arizona

33 (OR)  37 states of reciprocity (Both)

Content

  • Pertinent laws pertaining to weapons and use of force
  • Handgun use and safety
  • Non-violent dispute resolution
  • Safe storage

This course is lecture based only, and students will leave class with a completion certificate and the information needed to apply for their permit/permit's

 

Basic Handgun

you decided you need a handgun for self-defense; so what baseline skills do you NEED to be able to perform in a fight for your life?
  •  Weapon Safety
  • Safe storage
  • General firearms knowledge
  • Loading/Unloading/Malfunction Clearance
  • Weapons Handling
  •  Fundamentals of Marksmanship

This class covers basic weapons handling, manipulation, and marksmanship. This is intended to be a foundational class for students to start to develop proficiency with their handgun. We ensure students are confident and proficient with gun safety and mechanics before live fire. 

Included is a box of 9mm ammunition and firearms rental, but students are encouraged to bring their own weapon if they already have one

 *Students under the age of 18 are required to have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

Handgun Skills and Tactics

Get the tools to perform on demand with your handgun!

Content:

  • Drawing from the holster
  • Presentation from high ready/low ready
  • Trigger mechanics
  • Recoil management
  • Reloads
  • Malfunction clearance
  • Application of point shooting
  • Multiple target engagement

Prerequires:

Must be able to load/unload and handle your firearm safely in order to participate in the class.

Required Gear:

  • Handgun with 3 magazines or Revolver (preferably with speed loaders)
  • hard plastic or stiff leather holster carried on strong side or appendix (Outside the waistband or inside the waistband ok Holster not required but highly recommended)
  • 3 magazines
  • Tools for zeroing optics (as applicable)
  • 200 rounds (always bring more)

Recommended gear:

  • Eye/ear protection
  • Note taking material

Defensive Handgun Contingencies (NEW)

Addressing non-conventional shooting problems

This course is basically Murphy's law applied to defensive handgun application. We address non standard scenarios and get you out of your comfort zone.

Topics:

Retention shooting

Point shooting 

Overcoming broken/obscured sights

Strong hand and support hand shooting

One handed handgun manipulation

Wounded shooter drills

Target discrimination

 

Prerequisites: must be able to safely handle, load/unload handgun.

Gear: Serviceable handgun, 3 magazines, holster

200 rounds ammo

Private Lessons

Guided, Specific, Coaching.

Are you trying to chase that one thing you can't quite get on your own? Is your schedule erratic? Do you just not like group settings? 

I offer private lessons where students can give me specific problems that we can train to. 

 

Call (760)429-8155 to schedule. 

 

2 hour block $150

Buy a 5 pack and one is free!

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