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Handgun 101

PURPOSE
The purpose of this course is to familiarize beginner level shooters with their handgun and establish a foundation that can be used to improve shooting accuracy and speed.


GOAL

At the end of the lesson you will understand firearm rules of safety, proper stance, grip, presentation, sight picture, and proper trigger squeeze. You will also understand their own personal deficiencies and be given drills designed to correct those deficiencies.

AGENDA

  • Rules of Safety

  • Fundamentals Class

  • Iron Sight/Red Dot Zero

  • Speed vs Accuracy

  • Backplate Shooting

  • How to Call Your Shots

  • Controlling/Recovering from Recoil

  • Throttle Control

  • Working Through Malfunctions

  • Self-Defense Situations

  • Assessment & Individual Practice


EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

  1. Properly maintained handgun

  2. Ear protection

  3. Eye protection

  4. Holster (Concealed carry is fine. However, outside the waistband or duty holster is preferred)

  5. Three magazines

  6. Two Magazine pouches - Highly encouraged but not necessary

  7. 500 round count minimum

  8. Water bottle

  9. Notepad & pen

**1 hr lunch break - bring your own lunch

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