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Pistol Foundation

Basic - Build a strong foundation of hard skills. Working through a logical progression of marksmanship drills, you’ll learn to shoot at a more aggressive pace and hit targets at close to intermediate distances with control and accuracy.

Duration: 6 hours range time

$285.00

Fee

Date Location Class Size Class Time Instructor Availability
Register Now November 1 Friday
Lebanon, PA
1 - 5 Students 9:00am to 3:00pm Gino Giliotti Space Available
Register Now December 5 Thursday
Lebanon, PA
1 - 5 Students 9:00am to 3:00pm Gino Giliotti Space Available
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Description

In this 6-hour Pistol Foundation class you’ll work through a logical progression of marksmanship drills designed to build a strong foundation of hard skills. You’ll be introduced to concepts on vision and grip to drive predictable behavior out of your gun. You’ll gain the capability to shoot at a more aggressive pace and hit targets at close to intermediate distances, with control and accuracy. This class will take you out of your comfort zone and accelerate your development.

You’ll gain insight into how to use your targets as a diagnostic tool, showing you what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong.

You’ll work with Gino Giliotti at the Lebanon County Police Combat Pistol Club in Lebanon County, PA, a natural outdoor environment that allows for effective training. Classes are capped at 5 students for maximum reps, individualized feedback and coaching. You’ll develop repeatable skills for on-demand performance.

This class is not for beginners. It’s geared to shooters who can demonstrate a basic level of competency in pistol shooting and gun handling.

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Topics Covered

  • Cold drill assessment
  • RDS zeroing
  • Fine-tune the Fundamentals
  • Draw stroke for consistent indexing
  • Sight picture: aiming schemes, levels of confirmation and what’s acceptable
  • Consistent return of the iron sights/dot and predictable behavior
  • Engaging targets at 5 to 15 yds
  • Static simple target transitions
  • Malfunction clearance (immediate and remedial)
  • Reloading for speed and efficiency
  • Gear selection and set up 

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Expectations and Outcomes

The student will have successfully completed pistol foundation training and standards in marksmanship, gun handling, development of on-demand skills, and performance under stress.

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Types

Basic, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training, Private Classes (Group / Individual)

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Documentation Requirements

Please bring either a driver's license or a state issued ID.

We train outdoors in all weather conditions so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You'll also receive a reminder a few days before your scheduled class with links to gear and directions to the range. 

Don't hesitate to drop me an email if you have any questions about gear or topics we'll be covering in your class at gino@1stinasset.com.

If you need to reschedule, please notify me within 48 hours. 1ST IN does not issue refunds, but I'll be happy to provide a credit for another class at a future date.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

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Requirements

  • Semi Auto Pistol
  • Quality Kydex or leather holster, molded to make and model of your gun, either inside the waistband (IWB) or outside the waistband (OWB). No universal or soft-side holsters permitted.
  • 3 magazines minimum
  • 1 magazine pouch
  • 500 rounds of ammo
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Pants or shorts with a proper gun belt (no sweatpants)
  • Weather-appropriate attire
  • Lunch, water, snacks