Advance Firearms Training Program (AFTP)

Description

The "Advanced Handgun" course is an intensive one-day training designed for professional armed civilians or security personnel. It focuses on honing fundamental handgun skills and applying them within the tight time constraints typical of real-world situations.

This course includes tactical movement, shooting over extended distances, both conventional and unconventional shooting stances, correct use of cover, engagement with multiple threats, and shooting from close contact with a focus on weapon retention.

Topics Covered

• Firearms Safety
• Shoot don't shoot judgement
• Turn and fire drills
• Shooting and moving drills
• Failure to stop drills
• Multiple target drills
• Judgemental shooting

Expectations and Outcomes

Training Certificate of AFTP 

Types

Advanced

Requirements

Prerequisite: Participants must possess a working knowledge of firearms familiarization, experience in private security as an Armed Officer, hold a valid CCW permit, and have completed at least one of the following courses: Personal Protection In The Home, Personal Protection Outside The Home, Defensive Pistol, or a Basic CCW Course.

• Serviceable semi-auto handgun
• 300 rounds of ammunition
• (3) or more pistol magazines
• Outside the waistband (OWB) holster specific to your style handgun
• ABSOLUTELY, NO Blackhawk SERPA CQC holsters or trigger finger activated release type holsters
• At least (2) single or (1) double magazine pouch(es) that will retain equipment when moving
• Proper belt to support equipment (leather or tactical belt type 1 ½ W or 1 ¾ W)
• Hearing protection
• Ballistic rated eye protection
• Note pad, and pen/pencil
• Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
• Comfortable shoes
• Rain gear / cold-weather gear (seasonal)
• Hat
• Water hydrating device
• Knee and elbow pads (optional)
• Gloves (optional)