Next Shots: Building Skills, Boosting Confidence!!

Description

You've learned the basics. Now it's time to build on them!!

If you've completed FIRST SHOTS® or another introductory firearm safety course, NEXT SHOTS is designed to help you take the next step toward becoming a safer, more confident, and more capable shooter!!

This skill building course moves beyond introductory instruction and focuses on purposeful practice, individual coaching, and applying the fundamentals with greater consistency.

You'll begin with guided dry practice exercises to reinforce safe firearm handling, stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger control. From there, you'll progress to structured live fire exercises designed to help improve accuracy, consistency, and confidence.

Depending on individual skill levels and range policies, instruction may also introduce additional skills such as working from a designated ready position, transitioning between targets, and developing greater efficiency while maintaining safe firearm handling.

Throughout the course, you'll receive constructive feedback, opportunities to ask questions, and practical guidance to help you recognize areas for improvement and continue developing your skills.

NEXT SHOTS is an excellent choice for:

• Graduates of FIRST SHOTS® or another introductory firearm safety course

• New shooters who want additional supervised practice and coaching

• Individuals returning to shooting after time away

• Firearm owners who want to strengthen their fundamentals and develop more consistent shooting habits

• Anyone preparing to pursue additional handgun education, concealed carry training, or more advanced shooting courses

Our goal is to help you move beyond simply knowing the fundamentals toward applying them safely, deliberately, and consistently.

Because confidence grows through competence, and competence develops through quality instruction and purposeful practice!!

Range fees, firearm rentals, and ammunition purchases are not included in the course registration fee. These charges are handled separately and paid directly to The Brigade Shooting Company at check in.

Topics Covered

• Safety rules and range etiquette refresher
• Dry practice drills for grip, stance, and trigger control
• Sight alignment and sight picture refinement
• Trigger reset and follow through techniques
• Live fire drills for consistency and accuracy
• Working from a designated ready position or holster, when appropriate and authorized
• Target transitions and shot placement
• Individual coaching and feedback to identify and correct common shooting errors
• Structuring effective independent practice sessions
• Recommendations for continued training, including concealed carry (CCW/CHL) and defensive pistol courses

Expectations and Outcomes

NEXT SHOTS is a supportive, skill focused course designed for individuals who have completed FIRST SHOTS® or have equivalent basic firearms knowledge and experience.

• Participants can expect hands-on training that builds upon their existing foundation, with an emphasis on improving accuracy, consistency, grip, stance, and trigger control.
• Guided dry practice and structured live fire exercises provide opportunities to reinforce fundamental skills and develop greater control. Depending on individual readiness and range authorization, participants may also be introduced to working from a holster.
• Personalized coaching and constructive feedback help students identify areas for improvement and progress at their own pace.
• Throughout the course, participants will train in a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where questions are welcomed, safety standards are maintained, and confidence develops through purposeful practice.

• Demonstrate a stronger understanding and application of fundamental marksmanship skills.
• Apply improved grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control during supervised shooting exercises.
• Recognize common shooting errors and identify appropriate corrective techniques.
• Demonstrate greater consistency and control while maintaining safe firearm handling habits.
• Identify practical exercises they can incorporate into future practice sessions.
• Recognize appropriate next steps for continued skill development, including additional handgun training and more advanced courses.
• Most importantly, participants should leave with greater confidence, a clearer understanding of their current abilities, and renewed motivation to continue their firearms education!!

Each student who successfully completes this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Northpointe Training, LLC.

Range fees, firearm rentals, and ammunition purchases are not included in the registration fee. These charges are handled separately and paid directly to The Brigade Shooting Company at check in.

Types

Basic, Intermediate, NRA Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual), USCCA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Participants must present a current, valid, unexpired government issued photo ID, such as a Driver License, State Identification Card, or Concealed Handgun License (CCW/CHL), during check in.

Because NEXT SHOTS builds upon previously learned firearm safety and handling skills, participants must also meet one of the following prerequisites:

• A Certificate of Completion from FIRST SHOTS® or another recognized introductory handgun safety or shooting course

OR

• Documented prior firearms training or experience demonstrating familiarity with fundamental firearm safety and safe handgun handling, subject to instructor review and approval

Students who are unsure whether their previous training or experience meets these requirements are encouraged to contact the instructor before registering.

Prior completion of FIRST SHOTS® is not required if equivalent training or experience has been approved.

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

Requirements

NEXT SHOTS is designed for individuals who have completed FIRST SHOTS® or another introductory handgun course, or who have equivalent experience approved by the instructor.

Participants must:

• Be at least 18 years old, or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian if under 18, subject to applicable laws and range policies

• Be legally eligible to possess and handle firearms

• Have a basic understanding of firearm safety, safe handgun handling, loading, and unloading procedures

• Present a current, valid government issued photo ID at check in

• Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing appropriate for the shooting range

• Follow all instructor directions, range safety rules, and established procedures

• Bring a positive attitude, an open mind, and a willingness to learn, practice, and accept constructive feedback!!

Participants are welcome to bring their own handgun and eye and ear protection. Rental firearms and safety equipment are also available.

All personally owned firearms must arrive unloaded, secured in a case, and remain cased until the instructor authorizes their use.

Range fees, firearm rentals, and ammunition purchases are not included in the course registration fee. These charges are handled separately and paid directly to The Brigade Shooting Company at check in.