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Advanced Tactical Pistol 1

Advanced

Duration: 8 hours

$250.00

Fee

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Description

This course is open to anyone whether law enforcement, military or armed citizen who meets the minimum prerequisites (below). This advanced course is designed to push your performance forward in all aspects of pistol handling, manipulation, body positioning and marksmanship. You will develop the mental, physical and tactical skills needed so you can defend yourself and others in high-threat/deadly force encounters.

Performance-Based Training: We use Performance-Based training combined with limited Standards-Based training to help you improve. Our primary focus is on you the student. We will help you step out of your comfort zone and improve your personal performance (skillset) above whatever level you are at today so you can be better, faster, smarter and safer tomorrow.

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Topics Covered

Range Safety

Review of Concepts taught in Fundamental Tactical Pistol

Warrior Mindset

Deadly Force Considerations

Behavior Compliant Techniques/Tactics

Tactics vs Strategy

The real Battles in a Gunfight

The F.A.C.T.S System

Gear considerations

Combat Stance

CQB Stances/footwork

Natural Body Alignment

Integrating Pistol Optics for Speed/Accuracy

Trigger Press/Reset

Recoil Mitigation Techniques

Follow Through

Target Identification/Discrimination

Speed, Tactical, Emergency Loading

Clear multiple Malfunctions

Weapon Manipulation

Compressed Ready Positions

Weapon Retention Techniques

Striking Techniques

Creating Distance

Driving your Pistol

Engaging up to 3 Threats

Combat Shooting Body Positions and Alternate Positions

Economy of Motion in Shooting

Moving and Shooting

Shooting from Cover and Concealment

BC/CQB Tactics, Movement and Footwork

CQB Angles of Attack

Dynamic Movement

Understanding Speed, Surprise and Violence of Action

Impact of Stress - Auditory Exclusion, Tunnel Vision and the Human Stress Response

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Types

Advanced, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual)

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Documentation Requirements

None

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

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Requirements

$25.00 range fee per day for Non 17 South Rod and Gun Club members.  (Only for courses at 17 South)

Prerequisite
- Fundamentals of Tactical Pistol or Equivalent

First things first, empty your cup. Neither a full cup nor a big ego have room for more. Come with an open-mind and humble spirit ready to learn. Show up physically prepared to work hard to move forward in your skill development. This is a Combat Pistol course so you will get dirty, sweaty and tired. (But it will be so worth it!)

  1. Previous pistol training. Our Fundamentals of Combat Pistol or equivalent (P.O.S.T. Certified Law Enforcement Officer’s automatically qualify)

  2. A quality semi-automatic pistol (iron sights or optic) with a tactical or OWB duty holster.

  3. At least 3 magazines for your pistol with tactical or duty mag pouches.

  4. Tactical or Duty belt

  5. Full tactical kit (vest, plate carrier, helmet, etc.) or duty gear if available. Please don’t miss this class just because you don’t have tactical gear. We will work with what you have…

  6. Minimum of 500 rounds of quality range ammo.

  7. Weather appropriate attire that you don’t mind getting dirty. (Patrol uniforms may get ruined)

  8. Hearing protection and Eye protection

  9. Hydration - Water, Gatorade, etc.

  10. Lunch/Snacks

  11. Small notebook/pen

  12. Brown or tan masking tap (to tape holes in targets)

    Recommended Items - Electronic ear pro, Hat, Gloves, Knee pads, Sunscreen, bug repellant, weapon cleaning/maintenance kit

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