Protective Pistol 2

Description

Protective Pistol 2 is an advanced training program designed for individuals with prior training and experience. This course focuses on critical thinking and decision-making while handling a firearm in high-pressure situations. Participants will learn to deliver precise shots under constraint or duress. They will be trained in the use of cover, concealment and movement and gain experience in shooting from compromised positions and while moving.

Students will be exposed to exercises which require applying discretionary decision making with emphasis placed on muzzle awareness and avoidance. 

Topics Covered

• Safety briefing
• Skills evaluation
• The importance of muzzle awareness and muzzle discipline
• OODA vs. SEE and discretionary decision making
• Truly fight stopping hits and how to achieve them
• Practical exercises
• Qualification course at end of day

Expectations and Outcomes

At the end of this course a student should:

• Understand that covering people with a muzzle that we are not justified to shoot is not a best practice
• Understand various ready positions, how they vary and their purposes
• Understand cover, concealment and their uses
• Understand why "going fast" is not always a good idea
• Understand the optimal locations for shot placement to achieve fight stopping hits
• Be able to complete a qualification exercise to a score of 80%

Types

Advanced, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training, Specialty Other

Documentation Requirements

This is not a basic course but is for a student who has some manner of experience. Students should possess a valid state issued Concealed Carry Permit, or be able to demonstrate certificated training from a recognized school, state organization or instructor in concealed carry skills or related topics.

Completion of our Protective Pistol 1 course meets the eligibility requirement.Students actively employed in law enforcement meet eligibility requirement for this course.

Requirements

Student should expect to supply:

• A compact or larger size pistol
  • 9mm
  • .40
  • .45
  • Other calibers at instructor discretion
• At least 3 magazines and a pouch to carry at least 1 on the best
• Concealed carry holster and cover garment
  • Any holster which uses a locking device activated by the trigger finger is not allowed (e.g. Serpa)
  • Active law enforcement may use their duty belt

Ammunition

250 rounds of modern manufacture ball ammunition specifically for the gun being used

Personal Protective Equipment; ear and eye protection, sunscreen

Water and light snacks

NOTE:

It is often a good idea to bring a second gun in case the gun you are using breaks down, which happens a lot in classes of this nature.