Prerequisite Courses which will Help You Obtain the above skills but are Not Mandatory:
Advanced Defensive Handgun Level One
Prerequisite Courses which will Help You Obtain the above skills but are Not Mandatory:
Night Fight Pistol Training
This course will be held in complete darkness. Students
will be taught the correct use of flashlight and mounted lights to identify and engage threats. Topics covered include: equipment selection, drawing and correct manipulation of various flashlights, moving and shooting in the dark, sighted and instinctive shooting in the dark, shooting from cover, and reloading techniques including speed loads and tactical reloads in the dark. This is NOT a basic class. All student should be safe and well-versed in the use of their pistols before attending.
Course Level: Advanced
Cost: $250 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Drinks and Merchandise
Length: 5 Hours
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Flashlight Options
- Lumens vs. Candle Power
- Flashlight Carry / Attachment Options
- Battery Options
- Pros / Cons of Handheld vs. Weapon-mounted Lights
- Night Sights, Optics and Lasers
- Understanding How Your Eyes Work in the Dark
- Night Shooting Principles
- Night Shooting Safety
- Eight Different Flashlight Techniques
- Drawing and Shooting in the Dark
- Drawing, Moving and Shooting in the Dark
- Emergency Magazine Change in the Dark
- Administrative Magazine Change in the Dark
- Fighting / Using Cover in the Dark with Flashlights
- High Speed Engagement in the Dark
Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:
- Must be competent with the manipulation and use of your chosen firearm
- Must have concealed weapons permit or have completed criminal background check
- Safety is paramount. All participants must be experienced shooters who are competent with their chosen firearm. This class is not to teach you the fundamentals of drawing and reloading your firearm. Students are expected to have this knowledge prior to the course to promote safety and optimal learning.
Required Prerequisite Course:
- Advanced Defensive Handgun Level One or Proof of Completion of Comparable Course such as Louis Awerbuck (Tactical Handgun 1), Clint Smith (Defensive Handgun), Pat Rogers (Pistol 1) , Gunsite (250 Pistol), Tactical Response (Advanced Fighting Pistol)
Equipment List:
- Handgun
- 3 Magazines, minimum
- 300-350 Rounds Ammunition
- Flashlight with Spare Batteries
- Spare Flashlight with Spare Batteries
- Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Handgun (*Holster Guidelines)
- Magazine Pouches
- Clear Full-wrap Eye and Ear Protection
- Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment
- Pen and Paper
Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 4:1
Maximum Number of Students: 8
2019 Course Dates / Locations:
Due to the Facility Needs, this class is only offered at Okeechobee Shooting Sports
Saturday, December 28 5:30-10:30pm
2020 Course Dates / Locations:
Due to the Facility Needs, this class is only offered at Okeechobee Shooting Sports
Saturday, July 18 7pm-12am
Saturday, December 12 5:30-10:30pm
Booking and Cancellation Policy: Full payment will be due to the instructor at the start of class, cash or credit. A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. This card will not be charged unless you no show or cancel with less than 3 days notice. The late cancel fee for this class is $125. Cancellations received after 5pm the day prior to the class will be treated as no shows. The no show fee is $250.
Point Shooting Clinic
Course Brief: Point Shooting, Threat Focused, Instinctive Shooting or Combat Focused...Call it what you may. These are the skills used to accurately put hits on moving and static targets from close to medium combative ranges with a pistol. This specific class focuses on realistic range gun-fighting, using quick accurate hits with both two and one-handed shooting techniques. This class will prepare you for up close engagements, focusing on combative accuracy and the reality of defensive gun fights.
Course Level: Advanced
Cost: $250 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunch, Drinks and Merchandise
Length: 7 Hours
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Point Shooting Background
- Correct Grip and Body Position
- Shooting Isometrics
- Mastering Recoil
- Point Shooting vs. Indexing
- Why and When Point Shooting is Beneficial
- One-handed Shooting from Retention
- One-handed Shooting from 3/4 Hip
- One-handed Shooting from 1/2 Hip
- One-handed Shooting from Point Shoulder
- Two-handed Shooting from Retention
- Two-handed Shooting from 3/4 Hip
- Two-handed Shooting from 1/2 Hip
- Two-handed Shooting from Point Shoulder
- Two-handed Transitioning to One-handed Point Shooting
- Moving Laterally While Shooting
- Moving Forwards and Backwards While Shooting
- Multiple Targets Static
- Multiple Targets Moving
- Transitioning from No Sights to Sighted Fire
- Point Shooting Under Duress
Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Must be competent with the manipulation and use of your chosen firearm
- Must be comfortable with chosen firearm while shooting in a traditional static range environment
- Must have concealed weapons permit or have completed criminal background check
- Must be safe and competent drawing, shooting, and re-holstering your chosen firearm
Required Prerequisite Course:
- Advanced Defensive Handgun Level One or Proof of Completion of Comparable Course such as Louis Awerbuck (Tactical Handgun 1), Clint Smith (Defensive Handgun), Pat Rogers (Pistol 1) , Gunsite (250 Pistol), Tactical Response (Advanced Fighting Pistol)
Equipment List:
- Your Chosen Handgun
- 750 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)
- A Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun (*Holster Guidelines)
- Minimum of 3 Pistol Magazines (The more the better!)
- Sturdy Gun Belt and Pants with Belt Loops
- Magazine Pouches
- Full-wrap Eye and Ear Protection (May be rented from the range.)
- Boots or Athletic Shoes
- Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment
- Pen and Paper
Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1
Maximum Number of Students: 15
2020 Course Dates / Locations:
Due to the Facility Needs, this class is only offered at Okeechobee Shooting Sports
Saturday, January 4 *FULL - Wait List Available*
Satuday, July 11
Booking and Cancellation Policy: Full payment will be due to the instructor at the start of class, cash or credit. A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. This card will not be charged unless you no show or cancel with less than 3 days notice. The late cancel fee for this class is $125. Cancellations received after 5pm the day prior to the class will be treated as no shows. The no show fee is $250.