Intermediate & Advanced Level Pistol Courses

Course Brief: So you’ve got your Concealed Carry Permit, now what? This 4 Hour class covers those very next steps that everyone planning to carry a handgun for self-defense should learn. Designed for proficient handgun shooters comfortable with static range shooting, this is not for newer shooters or those with limited handgun experience. It is not a target shooting class, it’s learning to use your firearm in a realistic way to fight for your life and specifically addresses Concealed Carry issues. This is designed for current Concealed Carry License holders who would like to hone their personal protection skills for real life situations.

Course Level: Intermediate

Cost: $175

Length: 4 Hours

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Understanding Defensive Ammunition & Selection Criteria

- Situational Awareness & Tactical Planning

- Fighting Mindset

- Concealment Holsters / Carry Options

- Fitting Gun to Hand

- Understanding Stress Fire

- Understanding and Using Physical and Psychological Reactions to Lethal Force Confrontations

- Understanding Line of Sight in Combative Environments

- Correct Drawing Techniques

- Drawing from Concealed Carry

- Combative Shooting Platform

- Introduction to Combative Shooting Techniques

- Two Handed Subconscious Sight Picture Techniques

- Moving Off the X

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- Must be comfortable shooting on your own in a traditional static range environment.

- Must have shot at least 500 rounds within last 12 months through the gun you will be using prior to this class.

- Must understand how your gun functions and be able to load, unload, show clear.Students who need help with loading or unloading their firearm (or magazine) or struggle with understanding and handling basic malfunctions are not prepared for this class.

- Must be familiar and competent with your chosen handgun and using consistent fundamentals at a level of unconscious competency.

- For semi-automatic handguns, must be able to pull the slide back and lock it open (back) and clear a malfunction (jam).

- Must demonstrate a firm understanding of and respect for basic firearm safety rules and range etiquette.

- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to handle the stress of shooting in close proximity to other people. You will be working from a holster, shooting and moving NEXT to other shooters without barriers between you.

- Must have concealed weapons license or provide a copy of a recent criminal background check.

If you would like help with any of the above, we recommend booking a Private Training Session with one of our instructors prior to attending this class.

Prerequisite Courses which will Help You Obtain the Above Skills but are Not Mandatory:

- Introduction to Handgun

- Private Instruction

Equipment List:

- Your Chosen Handgun for Concealed Carry

- Holster for your Chosen Handgun (Click Here for Holster Guidelines)

- Minimum of 2 Magazines for Semi-Automatic or Speed Loaders for Revolver (The more you bring, the more time you get to spend shooting!)

- 150-200 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)

- Full-wrap Eye and Ear Protection (May be borrowed from the range.)

- Sturdy Belt (designed to hold the weight of a gun)

- Pants with Belt Loops

- Closed-toe Shoes

- No V-neck or Tank-top Shirts

- A Cover Garment such as a Lightweight Button-up Shirt.

- Pen and Paper

All students must arrive with the equipment/clothing listed above. Those without the required equipment will not be able to participate in the on-range portion of the course.

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 6:1

Maximum Number of Students: 6-12 depending on location

Course Brief: So you’ve got your Concealed Carry Permit, now what? This All Day Class covers those very next steps with a focus on the Female Concealed Weapons Permit Holder. This is not a target shooting class, it’s learning to use your firearm in a realistic way to fight for your life and specifically addresses Concealed Carry issues. Topics covered include female specific options for concealed carry (holsters and handbags) such as shooting through a handbag. Ladies can learn and ask questions in a comfortable environment with their peers, minus the testosterone. This is designed for current Concealed Carry License holders who would like to hone their personal protection skills for real life situations.

Course Level: Intermediate

Cost: $200 Includes Range Fees and Targets

Length: 7 Hours

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Situational Awareness

- Caring for Kids & Elderly

- Defensive Mindset

- Understanding S.O.P.s

- Lasers and Other Aiming Devices

- Understanding Defensive Ammunition & Selection Criteria

- Concealment Holsters / Carry Options / Carry Handbags

- Fitting Gun to Hand

- Understanding Stress Fire

- Understanding and Using Physical and Psychological Reactions to Lethal Force Confrontations

- Understanding Line of Sight in Combative Environments

- Correct Drawing Techniques

- Drawing from Concealed Carry

- Combative Shooting Positions

- Introduction to Combative Shooting Techniques

- Two Handed Subconscious Sight Picture Techniques

- Moving Off the X

- Shooting From and Through a Handbag

 Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- Must be comfortable shooting on your own in a traditional static range environment.

- Must have shot at least 500 rounds within last 12 months through the gun you will be using prior to this class.

- Must understand how your gun functions and be able to load, unload, show clear. Students who need help with loading or unloading their firearm (or magazine) or struggle with understanding and handling basic malfunctions are not prepared for this class.

- Must be familiar and competent with your chosen handgun and using consistent fundamentals at a level of unconscious competency.

- For semi-automatic handguns, must be able to pull the slide back and lock it open (back) and clear a malfunction (jam).

- Must demonstrate a firm understanding of and respect for basic firearm safety rules and range etiquette.

- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to handle the stress of shooting in close proximity to other people. You will be working from a holster, shooting and moving NEXT to other shooters without barriers between you.

- Must have concealed weapons license or provide a copy of a recent criminal background check. 

If you would like help with any of the above, we recommend booking a Private Training Session with one of our instructors prior to attending this class. 

Prerequisite Courses which will Help You Obtain the Above Skills but are Not Mandatory:

- Introduction to Handgun

- Private Instruction

Equipment List:

- Your Chosen Handgun for Concealed Carry

- Holster for your Chosen Handgun (Click to View Holster Guidelines)

- Minimum of 2 Magazines for Semi-Automatic or Speed Loaders for Revolver (The more you bring,the more time you get to spend shooting!)

- 150-200 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)

- Full-wrap Eye and Ear Protection (May be borrowed from the range.)

- Sturdy Belt (designed to hold the weight of a gun)

- Pants with Belt Loops

- Closed-toe Shoes

- No V-neck or Tank-top Shirts

- A Cover Garment such as a Lightweight Button-up Shirt.

- Pen and Paper

All students must arrive with the equipment/clothing listed above. Those without the required equipment will not be able to participate in the on-range portion of the course.

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 6:1

Maximum Number of Students: 5-12 depending on location

Course Brief: Shooting at the range and shooting in a life and death situation, are two completely different things. This defensive pistol course will guide you through the basics of utilizing your firearm under stress conditions. Topics covered include: stance, combative drawing, mastering trigger control, mastering recoil, stress fire, tactical target engagement and point shooting.

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $275 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunch, Drinks, and Merchandise

Length: 7.5 Hours

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Defensive Mindset

- Gun Fighting vs. Gun ‘Range Shooting’

- Equipment Review

- Grip Review

- Dominant Eye / Hand Solutions

- Combative Shooting Stance / Body Positioning

- Understanding and Using Physical and Psychological Reactions to Lethal Force Confrontations

- Understanding Line of Sight in Combative Environments

- Correct Combative Drawing and Re-Holstering Techniques

- Getting Off the X

- Two Handed Sighted Shooting Techniques

- Two Handed Subconscious Sight Picture Techniques

- Two Handed Point Shooting Techniques

- Mastering Recoil

- Shooting and Moving: Forward and Backwards

- Emergency Magazine Changes vs. Tactical Magazine Changes

- Understanding and Effectively Using Trigger Reset

- Multiple Threat Priorities and Engagement

- Introduction to Combative Shooting Techniques

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- Must be comfortable shooting on your own in a traditional static range environment.

- Must have shot at least 1000 rounds through the gun you will be using prior to this class (500 rounds of which must be within last 12 months).

- Must understand how your gun functions and be able to load, unload, show clear. Students who need help with loading or unloading their firearm (or magazine) or struggle with understanding and handling basic malfunctions are not prepared for this class.

- Must be familiar and competent with your chosen handgun and using consistent fundamentals at a level of unconscious competency.

- For semi-automatic handguns, must be able to pull the slide back and lock it open (back) and clear a malfunction (jam).

- Must demonstrate a firm understanding of and respect for basic firearm safety rules and range etiquette.

- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to handle the stress of shooting in close proximity to other people. You will be working from a holster, shooting and moving NEXT to other shooters without barriers between you.

- Must have concealed weapons license or provide a copy of a recent criminal background check.

If you would like help with any of the above, we recommend booking a Private Training Session with one of our instructors prior to attending this class.

Prerequisite Courses which will Help You Obtain the Above Skills but are Not Mandatory:

- Advanced Concealed Carry

- Ladies Only Advanced Concealed Carry

Equipment List:

- Your Chosen Handgun

- 400-500 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)

- A Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun  (Click Here for 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.)

- Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment

- Pen and Paper

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Course Brief: This level of defensive pistol training is specifically designed to pick up from where our ADH1 curriculum ended and continues to develop and refine the techniques to a deeper level of understanding. It will allow you to integrate more advanced techniques into your toolbox of pistol fighting systems. Topics covered include: One handed shooting and manipulation, point shooting, shooting while moving, use of cover, home defense techniques and more.

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $275 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunch, Drinks, and Merchandise

Length: 7.5 Hours

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Equipment Review

- Dominant Eye / Hand Review

- Human Anatomical Targeting Preferences

- One Handed vs. Two Handed Shooting: When / Why / How

- One Handed Magazine Changes

- One Handed Point Shooting Techniques

- Point Shoulder

- Shooting from Half Hip and Retention Techniques

- Zipper Drill- Speed Rock

- One Handed Combative Drawing and Re-Holstering Techniques

- Sighted and Subconscious Shooting Techniques Review

- Solving Malfunctions: Immediate Action / Stoppage Drills

- Moving while Shooting

- Correct Shooting Techniques from Cover and Concealment

- Kneeling Techniques

- Understanding and Using OODA Loop in Defensive Scenarios

- Multiple Target Engagement Techniques- Bad Guy with Hostage Technique

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- All requirements for Advanced Defensive Handgun Level One (ADH1)

PLUS

- Must have independently practiced the skills taught in ADH1 and be able to perform them with unconscious competency.

Required Prerequisite Course:

- Advanced Defensive Handgun Level One 

or 

- Proof of Completion of Comparable Course such as Clint Smith (Defensive Handgun), Gunsite (250 Pistol), Tactical Response (Advanced Fighting Pistol), Spartan Tactical Training / John Krupa (2-day Advanced Tactical Handgun Certification Course), LMS Defense / John Chapman (Pistol 2 Course), Sentinel Concepts/ Steve Fisher (Shooting on the move Handgun), Sig Sauer Academy (Handgun 104)

Equipment List:

- Your Chosen Handgun

- 400-500 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)

- A Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun  (Click Here for 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.)

- Knee Pads

- Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment

- Pen and Paper

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Course Brief: This course is based on the concept that all students are now fully and unconsciously competent with their pistols. This means you can operate the pistol effectively without any actual thought process. Once you are this stage in your competency, you will be looking to “kick it up a notch”, and that’s what we do in ADH4. This class goes into gun fighting techniques a little deeper with some unconventional techniques and a focus on repetitive drills in a scenario based training environment. Topics covered include: Multiple assailant techniques, fighting from the ground, hostage scenarios, fighting your way to the pistol and more.

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $275 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunch, Drinks, and Merchandise

Length: 7.5 Hours

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Equipment Review

- One Handed, Two Handed and Weak Handed Technique Review

- Weak Hand Only Drawing Techniques

- Weak Hand Only Malfunction Clearing

- Fighting your way To Your Pistol

- Fighting from the Ground Techniques

- Improvised Shooting Systems

- Advanced Multiple Assailant Techniques

- Using the Pistol with Diminished Physical Ability

- Advanced Moving Target Techniques

- Training in Context Skills

- Stress Fire

- Multiple Advanced Gun Fighting Scenarios and Drills

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- All requirements for Advanced Defensive Handgun Level One (ADH1)

PLUS

- Must have independently practiced the skills taught in ADH3 and be able to perform them with unconscious competency.

- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to take physical and verbal stressors from instructors and outside environment.

Required Prerequisite Course:

- Advanced Defensive Handgun Level Three

Equipment List:

- Your Chosen Handgun

- 400-500 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)

- A Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun (Click Here for 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

- Knee and Elbow Pads

- Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment

- Pen and Paper

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Course Brief: Push your limits. Simply put, this course is all the COOL stuff that our students ask to do more of. You asked for it, so here it is. Only FFT students that have successfully completed our ADH4 course will be allowed to attend. We will be working primarily on rapid target acquisition, movement, moving targets, moving while shooting, stress and decision making drills, with diligent oversite of qualified instructors coaching you. Much of the course will be conducted from concealed carry

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $275 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunch, Drinks, and Merchandise

Length: 7.5 Hours

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Shooting Moving Targets

- Shooting While Moving

- Oblique Movement while Shooting

- Shooting from Concealed Carry

- Use of Cover / Concealment

- One Handed Shooting

- Fleeting Targets

- Timed Shooting

- Stress Shooting

- Speed vs Accuracy

- Split Cadence Shooting

- Decision Making / Cognitive Drills

- Target Discrimination Drills

- Close Quarter Skills

- Making Distance Skills

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- All requirements for Advanced Defensive Handgun Level One (ADH1)

PLUS

- Must have independently practiced the skills taught in ADH4 and be able to perform them with unconscious competency.

- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to take physical and verbal stressors from instructors and outside environment.

Required Prerequisite Course:

- Advanced Defensive Handgun Level Four

Equipment List:

- Your Chosen Handgun

- 550-600 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)

- A Standard Strong Side CONCEALED Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun (Click Here for Holster Guidelines). No drop-leg holsters except for Active LEO or Military. 

- Minimum of 3 Pistol Magazines (The more the better!)

- Sturdy Gun Belt and Pants with Belt Loops

- Cover Garment or Shirt that Allows for Concealment (A large portion of class will require drawing from Concealed Carry)

- Magazine Pouches

- Full-wrap Eye and Ear Protection

- Knee and Elbow Pads

- Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment

- Pen and Paper

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Course Brief: This 3-Day Immersion Course takes the student through Levels One and Two of our Advanced Defense Handgun curriculum in an extended format allowing for more repetition of drills while learning to shoot under stress. Through repetition, skills and abilities will be established and honed. Progression is based on a building block concept to a level where learned skills become instinctive.

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $675 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunches, Drinks, and Merchandise

Length: 3 Days

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Defensive Mindset

- Gun Fighting vs. Gun ‘Range Shooting’

- Equipment Review

- Grip Review

- Dominant Eye / Hand Solutions

- Combative Shooting Stance / Body Positioning

- Understanding and Using Physical and Psychological Reactions to Lethal Force Confrontations

- Understanding Line of Sight in Combative Environments

- Correct Combative Drawing and Re-Holstering Techniques

- Getting Off the X

- Sighted Shooting Techniques

- Subconscious Sight Picture Techniques

- Point Shooting Techniques

- Mastering Recoil

- Shooting and Moving: Forward and Backwards

- Emergency Magazine Changes vs. Tactical Magazine Changes

- Understanding and Effectively Using Trigger Reset

- Multiple Threat Priorities and Engagement

- Introduction to Combative Shooting Techniques

- Human Anatomical Targeting Preferences

- One Handed vs. Two Handed Shooting: When / Why / How

- One Handed Magazine Changes

- One Handed Point Shooting Techniques

- Shooting from Point Shoulder, Half Hip and Retention

- Zipper Drill

- Speed Rock

- One Handed Combative Drawing and Re-Holstering Techniques

- Sighted and Subconscious Shooting Techniques Review

- Solving Malfunctions: Immediate Action / Stoppage Drills

- Moving while Shooting

- Correct Shooting Techniques from Cover and Concealment

- Kneeling Techniques

- Understanding and Using OODA Loop in Defensive Scenarios

- Multiple Target Engagement Techniques

- Bad Guy with Hostage Technique

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- Must be comfortable shooting on your own in a traditional static range environment.

- Must have shot at least 1000 rounds through the gun you will be using prior to this class (500 rounds of which must be within last 12 months).

- Must understand how your gun functions and be able to load, unload, show clear. Students who need help with loading or unloading their firearm (or magazine) or struggle with understanding and handling basic malfunctions are not prepared for this class.

- Must be familiar and competent with your chosen handgun and using consistent fundamentals at a level of unconscious competency.

- For semi-automatic handguns, must be able to pull the slide back and lock it open (back) and clear a malfunction (jam).

- Must demonstrate a firm understanding of and respect for basic firearm safety rules and range etiquette.

- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to handle the stress of shooting in close proximity to other people. You will be working from a holster, shooting and moving NEXT to other shooters without barriers between you.

- Must have concealed weapons license or provide a copy of a recent criminal background check.

 If you would like help with any of the above, we recommend booking a Private Training Session with one of our instructors prior to attending this class. 

Prerequisite Courses which will Help You Obtain the Above Skills but are Not Mandatory:

- Advanced Concealed Carry

- Ladies Only Advanced Concealed Carry

Or Comparable Coursework from Louis Awerbuck, Randy Cain, Clint Smith, Pat Rogers, Gunsite, Tactical Response

Equipment List:

- Your Chosen Handgun

- 1400 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)

- A Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun (Click Here for 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.)

- Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment

- Pen and Paper

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 15

Course Brief: This 3-Day Immersion Course takes the student through Levels 3 and 4 of our Advanced Defense Handgun curriculum in an extended format allowing for more repetition of advanced pistol fighting systems techniques. Here we are focused specifically teaching systems that cannot normally be taught in traditional square box ranges. We also go into some unconventional gunfighting techniques in a scenario based training environments. Topics covered include: Dynamic movement, improvised shooting positions, such as shooting from on your back, in or around a car, at a table, non-dominate hand shooting, multiple assailant techniques, fighting from the ground, hostage scenarios, fighting your way to the pistol and more. You will shoot under a variety of scenarios and stress conditions.

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $675 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunches, Drinks, and Merchandise

Length: 3 Days

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Equipment Review

- One Hand and Two Handed Technique Review

- Moving while Drawing and Engaging

- Shooting from your Back, Seated and Prone

- One Handed Malfunction Techniques: Immediate Action / Stoppage Drills)

- Weak Handed Shooting: When / Why / How

- Weak Handed Magazine Changes

- Dynamic Shooting Technique

- Shooting at Moving Targets

- Understanding and Winning the 21 Foot Rule

- Training in Context Skills

- Use of Skills and Cover Drills

- Room Clearing

- Weak Hand Only Drawing Techniques

- Weak Hand Only Malfunction Clearing

- Fighting your way To Your Pistol

- Fighting from the Ground Techniques

- Improvised Shooting Systems

- Advanced Multiple Assailant Techniques

- Using the Pistol with Diminished Physical Ability

- Advanced Moving Target Techniques

- Training in Context Skills

- Stress Fire

- Multiple Advanced Gun Fighting Scenarios and Drills

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- All requirements for Advanced Defensive Handgun Level One (ADH1)

PLUS

- Must have independently practiced the skills taught in PI1 (or ADH1 and ADH2) and be able to perform them with unconscious competency.

- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to take physical and verbal stressors from instructors and outside environment.

Required Prerequisite Course:

- Advanced Defensive Handgun Level Two

        - or -

- Pistol Immersion Level One

Equipment List:

- Your Chosen Handgun

- 1400 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)

- A Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun (Click Here for 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.)

- Knee and Elbow Pads

- Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment

- Pen and Paper

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 15