1:00 - 5:00 pm. Now that you have your Concealed Handgun License (CHL) the next step is to learn how to safely draw your gun from a holster in a defensive situation. Pistol Skills I is a must for those that actually carry each day or for those that need to guild further confidence so they will choose to carry each day. Skill Level is Intermediate. You must have successfully completed your CHL class.
Students will learn to draw from a holster and to develop more complex firearms skills needed for real-world defensive scenarios.
This class is hands-on and will focus primarily on range skills, Skills will be explained and demonstrated on the range by the instructor and includes: 1)Reviewing different types and levels of holsters designed for concealed carry. 2)Learning the 5 steps for safely drawing from a holster. 3) Understanding the types and causes of weapon malfunctions and how to resolve them. 4)Performing weapon malfunction drills under simulated stressful situations. 5) Understanding and practicing emergency and tactical reloading skills. 6) Developing target-recognition skills, performing drills and shooting while moving using a shot timer.
Items required for class: Sturdy, close-toed shoes. Pants with belt loops and a belt. Hat. Holster (strong side, outside-the-waistband or inside the waistband only.) Firearm. Two (2) magazines. A Magazine holder and 250 rounds of ammunition. Note that a .22 caliber is acceptable if that is what you normally carry as a concealed defensive firearm. Rental handguns are also available to participate in this class.
