Introduction & Shooter Movement

This practical self-defense handgun course introduces the participant to the Fundamentals of Firearms Safety, along with the skills necessary to properly handle a revolver and / or semi-automatic pistol. You will learn what a handgun will do, what it won't do, and why it works the way it works. The hands-on training will start with Proper Stance and Grip, Sight Alignment, Sight Picture and Trigger Control.

Next the element of shooter movement will be introduced.  Here you will learn proper techniques for moving forward, laterally, and backward with the primary goal of making room between the attacker and oneself, while still making good hits on the target and tactical reloading while on the move. The goal being to make yourself harder to hit by moving while simultaneously improving the chances of stopping a threat by making solid hits.  

Upon completion of this course you will have a fundamental understanding of the defensive use of the handgun. Among the many skills covered will be the ability to safely and easily draw your weapon from the holster and fire sighted shots to the center of a target 5 yards away while moving in a variety of ways. Your goal will be to learn how to hit one or more targets while making yourself a very uncooperative target.

Lecture Topics Include: Refresher on firearms and range safety, holsters, use of deadly force, mental awareness, and civil liability. Why movement is essential to survival, the tendency to freeze in place, situational awareness, knowing when to move, and where to move to.

Firing Range Drills Include: Loading and unloading, grip, stance, sight picture, sight alignment, trigger control, presentation from ready and holster. Additional topics include target engagement from arms-length to 15 yards, malfunction clearing, speed and tactical reloading.  Take home drills. 

Prerequisite: Must have a Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit, NRA Basic Pistol Course, or other approved training.