There will be a Defensive Pistol Class I being held at Pigeon Hill Shooting range in St Joseph on Sat and Sun, 27th and 28th August. This class is being put on privately and will be 2 days of shooting which you will go through about 1200 rounds of ammunition. This is not a basic course, it is for the average shooter who wishes to improve their skills and tactics.
If you are interested in attending, pls make prior arrangements before arriving on Saturday morning. All the information regarding time, place, course content and what to bring can be viewed below.
This class teaches you the fundamentals and dynamics of pistol handling. You will learn the techniques of how to run your pistol efficiently and will also be taught how to shoot it smooth to be fast. It is aimed at teaching Civilian gun owners, Competitive shooters who shoot in IDPA and IPSC matches, Law Enforcement personnel who carry firearms in a professional capacity. Weapon handling skills are perishable if you do not train on a regular basis and need to be kept up to speed.
Course dates: August 27th, 28th (Saturday and Sunday)
Course duration: 2 full days (8 – 9 hour days)
Starting times: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Range: Pigeon Hill, St Joseph, Missouri
Tuition: $250 ($100 deposit to secure a place)
Ammo: 1200 rds of your pistol caliber
This class will be very informative and will take a toll on your hands. Please make sure that you are medically fit and motivated for this class as you will be spending a lot of time out on the range in the sun and shooting a lot of repetition drills.
Please feel free to call or email Wade Rorich at (816) 200 8870 or
[email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
Sponsored by SRT Group – Bill Regina (816) 699 4005
Course Content:
Range safety rules and commands
Combat mindset
Pistol nomenclature and gear selection
Pistol sight in
Pre-test
Handgun handling: Proper equipment placement, stance, grip, breathing, trigger pull, sight alignment, various reloading options, transitional shooting, malfunction drills, one hand shooting and manipulation.
Post test
Conclusion
Equipment list:
Ball cap or hat
Shooting glasses
Ear plugs or muffs
Shooting gloves or band aids
Camelbak hydration system or water bottle
Range chair
Hand towel
Sun screen
Decent outside belt holster – leather, kydex or duty
Decent outside belt magazine pouch (at least to hold 2 spare magazines)
Decent leather belt
Ammo: 1000 – 1200 rds (for the caliber of choice)
Spare firearm or spares (incase your primary pistol breaks during the class)
Primary pistol – (what you carry or compete with)
Spare magazines – 2 x (minimum, more the better)
Magazine loader – if you own one