FAQs

If you haven’t been to a traditional training class, I would suggest the handgun Fundamentals class.  This covers weapon handling and safety aspects as well as the basics of accuracy and shooting.  This class is popular with master class shooters and first time shooters because it develops and reinforces the fundamentals.

Typically after a Fundamentals class, for new shooters we see them sign up for the same class again.  Generally, the new shooter is learning so many new skills, that they then need to build meaningful repetitions before they move into a class that adds more developed skills.  Mastery is performing the skill, or group of skills until the act is done as close to excellence without thought…or what we call subconscious competence.  Or, “a comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment.”  When learning a new skill for the first time the student is in the subconscious incompetence phase and must build their fundamental skill of shooting.

Typically we address this individually with students at the end of a class.

Yes, during the Carbine Operator Course we cover the transition from the primary to the secondary.  Due to this we ask that the student be proficient and safe with the transition.

No.

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Fundamentals courses are 8 hours.  Operator classes are 16 hours or two days and more advanced courses may run from 2-5 days.

We break for lunch and give students enough time to drive to lunch if you didn’t bring one.  I recommend bringing one as it allows time for preparations between the lunch iteration.

We recommend taking the fundamentals class first.  Why?  The LTC class doesn’t spend much time with firearm handling or accuracy; nor does it spend time teaching you to shoot with the proper grip etc.  The LTC is a legal and proficiency only class.

Kids and students under the age of 18 require the parent to be in attendance.  Students under 21 and but older then 18 will NOT be required to have parental attendance, however it is recommended.

You need to be a US citizen to participate in classes.

Yes.

Typically we suggest finding the lowest cost training ammo for classes.  If you have specific Carry ammo that you have decided on, we recommend purchasing an extra box for class.  Err go if the class is 500 rounds buy 450 cheap training rounds and bring a box of 50 Carry rounds to make sure it functions in your firearm.

Any level I or fundamentals class.

No. Drawing your pistol is a fundamental skill, and needs proper repetitions performed for safe deployment, employment, and re-holstering.

Most shooters that frequent indoor ranges haven’t taken a proper class and can’t perform this task without endangering themselves or others.  Pointing a gun at your crotch, hip or down your leg can be deadly.  Indoor ranges and ranges that rent lanes don’t have the time to sufficiently and adequately screen the public.

Not necessarily…a perfect pistol is determined by the overall fit and grip the shooter can achieve and maintain thru recoil.  It is not about the pistol functions.  Bad information is everywhere.

Comfortable shoes, pants and a shirt you can manage (tuck in if needed).  Ladies should not wear blouse fronts or tight v-neck T’s.  Hot brass is real.

Most of our students don’t.

1. Competence with safe gun handling and accuracy.  Speed will come to those who practice.

Unless you have had opportunities to trial and error with different kit out in the market, use your first class (or few) to see what works for other students and why.  The fastest way to save money, is learning from others mistakes and not rushing to purchase kit.

How frequently do you gunfight?