Defensive Pistol 1 is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of handguns and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a handgun

• Skills for accuracy

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

• In depth look into the advantages of Reality Based Training

Recommended equipment: Weather appropriate attire, sunscreen, portable chair, range gear, no open toed shoes, food, hydration.

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, hearing protection, pistol belt, pants with pockets, and a positive attitude. 250 rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition. Note taking materials, handgun, retention holster for your handgun, minimum of 2 magazines (if semi-automatic), pockets to store magazines

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***This course will not have a classroom session***
Defensive Pistol 1 is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of handguns and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a handgun

• Skills for accuracy

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

Recommended equipment: Weather appropriate attire, sunscreen, portable chair, range gear, no open toed shoes, food, hydration.

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, pistol belt, pants with pockets, and a positive attitude. 250 rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition. Note taking materials, handgun, retention holster for your handgun, minimum of 2 magazines (if semi-automatic), pockets to store magazines

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***This course will not have a classroom session***
Defensive Pistol 1 is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of handguns and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a handgun

• Skills for accuracy

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

Recommended equipment: Weather appropriate attire, sunscreen, portable chair, range gear, no open toed shoes, food, hydration.

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, pistol belt, pants with pockets, and a positive attitude. 250 rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition. Note taking materials, handgun, retention holster for your handgun, minimum of 2 magazines (if semi-automatic), pockets to store magazines

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Defensive Rifle 1 is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of the AR-15 and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a rifle

• Maintenance and cleaning

• Skills for accuracy-Basic Rifle Marksmanship

• Laws impacting the use of the AR-15

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, belt, pants with pockets, no open toed shoes, AR-15 rifle with sling, minimum of 2 rifle magazines, magazine pouches (chest rig or on belt) and a positive attitude. Range gear, hydration and food for the day. Weather appropriate apparel, we train rain or shine. 750 rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition.

*8 hours of ILEA credits for Law Enforcement

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Defensive Pistol 1 is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of handguns and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a handgun

• Maintenance and cleaning

• Skills for accuracy

• Laws impacting the armed citizen

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

• In depth look into the advantages of Reality Based Training

Recommended equipment: Weather appropriate attire, sunscreen, portable chair, range gear, no open toed shoes, food, hydration.

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, hearing protection, pistol belt, pants with pockets, and a positive attitude. 250 rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition. Note taking materials, handgun, retention holster for your handgun, minimum of 2 magazines (if semi-automatic), pockets to store magazines

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Defensive Pistol 1 is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of handguns and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a handgun

• Maintenance and cleaning

• Skills for accuracy

• Laws impacting the armed citizen

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

• In depth look into the advantages of Reality Based Training

*UTM converted pistols and non lethal ammunition are provided for your use during the course.

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, belt, pants with pockets, no open toed shoes snacks, hydration, and a positive attitude.
Eye protection is available for purchase in our pro shop.

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Basic Pistol is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of handguns and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a handgun

• Maintenance and cleaning

• Skills for accuracy

• Laws impacting the armed citizen

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

• In depth look into the advantages of Reality Based Training

*UTM converted pistols and non lethal ammunition are provided for your use during the course.

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, belt, pants with pockets, no open toed shoes snacks, hydration, and a positive attitude.
Eye protection is available for purchase in our pro shop.

Refund Policy

Basic Pistol is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The class will begin at MTAC and after lunch move to DCSO Sheriff’s Range for the shooting portion. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of handguns and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a handgun

• Maintenance and cleaning

• Skills for accuracy

• Laws impacting the armed citizen

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

Recommended equipment: Weather appropriate attire, sunscreen, portable chair, range gear, no open toed shoes, food, hydration.

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, pistol belt, pants with pockets, and a positive attitude. 100 rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition. Note taking materials, handgun, retention holster for your handgun, minimum of 2 magazines (if semi-automatic), pockets to store magazines

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Defensive Rifle 1 is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of the AR-15 and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a rifle

• Maintenance and cleaning

• Skills for accuracy-Basic Rifle Marksmanship

• Laws impacting the use of the AR-15

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, belt, pants with pockets, no open toed shoes, AR-15 rifle with sling, minimum of 2 rifle magazines, magazine pouches (chest rig or on belt) and a positive attitude. Range gear, hydration and food for the day. Weather appropriate apparel, we train rain or shine. 750 Rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition.

*8 hours of ILEA credits for Law Enforcement

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Basic Pistol is a course designed for responsible gun owners that want to start their journey as a well trained shooter. Perfect for that first time gun owner or a gun owner that hasn't shot in years. The course will cover:

• Firearm safety

• Operation of handguns and ammunition

• Safe handling and operation of a handgun

• Maintenance and cleaning

• Skills for accuracy

• Laws impacting the armed citizen

• Dry fire techniques

• Target shooting

Recommended equipment: Weather appropriate attire, sunscreen, portable chair, range gear, no open toed shoes, food, hydration.

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, pistol belt, pants with pockets, and a positive attitude. 250 rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition. Note taking materials, handgun, retention holster for your handgun, minimum of 2 magazines (if semi-automatic), pockets to store magazines

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Owning an AR-15 can be rewarding, however, if you don’t know how to set up your rifle or what your hold overs are at certain distances, you won’t be ready for training, or proper deployment of this weapon platform. This course is for 5.56/.223 caliber AR-15 rifles/pistols. Students will begin this course in the class room and then head to the Sheriff’s Range only 4 miles from MTAC. This course will cover:

• Barrel Length

• Mission based rifle set up

• Maintenance equipment musts, backup parts

• Ammunition selection

• Battle zero explained

• Zeroing/ Verifying Zero

• Hold over - Shooting from various distance

Student Requirements: For anyone with an AR-15 (5.56/.223)

Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, belt, pants with pockets, no open toed shoes, AR-15 rifle with sling, mag pouches and a positive attitude. Range gear, hydration and food for the day. Weather appropriate apparel, we train rain or shine. 250 Rounds of commercially loaded ball ammunition.

*8 hours of ILEA credits for Law Enforcement

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