Dynamic Pistol is a follow-up to Applied Pistol.  This course develops critical incident skills using the handgun. This advanced course teaches students to operate their weapon at the edge of their performance envelope, providing them with practical and retainable skills intended to increase their effectiveness and decrease reaction time. Individuals will be instructed in and expected to negotiate complex real-time situations that will instill confidence and produce reflexive memory. This course encourages problem-solving in real-time, rather than basing instruction on strict drill guidelines. The principles of economy of motion and economy of time will be stressed throughout. It is recommended that all students attending this course be in good medical and physical condition, and each student should wear clothing similar to their everyday attire and use their everyday holster. This course includes live-fire range exercises, live-fire tactical scenarios, and abundant practice integrating basic empty-hand defensive techniques. Live-fire training includes ambidextrous shooting and shoot-no-shoot decision-making. This course contains "force-on-force" training only as it relates to empty-hand defense and weapon retention techniques. This course does not offer "force-on-force" using Simunitions, UTM, or laser-driven weapons.

 

Participants must be a minimum of 21 years of age, be a U.S. Citizen, be of good character, and possess a clear criminal history. Unless included in the package cost*, participants are responsible for satisfying all course fees seven (7.0) days prior to the course’s scheduled date, in addition to any and all range fees; rental of protective equipment, targets, and ammunition. * Not all course packages include the cost of range fees, protective equipment, targets, or ammunition.

 

Instruction Includes:

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• Extreme Close Quarter Shooting Concepts

• Confronting multiple threats

• Unconventional Shooting Positions

• One-hand (support hand) weapon manipulation

• Dynamic Movements

• Austere use of cover and concealment

• Pushing through/fighting retreats

• Ground fighting and recovering from the ground

• Pivots (turning left, right, or 180 degrees) while drawing and shooting

• Martial Concepts In "Fight-to-Gun" Tactics

 

Required Gear:

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• Handgun (semi-automatic)

• 3 magazines

• 600 rounds

• Magazine carrier

• IWB/ OWB Holster

• Eye and Ear Protection (Rentals available)

• Long Sleeve Shirt

• Pants

• Comfortable footwear

• Sturdy Belt

 

Recommended Gear:

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• Baseball cap (optional)

• Gloves

• Sunblock

• Hydration System

• Field cleaning kit

• Basic pistol maintenance tools

• Knee and elbow pads

• Additional magazines for all weapons

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