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Concealed Carry Readiness - Pistol

PREREQUISITE: Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship I and a valid Concealed Carry Permit (if required by your state). 

8 HRS / One day 

This course combines skills from basic and intermediate pistol courses with the addition of concealed carry practices. The goal is to prepare law-abiding citizens for a potential gunfight when faced with a self-defense situation. This course will provide you the tools and mindset necessary to be prepared to defend yourself safely and effectively. This course is well suited for self/home defense and all law-abiding U.S. citizens with a desire to be more proficient with concealed pistol carry options. Students attending this course should have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship I course and have demonstrated proficiency with the use of a handgun and safe gun handling procedures with live ammunition.

COST:  $550

COURSE TOPICS

  • Considerations for concealed carry options 
  • Various concealed carry systems 
  • Confronting and recognizing a threat 
  • Familiarization with concealed semi-auto pistol operation with iron or red dot sights
  • Smooth and efficient pistol presentation from concealment (I will need to know if you’re carrying on/off body at registration)
  • Left and Right hand shooting only
  • Active shooter countermeasures
  • Use of cover/barricades (strong/support hand-only shooting)
  • Shot placement and stopping power
  • Post self-defense procedures

EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Pistol 
  • Magazines (3 ideal, more if you have them) 
  • Magazine pouches (concealment type dependent) 
  • Pistol holster (concealment holster/system dependent3) 
  • Sturdy belt (sturdy belt, belly band, leggings, or concealment type of choice) 
  • Eye and Ear protection 
  • 600 rounds of ammunition (with advanced notification, 9mm ammunition can be made available at the range. Additional cost will be added to the course cost and invoiced separately)

***Any of the above items can be rented/provided with advance notice. Recommend bringing a ball cap, water bottle with cap/cover, comfortable weather-appropriate clothing (can be warm or cool on the range depending on individual comfort level), sunscreen, and bug repellent.

A modified shooting position may be substituted for those who have a disability or functional limitation regarding a particular shooting task. To better enable us to accommodate you, let us know prior to registration if you have a limitation to a particular activity in the course description, i.e., wheelchair-bound, hearing impaired, loss of limb, etc.

1 To better enable us to accommodate those with a disability or functional limitation regarding a particular shooting task, let us know prior to registration if you have a limitation to a particular activity in the course description, i.e., wheelchair bound, hearing impaired, loss of limb, etc.

2 For firearms classes only: recommend wearing two types of hearing/ear protection for indoor ranges: the foam type earplug and an over the ear earmuff type with noise cancelling and hearing enhancement capabilities (i.e., Cordova brand Encore Ear Plugs Corded Disposable and the Peltor Sport Tactical 100 Electronic Hearing Protector)

3 For firearms classes only: Pistol holsters should cover/protect the trigger and cover the pistol barrel/slide if it is an inside the waist band holster (IWB).

4 For firearms classes only: Pistol holsters should cover/protect the trigger and cover the pistol barrel/slide if it is an inside the waist band holster (IWB). Contact me if you have a question on the equipment that you intend to bring meeting these requirements. 

5 For firearms classes only: Pistol holsters should cover and protect the trigger and cover the pistol barrel and slide if it is an inside the waist band holster (IWB). Outside the waistband (OWB) pistol holsters should also have an adjust tension or at least a single retention feature to hold your pistol securely in your holster when firing from any static or moving shooting position (i.e., kneeling, standing, prone, moving, etc.,). Contact me if you have a question on the equipment that you intend to bring meeting these requirements. If you are new to the shooting community, contact me for any advice on the required equipment on the list. Where stated in the course descriptions, equipment and gun rentals are available with advance notice. 

6 For firearms classes only: a seated or modified shooting position may be substituted for those who have a disability or functional limitation regarding a standing shooting position. To better enable us to accommodate you, let us know prior to registration if you have a limitation to a particular activity in the course description, i.e., wheelchair bound, hearing impaired, loss of limb, etc.

7 For firearms & tactics classes only: Tactical/duty kit should reflect your area of the industry from Military/S.W.A.T. Tactical duty rigs to VIP protection kit/clothing (a.k.a., first- and second-line gear).

8 For Emergency Evacuation/Egress and tactics classes only: Elevated positions include MEDEVAC from rooftop fighting positions, emergency egress/bailout from second story window/balcony.

9  For Emergency Evacuation/Egress and tactics classes only: CMC Rescue Survivor 8 Escape System, the EVAC Systems Bail-Out Bag Kit, or equivalent https://firepenny.com/CMC_Rescue_Survivor_8_Escape_System_p/CMC-500400.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwv8qkBhAnEiwAkY-ahkU2LQLFG-WJSTfjYCiQDnhVxfdXQb4NEkGmPoqKXp9BDO_1uWgKsxoClNAQAvD_BwE

10 Helmet:; for Emergency Evacuation/Egress, CQB (LE/Mil) and tactics (LE/Mil) classes only: recommend a helmet that you will be expected to use in your daily duties such as an ballistic OPSCORE or Team Wendy helmet. The Bump helmet version from these two vendors are also recommended/optional. Fall rated climbing helmets designed for rock/mountain climbers are more than acceptable if they’re in your inventory but not required.

11 For firearms & tactics classes only: tactical/duty kit should reflect your area of the industry from Military/S.W.A.T. Tactical duty rigs to VIP protection kit/clothing (a.k.a., first- and second-line gear).

12 For firearms classes only: Holster should cover/protect the trigger and cover the pistol barrel/slide if it is an inside/outside waistband holster (IWB/OWB) and be worn from 3-9 o’clock position (clear of the front of the body when worn).