In this course, the student will build on basic pistol skills and focus on higher-level fundamentals that produce faster, more consistent, and repeatable performance under stress. Through progressive drills and advanced repetition work, you’ll refine mechanics, speed, and accuracy in your pistol work.

Learning Objectives

• Refined core fundamentals — advanced stance variations, fine trigger control, follow-through, and consistent sight picture under stress

• Isolated skill polishing — methodical breakdown and remediation of micro-errors (grip torque, trigger pull, sight wobble).

• Advanced pistol manipulation — fast, safe presentations from an OWB holster

• Dynamic reloads — emergency & tactical reloads

• Optimized grip & skeletal support — using isometric tension, ulnar deviation, and wrist/forearm alignment for repeatable accuracy.

• Precision sight work — rapid sight acquisition, sight picture management during recoil, and bridging precision and speed.

• Malfunction diagnosis & immediate action (IA) — flawless clearing of common and complex pistol malfunctions under time pressure

• One-handed and weak-hand proficiency — emergency one-hand shooting, reloads, and immediate actions with support or strong hand only.

• Stress inoculation & K.A.T.A drills — timed stress drills, performance under simulated physiological stress, and after-action correction.

Student Required Equipment

• Eye & ear protection, 500–800 rounds

• Sturdy belt, weather-appropriate clothing, hydration.

• Serviceable semi-automatic pistol and 3–5 magazines

• Holster (OWB recommended for the course) and magazine carrier