Wrap-Up & Next Steps Nice work. Basics done well beat fancy done poorly — and you’ve just reinforced the basics. Here’s how to lock it in with deliberate next steps. 🎯 Key Reminders Safety is behavior, not trivia. Keep the Four Rules active every rep. Mindset first. Avoid when you can, decide deliberately when you … Read more
Mindset & De-escalation Think first, act second. This lesson gives you a practical framework to avoid, defuse, or exit problems — and make lawful, ethical choices when avoidance fails. 🧠 Mindset (Operating Priorities) Mission: Go home safe with your people. Ego is not the mission. Defaults: Avoid → Create distance → Use barriers → Call … Read more
Range Preparation & Safety Show up prepared, stay safe, and get quality reps. Use this checklist to set yourself up for a smooth, productive live-fire session. ① What to Bring Eye & ear protection (required). Pistol & holster (rigid, covers trigger; full firing grip on draw). If you don’t own a pistol, notify instructor for … Read more
Legal Basics (High-Level Overview) This lesson is an overview only. It is not legal advice. Laws change — always verify current statutes and consult an attorney for authoritative guidance. Important: This section is informational only. It is not the Permit to Carry course and does not meet BCA requirements for a permit. ① Core Principles … Read more
Mindset & Situational Awareness Smart choices prevent fights. This lesson gives you a practical awareness model, simple de-escalation tools, and a civilian use-of-force overview so you can avoid problems — and make lawful, ethical decisions if danger finds you. 🧠 Why Mindset Matters You won’t “rise” to the occasion — you’ll fall to your level … Read more
Marksmanship Fundamentals Everything boils down to the basics done well. Nail these five: stance, grip, sight alignment & sight picture, trigger press, and follow-through. 🦶 Stance Athletic base: feet shoulder-width, support-side foot slightly forward, knees unlocked. Weight forward: nose over toes; don’t lean back or “sit” on your heel. Hips & shoulders square to target; … Read more
The Four Universal Safety Rules These rules work together. Follow all four, all the time, everywhere—on the range, at home, and during training. ① Treat all guns as if they are loaded Perform a status check every time you pick up or hand off a pistol: Remove magazine → lock slide to rear → visually … Read more
Intro to Pistol – Welcome & Course Purpose This course builds confident, safe pistol shooters by focusing on the basics done well. It also serves as an annual refresher for returning students who want to tighten fundamentals and sharpen judgment. 🎯 Who This Is For New shooters who want a safe, structured start with a … Read more