Pistol Essentials is offered at our private Dahlonega Range in the beautiful
North Georgia mountains

Gear List:
  • Pistol w/holster (strong side, inside, outside waistband or appendix is fine).
  • Both IRON sights and RED DOT sights are welcome in this class!
  • Holsters that collapse (leather, soft, etc.) when drawn will NOT be allowed on our range. NO SERPA HOLSTERS will be allowed on our range. Please make note that if you show up with any of the above, we will ask you to CHANGE so you can comply with our range rules. If you do not have a back up gun then you can CHANGE to a HK VP9 and a strong side Kydex holster that we will provide free of charge. Ammo not included
  • Duty belt/rig is APPROVED
  • You can BORROW a H&K VP9 or VP9Sk and holster from us at NO CHARGE. Please contact me immediately to reserve this H&K 9mm pistol​
  • Please make note that the range MAY be muddy due to inclement weather and/or previous rain fall so keep that in mind when it comes to foot attire. OH, AND there are tiny natural springs throughout the grounds that keep parts of the range moist.
  • Concealment garment required. Please make note that some students will be working from the "ready" position and some will be working from "the holster".
  • 200-250 rounds of factory loaded ammunition
  • Magazine pouch (if none don’t worry pockets work well)
  • A sturdy belt for the holster and magazine pouches (try your gear on prior to class)
  • Extra magazines: Double Stack x 3 mags and Single stack x 4 or more mags
  • Eye & ear protection (foam inserts or muffs – electronic muffs recommended)
  • "Back up” gun if you got it. If not, we will have a HK VP9 waiting for you to use
  • Proper OUTDOOR weather attire
  • Hat with bill.... this is WHY!
  • Sunblock and bug spray (as needed)
  • 1 Gallon of hydration and a sack lunch (30 minute lunch)
  • OPTIONAL: Knee pads to use during after class RANGE CLEAN UP
  • OPTIONAL: Flashlight
Skill Level: 
  • This class will require you to have safe gun handling skills
  • You need to be able to follow directions from our coaches
  • You need to have a basic understanding of your firearms and have used it during practice sessions.

Inclement Weather:  If the weather or driving conditions pose a threat to our students or our coaches then we will postpone class. If not, the class will go forth as scheduled rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy:  If The Complete Combatant does not meet the required number of students within 7 days prior to class or we have to cancel for any reason then a FULL refund will be given to you or you may opt to attend a future class.

If you  have to cancel for any reason up to 30 days prior to class then a FULL refund will be given to you. Anything UNDER 30 days then NO REFUND will be given but you are invited to attend another class that The Complete Combatant offers within 6 months of the original class date. Please make note: if you have cancelled class twice then you will not be allowed to reschedule class a third time while "riding on" the original payment. You are most welcome on our range but you would need to register again at the regular class fee.

EXCEPTION TO THE RULE ABOVE: If we have a SOLD OUT class, I will stop marketing and close down registration for that specific class since it is  full. If you cancel anytime AFTER I have done this (no matter the "timeline") then you will NOT receive a refund because I have closed down all avenues of marketing. You are most welcome on our range but you would need to register again at the regular class fee.

​REMINDER: Brian Hill offers 1 hour - 4 hour Private Lessons.
Pistol Essentials is The Complete Combatant's 1 day "basic pistol class". Both IRON sights and RED DOT sights are welcome in this class! FUNDAMENTALS are the key to everything! Pistol Essentials is designed to introduce you to defensive shooting and help improve your skills. In this class you will learn the importance of stance, grip, sights, follow through and trigger through dry practice and live fire. We will introduce "presenting from a holster" and practice drawing during dry fire/ live fire.  We will cover shooting from common positions seen in defensive shooting with a higher level of accuracy. Pistol Essentials will teach you how to practice, how to measure your skill and how to TEST yourself.

The ability to present your firearm and make accurate hits sooner is the focus for this 1 day class.  The fundamentals of grip, trigger, sights, and follow through will be explored in a series diagnostic drills focused around the process of drawing the firearm efficiently. These drills will help create essential skills and solid fundamentals for the continued improvement of your shooting competency.

Pistol Essentials is an introduction to modern coaching methodology, application and structure of deliberate practice, and the use of diagnostic fundamentals.
Below are just samples of what this class can offer in addition to the  FUNDAMENTALS. Please make note that each class has its "own personality" so drills will vary.

  • Dry Practice with inert plastic guns
  • "Call" your shots
  • "Watchful partner" drill
  • Visiting accuracy accountability through “timed” standards
  • Shooting from varying distances (up to 25 yards)
  • STANDARDS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Much much more!

You will register/pay for courses online. Keep the receipt, payment is your first confirmation.  Your second and official confirmation from me will arrive via email about a week prior to class (check your SPAM). Please arrive to class 30 minutes early to complete waivers and registration.

Please arrive no earlier than 8:15am because that's when we open the main property gate. THANK YOU.

Every client will receive  a WHITE "Complete Combat Ant" rank patch.  You challenged yourself and CAME TO A PROFESSIONAL FIREARMS TRAINING CLASS...good for you! Accuracy standards and challenges are a BIG part of our classes. Please visit our Challenges page for details on WHAT YOU CAN EARN AND HOW!

You will be emailed EITHER a Certificate of Participation, which means that you participated in class but did not pass our class 90% standards to advance to a BLUE "Complete Combat Ant" rank level YET or you will receive a Certificate of Completion, with your current "Complete Combat Ant" rank level.

We will close Pistol Essentials with a few words from your coaches,  hand out "Complete Combat Ant" rank  patches, AWARDS and then range clean up.
Pistol Essentials:
9am-6:30pm (arrive 8:30am)
Dahlonega, GA
$175 per person
$145 per person (for alumni)
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You are invited to attend Pistol Essentials as many times as you like!