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

Gear List:
  • Pistol w/holster that will not collapse when drawn (strong side, inside, outside waistband or appendix is fine).
  • NO SERPA HOLSTERS or collapsible holsters
  • 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
  • 400 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. You never know when a failure will occur and screw up your whole training day
  • Proper OUTDOOR weather attire
  • Hat with bill.... this is WHY!
  • Sunblock and bug spray (as needed)
  • Rain gear
  • 1 Gallon of hydration and a sack lunch (30 minute lunch)
  • OPTIONAL: Knee pads to use during after class RANGE CLEAN UP
Skill Level:  You need to have safe gun-handling skills and be able to follow directions from our coaches. 

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 14 days prior to class then a FULL refund will be given to you. Anything UNDER 14 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. 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.
You are invited to attend Pistol Essentials as many times as you like!

After you have receive a Pistol Essentials Certificate of Completion (passing grade) you will be eligible to attend Beyond Pistol Essentials. Beyond Pistol Essentials can very easily be a different class each time you attend....you know Brian likes to "change things up" a bit! YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AS MANY AS YOU LIKE

We offer:
Proactive Mindset, Fighter Ready, Triad Training, Close Quarter Decisions and Pistol Essentials and Beyond Pistol Essentials as additional "training" to consider. We also HOST the top trainers and minds in the country.
Pistol Essentials is The Complete Combatant's "basic pistol class". We welcome absolute beginners on up to advanced students. 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 grip, sights, follow through and trigger . We will practice drawing from your holster during dry fire and live fire when applicable.  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.
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.

  • "Hands occupied" drill
  • "Call" your shots
  • Verbal Commands
  • "Watchful partner" drill
  • Unique hand positions used in defensive situations
  • Proper positions of the pistol relative to the distance of the attacker
  • Accuracy accountability through “timed” standards
  • Shooting from varying distances (up to 25 yards)
  • Much much more!

FIRST TIME The Complete Combatant students will receive a TCC t-shirt with our LOGO on the pocket (all will be men sizes and the colors will vary)

After class, you will receive EITHER a Certificate of Participation (with your score) which means that you participated in class but did not pass our class standards YET or a Certificate of Completion (with your score) which means you did pass our class standards and are eligible to attend Beyond Pistol Essentials.

Earn a Combat Ant Patch by scoring 100% on the days official ACCURACY  TEST! These Joe and Jane Combat Ants patches are EARNED and NOT sold!
Pistol Essentials:
10am-4pm (arrive BY 9:30am for SAFETY BRIEF)
Dahlonega, GA
$125 per person

2018 Schedule:
Feb. 25th, 2018 SOLD OUT! REGISTRATION CLOSED
April 29th, 2018 REGISTRATION CLOSED
July 22nd, 2018 SOLD OUT! REGISTRATION CLOSED
Private Pistol Essentials hosted by J. Taylor - Sat. Nov. 3rd, 2018  REGISTRATION OPEN
November 17th, 2018 REGISTRATION OPEN

2019 Schedule:
Sat. February 23rd, 2019 REGISTRATION OPEN SOON
Sat. July 20th, 2019 REGISTRATION OPEN SOON
Sat. August 24th, 2019 REGISTRATION OPEN SOON
Sun October 20th, 2019 REGISTRATION OPEN SOON