The Pistol Tactician is a two day course (9am-6pm) focusing on strategy and tactics relative to the context of tool cycling, distance management, movement, and complex shooting challenges. Practical application of safety rules while learning to apply complex decisions that may require movement, target change, or shot calling will challenge the shooter.
This is NOT a "cookie cutter" class, it has actually been "in the making" for over 3 years to combine as many aspects of self defense as we can in a 2 day class. Pistol Tactician is designed to help you make good decisions in your draw from 8 different hand positions, 90/180 turns, 4 "ready" positions, proxmic shooting, F.A.S.T, vision, multiple targets, and finally stacking and cycling through the use of Image Based Decisional Drill methodology.
All classes are for iron sight and pistol optic shooters with the exception of Pistol Optic Principles, that class is for optic shooters only.
Day 1 is dedicated to building a solid foundation. We will start with a review of living safety rules and the fundamentals that will be performed with additive, subtractive, and progressive training methodologies. The day will progress to mastering various draw strokes and ready positions, teaching you how to move and shoot from different positions . We will introduce proxemic shooting—handling threats at close range—and incorporate movement drills, turns, and reloads to prepare you for dynamic situations.
Day 2 will push your skills to the next level. We'll delve into the critical aspects of vision, shot calling, and problem-solving, including shooting through foreground and partial barriers. You'll engage in a variety of drills, such as multiple targets intermixed with no shoots, that combine movement, verbal commands, and the use of other tools. Emphasis will be on correct start, follow-up, and stop signals based on response times and shot calling. The day culminates in complex, image-based decisional drills and tactical scenarios with proper follow-up actions, providing you with a challenging and realistic test of your new skills.
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 pistol and have used it during practice sessions
You need to have participated in a professional pistol where you draw your pistol from the holster "on the line".
Cancellation Policy: We offer no refunds. If you have to cancel, we invite you to attend another class within a 12 month period of that class.
Closing: We will finish classes with a few words from your coaches, Certificates of Participation (or emailed), and hand out White Ant Rank Patches.
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. THIS IS WHY!
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
Mag carrier
750 rounds
Extra magazines: Double Stack x 3 mags and Single stack x 4 or more mags
Concealment garment required. Please make note that some students MAY be working from the "ready" position, some MAY be working from the holster and some may not be using a cover garment. This will vary based on experience levels.
Want to borrow an HK with a Holosun optic to train with while you are here? We got cha covered at NO CHARGE! We will also supply an appendix holster. Please specify if you are right of left handed when you reserve this.
There is a $20-25 CASH per day "range/facility" fee. This will depend on the location. Just bring $25 cash per day so you are covered. We will collect this when you finish registration the morning of class.
Don't forget your LockedIn Grip Liquid Shooting Sports Chalk.
A sturdy belt for the holster and magazine pouches (try your gear on prior to class)
