This 4-hour Basic Handgun 3 course is designed for beginning to intermediate shooters who have established a basic proficiency with marksmanship fundamentals, reloading, clearing stoppages, and the ability to safely draw and holster their firearm in an exposed holster.

This course incorporates and builds upon the skills learned in the marksmanship fundamentals (Basic Handgun 2) course.

This course will introduce students to cover, concealment, and movement. This course is for semi-automatic pistols only.

Course topics include:

• Introduction to cover and concealment
• Introduction to movement
• Operating your handgun while using cover, concealment, and movement
  • Shooting
  • Reloading
  • Clearing stoppages (malfunctions)

Revolvers may not be used in this class as they operate a little differently than semi-automatic pistols. Most students have semi-automatic handguns, and the goal is to keep the class moving along efficiently.

Prerequisites:

• Successful completion of the Basic Handgun 2 course or an equivalent course.
  • If using an equivalent course, students must provide documentation showing successful completion of an equivalent course, e.g. a signed course certificate of completion from another certified instructor.

Course fee includes:

• Range fee
• Targets

To complete this course, students must:

1. Be present for the entire course.
2. Not have any safety violations.

Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion for their records.

What to bring to the class:

• Valid Driver License or state issued ID
• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• Firearm with at least 3 magazines
• EXPOSED holster
  • No concealed holsters
  • No shoulder holsters
  • No cross draw holsters
  • No Serpa type holsters
  • Instructor(s) may inspect holsters to ensure they do not pose a safety hazard to the student or class
• Magazine pouch / holder
• 200-300 rounds of ammunition
• Note taking materials
• Safe and positive attitude and an open mind
• Snacks / beverages

Please note that each class is different. Depending on the number of people in the class and other factors, we may complete the course material in less than 4 hours, or we may go over a little bit. Please allow yourself enough time to ensure you can stay in the event we go over time.