3 Day Pistol and Carbine Westland, MI 9-11 July 2012
This course is designed to teach and develop the weapons handling skills needed in a tactical environment. It emphasizes safety, awareness and surgical marksmanship. Shooters will focus on constructive training venues throughout the course, giving them the skills, training mindset and methodology necessary to train themselves.
The following topics will be taught in the course:
Diagnostic evaluation with both weapons
Sights, zeroing, external ballistics, slings, equipment setup
Fundamentals of rifle and pistol marksmanship
Reloading & malfunction drills
Shooting positions
Multiple shots / multiple targets Drills
The Set-up and shooting on the move
Shooting from barricades & covered positions
Efficient training methodology and drills
Ammo requirements: 1200 rounds of pistol ammunition, 750 rounds of rifle ammunition.
Prerequisite (one of the following):
Successful completion of TSI Introductory Pistol or Carbine Course
Active Law Enforcement or Military
USPSA “C” Classification or higher
IDPA Sharpshooter Classification or higher
Training schedule: Show time is 0730 with instruction starting at 8am and ending at 5pm.
Individual equipment:
Pistol with 5 magazines / Carbine with 5 magazines
Belt with holster and magazine pouches
Magazine holder for the carbine/rifle.
Knee and Elbow pads (optional)
Weapon cleaning kit (with Oil for guns.)
Rain or inclement weather gear
Eye and Ear protection (clear and shaded lens are recommended)
Water / Snacks / Lunch (We’ll take an hour lunch break around noon. Lunch can also be purchased at fast food restaurants within a 10 mile radius of the range.)
Hat / Gloves (rifles will get hot.)
Sun Screen (non-greasy or water resistant recommended)
Optical Sight for rifle (Optional, but highly recommended.)
Course includes: 24 hours of instruction and a certificate of completion.
Cost: $750 tuition fee
Most items on the gear list can be rented via the application at additional cost or purchased at the Proshop
* We recommend you wear comfortable shoes, long pants, and a long sleeve shirt that you don’t mind getting dirty