Defensive Pistol 150
This class was offered by “Latent Force” down at C2 Tactical in Tempe.
Course Description:
Once a class is complete the excitement of what was just accomplished makes everyone ready for the next class – that is our hope anyways. Shooters soon learn that the first introductory or basic weapon classes were truly designed to teach the basics and were not intended to prepare them for the “tactical handgun” classes that are out on the market. The reality is there is a major gap in the training available to properly prepare students for that next big training step.
When we developed Defensive Pistol 150 we did it to create gunfighters and to bridge the gap between introductory courses and those that focus on tactics. This is accomplished by developing the foundational weapon manipulation skills to a level that sets you up for success in future classes ensuring that you are not working beyond your abilities. This in-depth motor skill development course will challenge shooters of all levels and expose them to concepts that will become more prevalent in future classes.
The fundamentals of marksmanship and proper weapon manipulation skills are the basis for the tactics used to successfully use a firearm to defend oneself in a defensive encounter with a criminal threat. With a strong focus on marksmanship and weapon manipulations under stress, Defensive Pistol 150 will help you find areas to improve accuracy and gun handling skills while simultaneously performing the needed repetitions to begin developing motor skills that must be performed subconsciously in a defensive encounter.
Make no mistake – this is a faced paced and physically demanding class that will challenge shooters of all skill levels. You will test your skills and identify failure points through high repetitions and both mental and physical stress. If you have been looking for the next best step to take in your development as a gunfighter then Critical Defensive Pistol 150 is for you.
A great benefit of this transitional weapon skills class is that it is not just valuable for newer shooters but it is also perfect for those that may be struggling in certain area of their training or have been away from shooting for an extended period of time and could use the refresher. However, this is not a new shooter class. You should already understand and be able to perform the basic weapon manipulations such as holster presentation, loading and unloading, speed reloads, tactical reloads, and stage 1-3 malfunction clearance procedures. This class should not be the first time you have been exposed to these concepts.
National statistics state that the majority of encounters with a criminal threat happen within 3 yds, involve three shots and are over in three seconds or less. In fact 91% of all engagements happen within 20 feet and 80% of those happen during the hours of darkness. For this reason we will introduce you to CQB and Extreme CQB techniques that are rarely covered in depth and low light shooting. You will begin understanding how this change in your environment impacts combat effectiveness.
Drawing from the holster presents unique challenges for the shooter. Doing it correctly not only aids in threat engagement but also minimizes your exposure to potential serious injury. For this reason the vast majority of the class will be taught from the holster since this is likely the way you will fight.
Due to the pace of this course only minimal review time will be spent working on the fundamental of marksmanship since this should have been part of your introductory or basic firearms course. Class time will be spent developing and advancing skills you’ve already learned. However, corrections will be made as they apply to the concepts being learned in this class.
Marksmanship Skills Covered
- Sight Management
- Trigger Management
- Recoil Management
- One Handed performance
- Low Light Techniques
Manipulation Skills Covered
- Press checks
- Administrative unloads
- Draw
- Reload
- Malfunction Clearance
- Injured shooter manipulations
- Bi-Lateral Transitions
Tactics Introduction
- Movement off the “X”
- CQB and Extreme CQB techniques
- Failure to stop
More about Latent Force: http://www.latentforce.com/home.html
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