MICRO CARRY PISTOL

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Duration: 3

Prerequisite:

This comprehensive course is part of our pistol training series for the student that wants to acquire practical knowledge on the carriage of a micro carry pistol. This course emphasizes a realistic approach to the understanding, application, operation, and application of the micro carry pistol.  

Completion of our Basic Pistol course is required, or an equivalent course (USPSA / IDPA classification) before you attend the Micro Carry Pistol course. The student MUST possess the knowledge and ability to physically demonstrate how to safely load, fire, and unload a pistol.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the required minimum skills for this specific course may be removed from the training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering for this course. For additional information concerning this course and performance criteria please contact us. 

Course Overview: 

This course is taught by an NRA certified instructor with a law enforcement and competitive shooting sports background who provides a hands-on training environment for the novice to advance pistol owner who seeks to develop, strengthen, and improve their foundational understanding of the unique characteristics of the micro carry pistol. 

There is ample opportunity in the classroom and range to achieve the desired practical knowledge in this casual and stress-free learning environment. You’ll find this short course to be relevant and informative in achieving the desired results you’re aspiring to achieve!

The course duration is approximately 3 hours, depending on class size and number of questions asked, which includes a 2-hour live fire practical session.

Course Outline:

· Overview of the universal firearms safety rules.

· Demonstrate administrative in-service loading and unloading micro pistol techniques.

· Overview of marksmanship fundamentals.

· Operation of the micro carry pistol.

· Holster selection and placement. 

· Choosing the appropriate micro carry pistol and equipment.

· Caliber and capacity considerations. 

· Concealability and comfort.

· Micro carry pistol marksmanship fundamentals.

· Grip, recoil management and sight alignment techniques for the micro carry pistol.

· Immediate action procedures with micro carry pistols. 

· Body posturing/alignment. 

· Close proximity engagement shooting techniques.

· Strong-hand and support-hand shooting techniques. 

· Preventative maintenance (cleaning, maintenance, and inspection).

· After-action course review. 

Practical Skill Exercise:

· Perform a ready function check.

· Demonstrate a close proximity engagement shooting technique. (live fire exercise)

· Perform a strong-hand and support-hand live fire practical exercise.

· Perform various reload drills. (emergency, tactical, magazine exchange)

· Perform a pistol draw to target. (live fire) and safe recovery back to the holster.

· Perform threat identification utilizing handheld light

Required Equipment: (Some items may be available to rent at the host location)

· Micro semi-automatic pistol or small fame revolver. (Iron sight or Micro Optic equipped)

  -- Students can rent a pistol/revolver at location if rental firearms are available.

· Hearing protection (passive or electronic).

· Eye protection—wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses.

· Note taking material (notepad and pen/pencil).

· Rigid Gun Belt (1.5” or wider)—contact us for additional questions.

· Outside the Waistband (OWB) holster, IWB holster, Appendix holster or ankle holster. (no cross-     

  draw, nylon, cloth, or SERPA style holsters)—contact us for additional questions.

· Sturdy magazine pouch or pouches that can hold 2 magazines or revolver speed loaders securely.

· At least 3 pistol magazines or revolver speed loaders.

· Handheld flashlight.

· 300 rounds of range approved ammunition.

· Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid state ID or U.S. Government issued ID (Passport or  

  Military ID). (Please contact for additional questions)

Course Occupancy Notification:

We keep class sizes relatively small - generally no more than ten students - so everyone receives proper attention. Classes fill up quickly due to the small size, so sign up today!

This course can be conducted in a family, small group, or corporate setting. Several components of this course are integrated into our 1:1 private lesson plan. For additional information or any special accommodation, please contact us. 

                              ****No Loaded Firearms Allowed in the Classroom****