Course Description: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of defensive handgunning similar to first-level courses taught at the major shooting academies. This course covers some of the same material covered in Advanced Training 1. The emphasis is on learning gun handling and movement skills.

Topics: review of gun safety and shooting fundamentals, drawing from the holster, reloads, extreme close range shooting, use of cover and generally developing proficiency with the handgun under stress.

Length: three hours

Prerequisites: Texas CHL or instructor approval required. Basic Pistol 2 or Beyond the Basics or equivalent training strongly recommended.

Required Equipment: A centerfire handgun, belt holster, a minimum of 2 spare magazines or speedloaders, magazine/speedloader carriers, eye and ear protection, a baseball cap (to deflect spent brass and keep the sun out of your eyes) and a minimum of 200 rounds of ammunition.

Optional Equipment: See the general policies page for suggestions on food, drink, clothing, etc.

Taught by: Karl Rehn

Facility: A-Zone Range

Additional information: This course is intended to be "Advanced Training 1 Lite" for students interested in AT-level training but looking for a shorter, lower cost class. This course can be used as a pre-requisite for the higher-numbered Advanced Training courses equivalent to AT-1.