Intermediate Pistol – Two Day (Marengo, OH)

Intermediate Pistol Overview

Prerequisites: This course has no formal prerequisites, but is a fast-paced program covering a lot of instructional points. The course is designed to instill marksmanship fundamentals into attendees who’ve taken an entry-level class already and who are familiar with the safe handling and operation of a pistol. If you are totally new to firearms/pistols, you may be better served to attend our Intermediate Pistol course which has a slower pace.

Attendees between ages 14-18 years must be accompanied by a parent for the entire event.  If under age of 14, contact the Event Director to review their participation.

Estimated Ammunition Required: 500-700 rounds.

Pistol Requirements: You will need a safe semi-automatic pistol with a minimum of two (2) functioning magazines of ten (10) round capacity (extra magazines recommended), to fully participate in this course. Pistols should be of a modern, drop safe design.

Required Equipment: Plan to bring the following:

• case for your pistol
• at least two magazines for your pistol (5-round capacity minimum, 10-round capacity recommended)
• a way to take notes
• hearing protection
• eye protection
• plenty of your preferred method of hydration (both plain water and something to replace electrolytes you will lose via sweating is ideal)
• clothing appropriate for the weather (loose fitting clothing, especially around the neck, is discouraged as hot brass can lodge against the skin and cause a burn)
• lunch (there are no restaurants sufficiently close to the range)

We will not be drawing from the holster in this class and we will run a “cold range.” You will not need a holster to participate in the class activities.

Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:

• stapler (and extra staples) to attach your target to the backer board
• hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
• folding chair
• snacks
• sunscreen and/or bug spray (this is an outdoor event)

Loaner Firearms: loaner firearms suitable for use at this event are generally available but limited. Please contact the Event Director prior to the event if you would like to request a loaner firearm.

Overview: This course, based on traditional American service pistol fundamentals teaches “Hits Count!” This course lays a sound foundation for students to shoot groups under time pressure from a practical stance. Instruction includes classroom, drills, and range time all of which are designed to improve your abilities with a hand gun. Students learn:

• Rules for safe gun handling & range rules
• Pistol parts and operation & ammunition
• Shooting fundamentals: Five steps to firing each shot
• Proper two-hand, strong hand, and weak hand stance, grip, and trigger press
• Natural Point of Aim
• Shot Group Analysis
• Clearing Common Stoppages
• Progress checks throughout the event using a multi-target Qualifier