Spartan Handgun 101

Spartan Handgun 101 is designed to give the beginner with no or little experience, intermediate or advanced shooter the proper handgun fundamentals to execute in a real-world self-defense manner.  Starting with “mindset, what that truly means for real world encounters, focusing on fundamentals of shooting pistols by building a strong foundation and developing their skill set with a full understanding of accuracy, acceptable accuracy under heighten stress, and teaches shooters how to get the most out of their training.    

Prerequisite Requirements:

NA

Cost:

$225 per student

Class size:

5 min / 15 max

length:

One Day

SUBJECTS COVERED


  • Safety/Medical Brief
  • Gear selection and placement 
  • Fundamentals of pistol shooting (Iron sights and Red dots) 
  • Pistol Manipulation 
  • Establishing a proper zero (7yd, 10yd, 15yd, 25yd) differences between them. 
  • Accuracy/Acceptable accuracy drills
  • Proper Loading/Unloading drills 
  • Tactical reload/Speed reload drills 
  • Awareness of your surroundings (Situation Awareness)  
  • Scanning your area drills
  • Shooting on the move drills 
  • Malfunction drills 
  • One-hand shooting (Strong side/Support side) 
  • Target/Threat identification drills
  • Multiple shooting positions
  • Concealment/Cover positions   


GEAR LIST


Students provide their own ammo: 250-400 rounds minimum.


Firearms – A functional handgun chambered in .22, .380, 9mm, .40 cal, or .45 ACP.  A secondary spare weapon system is highly encouraged but not mandatory. A cleaning kit and proper tools that are compatible with the weapon system(s) the shooter has is also a must. Each student should have a minimum of 3-5 working magazines. Single stack style weapon system(s) bring a minimum of 5-8 working magazines.

  • Note pad, and pen/pencil
  • Attire suited for outdoor activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
  • Athletic footwear for outdoor training (No sandals, slip-ons, or open toe shoes)
  • Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
  • Ear pro (electronic preferred) / Eye pro/ Prescription glasses are acceptable
  • Baseball style hat (recommended)
  • Sunblock/bug spray
  • Tools that work on your weapon
  • A holster and magazine pouch that will properly retain equipment (Chest rigs, outer carriers, battle belts are not mandatory) Do not go out and buy these items just for this course. 
  • Weapons lube
  • Water hydrating device/Snacks
  • Knee and elbow pads (optional)
  • Gloves (optional)
  • An open mind “HAVE FUN”