Advanced Pistol Course
The 2 day Advanced Pistol Course is designed for shooters who have successfully completed an intermediate handgun course and are ready to push their defensive shooting abilities to a professional level. This intensive training focuses on performance under pressure, decision-making, and the ability to apply pistol skills in complex, real-world defensive scenarios.
Course Objective
The objective of the Advanced Pistol Course is to transform solid shooters into confident defensive practitionerscapable of performing safely, decisively, and effectively under realistic conditions. Students will leave with improved reaction time, enhanced decision-making ability, and the confidence to apply their skills in complex defensive environments.
This course is the next step in the PLC Training development pathway and prepares students for specialized courses such as Low Light Shooting Course.
Course Highlights
This course moves beyond basic mechanics and develops the shooter’s ability to operate efficiently in dynamic environments where speed, accuracy, and judgment must work together.
✅ Advanced Movement Techniques
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Shooting while moving forward, rearward, and laterally
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Efficient footwork and balance during engagement
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Maintaining accuracy under movement stress
✅Multiple Threat Engagement
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Prioritizing threats
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Rapid target transitions
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Controlled shot accountability at speed
✅Advanced Use of Cover and Positional Shooting
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Working around barricades effectively
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Shooting from kneeling, seated, and unconventional positions
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Minimizing exposure while maintaining effective fire
✅Stress-Based Performance Drills
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Timed exercises to build performance under pressure
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Decision-making drills that require problem solving while shooting
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Cognitive load training to simulate real-world defensive demands
✅ Weapons Handling at a High Level
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Advanced reload efficiency
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Malfunction management during dynamic scenarios
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Maintaining situational awareness while performing complex tasks
What you need for class
Class Size is limited to 12 students
✅ Firearm - Unloaded
✅ Eye & Ear Protection
✅ At least 2 pistol magazines (Minimum)
✅ 350 rounds of ammunition for your firearm of choice.
✅Holster
✅ Magazine Pouch
✅ Other recommended items:
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Water
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Snacks
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Folding chair
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Notebook
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Hat
Seats are limited — reserve your spot today and take the first step toward responsible concealed carry. ** We intentionally keep our class size small so that students get more individual attention from the instructor. **
