Intro To Pistol performance

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Intro to Pistol Performance is a one-day course designed to help students build the foundation for more advanced pistol training. Serving as the preparatory class for Pistol Performance Development, it introduces the essential skills and concepts students will continue to develop in the two-day program.

The course focuses on practical pistol handling and deliberate, accountable performance. Students are introduced to drawing from a holster, performing reloads, identifying common malfunctions, and clearing them. Instruction connects these skills to safe handling, consistency, and an understanding of how to assess and improve individual performance. Rather than treating each technique as an isolated task, the class helps students see how the fundamentals work together when they need to handle their pistol efficiently and maintain control.

This course is a strong starting point for shooters who want structured, performance-focused training but are not yet ready to jump straight into Pistol Performance Development. By the end of the day, students should have a clearer picture of their current abilities, the skills they need to practice, and what to expect as they continue their development.

Course focus: Holster draws, reloads, malfunction identification and clearing, safe and consistent pistol handling, and the foundational habits that support continued improvement.

PRICE: $225 PER STUDENT


EQUIPMENT LIST

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic handgun — iron sights or red dot (Red dot HIGHLY recommended) (Note, PTG MAY have a handgun you can rent for the duration of the class. Contact us if you are interested)

  • Minimum of 3 magazines

  • High-quality strong-side or appendix holster that fully covers the trigger and trigger guard

  • Minimum of 1 magazine carrier

  • Eye protection

  • Ear protection (Electronic HIGHLY recommended)

  • Closed Toed Shoes

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

  • Minimum of 500 rounds of ammunition per training day

Recommended Equipment

  • MULTIPLE magazines, less downtime reloading

  • Handgun Maintenance Kit

  • Spare Handgun

  • Additional magazine carrier

  • Electronic hearing protection

  • Spare batteries for electronic optics

  • Hat / brimmed headwear

  • Hydration source

  • Sunscreen

  • Knee pads or other appropriate protective equipment for positional shooting

Students should bring enough ammunition to accommodate individual shooting pace, repetitions, and instructor-directed drills. Actual ammunition consumption may vary.



    • Firearms Safety

    • Performance Baseline

    • Fundamentals of Marksmanship

    • Drawing From Holster

    • Reloads

    • Malfunctions

    • Planning Your Training

    • Performance Standards, Drills, & Final Evaluation

NOTE: This is NOT a beginner class. Students must have a well rounded understanding and be able to demonstrate on demand safe firearm handling.

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