Pistol Mechanics (past)

Pistol Mechanics

This is a 6-hour (with 1-hour break) 300 round course for those who:

  • Have at least beginner level experience or beyond
  • Have at least received limited, basic instruction in the past

Depending on time of year, this course is offered at either an indoor or outdoor location:

  • Indoor: The Firing Pin (8240 Buffalo Rd, Bergen, NY 14416) from 12 PM - 6 PM.
  • Outdoor: Attica, NY location from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Precise training location will be provided via email following successful registration.

Our pistol mechanics course of instruction will familiarize you with the proper, efficient mechanical operation of your handgun. We will guide you through the mechanical skills related to employing your handgun.

A bagged lunch and note-taking materials are recommended for this course.

We will address:

  • Pistol marksmanship fundamentals of stance, grip, sight alignment/sight placement, trigger control, follow through
  • The “Workspace”: What is it? Where is it? Why is it important to you?
  • Loading and unloading procedures: Administrative loading, reload with retention, emergency/slide lock reload
  • The draw
  • Malfunction clearance procedures: Tap/roll/rack/re-assess
  • Aiming Techniques: Flash/float the dot/front sight focus
  • Shooting on the move
  • Other related concepts and skills

This is a 6-hour (with 1-hour break) 300 round course

You must have:

  • Serviceable semi-auto fighting handgun chambered in 9 MM, 40 S&W, or 45 ACP (no subcompacts/revolvers/.22 LR)
  • Quality holster (for safety reasons, NO UNIVERSAL FIT/“Uncle Mike’s” type nylon and/or leather holsters that collapse when the gun is drawn will be permitted)
  • 300 rounds of ammunition
  • Hearing and eye protection (electronic hearing protection preferred so you can hear range commands)
  • Appropriate footwear and attire for range movement
  • An open heart and mind

Registration & Payment: 

All courses of instruction require pre-payment at the time of registration. Because student space is limited, courses are filled on a first come, first paid basis. Should First Line Defense cancel this course, our staff will contact you to determine if you desire a full refund of your payment or rescheduling for a different date/time. Otherwise, your payment is 100% NON-refundable.

If you’re worried about potential exposure to COVID-1984 and expecting a full refund to avoid contact with whatever the “deadly” variant du jour happens to be, please do NOT register for instruction with us. Fear of COVID-1984 is not a valid reason for a refund of any kind. Providing such a refund would not be healthy for our business and would hamper the effective learning environment we strive to create in which individuals are comfortable being around one another.

Expansion of the martial culture must continue and it’s your decision to participate or not. See you out there.

Depending on time of year, this course is offered at either an indoor or outdoor location:

  • Indoor: The Firing Pin (8240 Buffalo Rd, Bergen, NY 14416) from 12 PM - 6 PM.
  • Outdoor: Attica, NY location from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Precise training location will be provided via email following successful registration.

When

October 2, 2022 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (past)

Where

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