Topics covered:
Handgun function & operation
Handgun safety, cleaning & storage
Legal liabilities
Firearms safety
Firing range instruction and basic marksmanship
What should I bring to class?
Safe serviceable handgun
50-75 rounds of ammo
Eye and ear protection
Clothing suitable for any weather
Range bag to carry all your gear
Lunch, drinks and snacks
Ink pen and paper
$65 cash
A good attitude!
I have several guns available for use during the class at no charge including a 22 Browning Buckmark, Glock 9mm, Ruger 357 revolver. Just bring your own ammo or purchase ammo from me for the class!
Arrive at the range with your handgun unloaded!
Do not handle your gun until instructed to do so.
Comments from students:
Mike,
Thank you for your help today! You made something very stressful to myself an absolute blast. You are the greatest and again, thank you for everything.
Sincerely,
Molly
Handgun for Personal Protection Class
cost $150 8 Hour Course class begins at 9 am
This is a class that emphasizes skills and proficiency with your handgun. This is a shooting class with a lot of trigger time. You will learn drawing your gun from a holster, grip, stance, sight picture and other fundamental pistol marksmanship basics. Malfunction clearing, shooting while moving, clearing corners and other skills are also taught. This is a great, intensive one day that will dramatically improve your handgun skills regardless of your current skill level! Bring 600 rounds! Every shot fired will be used to train and improve your skills. Course topics include:
Marksmanship
Shooting from a draw
Malfunction clearance
Shooting on the move
Reloads
Ammunition selection
Use of cover and concealment
Use of flashlights
Failure drills
Shooting multiple targets
Shooting a moving target
Safety, Safety, Safety!!!
Ar 15 Carbine class- New!!!
Cost $150 8 hour Course class begins at 9 am
Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their carbine includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire. As time permits we will cover malfunction drills, as well as some longer range shooting out to 300 yards.
Class requirements:
- Eye & Ear protection
- Serviceable AR 15 carbine
- Serviceable sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred
- Minimum 1 magazine pouch - or method to carry spare magazine(s)
- Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better)
- 300-400 rounds of ammo
- Suitable range wear depending on the season
- Good attitude!
Read comments from people who took Handgun for Personal Protection class:
I just wanted to drop you a quick note about my experience in the Handgun for Personal Protection class. Having recently completed a concealed training class, I felt I needed to become more knowledgable about my handgun and how to use it before carrying it. Your class exceeded all of my expectations. I understand my handgun and feel more confident after this class. I appreciate your style of teaching and the emphasis on safety. I will be watching you website for more classes in the future.
Thanks,
Greg
Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the class last weekend. I know you where concerned that I would be bored to tears, but that was positively not the case. After taking a break from handgun shooting for a few years, I needed something to get my rolling again and I believe you offered just the ticket. I had completely forgotten about trigger reset, strong grip with left hand (not the right), etc. It wasn't all new to me, but I had numerous "Oh yeah" moments throughout the day. My shot placement groups were fair to fair minus to start the day, but I noticed the groupings worked their way around the target as I worked through bad habits (gotta cure that dumping). By the end of the day I was actually able to blame that slight left shift on the sights (Instructor confirmed). I could have spent the same amount (or more most likely) of time at the range on my own or with a buddy, but I think I would have only reinforced my bad habits. I'd have gotten good at being mediocre. Your watchful eye was much appreciated.
Tom
Mike Just wanted to say thanks again for such a great personal defense class earlier this month. What you taught us really has helped me with accuracy and speed (while still being safe, of course). I wanted to see if you had decided anything about teaching that AR/Carbine class or any other pistol classes this summer? If so, let me know and I'll try and get signed up ASAP. Also, I wanted to give you some stuff to put on the website if you still needed it. Here are a few things that are true and might work for the page: "Before taking my first class with Mike at Mt. Tactical, I was uncomfortable carrying and sometimes firing a gun. After the class, I was very comfortable and much more confident about shooting as a sport and for defense. After my second class, I feel completely capable of being safe, shooting for fun, and defending myself. These classes made the difference. I hope to take more classes from Mike at Mt. Tactical in the future. His style and skills certainly helped me become a better and safer marksman and more classes are the best way to spend a Saturday. His school is minutes from my home in Johnson City, but the environment feels like there is only nature for miles. These classes are worth the the price and the time!" Hope you can use some of it! Carl |