Pistol Fighting Dynamics:
Art of the First Hit
Instructors: Ben Branam, Bob Mayne
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017
Location: San Antonio TX
Lone Star Handgun Range
2661 N Graytown Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Phone:(210) 745-2956
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Ammo Req: 300 rounds minimum
Art of the First hit is an 8 hour 1-day course designed to teach you about making the first hit during a self defense scenario.
This is an advanced course designed to teach you how to make the most important hit of your life, the first.
You will start with a fighting draw. How to get out of the holster and onto target during a fight. That first shot maybe the most important ever.
For 8 hours all you will work on is that first.
One you perfected the combat draw, you’ll work at distances from touching to 10 yards.
You’ll learn to move and make that first hit.
You will also learn to shoot from the hip (or retention position) for when someone is one top of you.
You’ll learn the art of point shooting so you can make that hit from your hip no matter the distance.
You will shoot between 300-400 rounds. Most courses of fire are designed for the shooter to choose how much ammo to expend.
In this course you’ll learn:
- How to draw your weapon in a fight
- How to create space when someone is on top of you
- How to shoot from retention
- Point Shooting
- Move out off line and then fight
What you’ll need to bring for the Class:
- A Serviceable Handgun (We recommend a 9mm or larger but a .380 or .22 will work. Bring what you normally carry)
- An extra gun (if you have one in case your primary breaks: If something breaks we can either fix it or loan you a replacement to finish the course)
- A Proper Belt worn Holster for your specific make/model of pistol. Manufactures like Concealment Solutions, Comp-Tac, Blade Tech, Dale Fricke, Safariland, or 19 Charlie Tactical. NO Blackhawk Serpa Holsters allowed.
- A Belt-Worn ammo pouch from the above makers is also suggested (again start with what you normally wear).
- Long Pants or Shorts with belt loops (jeans, or 511-type tactical pants are suggested)
- A Sturdy belt designed to carry a gun.
- Sturdy Footwear, Hiking Boots, Athletic Shoes, etc… No open-toed anything. You will be on your feet moving all day over dirt and uneven terrain. Please wear shoes you will be able to move around in all day.
- Long Sleeve or sports shirts are recommended. No deep V-Necks or large open necks. Brass flies around and is hot. If it goes down your shirt it will hurt. Athletic clothing please.
- Over shirts or vests for concealed carry are recommended (something you would wear on the street) but not necessary.
- Eye and Ear Protection and a Baseball cap or hat with a brim are required at all times. We recommend eye and ear protection designed for shooting. They can be found at any shooting store at minimal cost. If you can afford the electronic ear muffs (like these Howard Leight Impact Sports Electronic Muffs will make the day more enjoyable)
- 800 Rounds of Factory Ammo (NO RELOADS!) Most drills you will be able to shoot as much as you want. You can order ammo by the case cheaply here from my affiliate. Leave the ammo in it’s original boxes and just bring it all in a bag or ammo can. Keep the original boxes so if there is a problem with the ammo we can figure out where it came from and sort it form other stuff.
- At least 3 Magazines for your weapon, or 4 speed loaders. We recommend you bring a couple more if you have them, but they are not required.
- Bring back up guns and gear of you have them. Not required but you would be surprised how often things break.
- Whatever medications, liquids, foods, band aids, sun screen, etc… you will need for the day. Most locations are remote and there is no place to get extra stuff.
- Not taking gear, pen and paper or electronic tablet or phone in case you want to write stuff down.
- You will also need a box, gun case or container of some sort to transport your gun(s) from the car to the firing line. If you carry your gun on your person, no problem, leave it holstered. We do all gun handling on the firing line together, NOT in the parking lot. You’ll have opportunity to swap out carry ammunition. What we don’t want are ANY guns to be out of containers or holsters anywhere but the firing line!
- Don’t bother loading your magazines up before class. The first couple drills you will only need a limited number of rounds and you will have plenty of time to load your magazines during the day.
- Food and Water for the day. There isn’t time to go get something and you won’t want to waste the class time to do so. We eat on the range to maximize the training time.
* Refund Policy – NO REFUNDS within 2 weeks of the date of the class. Prior to that, a $50 cancellation fee will apply. Full refunds are only processed if you cancel with at least 30 days noticed (less transaction fees.) Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.