Our Monthly matches include our local USPSA matches held on the first and third Sundays of every month (more info and registration HERE)
Steel Challenge Match held the second Sunday of every month (more info and registration HERE)
Cowboy Action S.A.S.S. match held the fourth Sunday of every month (more info and registration HERE).
HANDGUN 102: BASIC HANDGUN SKILLS (8 HOURS) with Sig Sauer
October 23, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
OVERVIEW
Utilizing the SIG (Simple Is Good) principle of handgun training, this course takes students through the efficient and safe use of a handgun. Working from the holster, performing reloads, clearing stoppages, and correctly manipulating a trigger to maximize accuracy are all thoroughly taught in a relaxed, hands-on environment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
This course is Step 2 of 3 in our foundational handgun training series. HANDGUN 101 is required, or an equivalent course, before you attend Handgun 102. The student MUST know and be able to demonstrate how to safely load, fire, and unload a handgun.
Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.
COURSE OUTLINE
Handgun selection considerations
Support equipment
Shooting basics – the importance of proper grip, sight alignment, sight picture, stance, trigger control, and follow through
Presentation of the handgun from the holster to the target and safe recovery back to the holster
Administrative and in-service loading and unloading techniques
Static shooting positions
Cleaning and maintenance
Classes starting at 8:30am will run until 5:00pm.
EQUIPMENT LIST
Quality functional semi-automatic pistol – Full size and compact pistols only (semi-auto center fire pistols only – revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed)
No micro pistols or pocket pistols to include: P238, P938, P365, M&P Shield, Glock 43, etc.
3 magazines
Magazine pouch
Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster
Please wear long pants with pockets and belt loops, a sturdy 1.5″ belt, closed toe shoes (no flip flops or sandals), and a crew neck (T-shirt) or button-up shirt (no low-cut neckline)
Optional, loading devices
Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH, New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Colorado Springs, CO locations.
AMMO
Estimated round count: 250 rounds pistol
For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition may be required – call for clarification
Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only
No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time
Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping, New Smyrna Beach, and Colorado Springs facilities only
NOTES
Classes starting at 8:30am will run until 5:00pm.
To sign up – please sign into SigSauerAcademy.com