Practically Tactical: Defensive Elements
September 21 & 22, 2019
Spectacle Lake Outdoor Club – Albion, MI
The goals of the class is to give students the foundation and context of handgun accuracy, draw stroke, and how to safely move with a firearm.
2 DAY CLASS – $220 (includes range fee)
Instructors: Nick Humphries and Jesse Gullikson (Learn More About Nick & Jesse)
Ammo: 800 Handgun Rounds (code PRACTAC5 saves 5% on ammo at FenixAmmo.Com)
THE CLASS WILL COVER:
A Comprehensive Safety Plan and Medical Brief
During this two-day foundational class, students will be given the context and a detailed breakdown on:
Grip
- How To Grip The Firearm and The Science Behind It
- The Role Grip Plays In Recoil Management
- How Proper Body Mechanics Affect Recoil
Sights
- What Are Aligned Sights
- How To Shoot Sights Or A Red Dot
- Application of Sights or Red Dots
Trigger Control
- Press
- Reset
- Getting Intimate With The Trigger
A Ground Up Approach to Building The Foundation of A Defensive Drawstroke:
- Master Grip
- Retention
- Presentation
- Consistency
Discussion of Fundamentals Of Fighting With A Gun:
- What determines how fast we can shoot?
Round accountability
Gear Setup For Success:
- Gun
- Belt
- Holster
Shooting From Retention
Reloads:
- How and Why
Handgun Malfunctions
Understanding Defensive Shooting Is Not On A Square Range:
- Carry Positions
- Ready Positions
- Getting Online
- Flow Drills
Understanding Shooting Positions:
- Standing
- Squatting
- Kneeling
- Urban Prone
Understanding Cover and Concealment
One Handed Shooting
Several Times During this Two Day Class, we will be shooting the following qual and recording times/performance:
- PracTac Qual:
- 6”x6” Box
- 7 Yards
- Shoot 5
- Reload
- Shoot 5
- Various Other Quals and drills will be shot during the Class.
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Student must have their state of residence Concealed Carry Permit
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
IF you concealed carry, we advise using that gear in class!
- A reliable handgun, Your Carry/Duty Firearm Recommended If Applicable
- 3 Magazines, More The Better.
- PLEASE ARRIVE TO CLASS WITH MAGAZINES ALREADY LOADED with two magazines with 5 rounds each
- Quality Holster
- Hearing Protection (electronic is recommended)
- Wrap around style eye protection
- Lunch – LUNCH IS BRIEF - Bring Snack
- Appropriate clothing for all potential weather conditions
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
- Magazine Pouch(s)
- IFAK & Tourniquet
- Water/Snacks
- Notebook and Pen
- Portable Chairs
- Popup Tent
- Cooler
- Gun Cleaning Supplies
- Spare handgun with Magazines (if applicable)