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Our flagship 2 day class was designed for the shooter who is ready to take their performance to the next level. Whether you are a responsible armed citizen with a focus on defensive shooting, a law enforcement officer, or a budding competition shooter, this class is for you! Shooting in any context requires us to be both fast and accurate. You simply cannot have one without the other. In this class we will start by doing a deep dive into the fundamentals of shooting. We will build a solid, principle-based foundation on day 1, and then learn how to apply those fundamentals to more complex shooting problems on day 2. 

 

Topics Covered

  • The fundamentals of grip, sight management, and trigger control

  • Stance, recoil management, and faster splits

  • Practical accuracy from 5 yards 25 yards +

  • Visual confirmation levels: identifying and applying the correct sighting solution for targets of any given size/distance

  • OWB draw: consistently finding the dot on the draw, and applying efficiency principles to execute the infamous “scoop” draw on both competition and level 1 retention holsters

  • Target transitions: targets at varying distances and sizes, close and wide transitions 

  • Movement: entries and exits, blending positions, shooting on the move

  • Hit Factor scoring: how to utilize HF to properly measure both speed and accuracy and strike the best balance of both

 

NOTE: while beginner shooters will definitely benefit from this class, this SHOULD NOT be your first training class. Students will be required to have comprehensive understanding of gun safety, be able to work out of a holster safely, and be able to hit an A-zone or 8” circle on demand from 10 yards with no time limit. 

 

REFUND POLICYRefunds will only be given if Gateway Defense has to cancel a class. No refund will be given due to a student being unable to attend. A full class credit will be issued for a future Gateway Defense class by notifying brennan@gateway-defense.com no less than 14 days prior to the class date.

 

Performance Pistol - Jan 4-5, 2025 (Porterville, CA)

$475.00Price
Only 7 left in stock
    • A modern, reliable, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380, 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP. A backup gun is not necessary, but recommended. 

    • At least 3-4 serviceable magazines with a minimum capacity of 10 rounds. The more magazines the better. 

    • A Kydex holster that fully encapsulates the trigger guard (either OWB or IWB, no small of the back) or a duty holster such as Safariland 6000 or 7000 series holsters. No SERPA, nylon, or leather holsters allowed. 

    • A sturdy gun belt (concealed carry belt or battle belt/competition belt style).  

    • Minimum of 2 magazine carriers. 

    • 1000 rounds of ammunition (500 per day) 

    • Eye protection (both clear and tinted recommended) 

    • Ear protection (electronic hearing protection required) 

    • Water and snacks 

    • Tools to service your optics, lights, holsters, guns, etc.

    • Spare batteries for optics and lights. 

    • Rain gear (we train rain or shine)

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