• Handgun 1
  • Duration: 3 Days

Handgun 1 Course Description

Handgun 1 is designed to give the beginner, intermediate or advanced shooter the proper handgun fundamentals. Starting with mindset, the class focuses on the core foundation of accuracy, acceptable accuracy under dynamic stress, and how to effectively balance speed and accuracy with proper weapon manipulation.

Cost: Price will be shown in cart. $710-$835 depending on location and range fees.

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Subjects Covered

  • Life Safety Brief
  • Proper gear selection and placement
  • Establishing a proper zero
  • 7 fundamentals (Accuracy Drills, Axis and Mechanics of Recoil)
  • 3 Core Fundamentals
  • Acceptable Accuracy Drills
  • Balance of Speed and Accuracy
  • Speed reloads / Tactical reloads
  • Instinctive Shooting and Mindset Drills
  • Malfunctions
  • Movement Drills
  • Improvised shooting positions

Equipment List

Students provide their own ammo: 1400 rounds minimum. Multiple calibers may be used throughout this course. Drills can be modified to accommodate a lower round count.

Hardware – A functional and practical handgun chambered in 9mm, .40 cal, or .45 ACP. If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea. A cleaning kit and tools that are compatible with the weapon system(s) in question is also a must. Each student should have a minimum of 5 working magazines. Single stack drivers should have double.

  • Note pad, and pen/pencil
  • Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
  • Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
  • Ear pro (electronic preferred) / Eye pro
  • Baseball style hat recommended
  • Proper belt to support equipment
  • Pistol magazine pouches (Optional: Battle belt, or Chest rig)
  • Tools that work on your weapon
  • A holster and magazine pouch that will retain equipment when moving
  • Weapons lube
  • Water hydrating device
  • Knee and elbow pads (optional)
  • Gloves (optional)
  • An open mind

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Dates & Locations

  • Tuscaloosa, AL LEO ONLY March 13 - March 15, 2025

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  • Newfoundland, PA September 29 - October 1, 2025

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  • Linden, CA December 5 - December 7, 2025

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$710 – LEO Course Only. Credentials Will Be Validated At Training On Day 1.

No Credentials, No Training, No Refunds.

Important Range Host Info

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Training Center  22794 P & M Mining Road Berry, Alabama 35546 

No Range Fee.

Times:

LEO Carbine 1: 0730AM-4PM.

LEO Handgun 2: 0730AM-4PM.

Confirmed start times will be sent out about 2 weeks before class.

Student On Site Lodging Available, No Cost. (Bunk room setting: 4 beds/room. Locker Room Type Shower Facility. Full gym on site.)

Host recommendations for other lodging options: Hotels in Tuscaloosa are about a 40 minute drive to the range, with school traffic in the a.m. that can turn into an hour to hour and half real quick.) Any of the hotels down town are fine and close (walking distance) to all the restaurants. STAY AWAY from the mall area hotels. 

Ammunition limitations: None.

$835. Includes Range Fee.

Important Range Host Info

Hosted by Costa Ludus. Contact customerservice@costaludus.com with any course questions.
Course will be held at Double Eagle 332 RT447 Newfoundland, PA 18445

Times: 7:30AM-4PM. Arrive at house ready to start at 7:30AM first day.

Range fee included in course registration,  ($710 training fee + $125 range fee).

Lodging: Please contact the host to reserve lodging at the Lodge on the range property.   https://doubleeagleoutdoors.org/. (updated 4/24/23)

Lodging Contact For Questions: main@doubleeaglepocono.com

Recommended Airports:

Wilkes-Barre and Allentown Regional Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (Approximately 2 hours from the range.)

Meals: Contact the Chef (below) for more information and pricing.

Chef Info: Chef Kris Stover

PayPal – Kstoverc280@yahoo.com

Email for questions – Chefstove@yahoo.com

Facebook – www.facebook.com/StovetopTastings

$710

Important Range Host Info

Linden Gun Range – Course will be held at Linden Gun Range located at 828 S. Hewitt Rd. Linden, CA 95236

Contact: Christine at 209.887.3191 Email: christine@lindengunrange.com

Range fee:  $95 to be paid direct to the host before the beginning of the course.

2025 Range Fee Links: Coming soon.

Times: HET1: 0730AM-4PM. Confirmed start times will be sent out about 2 weeks before class.

Meal: Restaurants approximately 7-15 minutes from the range.

Recommended Lodging Areas:

Various options available in Ripon, Stockton, or Manteca.

(All areas are approximately 30 minutes / 25 miles from the range.)

Recommended Airports: (Each approximately 1hr to 1.5hrs from the range.)

Stockton Metropolitan Airport Stockton, CA (SCK)

Sacramento International Airport Sacramento, CA (SMF)

Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA (OAK)

Recommended gear