• Handgun 2
  • Duration: 3 Days

Handgun 2 Course Description

Handgun 2 is designed to give the 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.

Requirements: Handgun 1 or similar course.

Cost: Price will be shown in cart.

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
  • CCW considerations
  • Balance of Speed and Accuracy
  • Speed reloads / Tactical reloads
  • Instinctive Shooting and Mindset Drills
  • Malfunctions
  • Movement Drills
  • Improvised shooting positions
  • Weapon Hand / Reaction Hand Malfunctions
  • Weapon Hand / Reaction Hand Shooting Drills
  • Reactive Movement Drills
  • Running Drills
  • Reactive Movement Drills around others

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
  • 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

Dates & Locations

  • Searcy, AR March 4 - March 6, 2024

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  • Connell, WA May 2 - May 5, 2024

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  • Garrettsville, OH October 2 - October 4, 2024

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$710.

Important Range Host Info

Searcy Police Department – Course will be held at Searcy Policy Department located at 2009 North Main Street, Searcy, AR 72143. 

Contact: Matt text 501.283.1906 or email: mhiggins@cityofsearcy.org

Range fee:  No range fee.

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

Meal: $45/student per 3-day course to be paid direct to the host before the beginning of the course for 3-days of catered lunch. Please contact the host with any questions.

Recommended Lodging: (each approximately 5-7 miles from the range) Hampton Inn 209 South Poplar Searcy, AR 72143 or Holiday Inn 3660 Ferren Trail Searcy, AR 72143

Recommended Airports: Searcy Municipal Airport Searcy, AR (approximately 8 miles from the range)

Ammunition limitations: None. Contact the host for any questions.

$955. Includes Range Fee.

Important Range Host Info
Connell Police Department  – Course will be held at Connell Police Department Range Connell, WA

Directions to range: No exact address. Take unmarked road across from Tri-State Seed (1000 N Columbia Ave. Connell, WA 99326) north towards water tower.

Contact: David Koch at 509.947.0940 Email:dkoch@connellwa.org

Range fee included in course registration.

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

LL&Night Vision Class: Each day the class will gather at the range at approximately 4:30PM and will end around 12:30AM. Confirmed start times will be sent out about 2 weeks before class.

Meals: Restaurants within 5 minutes of the range. Contact the host for more information.

Lodging: Various local options available. Recommendations include: M&M Motel in Connell, WA 509.234.8811; Courtyard by Marriot Pasco Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco 509.545.4011; Best Western Premier Pasco 509.543-7722

Recommended Airport
Tri-Cities Airport Pasco, WA (PSC). (Approximately 36miles from the range.)

$710

Important Range Host Info

Southington Hunt Club – Course will be held at Southington Hunt Club located at 10321 Silicia Sand Rd Garrettsville, OH 44231

Contact:Email: shctrainingfacility@gmail.com

Range fee $110/student per 3-day course to be paid direct to the host on the first day of class.

Times: 7:30AM-4PM. 

Ammo restrictions: no tracer, no steel core, no armor piercing and black or green tip ammo. Please contact the host for details.

Recommended Lodging:
Southington Hunt Club offers optional tent or RV camping with electric hook up (120/30A/50A) and dump station. Cost is $30/person/night — plus optional $15 one time electric hookup fee (and optional $20 to use RV dump station).  Bathrooms and showers included. For more information contact Peter Reck directly: 440.336.4206.
Holiday Inn Express 4185 State Rte 5 Newton Falls, OH 44444. 330.872.6000 (Approximately 7 miles/11 minutes from the range directly off the Ohio Turnpike.)
Hampton Inn/Suites 5581 Youngstown Warren Rd Niles, OH 44446. 330.652.1277 (Approximately 20 miles/25 minutes from the range)
Recommended Airport: Cleveland Hopkins or Canton Arron Airport (Each approximately 45 minutes from the range.)