• 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: $710

Contact us to host a private class.

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

Contact us to host a private class.

Dates & Locations

  • Bedford, IN September 11 - September 13, 2026

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  • Garrettsville, OH September 19 - September 21, 2026

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  • Linden, CA November 13 - November 15, 2026

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$710.

Important Range Host Info

Blake Wade- Course will be held at Range 88, 8811 Tunnelton Road Bedford, IN 47421

Contact: Blake Wade at 812.278.0828 Email: blakewadempd@gmail.com

Range Fee: $50/3-day class (to be paid directly to host on first day of class)

Recommended Airport: Indianapolis International Airport (1.5 hours from range)

Recommended Lodging (approximately 30minutes from the range):

Hampton Inn

Holiday Inn – Government rate available for approved individuals.

Please contact the host directly for any additional questions about lodging, food, or any other details about the area.

Directions from lodging to range (distance, time) 30 minutes. Directions from town: take 16th Street East, Turn right onto Tunnelton Road, continue for approximately 9.5 miles, turn right into range drive. If you see large metal grain bins on the left you have gone too far. 

Ammo Limitations- None. Students may pick up brass.

Camping: https//gastateparks.org/vicotriabryant

https://gastateparks.org/Tugaloo

$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.)

$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: HET2: 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)