Foundations of Firearm Marksmanship Skills

Location: Richmond Hill Shooting Range, 803 Kilkenny Road, Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324

Date(s): Please see our Course Calendar for training dates (all are Saturday courses)

Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Defensive Firearm Deployment

Time(s): 8:45 am – 1:00 PM

Instructor: Michael I. Kaplan

Phone: +1.912.244.0394 (Direct Dial Mobile)

Course Fee: $500 (Reserve / Book Your Training)

Payment Method(s): Credit Card, Corporate Check

Class Size: Limited to 8 students

Format(s): Indoor Classroom, Outdoor Classroom, and Shooting Range

Course Objectives

To expand on the introductory skills presented in the first course of this proficiency series. Attendees will be exposed to concepts designed to enhance their marksmanship abilities and further develop their confidence levels when required to engage range targets. These training concepts will include techniques to improve grip, handgun stability, sight picture and alignment, visual target acquisition methods, trigger manipulation, proper draw procedures (holstered), reloading techniques, and loading / reloading the weapon to maintain safe range conditions.

Required Equipment and Supplies

The attendee is required to provide their choice of handgun (under 50 caliber), holster, magazine carrier, ear protection, eye protection, clothing suitable for conditions of the range, and 150 rounds of target ammunition appropriate for the handgun. The brand and the manufacturer is the choice of the attendee (eye glasses are fine). For this introductory course, the firearm may be stored and carried in either a holster or a firearm case. The range and the instructor will provide any additional equipment to conduct training in the classroom and on the range.

General Daily Training Itinerary

The exact details of the course itinerary will differ depending on the course and training objectives but will follow the format below and always incorporate “comfort breaks” for the attendees:

0845 – 0900: Attendee arrival, range sign in, class introductory session, and issuing of required course handouts (when needed)
0900 – 0915: Universal and Range Safety Briefing, equipment and supply safety check
0915 – 1030: Training Session 01, indoor and/or range classroom-based skills objectives
1030 – 1130: Training Session 02, range-based skills objectives
1130 – 1230: Practical Skills Assessment (marksmanship skill assessments will not impact successful course completion)
1230 – 1245: Range maintenance, shooting station clean-up, attendees return to classroom
1245 – 1300: Training debriefing and evaluation, question and answer period, course certificates issued, networking

Contact the Instructor for Additional Information

To find out more about our training programs, group classes, and group discounts, please contact Michael I. Kaplan, the course instructor, via the information listed below.

Michael I. Kaplan
(912) 244-0394

Direct Email
michael.kaplan@phase2advantage.com

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