Tier 2 RDS Handgun

Tier 2 RDS Handgun (Defensive)

Course Length: 1 day or 2 day options.

Course Description:

Tier 2 RDS Handgun picks up where Tier 1 RDS Handgun leaves off.  In this course, students will be required to perform in less-than-ideal shooting positions against less-than-ideal threats, fully utilising the 3D nature of training.  This class focuses almost exclusively on movement and compromised points of aim, avoiding the more static, fundamentals-focused shooting seen in Tier 1 Handgun (Defensive).  This course is moderately physically demanding and the tempo is higher than some students may have experienced before; applying as much stress as possible to hone skills on the gun under closer-to-real-world circumstances.  Marksmanship requirements under as realistic as possible conditions drives this course.

Blocks of instruction include:

  • Real world safety
  • Information Theory and Occam’s Razor
  • Pre-assault indicators
  • Stress inoculation
  • Threat anatomy
  • Drawing from IWB/OWB
  • Tactical and emergency reloads
  • Malfunction clearing (immediate and remedial action)
  • Austere shooting positions
  • Maximising and recognising adequate cover/concealment/deflection
  • Primary-hand-only weapon manipulation
  • Support-hand-only weapon manipulation
  • Movement (on the move and explosive)
  • Defense of third parties
  • introduction to fight-to-gun mechanics

Course cost: R2000.00

Mandatory Equipment:

  • Handgun with 3 magazines (the more the better) single stack, 5-7 magazines.
  • Holster (Cross-draw prohibited)
  • Magazine pouch
  • At least 1000 Rounds handgun
  • Ear and eye protection

Optional (recommended) Equipment:

  • Gloves
  • Jacket (Weather and season dependent)
  • Sunblock
  • Hydration
  • Field cleaning kit
  • Basic maintenance tools
  • Knee and elbow pads
  • Additional magazines for all weapons

Class size: Minimum of 4, no more than 12 students

Prerequisites: Previously attended Tier 1 Tactics (Tier 1 RDS Handgun Course)
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