T1T Tier 2 Handgun

Course Length: 1 day or 2 day options.

Course Description: Tier 2 Handgun introduces students to techniques and skill needs above the basic level, focusing on developing mental reference points to sharpen reaction time and increase high stress marksmanship. Pulling away from the traditional, best case scenario drills and targets that reinforce complacency more than skill, Tier 2 Handgun requires students to confront more realistic situations, less than ideal shooting positions, compromised points of aim and judgment scenarios intended to stress problem solving skills.

Blocks of instruction include:

• Real world safety
• Information Theory and Occam’s Razor
• Anatomy of the threat
• High stress marksmanship
• critical accuracy in compromised body positions
• “Want to” and “Need to” reloads
• Malfunction clearances
• Forced primary/support hand only skills
• Primary/support side hand only skills
• Transition to backup gun (if carried)
• On/off cover shooting
• linear and non-linear cover navigation
• Close quarters shooting
• Movement
• Two man techniques

Course cost: R2000.00

Mandatory Equipment:

• Handgun with 3 magazines (single stack, 5-7 magazines)
• OWB/ IWB holster (cross-draw prohibited)
• 250 – 500 Rounds handgun
• 50 round carry ammo
• Weapon mounted light (if carried)
• Ear and eye protection
• Hat
• Long sleeves recommended (pants mandatory)

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: Tier 1 Handgun