COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Pistol 1 is the first iteration in our Modern Considerations curriculum. It is a foundational course that establishes the mindset behind the responsibility of gun ownership and the considerations of engagement. We have collected this information from instructors with both vast military experience and some of the sharpest competitive shooters.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Basic understanding of modern semi-automatic pistols, a positive mindset and the capacity to be coachable.

TOPICS COVERED:

• 4 rules of firearm safety
• Fundamentals of marksmanship
• Speed vs accuracy
• Multiple threat engagements
• Processing and prioritizing information
• Introduction to positional shooting
• Declaration of intent
• Clearing malfunctions
• Cover vs concealment overview
• Introduction to pistol 2

GEAR REQUIREMENTS:

We pride ourselves in being a resource to our community. To that end, we can provide the following required gear if needed:

• Proper range clothing
• A sturdy belt
• Level 2 retention holster
• Magazine pouch
• Modern semi automatic pistol
• 3 magazines
• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• 150 rounds

If you are in need of any of this equipment, please reach out to officialnjsharpshooters@gmail.com prior to registration to see if we can arrange for it to be available on-site.

NOT ALLOWED:

• Serpa holsters or any holster that requires the index finger to defeat the retention mechanism
• Open-toe shoes
• Tank-tops or v-neck style shirts