Practical Pistol 1 (8 HRS)

Until further notice, the P320 and all its variants are currently not permitted in Green Ops classes.

Prerequisites: To attend this class, students must know and should be able to follow at all times the 4 Cardinal Rules of Firearms safety. Students should also be able to safely draw from the holster and shoot. Practicing the draw from the holster prior to the class is highly recommended.

Description

Practical Pistol 1 is a performance-driven course focused on building and refining the core mechanics of pistol shooting. This is not an intro class—it is designed for shooters who already understand basic gun handling and want to develop a repeatable, accountable foundation for higher-level performance or competition.

Rather than learning fundamentals for the first time, students will pressure-test their existing skills through structured drills and measured feedback to refine their grip, trigger control, vision, and weapon manipulations.

Location

H2O Fowl Farms LLC 
3494 Fairground Rd
Dunn, NC 28334
*Link Up spot will be at the range parking area

Cost:

$225 (Plus an additional Range fee of $20 per student, payable cash on the day of the course to the instructor)

Dates & Time (EST):

Saturday October 04, 2025
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Topics Covered

  • Grip construction and recoil management

  • Trigger control and follow-through under pressure

  • Sight picture and vision discipline

  • Efficient draw stroke and building index

  • Reloads (emergency and speed)

  • Malfunction clearing (stovepipes, double feeds, etc.)

  • Cadence control and shot accountability

  • Strong Hand Shooting

  • Introduction to effective dry-fire

Student Outcome

Students will leave with a solid, tested foundation of technical pistol shooting and the ability to diagnose and develop their own performance. This course prepares shooters for Practical Pistol 2, Advanced Application of Pistol Fundamentals, or foundational competition skills training.

Equipment Needed

  • Serviceable semi-automatic pistol (9mm or larger caliber) and at least three magazines

  • Quality belt with strong side holster and at least 1 magazine pouch

  • Serpa holsters or similar holsters that use the trigger finger to deactivate a retention device are NOT allowed

  • Until further notice, the P320 and all its variants are currently not permitted in Green Ops classes.

  • Be able to retain 2 magazines on your body

  • 3-5 magazines of 10 round capacity (minimum)

  • 500 rounds of dependable ammunition (minimum). No steel core, no armor piercing, no tracer.

  • Knee pads (optional, but recommended – range surface is rocky gravel)

  • Water for hydration

  • Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap.

Services

  • Lunch is not included. Please bring your own.

  • It's highly recommended to bring a chair.

  • This is an outdoor range, so the only restrooms are Port-A-Johns.

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Need to Level Up? Check out our Practical Pistol 2 course HERE

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