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ADVANCED HANDGUN 1
PREREQUISITES
Students must be familiar with, and consistently demonstrate, safe firearms
handling principles
Students will have completed WFTC Defensive Handgun
Completion of the Wisconsin CCW course is strongly recommended.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Handgun – semi-auto pistol OR revolver
Strong side hip holster designed to securely hold the handgun
A minimum of three magazines for the pistol
A minimum of two speed loaders for the revolver
A reaction-side magazine or speed-loader holder is recommended
Eye and ear protection
250 rounds of ammunition?
GOALS
Through classroom lecture, range demonstration, live-fire drills, and
written examination, students will Consistently demonstrate safe firearms handling
Classroom
Review the function cycle of the pistol and revolver
Review caliber and ammunition types
Review safe storage and carry methods
Review use of force principles
Wisconsin law
Use of force decision-making
Mind-set
Follow-up/follow-through
Lean principles of shot placement in a defensive force encounter
Learn principles of 360-degree awareness
Learn about the effects of stress
Motor skills
Perception
Decision-making
Be introduced to individual combat tactics
Verbalization
Cover/concealment
Light management
Movement
Be introduced to personal and home tactical planning
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Range
Review the principles of handgun accuracy
Review the four-step draw
Review reloading and ammunition management
Review handgun malfunction management
Demonstrate target discrimination and use of force decision-making
Demonstrate 360-degree awareness
Learn the use of cover/concealment in personal defense
Learn movement in personal defense
Tactical movement
Move to create distance and to force opponent to track you
Move to cover
Move to safety
Shoot one handed
Strong hand
Reaction hand
Shoot at contact distance
Shoot under stress
Noise
Time-limits
Be introduced to multiple target engagements
Be introduced to low light shooting
Be introduced to movement while firing
Classroom
Review handgun cleaning procedures
Review hygiene to reduce lead exposure
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