Course Information
This is a highly dynamic, 1-day class (approx. 8-10 hours) occurring completely on the range. Safe Gun Handling skills are absolutely essential. Participants unable to demonstrate safe gun handling skills will be removed from Level III training / no refunds, although Diamondback Training Division may work with these participants to provide remedial training so they can return to this class at a later date. This course culminates with night fire training.
Prerequisites: Defensive Handgun I
COST:
$200.00
PREREQUISITES:
Essential Defensive Carry and Intro to Handguns.
NOTES:
Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms.
What this course covers
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- Safety / Safe Gun Handling requirements for Hot Range training
- Gear selection and placement
- Revisit the Fundamentals: slow fire for accuracy
- Failure Drills and Designated Head Shot drills
- Malfunction Clearance drills (for time)
- Presentation from the holster (revisited)
- Reload Drills (for time)
- Close Quarters Battle (CQB) drills / facing and away
- Shooting while moving
- Shooting while moving, engaging moving targets
- Multiple Target engagements
- Fast-n-Slow drills
- Use of cover/concealment, planning your movement
- Multiple Ground Fighting Drills
- Vehicle Ops / shooting under and around vehicle
- Shooting from Vehicle / Anti- Car Jack Drills
- Low Light Shooting Drills
- Flashlight Drills / No Light Drills / Night Fire Drills.
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Required Gear:
Note-taking material
Semi-auto handgun of .380 or greater caliber
Strong-side holster of sturdy construction
At least three (3) magazines and a Magazine Pouch
Eye & Hearing protection
Minimum of 400 rounds of target ammunition
Flashlight (either End Cap actuated or Weapon-Mounted light with holster)
Appropriate attire for training at outdoor private AZ range
Change of shirt recommended (for after ground fighting)
Lots of water, sunscreen and a bag lunch/snacks for a very full training evening.
Rental Guns and Gear available upon coordinated request.
Our Instructors
A US Army 82nd Airborne Reconnaissance Infantryman, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran (2008-2009), I also spend as much time as possible outside hunting and fishing. Having countless hours training with multiple weapon platforms from crew served weapons to pistols, and having trained military, law enforcement, and civilians. We are constantly updating our training curriculum, making Diamondback an ideal training environment for individuals from every walk of life.
-NRA Certifications: Refuse to be A Victim Instructor, Range Safety Officer, Pistol Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, Inside and Outside the Home Personal Protection Instructor
-Arizona Department of Public Safety, Unarmed and Armed Security Guard Instructor
-California POST Instructor
-Sabre Red OC Spray Instructor
-ASP Baton, Handcuffing, and Flashlight Tactics Instructor
-CPR Certified