Description - (We only allow 14 students in any given class, to provide everyone the attention they deserve)

Adaptive Pistol 2 is designed to give the intermediate or advanced shooter the proper handgun fundamentals. Starting with mindset, the class focuses on the core foundation of accuracy, acceptable accuracy under dynamic stress, and how to effectively balance speed and accuracy with proper weapon manipulation.

Subjects Covered

• MESS Brief
• Gear selection and placement
• Training Ideologies
• Training vs Reality
• Balance of Speed and Accuracy / Fundementals Drill
• Preparation, Stance, Grip, Recoil Management
• Speed reloads / Tactical reloads
• Malfunctions
• Weapon Hand / Reaction Hand Malfunctions
• Weapon Hand / Reaction Hand Shooting Drills
• Fighting Positions
• Movement Drills
• Off Line of Attack Drill
• Run and Gun Drills
• Barricades
• Moving In and Out of Vehicles
• Shooting In and Out of Vehicles

Recommended Equipment

Students provide their own gun and ammo: 350 rds Handgun ammo minimum.

Hardware - A functional and practical handgun chambered in 22LR, .380, 9mm, .40 cal, 357 SIG, 5.7, 10MM or .45 ACP. If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea. Each student should have a minimum of 4 working magazines. Single stack guns should have double.

• Note pad, and pen/pencil
• Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
• Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
• Ear pro (electronic preferred) / Eye pro
• Baseball style hat recommended
• Proper belt to support equipment
• A holster and magazine pouch that will retain equipment when moving
• Tools that work on your weapon
• Weapons lube
• Water
• Knee and elbow pads (recommended)
• Gloves (optional)
• An open mind