Intro to Defensive Pistols

Are you considering a pistol for home and/or personal defense?

Do you own a pistol, and want training in how to use it?

Are you considering a Concealed Carry License but are new to firearms?

 

Our Intro to Defensive Pistols class will help you make critical decisions on whether a defensive pistol is right for you, what pistol is right for you and help you set a plan for safe, effective ownership and operation.

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Saturday November 23, 11am
Saturday December 7, 1pm
 
Topics:

 

Basic Firearms Safety 

You'll learn the rules of firearms safety, and the the terminology required to understand them.

• Four Universal Rules of Firearms Safety

• Parts and operation of a defensive firearm

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Pistol Selection

You will learn how to pick the right firearm for your particular needs, lifestyles and training plan.

• What makes a pistol "Defensive"?

• What makes ammunition suitable for defensive use?

• Sizes, calibers and types of defensive pistols

• Common current sighting systems

• Picking a first pistol that works for you
   

Storage and Staging

Storing a pistol in your home is a serious responsibility. You'll learn safe methods of storage for keeping your pistol out of the wrong hands while planning for potential defensive scenarios.

• Principles of safe storage

• Safes, boxes, locking options

• Staging for defensive use in the home

 

Effective Shooting Basics

You will learn how to operate a defensive pistol and the basics of shooting effectively.

• Loading and basic operation

• Shooting stance

• Shooting grip

• Using sights
   

In addition to this classroom curriculum, students will experience range time, including:

• Range safety and rules

• One-on-one live fire with an instructor - firearm and ammo provided by Parallax​

 

Location, Facilities and Accommodations

Students will have the privilege of completing their training in the Kane County Sheriff’s Tactical Training Center - including state-of-the-art range.

 

Requirements

 

• lllinois FOID card or FOID card application

 

Successful students will receive:
 

• Emailed certificate of completion after the course

 

Pricing

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• $150 including firearm and ammo

 

Lead Instructor - Tracy Munday

 

Tracy built his career as an elite US Army Special Forces Operator.

As a Green Beret, Tracy served as Operations, Intelligence and Engineer Sergeant for several Special Operations A-Teams. Tracy trained US and allied warriors around the world in Threat Assessment, Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship and other topics - including training Thailand, Philippine and South Korea’s elite Special Forces.  Tracy spent four years as an instructor at the US Army’s John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Tracy retired from the Army with the US Army Meritorious Service Medal and other honors.

 

After his service, Tracy spent 10 years as a contractor working as a Manager and Theater Director for a logistics and transport company operating within some of the world’s most hostile environments - including Darfur, Sudan and Kandahar, Afghanistan - and successfully managed security for staff, machinery and ongoing operations.

Now, Tracy lives in Steward Illinois with his wife Terri and their dogs. When not working with Parallax clients, Tracy’s need for adventure is satisfied by tracking his Mustang Boss 302 in races and events across the country.

Tracy is a USCCA and Illinois State Police Certified instructor as well as a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer.

 

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