Applied Concealed Carry and Close Quarter Pistol - 2 Days

Learn to carry, employ and fight with your concealed carry firearm.

COST: $650 (does not include lodging and meals)

Course Dates: September 28-29, 2024

Class size limited to 12


Lead Instructor: Joe Lidbury, <joelidbury@lightningtac.com>.

Course hours: Course begins at 8:00 AM sharp and ends approximately 4:30 PM each day. All attendees will meet in the main classroom at The Site on the first day of training.

Course description:  This course is designed to give people who utilize concealed handguns realistic training and methods to carry, employ, and fight with their handgun at a variety of distances from 0 to 25 yards. The vast majority of the work in this course will be from concealment. This is not a beginner’s course and a solid foundation in weapons handling and safety is required. Appendix carry holsters are welcome and will be specifically addressed.

Course will cover:

  • Defensive Handgun Fundamentals – Grip, Stance, Trigger, Presentations, Recoil Mitigation Concealment Options/Garments
  • Holster Selection/Design
  • Methods of Carry
  • Handgun Selection
  • Belts
  • Off-Body Carry Options (Purses, Book Bags, Vehicle Carry)
  • Practical Drawing/Shooting on the Move
  • Drawing/Shooting from Concealment – Two Hand, One Hand
  • Surreptitious Draw Stroke
  • Holstering to Concealment
  • Shooting from a Compressed Ready
  • Shooting from Retention
  • Disadvantaged Position Draw Work
  • Mindset, Awareness, and Realities of “Gunfighting”
  • Accelerated Shooting and Sighting Techniques Shooting
  • In and Around Non-Combatants and Family Members
  • Live Fire Situational Exercises

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  • Bug repellent (gnats can be thick during Spring and Summer months)
  • Semi-automatic handgun
  • Three magazines (double-stack) or six magazines (single-stack)
  • Concealable Holster – Inside the Waistband (IWB), Outside the Waistband (OWB), Appendix IWB (AIWB)
  • Ankle holsters will be covered but not recommended as primary means of carry, no shoulder rigs
  • Concealment Garment –Closed Front (Sweatshirt, T-Shirt, Buttoned Shirt, etc.) or Open Front (Vest, Suit Jacket, Unzipped Sweatshirt, etc.)
  • Eye and ear protection (electronic type ear protection recommended)
  • Training knife (optional)
  • Appropriate Range Attire
 

  • 600 rounds of ammunition

 

 

FAST Pistol or REV Pistol  (NO EXCEPTIONS)

FOID Card (Illinois resident only), Concealed Carry License w/photo or other proof of good character

 

Deluxe on-site lodging is available at the Black Bear Lodge.  Please contact us for more information.

Accuracy and Precision

We teach the precise employment of firearms through the development of solid fundamental techniques.  On target, everytime.

Speed

Speed is a byproduct of being smooth.  Smoothness is developed by going slow and practicing.  We teach the techniques to make you smooth and fast.

Safety

Safety is paramount.  We live by the “four principles of gun safety ” and strive to instill this mentality into every client.

Client Experience

Lessons learned at The Site are enduring.  On the range and in the lodge, you are going to love training at The Site.

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