REV Pistol, Realistic Expectations in Violence

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

Course Dates: August 23-24, 2025

Class size limited to 14.


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:  REV Pistol is based on addressing the reality of a violent confrontation and to develop an understanding of the criminal assault paradigm. This includes intensive work on a robust and consistent draw stroke from the holster, understanding and using environmental factors for cover, concealment, and distraction.

 

Photo Credit:  Alfredo Rico

Subjects Covered:

  • Refresher On Firearms Safety and Fundamentals Of Marksmanship
  • Firearms Presentation From The Holster, Concealed and Unconcealed
  • Strong and Support Hand Shooting
  • Malfunction Drills
  • Multiple Target Engagement
  • Tactical Reloads
  • Shooting on the Move
  • Positional Shooting
  • Engaging Moving Targets
  • Engaging Targets From and Around Vehicles
  • Low Light Engagement

 

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  • Bug repellent (gnats can be thick during Spring and Summer months)
  • Semi-Auto Pistol
  • Minimum Of 4 Magazines
  • Holster W/ Belt, Hip or Thigh
  • Mag Pouch, Double/Triple
  • Wrap Around Eye Protection
  • Ear Protection (electronic type recommended)
  • Boonie or Ball Cap
  • Gun Lube
  • Knee and Elbow Pads
  • Sunscreen

Appropriate Range Clothing: Long sleeve shirt with closed neck. You will be shooting on both paper and steel targets.

 

800 rounds
The Site’s FAST Pistol course. To ensure all participants of the REV courses (Pistol and Home Defense) have the requisite firearms handling skills for these two advanced courses, very few if any exceptions will be made.

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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