More and more mounted optics are in use on pistols, especially on defensive pistols. The focus is learning the idiosyncrasies of the presentation, manipulations, defensive shooting with an optic equipped fighting handgun. This class is “The Gunsite Experience” and was first presented in October 1976 by Colonel Jeff Cooper. Regardless of your age, gender or experience, completing the 250 class will change your life! You will be well grounded in the ‘Modern Technique of the Pistol’, including marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. Through our systematic methodology you will achieve … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Pistol 2
Close Quarters 2 covers fighting in close engagement distances with handguns, personal weapons (i.e. hands, elbows, etc.), edged weapons, and blunt objects (sticks, canes, etc.). Students will start off will utilizing the basic fighting platform and manipulating the weaknesses of the aggressor’s platform. The class will progress into close in engagements utilizing the pistol in personal and family defense both in the home and in public environments. Students with be taught how to use and defend against the use of edge weapons and blunt objects. Students will also be given advise and … [Read more...]
BRAVE – Ballistic Response Against Violent Encounters
Your primary defensive goal is to avoid, evade, or escape violence, but sometimes you just aren’t able to and violence finds you. This class presents the philosophies and concepts, including specific tactics, techniques, and procedures, for dealing with unavoidable violence associated with common locations such as your home, workplace, and public places, such as parking lots, theaters and restaurants. Designed for the concealed handgun carrier, this course emphasizes key practices for concealed carry and employment of the defensive handgun from a concealed carry position. Mindset, … [Read more...]
350 Intermediate Pistol Class with Optics
You have taken the 250 Defensive Pistol and now have added a pistol mounted optics to your carry repertoire. How do you most effectively make use of your pistol mounted optic on that pistol on the square range, in the indoor simulators and the outdoor simulators? What are the differences in the weapons handling and maintenance? All these things added to the usual enhancements of the Gunsite 350 Pistol. Move! The 350 course focuses on movement. You will not be standing still on the line as everything will be done with different types of movement. Getting off the line of attack, shoot then … [Read more...]
Nashville Three Day 150 Pistol
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. This course is held at the Royal Range indoor shooting range in Nashville Tennessee. … [Read more...]
