PAT MCNAMARA 2 DAY T.A.P.S. 17-18 MAY 2012 - MARYVILLE, IL (St Louis Area)

2 Day TAPS Pistol Course

Course Outline:

  • Lecture on proper weapons handling and safety
  • Refresh the fundamentals and grouping exercises
  • Conduct a diagnostic course of fire
  • Conduct a discussion on the importance of performing a focal shift during training and avoiding mundane drills that do not encourage a thought process
  • Other topics covered and practiced are; grouping exercises with both primary and secondary weapon systems, target discrimination, use of barricades, movement, close quarter battle techniques, immediate action drills, ballistics 101, transitions, magazine changes
  • Escalation of training and intensity will vary depending on number of students and their skill level though the core of the course will always remain the same
  • This course is marksmanship intensive.

Course Objectives:

  • Know how to adapt an expeditionary mindset so that they are better prepared to handle conflict on short notice
  • Understand how to effectively maximize available use of shooting time and space.
  • Operate as a safer, more confident, more lethal operator who can decisively and precisely act under pressure.
  • Acquire an alternative training approach which translates to other training venues outside of the firing range and be able to transfer this approach to other operators using the equipment available to them.

Required Gear:
Serviceable duty grade handgun of at least 9mm Para caliber
Minimum of 3 pistol magazines
Serviceable holster
Minimum 2 pistol magazine pouches
Eye and Ear protection
Suitable range wear depending on the season
Weapon cleaning& lubrication supplies
Good attitude
Ammo Requirements: 800 rounds of handgun

To register:
http://store.greygrouptraining.com/2-DAY-T.A.P.S.-18202.html

If you have any questions about the range or the local area let me know.

Matt

The class is full. For the out of town guys the weather is supposed to be sunny with highs in the low to mid 80’s. Should be a great 2 days.

Matt

All paid up, ammo is in the cans, reviewing Pat’s book, and looking forward to two great days on the range.