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Pistol Holster Course - Single (1) Student

$159.00

This 4-hour class teaches how to safely use a handgun with a holster. Most negligent discharges with pistols occur when drawing or re-holstering the firearm. In this class you will learn about different types of holsters and how to choose the right one. We then teach how to safely draw your firearm, aim at the target, fire and place it back in the holster.

Training starts with dry-fire practice (no ammunition). Once you can safely perform all steps, we move to live-fire training with ammunition. We teach a simple 10-step process to safely draw, aim, fire, and re-holster your firearm.

This class is recommended for anyone who plans to carry a firearm on a daily basis and is required for most pistol training courses with HGP Training Solutions.

This 4-hour class teaches how to safely use a handgun with a holster. Most negligent discharges with pistols occur when drawing or re-holstering the firearm. In this class you will learn about different types of holsters and how to choose the right one. We then teach how to safely draw your firearm, aim at the target, fire and place it back in the holster.

Training starts with dry-fire practice (no ammunition). Once you can safely perform all steps, we move to live-fire training with ammunition. We teach a simple 10-step process to safely draw, aim, fire, and re-holster your firearm.

This class is recommended for anyone who plans to carry a firearm on a daily basis and is required for most pistol training courses with HGP Training Solutions.

Who This Class is For

  • New or Experienced Shooters

  • Shooters who are not comfortable drawing their pistol from a holster, firing and re-holstering

  • Handgun owners looking to improve safety, accuracy, and confidence when using a holster

  • This class is pre-requisite training for most HGP Training Solutions pistol courses

What You’ll Learn

  • Holster Fundamentals: Different types of holsters and their intended use to include concealed carry holsters vs range holsters, Appendix, IWB and OWB holsters

  • Drawing from a Holster & Re-Holstering: We teach a simple 10-Step Process to establish a proper grip, safely draw from a holster, press pistol sights on target, fire, reset, and safely re-holster the pistol

  • Safe Progression: We teach a 10-Step Process with unloaded pistols while closely monitoring that you successfully execute each step before moving onto the next. Only after you have properly executed all 10-Steps safely and repeatedly, will we introduce live ammunition.

  • Verbal Commands: During training, we will practice the 10-Step Draw Process by verbally identifying each step, from Step 1 through Step 10. Students will call out the steps as they perform them.

    As training progresses, steps will be combined. For example, when the instructor calls out Step 3, students will execute Steps 1 through 3. When Step 7 is called, students will execute Steps 1 through 7, verbally identifying each step on their own.

  • Basic Drills:‍ ‍Once we have progressed to drawing from a holster with live ammunition we will introduce basic shooting drills incorporating the draw and re-holstering of your pistol on each drill. Basic shooting drills will be performed from 3, 5, and 7 yards and will involve 1-3 paper targets.

  • After the Class: This class is designed to build muscle memory through repetition and verbal reinforcement. Mastery of drawing from a holster comes from consistent practice of the 10-Step Process, both during the course and through continued practice afterward.

Prerequisites for this Class

  • Basic handgun fundamentals, including safe handling, firing, reloading, and clearing malfunctions

  • Completion of the NRA Basic Pistol Course, or equivalent (required)

  • Waivers: You will be required to read and sign range rules, range waivers, and HGP Training Solutions LLC waivers prior to class.

Please Bring the Following Items to Class

Required Items

  • Eye and hearing protection

  • A semi-automatic pistol or revolver

    • Firearms must be in a proper holster for your pistol

    • Firearms and holster are available to rent for $25 (must be arranged in advance)

  • 200 rounds of factory ammunition in the correct caliber

    • No reloaded ammunition allowed

    • Recommend 9mm Round Nose, 124 grain bullets for rental guns

    • Recommend round nose or flat nose bullets rated for your pistol

Clothing

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather

  • Classes are held rain or shine

  • Recommended:

    • Long-sleeve shirt

    • Pants

    • Hiking boots or closed-toe shoes (no sandals or open-toe shoes)

    • Baseball hat

    • Sunscreen

    • Knee pads

Food & Water

  • Packed lunch or snacks

  • A cooler is recommended (no refrigerator at the range)

  • Bring enough water or drinks to stay hydrated for 4–8 hours outdoors

  • No alcohol during classes

Suggested Items

  • Pencil and notepad

  • Range belt with holster

  • Three magazines for semi-automatic pistols

  • Small medical kit

  • Gun lubricant

  • Make sure your pistol sights or optics are properly zeroed