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Over two intensive days of live fire training, you’ll build rock-solid pistol fundamentals AND earn a Stop the Bleed® certification. The Gunfighter Essentials course series content will allow participants to learn fundamental weapons handling skills, shooting from a holster, and an introduction to tactical trauma care.
Duration: 14 hours (2 days)
Skill Level: Novice-Intermediate (safe firearms handling and familiarity with your handgun are the only pre-requisites for attendance)
Round Count: 600rds minimum
Course details and cursory kit requirements below.
Over two intensive days of live fire training, you’ll build rock-solid pistol fundamentals AND earn a Stop the Bleed® certification. The Gunfighter Essentials course series content will allow participants to learn fundamental weapons handling skills, shooting from a holster, and an introduction to tactical trauma care.
Duration: 14 hours (2 days)
Skill Level: Novice-Intermediate (safe firearms handling and familiarity with your handgun are the only pre-requisites for attendance)
Round Count: 600rds minimum
Course details and cursory kit requirements below.
Over two intensive days of live fire training, you’ll build rock-solid pistol fundamentals AND earn a Stop the Bleed® certification. The Gunfighter Essentials course series content will allow participants to learn fundamental weapons handling skills, shooting from a holster, and an introduction to tactical trauma care.
Duration: 14 hours (2 days)
Skill Level: Novice-Intermediate (safe firearms handling and familiarity with your handgun are the only pre-requisites for attendance)
Round Count: 600rds minimum
Course details and cursory kit requirements below.
Cursory Kit Requirements:
Modern semi-auto handgun & 3+ magazines
Gun belt with mag pouches and holster (NO SERPA)
600 rounds minimum (800 recommended)
Eye/Hearing Protection
Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), - mounted on your kit and/or fanny pack.
Weather-appropriate range attire
Training Points:
Tactical trauma care basics (Stop The Bleed)
Grip, stance & the “workspace”
Trigger prep & recoil control
Drawing from the holster
Emergency & tactical reloads
Clearing common malfunctions under stress
Single & multi target engagements
Missing some range day essentials like your IFAK?
Head over to our Gear Shop, and pickup your medical supplies, tourniquet pouch, and gear at the course!
Have more questions?
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Already attended a Level 1Handgun Fundamentals Course?
Check out our Gunfighter Dynamics Level 2 Course!
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Why Train with OFFSPECWAR?
Unbeatable training value - compare at $350+ for only 7 hours with other training companies!
Highly experienced instructors - ex-mil, LEO, and civilian backgrounds.
Embedded medical module - unique Stop the Bleed® cert. in every Gunfighter Course
High % of shooting time - personalized coaching to work with your specific needs.
Progressive training - substantial future training opportunities at advanced levels of shooting!