HANDGUN II: The semi-automatic 
Prerequisite: HANDGUN I or permission of instructor​        
Lead Instructor:  John P Michaels
 
Cost:  $150 with FREE repeats
Maximum Class Size:  15
$20 rebate for purchasing both Handgun I and Handgun II at the same time
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8:00am-5:00pm
 
Morning is "classroom" including hands-on work using dummy ammunition
 
	
	
Gun Safety—foremost and always!
	
	
	
Handgun knowledge—the semi-automatic
	
	
	
Ammunition for the semi-automatic
	
	
	
Gripping the semi-automatic correctly
	
	
	
Loading magazines
	
	
	
Loading the semi-automatic (from holster) and racking slide properly
	
	
	
Holstering correctly and safely
	
	
	
Presentation (draw stroke) from holster
	
	
	
Changing magazines (reloading) the semi-automatic (5 types of mag changes)
	
	
	
Reholstering correctly and safely
	
	
	
Clearing stoppages and malfunctions (4 ways to clear 3 types of malfunctions)
	
 
Afternoon is range live fire:
 
	
	
Trigger control and reset  
	
	
	
Checking for any additional threats
	
	
	
Shooting single and multiple targets
	
	
	
Introduction to "Move and Shoot"
	
	
	
Informal "competition" emphasizing accuracy
	
 
You will need:
 
	
	
Reliable semi-auto, with at least 3 magazines--more if single stack magazines
	
	
	
Belt or "paddle" holster (Blackhawk "Serpa" and similar holsters prohibited!)
	
	
	
Sturdy belt--preferably 1 1/2" wide
	
	
	
Double magazine pouch or two single magazine pouches 
	
	
	
150 rounds reliable ammunition
	
	
	
Eye protection and Ear protection (muff type is best)
	
	
	
Weather appropriate clothing
	
	
	
Cap, sunscreen, and insect repellant depending on weather and season
	
	
	
We have put some recommendations of the above items in our recommendations page in "The Vault" under "Resources"
	
 
Notes:
It is unfortunate, but there is a lot of variability in reliability among semi-automatic handguns.  Glock is the "gold standard" in reliability, with the Smith and Wesson M&P line, Sig, and Springfield XD models also having excellent reliability reputations.  Recommendations:  Glock or Smith and Wesson M&P.
 
	
	
For holsters, Safariland offerings are particularly good:  ALS #6378, GLS models, and #5198 are all excellent choices and reasonably priced.
	
	
	
For magazine pouches, the Safariland model 71 (single pouch) accomodates almost all magazines, and, again, very reasonably priced.
	
 
	
Approximately 8 hours
	
Prerequisite:  HANDGUN I or permission from the instructor
	
Background checks will be done on all registrants.