Handgun Vitals.

Handgun Vitals is designed to present students of all experience levels, the skills and knowledge necessary to take them to a high level of proficiency with a defensive handgun.  The shooter will learn to deliver precision at a fast pace while increasing his or her ability to problem solve a defensive use of force situation. Handgun Vitals I frames a solid foundation for future defensive handgun training and serves as the prerequisite for Handgun Vitals II.

Day 1

Topics Include

• Life safety as it relates to defensive use of force
• Grip and standing position
• Hard sight focus
• Hard target focus
• Ready positions for a spherical environment
• Post engagement scan, actions and communication
• Gaining rapid precision
• Drawing from concealment (or OWB)
• Engagement technique
• Speed reload
• Clearing stoppages common to defensive handguns
• Gaining the advantage
• Movement to dominant positions

Day 2

Topics Include

• Life safety as it relates to the armed citizen
• Review of core defensive shooting fundamentals
• Strong hand problem solving (one hand manipulations)
• Protecting a third party
• Kneeling, prone and supine positions
• Forward movement
• Backward movement
• Strong hand only
• Fighting from retention
• Lateral movement
• Final event

• A handgun chambered for a common defense caliber (.22 is acceptable, but not recommended)
• A quality (non-collapsing) holster
• At least 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders/strips for revolver shooters
• 600-800 rounds
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection