Combative Pistol Skills 3+4 introduces students to intermediate and advanced gun-handling skill sets and drills. Stress and tempo of class are increased as students are pushed to perform previously learned skills and tactics in conjunction with the introduction of new material. Course content is heavily focused upon the combative draw-stroke from both open carry and concealment in varied conventional and unconventional positions in close proximity to target and bystanders. Other course topics include but are not limited to:


*A live fire task oriented skills qualification course of fire will be conducted at the beginning of Combative Pistol Skills 3+4 based on the skills learned in Combative Pistol Skills 1&2. Be prepared.


Course Topics/Modules of Instruction:
Firearms Safety/Range Safety
Handgun Retention & Combatives
Close Tactical Shooting
Grounded & Positional Shooting
One Hand Pistol Manipulations
Reactive Movement/Combat Turns
Introduction to Proactive Movement - Shooting on the Move
*In-Extremis Personal Medical Lecture

Equipment List:
NYS pistol permit, serviceable handgun, comfortable clothing or duty uniform, 600+ rounds ammunition, minimum of 3 magazines or speedloader & holders, sturdy belt & strong side holster only, eye & ear protection, weather appropriate clothing, hydration, note taking materials and cover garment.


NOTE: *If you have a .22 conversion kit for your pistol you can use it during this course but it is higly recommended you attempt to shoot the majority of the course with your carry ammunition caliber. You WILL need a minimum of 200 rounds of regular ammunition which you will be shooting.

**Lunch is limited to 30-40 minutes max and is often a "working" lunch where discussion of specific aspects related to the days class or a module of instruction is presented. Therefore it is highly recommended you bring a bag lunch.

***Contact us today if you would like to host MDTS at your range or come to us here in the Upstate NY region for one of our Combative Pistol Skills Courses. We have range and classroom facilities available that can accommodate large groups (12+), semi-private (2-4) or private training.