PISTOL LEVEL 2 MARKSMANSHIP FOCUSED- FOCUSED BUILD ON YOUR EXISTING SKILLS (SOUTH DAKOTA)
- Sat, Nov. 28, 2026
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sat, Nov. 28, 2026
- $125
- In-Class Time1 Hour(s)
- Range Time4 Hour(s)
12 seats remaining
What You'll Learn
Pistol level 2 — Marksmanship Focused
Build on Your Existing Skills
You know how to safely operate your pistol. Now it’s time to learn how to shoot it accurately—and begin adding speed without sacrificing accuracy.
Learn how to "Operate the trigger as many times as necessary without interference in the stability of the muzzle outside the target area" The concept is simple, but difficult to accmoplish. In this course, you will earn how to accomplish and retain this skill.
This class is designed for men, women, and youth age 12 and older who already understand the basic functions and safe operation of their handgun and want to take their shooting skills to the next level.
Students will move beyond the basic fundamentals and focus on developing the two essential building blocks of effective defensive shooting: accuracy and speed. Through structured, hands-on range training, students will work to improve precision, consistency, shot placement, and the ability to increase speed while maintaining control and accuracy.
Accuracy and speed are foundational skills for defensive shooting. Once these skills are developed, they can be combined with defensive skills and eventually advanced tactics. Regardless of the level of training, accuracy and speed should always remain present.
This class is taught by AFD Instructor Jim Gorges and provides the foundation necessary for students who want to continue progressing into defensive pistol and tactical training.
Topics include:
Refining fundamental marksmanship skills Improving accuracy and shot placement Building consistency and precision Developing speed while maintaining accuracy Trigger control and sight management Target size relitive to the distance skills Structured drills designed to measure and improve performance Beginning to integrate speed and accuracy Building the marksmanship foundation for defensive and tactical training
Prerequisite: Students should already understand the basic functions and safe operation of their handgun.
Open to men, women, and youth age 12 and older.
What We'll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Long Pants
- Thick Belt
- Close-toed Shoes
- Brimmed Hat
- Handgun
- Rain Gear
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Extra Magazines
- Holster
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors