Frank Scirpo

Private lessons are one on one. You will talk with me before the training so we can custom tailor a training plan just for you. I have rental guns and some holsters on a limited basis. We can train you with, pistols, revolvers, rifle/CT Other, or shotgun. Private lesson prices can increase based off of range used and/or subjects being taught.

Sign up for private lessons is done through my website.

My Fighting Carbine 1 class pushes your performance with a carbine. We will cover stance and aiming to help you shoot more accurately and faster during self defense engagements, sling use, reloads, stoppage clearance, transition to handgun, use of cover, movement, and multiple target skills. The day starts off with a zero check and then we move rights into shooting.

FC1 will give you a solid foundation in self defense use of a semi-automatic long gun such as an AR-15, AK47/74, PC carbine, FightLite SCR Rifle, Mini-14.

This class provides you with the knowledge you need to safely handle a handgun. You will leave this class having held and manipulated pistols both off range and on range (live fire).

This is the class you need to get a pistol permit in CT. I run small classes with lots of personal attention in a very safe atmosphere. You will be hands on for much of the class room portion which gives you much more confidence when we get the the live fire portion of the class. This is not a class to make you good at shooting, it is designed to give you the knowledge you need to safely handle a firearm. Please contact me with any questions. You will not be disappointed if you take a class with me.

Please bring snacks, water, and a lunch. There are not a lot of restaurants close by.

Self Defense Pistol 1 brings you from your square indoor/outdoor range practice to learning to use your pistol as a self defense tool to protect you and your loved ones. Carry a pistol for self defense requires more than just going to the range and shooting paper targets from a static position. It requires speed and combat accuracy, movement, knowing how to shoot one handed with either hand, engaging multiple targets, and proper manipulation off your pistol under stress. These are all skills you will learn in Fighting Pistol 1.

08:30 am to 5:30 pm

We will discuss the body alarm response and the effects it has on your body, psychology and physically and how we will train to use these changes to our advantage.

This is a demanding course but then so is a life threatening encounter. Learn what you need to to win and then test your skills.

This course can be run using a concealment holster such as AIWB all the way to a duty holster. This class is an excellent class for police officers, civilian, military personnel looking to further their performance.

Holster Note: You should be able to turn your holster upside down and the pistol should not fall out.

This class provides you with the knowledge you need to safely handle a handgun. You will leave this class having held and manipulated pistols both off range and on range (live fire). This is a two part course. Once the classroom is completed we will schedule a time to meet at the range to complete the live fire portion.

This is the class you need to get a pistol permit in CT. I run small classes with lots of personal attention in a very safe atmosphere. You will be hands on for much of the class room portion which gives you much more confidence when we get the the live fire portion of the class. This is not a class to make you good at shooting, it is designed to give you the knowledge you need to safely handle a firearm. Please contact me with any questions. You will not be disappointed if you take a class with me.

Please bring snacks, water, and a lunch. There are not a lot of restaurants close by.

This course is designed for novice through experienced firearms users who want to increase their skills while shooting in diminished light conditions. The course covers principals of low light, basics of how your body processes lighting variations, flashlight types and features, how to carrying, switchology, use of cover integrated with light, and how to use your weapon light and handheld light for target identification and engagement. A handheld light is mandatory. A weapon light is optional.

This course was designed for you to attend with the gear you use everyday. With that being said since we will be working in the dark I have limited how you may carry your handgun to a strong side belt mounted holster, AIWB, IWB, OWB. This is for safety and control. If you are found to be unsafe or ill prepared for this course you will be removed from the course without a refund.

Practical Pistol Skills & Applications is designed for anyone looking to improve their performance with the fundamentals of shooting a handgun. If you do not feel confident with your ability to shoot well, tend to have groups not centered on your target, are not confident with your gun handling skills, or just want to brush up on your accuracy, this course is for you. Each client will get individual help from the shooting coach. We will refine your techniques or help you figure out what is causing you to not be accurate. Once you know why, then we can work on fixing the deficiencies we found.

I have twenty plus years instructing professionals and civilians in the use of firearms. I have specialized in the self-defense use and recreational use of firearms. I have carried a handgun since I was eighteen years old and I carried firearms as a police officer for twenty one years. I have thousands of hours instructing police, civilians, and military folks.I also have hundreds of hours as a student.

Please arrive at Blue Trail Range in Wallingford CT 30 minutes prior to the start of the course to sign in and set up your gear.

Self Defense Pistol 2 is for the student looking to advance their skills past standing and shooting. SDP 2 consists of working from the ground to your feet. Students will shoot extensively from different ground positions and kneeling positions working their way to their feet. Movement once standing is important. we will cover movement in multiple directions of travel to get off the X, to cover, or to points of domination.

SDP 2, like many oof our other courses, can b e run how you like, concealed carry, overt carry, duty belt, war belt, etc... There are a few exceptions for safety reasons. No cross draw holster, Serpa Holsters, shoulder holsters, small of back holsters, or ankle holsters.

This will be physically demanding course not for the week of heart, mind or body. To get the most out of this course you should have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of shooting.

I have twenty plus years instructing professionals and civilians in the use of firearms. I have specialized in the self-defense use and recreational use of firearms. I have carried a handgun since I was eighteen years old and I carried firearms as a police officer for twenty one years. I have thousands of hours instructing police, civilians, and military folks. I also have hundreds of hours as a student.

Fighting Carbine & Pistol 1 is for the student looking to advance their skills past standing and shooting on a firing line at your local range. Students will learn efficient and effective reload skills, combat oriented shooting platforms, support side shooting, malfunction clearance techniques, balancing speed and precision, multiple target engagements, use of cover, and movement.

Fighting Carbine & Pistol 1, like many of our other courses, can be run how you like, concealed carry, overt carry, duty belt, war belt, etc... There are a few exceptions for safety reasons. No cross draw holster, Serpa Holsters, shoulder holsters, small of back holsters, or ankle holsters.

This will be physically demanding course not for the week of heart, mind or body. To get the most out of this course you should have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of shooting.

I have twenty plus years instructing professionals and civilians in the use of firearms. I have specialized in the self-defense use and recreational use of firearms. I have carried a handgun since I was eighteen years old and I carried firearms as a police officer for twenty one years. I have thousands of hours instructing police, civilians, and military folks. I also have hundreds of hours as a student.

Please arrive at Blue Trail Range in Wallingford CT by 8:30 am to sign in. Course starts promptly at 9:00 am.

Gear Notes: Your carbine can be rifle or pistol caliber. It must have a sling. if you do not know what to buy or how to set it up please contact me and i will guide you through what you need to get and how to set it up.You will need 350 rounds of carbine ammunition and 150 rounds for handgun.

Required Equipment

• Handgun
• Semi Automatic Magazine Fed Long Gun such as AR-15, AR-10, Scar, PC Carbine, Tavor, Galil, CZ Scorpion.
  • Combat style sling
  • Sights or optic
• 4 handgun magazines or revolver speed loaders
• 4 Long gun magazines - full length magazines are preferred such as the PMag 10/30
• Long gun and handgun magazine or speed loader pouch.
• Belt mounted strong side draw holster
• 400 long gun rounds
• 250 Handgun rounds
• Ear protection - electronic is preferred
• Eye protection
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Weapons lubrication
• Note taking material

Optional

• Chair
• Lunch
• Water
• Sun screen
• Bug spray
• Hat
• Long pants

This class will review laws pertaining to your ownership of a firearm and carrying that firearm. We will discuss storage laws, sales/transfer laws, where you are and are not allowed to carry a handgun in CT, used of force statutes, and affirmative self defense statutes.

This course is an interactive presentation.

Practical Shotgun is designed for new to intermediate skill levels. Practical Shotgun will set you up with a solid foundation for future practice and training sessions. The course covers combat mindset, ammunition selection, sling setup, spare cartridge carrier options, load, unload, reloading, operation of the action, and shooting fundamentals as applied to self defense.

Please arrive at Blue Trail Range in Wallingford CT by 8:00 am to sign in. Course starts promptly at 8:30 am.

There will be numerous repetitions to practice what you are learning under the watchful eye of a Patriot Performance Shooting, llc coachmen.

required equipment -Shotgun with a sling. -250 rounds training ammunition, bird shot is fine. -5 rounds of your self defense ammunition such as 00 or #4 buck -5 rounds of slug -a pouch to carry loose rounds such as dump pouch, sling bag, cargo pockets. -if you have tactical system for carrying spare rounds please bring.

• eye protection
• ear protection, electronic if recommended so you can clearly hear the instructor. -note taking material -water -lunch -clothing appropriate for the weather.

This comprehensive course provides fundamental instruction on using a pistol equipped with an optic. Red dot sights, commonly referred to as optics, are electronic devices that emit a colored beam of light from an emitter and project it onto the inside of the lens.

The course covers various topics, such as dot acquisition upon presentation, the draw and recovery to the holster, target focus shooting with a dot, self-defense-oriented grip and stance, single-handed use of a handgun with a red dot optic mounted, and acquiring the dot from alternative positions. Additionally, it explores the advantages and complications associated with having a pistol equipped with an optic.

Prerequisite:

Students must have a solid understanding of the functionality and usage of their handgun, including the fundamental principles of shooting, loading, unloading, and holstering. This course is not intended for new firearm users or individuals with a limited knowledge base regarding the operation of their handgun.

Womens Pistol Craft 102 starts out with a review of the fundamentals for self defense then moves into using a handgun for self defense. Students will learn how to increase their speed of shooting with a degradation in combat accuracy, deal with multiple targets, movement, and more. A solid knowledge base in the fundamentals is recommended for this course.

This course will cover the practical application of using a handgun for self defense along with covering how to stop blood loss from major trauma such as a gun shot wound. The medical training will cover application of pressure dressings and wound packing, chest seals, and tourniquets. We will review different tourniquet options and their pros and cons. We will integrate the use of these items with our firearms. The firearms training will consist of some practical shooting drills ensuring the student is proficient with their handgun and holster setup. Then you will be coached in using your handgun one handed using the left and right hand. This will include the draw and the fundamentals of shooting for self defense.

I have twenty plus years instructing professionals and civilians in the use of firearms. I have specialized in the self-defense use and recreational use of firearms. I have carried a handgun since I was eighteen years old and I carried firearms as a police officer for twenty one years. I have thousands of hours instructing police, civilians, and military folks. I also have hundreds of hours as a student.

This course is not designed for someone who does not know how to use a holster. If you don’t know how to properly draw your firearm and put it back in the holster attend one of my courses or take a private lesson with me which will cover that topic. You should have proficient shooting skills.

The Stop the Bleed portion will take place in the classroom at Trigger Finger Tactical Inc. and then we will move to a private range located a few minutes away. Medical Kits can be purchased by contacting us prior to the training session.

Practical Rifle Skills is designed to meet the needs of students with basic to intermediate skills using a modern sporting rifle. We will cover topics to build build a solid foundation for using your rifle. The firearm can be a pistol caliber carbine or rifle which can be in any configuration such as long gun, pistol or other. Example of a firearms this course is designed for include the AR-15 family of firearms, AK47, Gallil, Mini-14/30, PC Carbine, AR-9, and so on. Topics covered include:

• Loading and reloading
• Stance & grip
• Aiming
• Shooting positions
• zero check
• first shot presentation
• Multiple shot control
• Support side shooting
• malfunction clearance
• transition to pistol

Pistol Skills Accuracy Edition is designed for novice through intermediate firearms users looking to learn new skills or train in skills they already know. Pistol Skills AE will work the fundamentals of shooting for accuracy. We will also cover firearms safety and loading, unloading, reloading.

You do not need a pistol permit but you do need to have some basic firearms training in handgun use, such as the CT pistol permit course. Contact me if you are unsure.

I have handgun for rent if you have taken a pistol permit class and you are waiting on your permit. You only pay for the ammunition you shoot through.

I have twenty plus years teaching professionals and civilians in the use of firearms. I have specialized in the self-defense use and recreational use of firearms. I have carried a handgun since I was eighteen years old and I carried firearms as a police officer for twenty one years. I have thousands of hours instructing police, civilians, and military folks. I also have hundreds of hours as a student. I will not let you down.

The exact address will be emailed to you the week before the course.

Please contact me if you need any gear. three magazines is mandatory. I can get you magazines if you need more. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

The Movement Through Structures 101 is designed to teach a single person how to negotiate a structure with a firearm against an armed adversary. You will leave with a solid foundation on how to effectively move through a structure with a firearm. Topics covered include movement variations, angles, working portals, priority of work.

This course is for anyone who has safe gun handling skills.

This course or documentation of similar course is required to take my Movement Through Structures 102 which is all force on force..

Movement Through Structures - Uses simuntiuon or airsoft firearms during the training session. The airsoft or marking round weapons will be provided but you may bring your own.

Feel free too contact me for more details.

Required Gear for force on force portion.

• wrap around eye protection (goggles) incase we do force on force.
• Safety glasses / eye protection
• Groin Protection
• Gloves, this is better
• Neck protection much as scarf or shemag
• Long Pants
• Long Sleeve shirt - thicker material provides more protection but less realism.

Optional:

• Water
• Snacks

SPMTS 102 is a scenario based course. It is designed for anyone who has basic structure clearing skills. The morning starts with a refresher on techniques for armed movement through a structure. After that we will start working scenarios, first against paper then against other students. -- You must have a prior training experience in this skill set to take this class. Proof will be required. You will be ejected from the class if it is determined you are not proficient in armed movement skills and no refund provided.

Movement Through Structures 102 uses man marking training guns from Simulation and UTM. The marking round weapons will be provided but you may bring your own.

Feel free too contact me for more details.

Required Gear for force on force portion.

• wrap around eye protection (goggles) incase we do force on force.
• Groin Protection
• Gloves
• Neck protection much as scarf or shemag
• Long Pants
• Long Sleeve shirt - thicker material provides more protection but less realism.

You must bring a lunch. The training area is a secured area and does not allow access at lunch.

Optional:

• Water
• Snacks and water

Fighting Carbine 2 is is a fasted paced intensive course designed with lots of movement without giving up good shooting fundamentals. Accuracy under stress with movement is emphasized in FC2.

Fighting Carbine 2 is designed for the individual who has a solid foundation of tactics and techniques for self defense with semi-automatic carbine/rifle/state complaint other firearm. If you have never done the skills in my Fighting Carbine 1 course you may want to start there. For Fighting Carbine 2 you can run the course from concealment, a gun belt, or fully kitted with body armor. Run it how you want to fight.

The topics covered in FC2 with consist of movement skills and application, movement to cover, moving and shooting, shooting from the ground, transitional ground positions, accuracy at distance, one handed shooting and handgun manipulation, concepts and application of cover.

We will be shooting steel targets. No light armor piercing such as XM193 or SS109 steel core, no Russian bi-metal, or any other round that is not solid copper copper jacketed lead core. If you are limited we do quite a bit of work on paper so use that ammunition then.

Pistol Skills and Drills is designed for novice through experienced firearms users looking to learn new skills or train in skills they already know. Pistol Skills and Drills will work smoothing out and speeding up your shooting cadence, multiple target engagement, and point to point movement.

This is not a new user course. You should have a solid grasp of the fundamentals and how to use your holster.

I have twenty plus years teaching professionals and civilians in the use of firearms. I have specialized in the self-defense use and recreational use of firearms. I have carried a handgun since I was eighteen years old and I carried firearms as a police officer for twenty one years. I have thousands of hours instructing police, civilians, and military folks. I also have hundreds of hours as a student.

This course is designed to give students who have never taken a low light training course or a refresher for end users with a basic knowledge base. The course covers principals of low light, basics of how your body processes lighting variations, flashlight types and features, mounting, switches, and how to use your rifle light for target identification/engagement, and use of cover.

This course, as with most of my courses was designed for you to attend with the gear you use everyday. With that being said since we will be working in the dark I have limited how you may carry your handgun to a strong side belt mounted holster, AIWB, IWB, OWB. This is for safety and control. If you are found to be unsafe or ill prepared for this course our any other you will be removed from the course without a refund.

Shotgun Skills 1 covers topics that are required to run a shotgun for self defense.

• Operation of Controls
• Stance & ready positions
• Aiming
• Loading Procedures to keep your gun in the fight.
• Cartridge selection while in the fight

There will be numerous repetitions to practice what you are learning under the watchful eye of a Patriot Performance Shooting coach.

Participants will learn how to control severe arterial bleeding using commercial or improvised tourniquets, apply compression bandages, pack wounds, and treat chest injuries.

Students will have hands on application of tourniquets, chest seals, compression bandages, and gauze for wound packing on simulated body parts.

We will also cover what you will need to make a kit or what to look for when buying a kit. Students will be provided discount codes for medical equipment.

The USCCA Emergency First Aid Fundamentals book can be purchased the day of the class for $20.00

Tuition includes training devices to practice with in class, tourniquet, chest seals, wound packing, pressure dressing.

The course will end between 2 pm and 3 pm based on how many participants sign up.

Stop the Bleed Kits available with 10 days notice. Cost determined by kit size. Contact the instructor for options.

Shotgun Skills 2 builds off of Shotgun Skills 1 so you need a solid foundation in understanding how your shotgun functions, working the action, and reloading procedures.

Topics covered:

• Malfunction clearance techniques.
• Transition to handgun
• Compressed gun shooting techniques
• Multiple target engagement

There will be numerous repetitions to practice what you are learning under the watchful eye of a Patriot Performance Shooting coach.

The class will be rescheduled if it is moderately raining and is at the instructors discretion.

In the White Light Low Light Training session, we will be running a series of drills so students can practice their handheld weapon light flashlight techniques with a handgun.

Tuition: $70.00 You are paying half the tuition up front to reserve your seat in the class. it is not refundable. The other half is due when you arrive at the range. Acceptable methods of payment are cash, Venmo, Cash app.

Pistol Skills - Target Focused Aiming is a two hour course designed for novice through intermediate firearms users looking to learn new skills or train in skills they already know. Target Focused Shooting is also referred to as threat focused or point shooting. Whichever you decide to call it I will train you in the techniques you need to achieve effective hits when target focused. Under the threat of deadly force the human brain forces the eyes to stay wide open and focus on the threat. Humans will not close one eye and we will not focus on the front iron sight. I will help you build the skills needed to be effective while staying target focused.

You do not need a pistol permit but you do need to have some basic firearms training in handgun use, such as the CT pistol permit course. Contact me if you are unsure.

I have handgun for rent if you have taken a pistol permit class and you are waiting on your permit. You only pay for the ammunition you shoot through.

I have twenty plus years teaching professionals and civilians in the use of firearms. I have specialized in the self-defense use and recreational use of firearms. I have carried a handgun since I was eighteen years old and I carried firearms as a police officer for twenty one years. I have thousands of hours instructing police, civilians, and military folks. I also have hundreds of hours as a student. I will not let you down.

Pistol Skills - Shooting While Moving will provide the student with the skills and techniques needed to successfully engage targets while moving forward, rearward, on obliques and while moving in a non linear path.

You will receive the range address and directions after you sign up .

Defensive revolver skills will give the student the skills they need to build a foundation for using revolver and a self-defense tool. The skills you will learn are tried and true and have tested over the years.

Topics covered.

• Safety
• Grip
• Trigger Manipulation
• Reloads
• Spare Ammunition Considerations
• One Handed Shooting

Rifle Skills - Shooting While Moving will provide the student with the skills and techniques needed to successfully engage targets while moving forward, rearward, on obliques and while moving in a non linear path.

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is a conducted at a range under the guidance and supervision of an NRA-Certified Instructor. The course is intended for all adults regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. This is the class you will want to take to obtain your Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers in CT (Pistol Permit) as well as the CT Long Gun Eligibility Certificate (Long Gun Permit)

When you have completed the online Basic of Pistol Shooting course then sign up for the hands-on practical / evaluation portion conducted in a classroom followed up with the live fire and qualification portion with one of our NRA Certified instructors.

In the Patriot Performance Shooting, llc NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course will shoot approximately forty rounds of .22 long rifle ammunition from a semi-automatic handgun. You will also shoot a 9mm pistol and a .38 special revolver. The .22 LR has a low recoil impulse and is much less loud that many other handguns.

You will have a private session with the instructor during the time frame stated for this course. The session will last approximately one hour. We will call you with the details.

Fighting Carbine Skills – Accuracy Edition will work the fundamentals of shooting a long gun for precision. Most of the class will be shot from the prone position. We will work optimizing your prone position, breath control, hold control, and trigger manipulation. We will shoot out to 200 yards and possibly as far as 300. This course is designed for semi-automatic fighting rifles with a 18" or shorter barrel like the AR15/AR10/SCR/Regulator/AK47. You can use iron sights, lower powered magnified optics, red dots, or red dots with magnifies. Most of the course will be shot on paper targets. Some steel targets will be used.

This is not a sniper or precision rifle class. We will not be working with DOPE cards. This is using your everyday or do all carbine or your CQB carbine at distances out to 200 or 300.

For this course most of the shooting will be from the ground/prone position so a shooting mat is recommended. Also recommend would be front and rear rifle supports such as support bags or bipods. These items will be used from the prone position so plan accordingly. Your rifle must be zeroed for this course. This is not a sniper or precision rifle class. We will not be working with DOPE cards.

Fighting Carbine Skills - RMCS will cover Reloads and Malfunction Clearance Skills. Each skill will be isolated and your movements and techniques for fine to be as efficient as possible. To start the day we will cover tactical reloads and emergency reloads. After reloads, we will cover the most common types of malfunctions, what causes them, and techniques for clearing them. The malfunction we will cover will include failure to fire, double feeds, and casing over bolt. Fighting Carbine Skills courses are designed for magazine fed, semi automatic rifles such as AR15/AR10/AR9/SCR/Regulator/AK47.

time: 12 pm to 3:30 pm

One-handed pistol skills designed to increase your ability when you only have one hand available to use your handgun during self-defense. All the skills covered will be conducted with one handed with both your right and left hand. I recommend using your everyday concealment carry rig or duty style gun belt.

Skills Covered:

1. The One Handed Draw, left and right hand
2. Reholstering
3. Reloads
4. Malfunction Clearance Skills

We will integrate movement and use of cover into this training session.

Range directions for the East lime range will be provided one week prior to the class.

Mid Range Carbine will let you works your fundamentals of shooting skills with a semi-automatic rifle from 100 yards to 450 yards. This is not a precision rifle class. It's for home defense style semi-auto rifles or lever action rifles chambered in rifle calibers, not pistol calibers.

The day will start out with a review of the fundamentals of shooting a semi-automatic carbine style long gun for practical accuracy. We will then conducted zero confirmation. This is not a precision rifle class, but a class designed to allow a rifle user to drop into a hasty prone position, hasty kneeling position or stay standing and engage targets out to 300 yards. You will shoot unsupported and supported from these positions. The goal is to understand the capabilities of you, your rifle and ammunition and accept your equipments accuracy limits.

We will shoot on paper targets to determine group sizes as well as steel targets for faster acquisition with instant feedback.

Rifle / Pistol Skills & Drills Day is designed for firearms users with an intermediate or higher level of skill. We will run a series of drills to practice and refines many of our skills such as multiple target engagement, movement, accuracy, and barricade use. I timer will be used and targets will be scored to allow students to gauge their proficiency in the skills used during each course of fire.

This will be a fun day of training. You can wear whatever gear you like, such as covert or low vis holsters and mag pouches or overt gear such as gun belts and tactical vests.

We will be shooting steel targets. No light armor piercing such as XM193 or SS109 steel core, no Russian bi-metal, or any other round that is not solid copper copper jacketed lead core. If you are limited we do quite a bit of work on paper so use that ammunition then.

Non Standard Shooting Positions was designed to test and improve the skills of the modern semi-automatic rifle/carbine user, this course focuses on range exercises to develop rifle handling, manipulation, and marksmanship. Learn how to efficiently shoot from non-standard positions under the guidance of an experienced coach. Students will shoot through different size ports and off of awkward angled structures, all at bearing heights and distances. As with all my classes, students can dress low vis, full kit, or anywhere in between. This is an opportunity for you to not only test your skills and your rifle, but your ancillary equipment as well.

This is an intermediate level course as soon as you have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of shooting their carving as well as other skills, loading and malfunction clearance techniques.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Refine and apply fundamentals of marksmanship to a variety of shooting positions at varying distances.
• Enhance shooting skills through performance-based training.
• Identify deficiencies and apply newly practiced skills to enhance accuracy and speed.

Non Standard Shooting Positions was designed to test and improve the skills of the modern semi-automatic rifle/carbine user, this course focuses on range exercises to develop rifle handling, manipulation, and marksmanship. Learn how to efficiently shoot from non-standard positions under the guidance of an experienced coach. Students will shoot through different size ports and off of awkward angled structures, all at varying heights and distances. As with all my classes, students can dress low vis, full kit, or anywhere in between. This is an opportunity for you to not only test your skills and your rifle, but your ancillary equipment as well.

This is an intermediate level course. Students should have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of shooting their carbine/rifle as well as other skills related to using their firearm such as loading and malfunction clearance techniques.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Refine and apply fundamentals of marksmanship to a variety of shooting positions at varying distances.
• Enhance shooting skills through performance-based training.
• Identify deficiencies and apply newly practiced skills to enhance accuracy and speed.

Practical Pistol Skills & Application is designed for anyone looking to improve their performance with the fundamentals of shooting a handgun for self defense. If you do not feel confident with your ability to shoot well, tend to have groups not centered on your target, not confident with your gun handling skills, or just want to brush up on your accuracy, this course is for you. The techniques and skills taught in this course are based off how the body responds to a deadly force attack. What I teach you will increase your ability to defend yourself with a handgun during a deadly force attack. We take the traditional fundamentals of shooting and work them in a manner consistent with how the body works in a deadly force encounter.

Skill Level: Novice

What will you learn in this class:

• use of fundamentals for traditional shooting
• use of the fundamentals for self-defense application
• Human physiological response to deadly force threats
• emergency reloads
• proper draw technique and re-holster technique
• type 1 malfunction clearance
• How to communicate with threats
• Basic Movement

This course is conducted on an outdoor range. Be prepared for the weather.

Cold Weather Fighting Carbine was designed to allow students to test their gear and skills in cold weather. Using your firearms while dressed in thick garments or multiple layers and gloves can be challenging. This is your time to practice with them. We will run a series of drills to test your gear and skills. The prerequisite for this course is an intermediate carbine/rifle course.

Topics covered will include: Rifle/carbine Ready Positions, Dynamic Standing Shooting Stance, Kneeling Position, Reloads, Malfunction ClearanceTechniques, Barricade shooting, Multiple Target Engagements, and Movement. All these skills will be used while conducting a series of drills. Targets will carry in distance from 3 yards to 200 yards.

Overview: The MTE course is designed to enhance shooting accuracy and speed when engaging targets in motion. Participants learn techniques for tracking and anticipating moving targets, improving reflexes, and mastering the proper timing to land successful shots. Since most gunfights involve movement from you and your adversary. MTE will incorporate a varying speed later moving target and advancing moving target which will be engaged from different distance. Visual barriers will be in place to force students to termite engagements and relocate to reengage. Shooting while moving will be implemented at the end of the training Day. A steel target will be used at extended distance to gain immediate feed back.This class will enhance your ability to survive a fight in a moving, dynamic environment.

Overview: The MTE course is designed to enhance shooting accuracy and speed when engaging targets in motion. Participants learn techniques for tracking and anticipating moving targets, improving reflexes, and mastering the proper timing to land successful shots. Since most gunfights involve movement from you and your adversary. MTE will incorporate a varying speed later moving target and advancing moving target which will be engaged from different distance. Visual barriers will be in place to force students to termite engagements and relocate to reengage. Shooting while moving will be implemented at the end of the training Day. A steel target will be used at extended distance to gain immediate feed back.This class will enhance your ability to survive a fight in a moving, dynamic environment.

This course is limited to 6 students so each student can maximize the amount repetitions they get.

Movement Through Structures 102 is designed to teach two person techniques for negotiating a structure with a firearm. This will provide the student with a solid foundation on how to effectively move through a structure with a firearm maximizing technique to provide safety. Topics covered include movement variations, angles, working portals, priority of work, CT self defense law.

This course is for anyone who has safe gun handling skills and has taken my Movement Through Structures 101 course or its equivalent. Documentation is required for other companies courses.

This course or documentation of similar course is required to take my Movement Through Structures 102.

Movement Through Structures uses paint marking rounds or airsoft firearms during the training session. The airsoft or marking round weapons will be provided but you may bring your own.

After each scenario there will be a review of the students actions. During the review students will get feedback of their actions. The use of man marking guns, man marking rounds, face protection, and neck protection are included in the tuition.

This class provides you with the knowledge you need to safely handle a handgun. You will leave this class having held and manipulated pistols both off range and on range (live fire).

This is the class you need to get a pistol permit in CT. I run small classes with lots of personal attention in a very safe atmosphere. You will be hands on for much of the class room portion which gives you much more confidence when we get the the live fire portion of the class. This is not a class to make you good at shooting, it is designed to give you the knowledge you need to safely handle a firearm. Please contact me with any questions. You will not be disappointed if you take a class with me.

Please bring snacks, water, and a lunch. There are not a lot of restaurants close by.

In Concealed Carry Mechanics we will discuss and apply the application of using a handgun for self defense. Topics Covered:

• Concealed carry and self defense mindset
• Cover garment removal
• Two hand draw
• One hand draw
• Reholstering one and two hand
• Reloads from concealment
• Finding Cover on the draw
• Verbal Communication

Who should take this course: Anyone who has a solid understanding of the fundamentals of shooting a handgun and wants to learn to draw their handgun from concealment.

Fighting Shotgun is designed for Novice to intermediate skill levels. Fighting Shotgun will set you up with a solid foundation for future practice sessions. The course covers combat mindset, ammunition selection, sling setup, spare cartridge carrier options, loading, unload, reloading, operation of the action, and shooting fundamentals as applied to self defense. Use of cover, forward and rearward movement, ground shooting techniques, multiple target engagements and engaging a moving targets.

There will be numerous repetitions to practice what you are learning under the watchful eye of a Patriot Performance Shooting, llc coachmen.

Overview: The MTTE Handgun course is designed to enhance shooting accuracy and speed when engaging targets in motion and vision activated reaction times. Participants learn techniques for tracking and anticipating moving targets, improving reflexes, and mastering the proper timing to land successful shots on the lateral moving target. Students will enhance there vision processing on the turning targets to include starting the process and stopping. Since most gunfights involve movement from you and your adversary. MTTE will incorporate a varying speed later moving target and turning targets which will be engaged from different distance. Visual barriers will be in place to force students to termite engagements and relocate to reengage. There will be shoot / no shoot targets. Shooting while moving will be implemented at the end of the training Day. A steel target will be used at extended distance to gain immediate feed back. This class will enhance your ability to survive a fight in a moving dynamic environment.

There were only eight students allowed in this course.

Course overview: students will be coached in techniques for shooting their rifle or pistol while moving in numerous directions. Students will practice moving in forward, rearward, and diagonal directions. Firearm transitions will be conducted during movements. Reloads and malfunction drills will be conducted during movements. A moving target will be integrated into a training day so students can move and shoot at a lateral moving target. You must have three inert training rounds and three Type3Malfunction Rounds for practicing malfunction clearance while moving. The type 3 malfunction rounds can only be found online or through me if I have them in stock. Please plan ahead.

Handgun Skills - Low Light No Light will provide students with the most up to date techniques for manipulating a handheld white light while using a handgun. Practical application and lighting tactics are also discussed and practiced.

Topics Covered

• Principles of tactical White Light Use
• Handheld light shooting techniques
• Use of Cover with handheld light
• One Handed Draw
• Malfunction Clearance Techniques while manipulating a handheld light
• Slide Lock Reload Techniques while holding a white light.

Move Shoot Treat is a comprehensive course designed to empower you with the skills you will need should you get injured in a fight and have to use your firearm? This is must have class is for anybody that carries a firearm for self-defense.

The day is broken up in the three portions. The first lesson will be stop the bleed, covering the different equipment needed, and techniques for using that equipment. The second lesson will be firearm training. The last part of the day will be 20 series of single person and multiperson drills implementing the skills you learned in the first two sessions.

Firearms Topics covered: One hand of shooting One hand to draw and reholster One Hand Reload One hand malfunction clearance Shooting While Moving

Control the Bleed Topics Covered: Tourniquet types and application Wound packing Direct pressure techniques Chest seal types and application Diagnosing shock due to blood loss

Bring your IFAK for evaluation. There will be IFAKs for sale at the class or call to pre order one.