M1911A1 Armorer

Handgun 1 (Basic Handgun)
This is a 2-Day course is for the individual who is unfamiliar with firearms procedures or who needs to develop safe firearm-handling skills and a solid foundation of basic shooting skills. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of shooting and how they apply to accuracy. Through demonstration and practice, participants will learn the movement for drawing the firearm from the holster to presentation. Students will also learn how to identify types of malfunctions and take the logical steps to efficiently correct them.
TOPICS
Pistol knowledge and Safe Gun Handling/ Care and Maintenance of the pistol/Ammunition knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting/How to Efficiently Reload their firearm/How to identify and correct Malfunctions
GEAR
Handgun*/ Holster*(No cross-draw or appendix carry)/Minimum 3 High-capacity magazines (15+ Rounds) or 6 Low-capacity (7-8rd) magazines*/Magazine holders*/Belt/Clear wraparound ballistic eye protection*/Ear Protection*/Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions (NO open toed shoes)/Sturdy Belt
Ammunition Requirements
500 Rounds; 9mm(9×19) is the minimum caliber for this course.
Prerequisites Current, Valid carry permit -or-/ Current Law Enforcement/Completion of Background Check
Handgun 1 (Basic Handgun)
This is a 2-Day course is for the individual who is unfamiliar with firearms procedures or who needs to develop safe firearm-handling skills and a solid foundation of basic shooting skills. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of shooting and how they apply to accuracy. Through demonstration and practice, participants will learn the movement for drawing the firearm from the holster to presentation. Students will also learn how to identify types of malfunctions and take the logical steps to efficiently correct them.
TOPICS
Pistol knowledge and Safe Gun Handling/ Care and Maintenance of the pistol/Ammunition knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting/How to Efficiently Reload their firearm/How to identify and correct Malfunctions
GEAR
Handgun*/ Holster*(No cross-draw or appendix carry)/Minimum 3 High-capacity magazines (15+ Rounds) or 6 Low-capacity (7-8rd) magazines*/Magazine holders*/Belt/Clear wraparound ballistic eye protection*/Ear Protection*/Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions (NO open toed shoes)/Sturdy Belt
Ammunition Requirements
500 Rounds; 9mm(9×19) is the minimum caliber for this course.
Prerequisites Current, Valid carry permit -or-/ Current Law Enforcement/Completion of Background Check
Handgun 1 (Basic Handgun)
This is a 2-Day course is for the individual who is unfamiliar with firearms procedures or who needs to develop safe firearm-handling skills and a solid foundation of basic shooting skills. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of shooting and how they apply to accuracy. Through demonstration and practice, participants will learn the movement for drawing the firearm from the holster to presentation. Students will also learn how to identify types of malfunctions and take the logical steps to efficiently correct them.
TOPICS
Pistol knowledge and Safe Gun Handling/ Care and Maintenance of the pistol/Ammunition knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting/How to Efficiently Reload their firearm/How to identify and correct Malfunctions
GEAR
Handgun*/ Holster*(No cross-draw or appendix carry)/Minimum 3 High-capacity magazines (15+ Rounds) or 6 Low-capacity (7-8rd) magazines*/Magazine holders*/Belt/Clear wraparound ballistic eye protection*/Ear Protection*/Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions (NO open toed shoes)/Sturdy Belt
Ammunition Requirements
500 Rounds; 9mm(9×19) is the minimum caliber for this course.
Prerequisites Current, Valid carry permit -or-/ Current Law Enforcement/Completion of Background Check
About This Course
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting their home and family. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but a course that provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
TOPICS
Use of force
Security of firearms at home and away
Away-from-home considerations
Gear and firearms
Mindset and indications of mental state
Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
Force-on-force scenarios
Ballistic protection at home and away
Dealing with the police
Gear
Belt
Flashlight
Ear protection
Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
Rain gear
A water bottle or other hydration system
Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended
Ammunition Requirements
All weapons and ammunition will be provided by ACADEMI
Skill Requirements
Basic handgun marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
About This Course
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting their home and family. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but a course that provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
TOPICS
Use of force
Security of firearms at home and away
Away-from-home considerations
Gear and firearms
Mindset and indications of mental state
Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
Force-on-force scenarios
Ballistic protection at home and away
Dealing with the police
Gear
Belt
Flashlight
Ear protection
Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
Rain gear
A water bottle or other hydration system
Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended
Ammunition Requirements
All weapons and ammunition will be provided by ACADEMI
Skill Requirements
Basic handgun marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
Duration: 2 Days
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting the home front. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but rather provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
The course is designed to make students more aware of personal security whether at home or away, and increase awareness of considerations in protecting self and family members.
This course is taught using 25 percent classroom lecture and 75 percent practical instruction.
Skill Prerequisites
Basic pistol marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
Handgun ONE provides a solid foundation of pistol-shooting skills. This course is designed for shooters with little to no previous experience with the handgun. It covers gun safety, marksmanship fundamentals and core pistol manipulation.
Pistol, holster, magazine pouch, 3 high-capacity magazines (15 round magazines) or 6 low-capacity magazine (10 or less round magazines), 700 rounds of ammunition, belt, wrap around ballistic eye protection, hearing protection, clothing appropriate for an outdoor range (no shorts, no open toe shoes), water bottle or hydration system.
If you do not have the required equipment/ gear, Academi can provide at an additional cost.
Classroom lecture, PowerPoint presentation, practical live fire applications on the range.