Pistol Skills Class: Working Through Malfunctions

We often hear about handgun malfunctions in self defense situations that only allowed the defender to fire one shot. We believe the number one reason the gun malfunctions during these situations is stress causing the person to operate their handgun without proper techniques. Most shooters do not train at the range like in real world scenarios where they may be moving or engaging multiple targets. Knowing the difference between a Type 1, 2, or 3 Malfunction and the most efficient way to clear it can have significant consequences in a self defense situation. The Working Through Malfunctions class dives into immediately knowing which type of malfunction the shooter is experiencing and how to clear that malfunction. We have training aides that simulate all types of malfunctions in live fire, so students have the opportunity to work through each malfunction type on the live fire range.

Another common issue is needing to use either your strong or weak hand in a self defense situation. Either of our hands or arms may be hurt or incapacitated in some way. The defender may be carrying a child or helping another person move with one of their arms. Some shooting positions from cover may require you to shoot with just one hand and while shooting in low light one handed shooting is needed when using a stand alone flashlight. While most shooters won’t train to be as good with 1 hand as shooting with both hands, a well-rounded shooter should be able to operate their gun with just their strong or weak hand. We go over the proper way to shoot both strong and weak handed and allow students to practice those skills in live fire.

Prerequisites:

This class is open to anyone that has completed our shooting fundamentals class or is comfortable drawing and shooting their handgun.

Equipment:

Semi-auto Handgun
100-150 Rounds of ammunition – standard class live fire
*Optional low round count option with only 50-100 Rounds of ammunition
At least 2 magazines but 3-4 are preferred
A quality holster and 1-2 mag pouches are required (no Blackhawk Serpa Holsters). If you do not have a holster or mag pouches, contact us. If we have a holster for your gun, we’ll let you borrow it. Otherwise, a holster and mag pouches are provided with all our rental packages.
Eye and ear protection

*We have a rental plan to take care of the pistol, magazines, ammo, and safety gear if needed, call our office before the class.

Course Topics:

Classroom:

What are the Types of Malfunctions
How to Fix a Malfunction
Why Would You Need to Shoot with Your Strong or Weak Hand Only
How to Shoot with Your Strong and Weak Hand Only

Range:

Working Through Type 1, 2, & 3 Malfunctions
Strong Hand Shooting
Weak Hand Shooting

Weather and the Class:

We will have the class regardless of the weather on class day. We are inside for the classroom portion and are on the range for 1.5 hours. Dress appropriately for the weather (hot or cold), but there is a covered area to shoot from on the range if it’s rainy.

Cancellation Policy:

All payments for a class, private training, event rental, and range reservation referred to as Session(s) are non-refundable unless Independence Firearms and Training cancels the Session. Students unable to attend a Session should call or text us at 870-614-8452 as soon as possible.

Cancellations received more than 24 hours before the Session start time will receive a free full Session cost transfer credit that can be used towards any Session we offer within 1 year.
Cancellations received with less than 24 hours, but before the Session start time receives 50% of the Session cost as transfer credit towards any Session we offer within 1 year.
Any ‘No Call-No Shows’ at the start time of the Session are not eligible for a refund or Session credit.
Independence Firearms and Training holds Session regardless of the weather unless it is unsafe but reserves the right to cancel or reschedule Sessions at anytime. Students will be offered a rescheduled Session date or a full refund for the Session payment if a Session is canceled or rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.