Course length: Five days

Course Description: Tactical handgun II introduces students to advanced techniques, sharpening mental reference points and refining high stress marksmanship. Students will learn advanced techniques for handgun use in austere and low light environments. Students will also be required to negotiate complex situations requiring real-time thinking and demonstration of skills. Students are expected to be in good shape as this is a physically demanding course. This course extends into low light hours on day two and day three. Topics covered include:

Real world safetyThe OODA loop, Information Theory, Hicks Law and Occam’s RazorAnatomy of the targetHigh stress marksmanshipHigh stress precisionMagazine changes (tactical and emergency)Malfunction clearancesWeapon mounted light techniquesHandheld light techniquesStrong/support side hand only skillsTransition to backup gun (if carried)On/off cover shootingmovementTwo man techniquesWounded officer recoveryExigent entries

Course cost: $350.00 ($200.00 refresher for previous students space permitting)

Equipment:

Duty handgun with 3 magazines (single stack, 5-7 magazines)Backup gun if carried on dutyDuty belt and gear1200 Rounds handgun200 rounds backup gun (if carried)Weapon mounted light (if carried)Handheld lightSpare batteries for all lightsEar and eye protectionHatLong sleeves recommended (pants mandatory)

Class size: Minimum of 10, no more than 15

Prerequisites: Credentialed Law enforcement, Military or Private Security authorized to be armed. Must have previously attended Sage Dynamics Tactical Handgun I