Description
Pistol 1, also known as the Wild Bill Quick Draw Course, is the first course in our three course modern pistol shooting series.
Pistol 1 is a one day course focusing on the foundational skills needed in defensive pistol shooting. Students will improve their proficiency in firearms handling, drawing from the holster, fundamentals of marskmanship, loading, unloading, and reloading, and clearing common stoppages.
Particular focus is placed on safety, knowing your speed out of the holster, as well as your accuracy at different distances. Student’s will have the opportunity to test their shooting ability at distances from 1.5 yards up to 100 yards provided they are accurate enough to shoot safely at that distance (note some classes are limited to 25 or 50 yards max distance due to range limitations). Student’s will also have the opportunity to work with a shot timer to know and improve their draw time out of the holster.
In an effort to teach our students the martial tradition of American gunfighting this course is themed around Wild Bill Hickok. Wild Bill famously shot and killed Davis Tutt from 75 yards in one of the most famous quick draw fights from the Old West. Tutt shot first and missed, while Wild Bill shot second striking Tutt in the heart and killing him with just one shot. Tutt called out “Boy’s I’m killed” then collapsed.
At it’s core this course focuses on the fundamentals of getting your shot groups small, and working through the mechanics of drawing your pistol from the holster. This course is specifically designed to push you past the 25 yard mental limit many shooters have instilled in them. Focusing on being accurate at longer ranges also tends to make you a more accurate and effective shooter at shorter ranges.
This course culminates in a steel quick draw competition.
Who can attend?
All U.S. citizens 18 years of age or above that are legally allowed to own or possess a firearm.
Required Equipment:
Pistol
2-3 magazines
Eye protection
Ear protection
Sturdy holster
Required Ammunition:
Minimum 400 rounds
Additional Info:
This course typically runs from 9AM-3PM unless otherwise stated. There is no lunch break so bring your own drinks and snacks.
Please wear clothing suitable to the weather.
While we try and book 100 yard ranges for this course, often times we run this course on 50 or 25 yard max distance ranges. For those courses we simulate 100 yard pistol shots at our max distance (i.e. 100 yards simulated from 25 yards). Max range distance is listed in the course details for each course.
Email Training@IntrepidTactics.com with any questions.
Tony –
This class makes what could simply be an extremely valuable and engaging training experience and takes it to the next level! Integrating a historical event into modern day training is a fun and unique way to spend a day at the range. We had a whole shooting bay to ourselves and by the end of the class, we were able to stretch out and find the limits of our pistols by making 100 yard pistol shots! This class will build confidence in your ability to draw from your holster and quickly and effectively engage a target at short, medium, and even long range. What a fun and quality training experience. Thanks Brice!
Eli (verified owner) –
The purpose of this course is to perfect the fundamental skills. Brice is a fantastic teacher, walking through each step very methodically. I was able to identify several key issues I had, that I was not aware of. As we continued to train throughout the day, I had great opportunities to apply those corrections and continue to receive feedback from the instructor. That eventually led to being able to push back to the 75 yard line, just like Wild Bill, and even to 100 yards to make that shot on steel! Incredibly satisfying to hear that “ping” from that distance using my pistol! I truly believe I would not have been able to achieve that without the insight and training provided by Brice!
Philip (verified owner) –
What a great day at the range. Going over fundamentals, Grip, alignment, sight picture. Brice didn’t just go through the motions he was making corrections and building skill all day. All of that work culminated in a 100 yard shot with a pistol. Then to add some stress he added a shot timer at 75 yards. Fun day for sure I would recommend this class to anyone that wants to add to their tool box
Thien Chum (verified owner) –
This class was very fun and extremely valuable. I recommend this for anyone that wants to learn the fundamentals of drawing from holster or just want to advance their skills at long range accuracy. I left the range with pride and confidence, knowing I can hit a target at 100 yards. Thanks for the Awesome class Brice!
Jeff Petry –
Excellent class that will push your limits of distance with a handgun. This class was a great transition for me after attending the basics of pistol course as well. Became efficient at my drawing from holster and improved my groupings on target. Great course!
Rulon Wells (verified owner) –
What an amazing experience. Brice has definitely given me the ability and the confidence to become a better shooter. Hearing the steel pinging at 100 yards with my pistol was priceless. The quick draw was definitely intence. Awsome day with Intrepid Tactics, looking forward to the next class.