Defensive Pistol Training in Virginia
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WARNING: We DO NOT offer revolver training (never have, never will), nor do we recommend using revolvers with the FIST-FIRE Grip. Gases escaping from the cylinder gap can burn, cut flesh and cause serious injury to the off hand thumb.
FIST-FIRE, Level 1
Course Description: Level 1 is the foundation of the entire system of FIST-FIRE®. Because the shooting techniques taught are so different (i.e., Reverse Weaver, Reverse Champman, etc.) everyone must start out at Level 1. After you have completed LEVEL 1 you can come back for Tutorials where students are separated based upon their skill levels. You will then be tutored as you advance in rank.
Subjects Studied: Firearms Safety & Weapons Handling Policies (Day 1 ONLY); Proper Foot Stance; Proper Strong Hand Grip; Proper Off Hand Grip; The Open Guard; The Science of Indexing & Point Shooting and the 3-Basic (primary) levels of weapons presentation.
Prerequisite: NONE (but you do need to be able to pass a criminal back ground check).
Length of Class: 1-5 Day Courses offered. NOTE: It usually takes 3 DAYS for the average person to become established in Level 1. After you complete DAY 1 OF LEVEL 1 you can come back anytime for Tutorial classes.
Start Time: Classes start promptly at 10:00AM and run until 4:00 PM with a 30 minute lunch break.
Lunch: Lunch is available for $5 per day (payable each day). It will consist of a deli tray with meats, cheeses & bread so you can build your own sandwich. Chips, fruit, water & soft drinks are also available.
Equipment Required: Safety eyeglasses; ELECTRONIC ear protection MANDATORY; A serviceable and safe handgun with (300) rounds of ammo MINIMUM per day (NO HOLLOW POINTS). Note: Any and all equipment (including guns) can be rented with prior notice.
Tuition: $250 per student, per day.
Note: Tuition is due (30) days in advance of scheduled class date. Tuition is totally non-refundable once inside the (30) day window. If for some reason you cannot attend class on the shceduled day, you will be allowed to attend another class on another day.
Class Size: 4-6 students MAXIMUM. Note: For larger groups, more FIST-FIRE® Instructors can be brought in with advance notice.
Registration: Use the contact form to send us your completed registration information
FIST-FIRE, Levels 2-5
Course Description: These are “Tutorial” courses where we teach to the needs of the students. Because we have our own ranges, we can separate shooters of different skill levels and have them work on different things (just as they do in any Martial Arts class).
Subjects Studied: See the Fist-Fire Training Model
Length of Class: 1 to 5 Day Courses offered.
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Level 1.
Start Time: Classes start promptly at 10:00AM and run until 4:00 PM with a 30 minute lunch break.
Lunch: Lunch is available for $5 per day (payable each day). It will consist of a deli tray with meats, cheeses & bread so you can build your own sandwich. Chips, fruit, water & soft drinks are also available.
Equipment Required: Safety eyeglasses; ELECTRONIC ear protection MANDATORY; a sturdy waist belt; a concealment holster, 3-mags with 2-mag pouches; a concealment garment; a serviceable and safe handgun with (300) rounds of ammo MINIMUM (NO HOLLOW POINTS). Note: Any and all equipment (including guns) can be rented from us with prior notice.
Tuition: $250 per student, per day.
Note: Tuition is due (30) days in advance of scheduled class date. Tuition is totally non-refundable once inside the (30) day window. If for some reason you cannot attend class on the shceduled day, you will be allowed to attend another class on another day.
Class Size: 6-12 students MAXIMUM
After you have completed Day 1 of Level 1, you can come back for Tutorials. Because I own my own range and have numerous CQB bays, I can separate the students based upon their skill and knowledge of the FIST-FIRE® system. I will then teach to the needs of the class.
Registration: Use the contact form to send us your completed registration information
FIST-FIRE, Level 6 
Kevin Apland (L) & D.R. Middlebrooks demonstrating Handgun Strikes
Course Description: In this course we have guest FIST-FIRE® Instructors Paul Sharp, Ricks Simes, Kevin Apland and others join us for an exciting Shooting & Fighting Clinic.
Subjects Studied: See the Fist-Fire Training Model
Length of Class: TBD
Prerequisite: Prospective students must have successfully completed Levels 1-5.
Equipment Required: Safety eyeglasses; ELECTRONIC ear protection MANDATORY; a sturdy waist belt; a concealment holster, 3-mags with 2-mag pouches; a concealment garment; a serviceable and safe handgun with (300) rounds of ammo MINIMUM (NO HOLLOW POINTS). Note: Any and all equipment (including guns) can be rented from us with prior notice.
Tuition: $300 per student, per day. Note: Tuition is due (30) days in advance of scheduled class date. Tuition is totally non-refundable once inside the (30) day window. If for some reason you cannot attend class on the shceduled day, you will be allowed to attend another class on another day.
Class Size: 6 students MAXIMUM*
* For larger groups I can bring in more instructors with advance notice.