Tactical Performance Center

TPC 5-day L.E./Mil Instructor Development Course - Handgun

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Reactive Shooting Science™ doctrine while simultaneously developing the instructional skills necessary to ensure your officers and personnel are prepared to defend and serve at the highest operational standard.

This course explores in depth what it truly takes to perform at authentic fighting speeds—without sacrificing accountability or precision. You will learn how to accurately diagnose shooting errors and implement immediate corrections at speed, eliminating the outdated concept of “slowing down to get your hits.”

As a firearms instructor, you carry the responsibility of delivering the highest quality training to those under your charge. This course equips you to meet that obligation with competence, structure, and confidence.

Our focus extends beyond mechanical shooting skills. We cultivate the knowledge base and performance mindset required for consistent, repeatable excellence. Grounded firmly in Reactive Shooting Science™, this program emphasizes the development of high-level performers through the implementation of the Progressive Skill Integration Framework™—building durable competence under pressure, not temporary range performance.

MISSION:

To provide the trainees the knowledge, practical skills, and a complete understanding of the principles and abilities to diagnose themselves of other trainees, using the Reactive Shooting Science system of high‐performance handgun reactive marksmanship.

METHODOLOGY:

Through a combination of lecture, group discussion, demonstration, and testing, each student will learn how to practically apply the concepts of Reactive Shooting and how to properly teach these concepts.

Each student/instructor will learn the principles of Reactive Shooting Science and how to apply those principles on an individual basis. They will then learn how to diagnose shooter deficiencies using these principles and how to improve those they teach and mentor. Each instructor‐student will have ample opportunities to demonstrate proficiency, competency, and understanding of these principles.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

Principles of high‐performance reactive marksmanship (Handgun)

• Fire Control Triangle – purposes, principles, and techniques of the stance, grip, and trigger control for high‐speed shooting, maintaining high‐level accuracy
• Types of trigger manipulations
• Reactive Shooting Cycle – the “algorithm” of the shot
• Visual acceptability
• Iron vs. red dot sights
• Focal continuum – different types of focus and vision methods
• The secrets of the highly efficient target transitions, engaging multiple targets.
• The effective, high‐speed engagement (Draw from holster)
• Predictive vs. reactive shooting
• Principles of shooting on the move

Methods for diagnostics (students’ performance)

• Reading shooting group patterns
• Most common shooting problems and errors – instant fix of the problem
• Mental analogies and representations

Levels of competency

Qualities of the professional instructor

Developing a Skill and Evolving a Skill

Progressive Skill Integration Framework

Five Principles of kinetic efficiency in handgun manipulation

Understanding Neuroplasticity and Myelination as an Instructor

Efficient Speed Action Model

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Quality eye and ear protection (we highly recommend electronic ear pro)
• 2000 rounds of handgun ammunition
• A reliable service-type handgun and at least three spare magazines
• A backup handgun if you have one, just in case!
• A sturdy belt, OWB kydex type holster that protects the trigger and several mag pouches
• A hat and clothing to suit the weather and protect you from ejected brass. We recommend that high neck shirts be worn.
• To keep your hands more comfortable through the learning process, we recommend that you bring an athletic tape.
• Water/electrolyte drinks/snacks to keep up your energy
• A notebook/pen or pencil