Advanced Level Pistol Training

Hosted By

North Idaho Firearms Training

📧 Email: info@northidahofirearms.com

🌐 Website: https://northidahofirearms.com

Primary Instructors:

• James Veon – Retired Law Enforcement
• David Clay – Retired U.S. Army Special Forces

🎯 Course Description

The Advanced Live Fire Pistol course from North Idaho Firearms Training is a high-intensity program designed for experienced shooters who want to push performance under stress. This course emphasizes speed, accuracy, movement, decision-making, and accountability through structured live-fire drills.

This is not a beginner class. Students are expected to arrive with solid fundamentals and the ability to safely run a pistol from a holster.

✅ Prerequisites

• Completion of a prior intermediate pistol course or
• Documented law enforcement, military, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated safe firearm handling

🕒 Course Length

5-6 Hours | Live Fire Training

Round Count: ~500 rounds

📚 Safety & Orientation (30 Minutes)

• Range safety briefing
• Medical plan & emergency procedures
• Instructor expectations & performance standards
• Review of advanced fundamentals:
  • Grip pressure management
  • Visual processing (target focus vs sight confirmation)
  • Trigger control and reset at speed

🔥 Live Fire Training Blocks

Block 1 – Performance Baseline

• Cold-bore accuracy evaluation
• Draw to first shot (1–7 yards)
• Timed accuracy drills
• Bill drills for recoil control

Block 2 – Advanced Pistol Fundamentals

• Shooting on the move (forward, lateral, diagonal)
• Directional changes while engaging
• Cadence shooting
• One-handed shooting (dominant & support hand)

Block 3 – Reloads & Malfunctions

• Speed vs emergency reloads
• Reloads while moving
• Induced malfunctions:
  • Failure to fire
  • Failure to eject
  • Double feeds
• One-handed malfunction clearance

Block 4 – Multiple Threat Engagement

• Efficient target transitions
• Threat prioritization
• Split-time control
• 360-degree situational awareness

Block 5 – Cover & Positional Shooting

• Use of hard vs soft cover
• Shooting from:
  • Standing
  • Kneeling
  • Urban prone
• Barricade work (support-side included)

Block 6 – Distance & Precision

• 15–50 yard pistol engagements
• Precision accountability shots
• Balancing speed vs accuracy
• Timed standards

Block 7 – Stress & Decision-Making

• Elevated heart-rate shooting
• Cognitive load drills
• Verbal commands / no-shoot targets
• Failure-to-stop under stress

Block 8 – Low-Light / Reduced Visibility

(If applicable)

• Handheld flashlight techniques
• Light discipline
• Threat identification
• Shooting with light activation

🧪 Final Evaluation

• Timed qualification course
• Movement, reloads, cover, and accuracy assessed
• Individual performance review
• Remedial coaching as needed

🧰 Required Equipment

• Duty or concealed-carry pistol (9mm or larger recommended)
• Quality strong-side holster (no SERPA-style holsters)
• Minimum 3 magazines
• Magazine pouches
• Eye & ear protection
• 500 rounds of ammunition
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Hydration

⚠️ Safety Policy

• Strict muzzle and trigger discipline
• Unsafe actions result in immediate removal
• Trauma kit and emergency plan on site
• Zero tolerance for negligent behavior

📜 Certification

Upon successful completion, students receive a North Idaho Firearms Training – Advanced Live Fire Pistol Certificate, documenting training hours and performance standards.

REFUND POLICY 

Deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another class if cancellation is 5 days or more from class day. If cancelled within 5 days of class, or no show, all monies that have been paid will be forfeit.