Course Overview

Transition Fundamentals is a two-day live-fire course built for students who want a practical foundation with both the pistol and the rifle in one structured program.

This class is designed for responsibly armed citizens who want more than static range habits. Students will develop safe, efficient gun handling, stronger mechanics, better target acquisition, improved recoil control, reload efficiency, movement, and introductory platform transition skills.

💥 Train both platforms.
💥 Build real fundamentals.
💥 Learn with purpose.

This is a serious training course focused on safety, accountability, and performance.

What You’ll Work On

✅ Safe handling of pistol and rifle
✅ Grip, stance, mount, and recoil control
✅ Sight management and target acquisition
✅ Loading, unloading, and reloads
✅ Introductory malfunction work
✅ Movement and positional application
✅ Foundational rifle-to-pistol transition concepts
✅ Practical defensive fundamentals

Course Format

Day 1 – Pistol Fundamentals 🔫

Build a stronger handgun foundation through safe presentation, grip, sight discipline, trigger control, reloads, recoil management, and accuracy work.

Day 2 – Rifle Fundamentals & Transition Concepts 🔥

Develop rifle handling, ready positions, manipulation, reloads, target engagement, movement, and introductory transition work from rifle to pistol.

Who This Course Is For

👤 New to intermediate shooters
👤 Armed citizens who own both platforms
👤 Students ready to move beyond basic range shooting
👤 Those looking for structured, practical training

Prerequisites

To attend, students must:

Be at least 18 years old
Be legally allowed to possess firearms and ammunition
Be able to safely handle firearms
Follow all instructor and range safety rules
Complete required waivers before training

📌 Basic familiarity with firearms is strongly recommended.

Required Gear

Pistol

Semi-auto pistol
OWB holster
Minimum 3 magazines
Magazine pouch
Approx. 300 rounds

Rifle

Semi-auto rifle or carbine
Sling strongly recommended
Minimum 3 magazines
Magazine pouch
Approx. 300 rounds

Personal Gear

Eye protection
Ear protection
Sturdy belt
Closed-toe shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water and snacks
Government-issued photo ID

Important

⚠️ This is a live-fire course. Unsafe gun handling, failure to follow instructions, or reckless behavior will result in removal from class.

FAQ

Do I need to be advanced?
No. This course is for beginner to intermediate students who are safe and coachable.

Is this a concealed carry class?
No. This is a live-fire defensive fundamentals course.

Will we draw from the holster?
Yes, when safety standards and student readiness allow it.

Will we work transitions?
Yes. Students will be introduced to basic rifle-to-pistol transition concepts.

Can I run optics?
Yes, as long as your equipment is safe and functional.

🔥 Train both platforms. Build one defensive system.

If you own a pistol and a rifle and want to learn how to run both with greater safety, control, and purpose, Transition Fundamentals is for you.

Seats are limited. Register only if you are serious about training.

Transition Fundamentals / Pistol & Rifle