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.

Advanced Pistol Level 3