PISTOL LEVEL 3

Defensive Application

Course Description

Alpha Pistol Level 3 introduces defensive application principles by integrating movement, concealment, positional shooting, and decision-making. Students begin applying their handgun skills in realistic defensive contexts while learning to move, seek cover, and solve shooting problems under moderate stress.

Student Requirements

Students must:

Successfully complete Alpha Pistol Level 2 or equivalent.
Demonstrate safe holster skills.
Be capable of drawing safely from concealment.

Required Equipment:

Handgun
Concealment holster
Minimum three magazines
Magazine carrier
Eye and hearing protection
Concealment garment
300 rounds of ammunition
Knee pads recommended
Closed-toe shoes

Course Length

1 Day ( Course will be split into Classroom, Sim Training, and Live Fire-in the range)

Skills Learned

Concealed Carry Skills

Draw from concealment
Garment clearing techniques
Presentation under time pressure

Movement

Shooting while moving forward
Shooting while moving laterally
Reloading during movement

Use of Cover

Proper use of cover
Barricade techniques
Cover versus concealment concepts

Positional Shooting

Kneeling position
Squatting position
Supine position
Urban prone position

Defensive Engagement Skills

Failure drills (2-1 Drill)
Target discrimination
Multiple target transitions
One-hand manipulations
Verbal commands

Decision Making

Problem solving under time
Defensive decision-making
Threat prioritization

Final Assessment

Students must demonstrate:

Safe concealed draw
Effective movement techniques
Use of cover
Multiple target engagement
Decision-making skills under stress

Next Level Preview – Alpha Pistol Level 4

Low-light fundamentals
Multi-directional movement
Timed qualification standards
Stress exposure drills

PISTOL LEVEL 3 Defensive Application