Tampa Shooters Network

This course will be held in complete darkness. Students will be taught the correct use of flashlight and mounted lights to identify and engage threats. Topics covered include: equipment selection, drawing and correct manipulation of various flashlights, moving and shooting in the dark, sighted and instinctive shooting in the dark, shooting from cover, and reloading techniques including speed loads and tactical reloads in the dark. This is NOT a basic class. All student should be safe and well-versed in the use of their pistols before attending.

Course Level: Advanced
Cost: $275 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Drinks and Merchandise
Length: 5 Hours
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

• Flashlight Options
• Lumens vs. Candle Power
• Flashlight Carry / Attachment Options
• Battery Options
• Pros / Cons of Handheld vs. Weapon-mounted Lights
• Night Sights, Optics and Lasers
• Understanding How Your Eyes Work in the Dark
• Night Shooting Principles
• Night Shooting Safety
• Eight Different Flashlight Techniques
• Drawing and Shooting in the Dark
• Drawing, Moving and Shooting in the Dark
• Emergency Magazine Change in the Dark
• Administrative Magazine Change in the Dark
• Fighting / Using Cover in the Dark with Flashlights
• High Speed Engagement in the Dark

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

• Must be competent with the manipulation and use of your chosen firearm
• Must have concealed weapons permit or have completed criminal background check
• Safety is paramount. All participants must be experienced shooters who are competent with their chosen firearm. This class is not to teach you the fundamentals of drawing and reloading your firearm. Students are expected to have this knowledge prior to the course to promote safety and optimal learning.

Required Prerequisite Course:

• Advanced Defensive Handgun Level Two
  or
• Proof of Completion of Comparable Course such as Louis Awerbuck (Tactical Handgun 1), Clint Smith (Defensive Handgun), Pat Rogers (Pistol 1), Gunsite (250 Pistol), Tactical Response (Advanced Fighting Pistol)

Equipment List:

• Handgun
• 3 Magazines, minimum
• 300-350 Rounds Ammunition
• Flashlight with Spare Batteries
• Spare Flashlight with Spare Batteries
• Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Handgun (*Holster Guidelines)
• Magazine Pouches
• Clear Full-wrap Eye and Ear Protection
• Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment
• Pen and Paper

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 4:1
Maximum Number of Students: 8

Booking and Cancellation Policy:
Full payment will be due to the instructor at the start of class, cash or credit. A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. This card will not be charged unless you incur one of the following fees:
$25 Administrative Fee for any schedule changes or cancellations (regardless of cause)
$125 Late Cancellation Fee for changes or cancellations made within 72 hours of class.
$275 No Show Fee for cancellations received with 24 hours of the class and no shows.

Course Brief:
This 3-Day Immersion Course takes the student through Levels One and Two of our Advanced Defense Handgun curriculum in an extended format allowing for more repetition of drills while learning to shoot under stress. Progression is based on a building block concept to a level where learned skills become instinctive.
Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Cost: $675 Includes Range Fees, Lunch and Merchandise
Length: 3 Days
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

• Combative Shooting Stance / Body Positioning
• Understanding and Using Physical and Psychological Reactions to Lethal Force Confrontations
• Correct Combative Drawing and Re-Holstering Techniques
• Getting Off the X
• Sighted Shooting Techniques
• Subconscious Sight Picture Techniques
• Point Shooting Techniques
• Mastering Recoil
• Shooting and Moving: Forward and Backwards
• Emergency Magazine Changes vs. Tactical Magazine Changes
• Understanding and Effectively Using Trigger Reset
• Multiple Threat Priorities and Engagement
• Introduction to Combative Shooting Techniques
• Human Anatomical Targeting Preferences
• 1 Handed vs. Two Handed Shooting: When / Why / How
• 1 Handed Magazine Changes
• 1 Handed Point Shooting Techniques
• Shooting from Point Shoulder, Half Hip and Retention
• Zipper Drill
• Speed Rock
• One Handed Combative Drawing and Re-Holstering Techniques
• Sighted and Subconscious Shooting Techniques Review
• Solving Malfunctions: Immediate Action / Stoppage Drills
• Moving while Shooting
• Correct Shooting Techniques from Cover and Concealment
• Kneeling Techniques
• Multiple Target Engagement Techniques
• Bad Guy with Hostage Technique
  Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:
• Must be comfortable shooting on your own in a traditional static range environment.
• Must have shot at least 1000 rounds through the gun you will be using prior to this class (500 rounds of which must be within last 12 months).
• Must understand how your gun functions and be able to load, unload, show clear. Students who need help with loading or unloading their firearm (or magazine) or struggle with understanding and handling basic malfunctions are not prepared for this class.
• Must be familiar and competent with your chosen handgun and using consistent fundamentals at a level of unconscious competency.
• For semi-automatic handguns, must be able to pull the slide back and lock it open (back) and clear a malfunction (jam).
• Must demonstrate a firm understanding of and respect for basic firearm safety rules and range etiquette.
• Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to handle the stress of shooting in close proximity to other people. You will be working from a holster, shooting and moving NEXT to other shooters without barriers between you.
• Must have concealed weapons license or provide a copy of a recent criminal background check.
  Prerequisite Courses which will Help You Obtain the Above Skills but are Not Mandatory:
• Advanced Concealed Carry
• Ladies Only Advanced Concealed Carry
  Or Comparable Coursework from a nationally-recognized training company.
  Equipment List:
• Your Chosen Handgun
• 1400 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)
• A Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun
• Min of 3 Pistol Magazines
• Magazine Pouches
  Max Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1
  Max # of Students: 15

Booking and Cancellation Policy:
Full payment will be due to the instructor at the start of class, cash or credit. A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. This card will not be charged unless you incur one of the following fees:
$25 Administrative Fee for any schedule changes or cancellations (regardless of cause)
$300 Late Cancellation Fee for changes or cancellations made within 7 days of class.
$675 No Show Fee for cancellations received within 72 hours of the class and no shows.

Long Range Rifle Immersion Level One:

Course Brief:
This course will be invaluable to anyone who wants to experience the satisfaction of long range precision marksmanship. It is specifically designed around the needs of shooters (both new and old) that are interested in learning the fundamental skills for shooting accurately out to 500 yards whether for hunting or sport. Course intent is to cover the techniques required to achieve first round hits out to 500 yards. This is a marksmanship skills course and does not include advanced sniper techniques. Course consists of classroom and on-range practical training.
Course Level: Intermediate
Cost: $735 Includes Instruction, Training, Range Fees, Targets, Merchandise, Lunch and Drinks Both Days, Overnight Lodging, Dinner and Breakfast.
Pricing Based on Single Occupancy Lodging. Discounts available for students wishing to share a room.
Length: Two days
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

• Safety
• Rifle Set-up
• Optic Set-up and Correct Placement
• Sighting In
• Bi-pod, Sling and Ammunition Selection
• Ballistic Comparisons
• Correct Bench and Prone Shooting Positions
• Understanding Eye Relief
• Breathing
• Grip
• Trigger Control
• Follow Through
• Cleaning Your Rifle
  Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class: All students must be safe and familiar with their chosen firearm.
  Equipment List:
• 200 Rounds of match grade ammo - No Steel Core, Penetrating or Tracer Ammo
• Precision Rifle capable of Minute of Angle Accuracy (Precision rifles are a necessity for a course of this kind.)
• Quality Adjustable Scope (A scope that will allow for precision shooting at 500+ yards, Mil Dot, Target Turrets, BDC or Meridian Reticules are recommended.)
• Bipod
• Sling
• Rear Bag
• Cleaning Kit
• Pen, Pencil and Highlighter
• Rifle Data Book or Notebook
• Shooting Mat
• Spotting Scope (recommended)
• Range Finder (recommended)
• Scope Adjustment Tools
• Calculator
  Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 4:1
  Maximum Number of Students: 8

Booking and Cancellation Policy:
A $250 Deposit is required at the time of booking and will be charged to the card entered at registration. The course fee balance will be due to the instructor at the start of class, cash or credit. This deposit is refundable with the exception of the following fees:
$25 Administrative Fee for any schedule changes or cancellations (regardless of cause)
$250 Late Cancellation Fee for changes or cancellations made within 30 days of class.
$735 No Show Fee for cancellations received within 14 days of class and no shows.

Lodging will be provided at the Hampton Inn Okeechobee, unless otherwise advised, with all meals on-site.

Team Tactics

Course Brief: You know how to operate your pistol and have trained to shoot under stress. You associate with like-minded people who are also armed. But do you know how to work together as a team to increase
your odds of surviving a critical incident? If you have trained and practiced your reactions, tactics and techniques together, you will work as a cohesive team and dramatically increase your chances of
success.

Think of a deadly-force scenario. Now add the variable of Other People that are with you! Now visualize the same scenario with BOTH of you acting in unison, both knowing exactly what to do, how to communicate, which direction to move. Better?

This course teaches how to shoot, move and communicate safely as a team in and around buildings, reacting to and dealing with a deadly-force type scenario such as an active shooter environment. For those of you without a training partner, we'll team you up with another competent shooter to watch your back and safely navigate through the many dynamic scenarios. This is a great training opportunity with unique techniques, scenarios and drills specifically for two-person teams such as Couples, Colleagues, Friends, Families and the average CWFL holder.

Course Level: Advanced
Cost: $500/2 Person Team or $275/Individual Includes Instruction, Range Fees, Lunch, Drinks and
Merchandise
Length: 7.5 Hours
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

• Team Safety
• Use of OODA Loop
• Engaging from Concealed Carry
• Team Target Engagement
• Correct Communication Techniques
• Team Movement including In and Around Buildings
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Team Response to Contact
• Correct Equipment and Set-Up
• Temple high and SUL Resting Positions
• Man Down Protocol

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into in this Class:

• Must be competent with the manipulation and use of your chosen firearm
• Must be safe and competent with drawing, re-holstering and shooting whilst moving
• Must have concealed weapons license or provide a recent criminal background check

Required Prerequisite Course:

• Advanced Defensive Handgun Level Two
  or
• Proof of Completion of Comparable Course such as Louis Awerbuck (Tactical Handgun 1), Clint Smith (Defensive Handgun), Pat Rogers (Pistol 1) ,Gunsite (250 Pistol), Tactical Response (Advanced Fighting Pistol)

Equipment List (per person):

• Your Chosen Handgun
• 350-400 Rounds Ammunition (This may be purchased at the range.)
• A Standard Strong Side Carry Holster for your Chosen Handgun (*Click for Holster Guidelines)
• Minimum of 3 Pistol Magazines (The more the better!)
• Sturdy Gun Belt and Pants with Belt Loops
• Magazine Pouches
• Full-wrap Eye and Ear Protection (May be rented from the range.)
• Weapon Cleaning and Lubrication Equipment
• Pen and Paper

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 6:1
Maximum Number of Students: 14

Booking and Cancellation Policy:
Full payment will be due to the instructor at the start of class, cash or credit. A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. This card will not be charged unless you incur one of the following fees:
$25/person Administrative Fee for any schedule changes or cancellations (regardless of cause)
$125/person Late Cancellation Fee for changes or cancellations made within 72 hours of class.
$500/team or $275/person No Show Fee for cancellations received with 24 hours of the class and no shows.