More and more mounted optics are used on pistols, especially defensive pistols. As with the popular 250 Defensive Pistol class, this class is still "The Gunsite Experience" that was first presented in October 1976 by Colonel Jeff Cooper, but has evolved to include optics. The class will focus on learning the idiosyncrasies of the presentation, manipulations and defensive shooting with an optic equipped fighting handgun. Regardless of your age, gender or experience, completing the 250 class will change your life! You will be well grounded in the 'Modern Technique of the Pistol', including … [Read more...]
Nashville Instructor Development – Pistol Mounted Optics
Pistol Mounted Optics (PMO) aren’t the future; they are now and they are here and in the last decade technology has enhanced the reliability and durability of the Handgun mounted optic for duty and self-defense use. This instructor development course focuses on teaching the instructor how to teach optics within the Modern Technique. The course material takes legal and human factors into consideration while addressing what does and doesn’t change with the PMO. Teaching new students on the Pistol Mounted Optic presents unique problems for students learning to acquire the red dot with the … [Read more...]
Nashville Vehicle Defense
Vehicle Defense class is a three-day class designed to prepare students for the real-world dynamics of sudden, violent confrontations and attacks in and around vehicles. Most individuals operate in and around a vehicle daily, either commuting, shopping, or working. Skills practiced and presented in this class will prepare the student with the proper mindset to prevent or handle critical incidents in and around your vehicle. Students will need to be proficient in weapons handling and safety. NOTE: You can carry concealed after being evaluated for safety on day one, bring OWB along with any … [Read more...]
Nashville Team Tactics For Two
Do you train with, or have a plan with your partner, spouse, family member? When partners work cooperatively in a tactical situation, their capabilities are multiplied. A two-person team can secure far more space at once, can move and shoot cooperatively and solve problems with more security than a single person can alone. Two person tactics takes shooting, moving and COMMUNICATING to a new level. Our students learn safe gun-handling in a confined spaces, assessing and reacting to multiple threats, covering fire, continuity of fire, cooperative movement and ambush techniques. Skills learned … [Read more...]
Nashville Pocket Pistol
Many of us carry one either as a primary or secondary weapon. This 3 day course will put you and your favorite pocket pistol or revolver through extensive range drills and simulators. You will gain a thorough understanding of the strengths and limitations of these little handguns we are all so fond of. We will run you through range drills specially designed to teach marksmanship and weapons handling specific to your pocket pistol/revolver. We will also cover many of the carry and concealment methods that make the pocket pistol such a favorite. You will then get to put all your skills … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Pistol
Close Quarter Pistol is designed to prepare students for the real world dynamics of sudden, violent confrontation and attacks. What will you do if you are suddenly and violently attacked? Will you have the time and opportunity to present your firearm? Do you have the skill and ability to retain your firearm when your attacker is within arm’s reach? Can you shoot effectively while delivering practical and effective self defense techniques? CQP blends empty hand self defense, mindset, tactics and extreme close quarter pistol techniques into a proven system. Developed and taught by Gunsite … [Read more...]
Nashville Simulator
This class will advance the tactical skills learned in 250. It will include simunitions in the shoot house and around vehicles. After a skills review, instructions will involve shooting in structures and around vehicles. The students will then work in simulators to practice the skills. The last day will involve scenarios in the shoothouse and on the range with vehicles in force-on-force exercises. … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Carbine
Close Quarters Carbine covers the Modern Sporting Rifle in various forms to include carbine, short barrel rifle, AR type pistol with arm brace and Pistol caliber carbine. Course will cover the proper use of these systems from contact distances out to 25 yards. Course will cover movement, tactical manipulation, malfunction clearing, working in and around vehicles, and transition to pistol. Students will also be given advice and demonstrations to determine the proper zero and type of sighting system for their weapon. … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Pistol 2
Close Quarters 2 covers fighting in close engagement distances with handguns, personal weapons (i.e. hands, elbows, etc.), edged weapons, and blunt objects (sticks, canes, etc.). Students will start off will utilizing the basic fighting platform and manipulating the weaknesses of the aggressor’s platform. The class will progress into close in engagements utilizing the pistol in personal and family defense both in the home and in public environments. Students with be taught how to use and defend against the use of edge weapons and blunt objects. Students will also be given advise and … [Read more...]
Nashville 160 Shotgun
160 is The Modern Technique as applied to the defensive shotgun. You will now be in command of one of the least-understood but most prolific weapons systems available. Effective out to and beyond 100 yards, the defensive shotgun’s flexibility and versatility demands a special set of manipulation skills, making it a “thinking person’s” weapon system. In your 160 you develop the marksmanship and manipulation skills that will make you the master of this potent arm. Your ability to make ammunition selection, continuity of fire, malfunction clearances and transitions to the handgun will keep you … [Read more...]
Nashville, TN – 150 Basic Pistol
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. This course is held at the Royal Range indoor shooting range in Nashville Tennessee. … [Read more...]
Nashville, TN – 250 Defensive Pistol
The 250 Pistol Class was first presented in October 1976 by Colonel Jeff Cooper. This class is “The Gunsite Experience.” Regardless of your age, gender, experience or station in life, upon completion of The Gunsite Experience, YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE FOREVER! You will be well grounded in the Modern Technique of the Pistol, including marksmanship, gun handling, combat mindset, and the elements of the Combat Triad. Through our systematic and dynamic methodology you will achieve confidence, competence, new skills and best of all, Peace of Mind. Clients emerge stronger, more alert, and … [Read more...]
Nashville Edged Weapons Training
This two day class provides the essential fundamentals of self-protection using an edged weapon. Regardless of size, strength, age or gender you can learn to defend yourself with any type of edged weapon using the concepts you will learn in this class. You will start off by learning the basic stance, footwork, balance and body mechanics that set the foundation. You will then transition into the highly effective and practical techniques for using an edged weapon while defending against a variety of attacks including empty hands, knives, sticks and firearms Additional topics covered will … [Read more...]