Advanced Courses
So you have have your CPL...
NOW what??
TRAIN!
Advanced Pistol courses can cover a fast variety of training of opportunities.
Centershot Gun Range offers two different classes.
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Our Advanced Pistol Course
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MCRGO Everyday Carry Course (EDC)
Within the above classes you will experience how to draw from open and concealed carry. Be prepared to use gear such as a winter coat or even a purse or backpack. Movement will be forward, lateral, bending and stooping. Participants will move at their own pace or within specified time requirements.
Our instructors are there by your side throughout the entire range exercise, to ensure safety to the class. It is up to you to take your training to the next level of continuance practice to build the muscle memory so that you rise to you level of training and not fail.
MCRGO
Everyday Carry Course
The everyday carry class is designed to build skills to access and draw effectively. This is not a pass or fail range day. This course is designed to give you an idea of your ability level and what you need to work on. Some courses of fire will challenge a person’s ability to recognize a rapidly unfolding situation and adapt accordingly. Decision making/cognition drills and skills will be emphasized.
This course will help you build skills by conducting opportunities for you to practice effective access and draw with a certified advanced MCRGO instructor. This is not a “go fast class”. The fastest draw is ineffective if fundamentals are lost in the hurry and shot placement goes out the window. We want to strive to do more than just look good in pictures.
Class length: 8 hours. Sometimes classes run long depending on student engagement & abilities, please plan accordingly.
What to bring:
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Your pistol with 100 rounds of ammunition. Please- No Magnum rounds, reloads, or aluminum cases.
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One (or more) Spare Magazine or Revolver Speedloader
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Eye & Ear protection
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Holster for your pistol - your EDC concealment holster is welcome, purses are ok too.
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Open front concealment garment (vest, button down shirt, etc.)
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Closed front concealment garment (something that will need raised to draw)
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Clothes & shoes designed for movement
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Spare Magazine Holster/Speedloader Holster (if you have one)
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NOTICE- When accessing a concealed firearm, flesh is often exposed! If you prefer, wearing a tight, tuckable undershirt will help avoid exposed skin when accessing your concealed firearm.
When you arrive:
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PLEASE arrive sufficiently early for class. We will start the class promptly at the scheduled time.
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Do not bring any ammunition into the classroom!
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Please immediately present your pistol to the instructor in a case and UNLOADED.
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DO NOT take your firearm out of the case or arrive with a holstered pistol on your person.
Safety Information
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We will be conducting live fire on the range. Please wear range appropriate, comfortable attire designed for movement. PLEASE do not wear loose/open collar shirts- hot brass always finds a way in.
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Eye & Ear protection will be required.
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NO LIVE AMMUNITION will be permitted in the classroom.
If you have question about equipment rentals, please call Centershot Gun Range at 616 371-7468
Centershot
Advanced Pistol
This class will teach you how to train yourself for a violent encounter.
You will learn how to properly draw from a strong side holster and how to use cover to defend yourself. We cover the different types of problems / jams you could encounter and the proper way to clear them from a semiautomatic pistol.
During a violent encounter you will only rise to the level of your training ---------------- remember if you do not know how to use your gun the right way -- the bad guy does!
Class length: 4 hours. Sometimes classes run long depending on student engagement & abilities, please plan accordingly.
What to bring:
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Your carry pistol
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100 rounds of ammunition for your pistol
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Strong side holster
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Eye & Ear Protection (Prescription glasses are fine- permitting they sufficiently cover your eyes)
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Any special food/drink requirements
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Optional: Pen & Paper for taking notes
Attire:
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Shooting range appropriate, comfortable attire and shoes designed for movement.
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PLEASE do not wear loose/open collar shirts! Hot brass always finds a way in!
