HANDGUN CLASSES
FIREARM INSTRUCTION IN COLLEGE STATION
Many beginning shooters “peak” at shooting paper at the local indoor range, and have no avenue or knowledge for advancement. This is simply not acceptable, especially to those who have chosen to carry a handgun for personal protection. As a minimum, this is frustrating for all shooters as their irregular visits to the range may result in inconsistencies, having good days and bad days at the range. There simply may be no good form or muscle memory in which to draw.
Other shooters become somewhat proficient at shooting at paper (Bulls-eye shooting) and never grow from there.
As a professional firearms instructor, I have witnessed first-hand the most common problem for shooter development is that most shooters have large gaps in their training, if they have been trained at all.
INTEGRITY Training Center believes in well-conceived and planned curriculum, not just a list of random courses in a catalog. We believe training and development should be a fabric that interweaves one mastered skill seamlessly to the next introduced skill. This is not a foreign principle in any other sport, so why should it be different for shooting? It is not.
Handgun 101 – Fundamentals of Handgun Safety, Operation, and Shooting
Course Goal: To provide the student a solid foundation in handgun safety, operation, and pistol marksmanship, and prepare the student to shoot independently with confidence. 
Course Length:
6 Hours (includes short break for lunch)
Course Description: This class is an introduction to basic handgun safety, handling, and operation. This is a great class for someone who has limited to absolutely no experience operating a handgun. It is also great for the person who needs to brush up on their handgun skills and has never attended a formal class. We wish that everyone who plans to carry a handgun on their body for self-defense would start here and take this class.
Topics covered include safe gun handling, parts and operation of a handgun, hand grip, shooting stance, eye dominance, sight alignment and sight picture, breathing control, trigger control, loading and unloading, and classroom drills with our laser training pistols. We finish the class at the range with live-fire of handguns to put your skills to use.
This class will also help you select the right handgun for you prior to you purchasing one. If you already have a handgun that is fine too, bring it and we will teach you how to use it.
Physical Requirements: Mild-medium physical activity. Shooters must be in good physical condition and capable of working with their hands and standing for extended periods. This class is mostly in an air-conditioned classroom however time will be spent outside in an outdoor shooting bay.
Prerequisites: Must be 19 years of age minimum. (under 18 if accompanied by an adult).
We provide: Loaner handguns with ammunition, eye and ear protection (If you do not bring your own). Restroom and air-conditioned classroom on site. We will have bottled water available throughout the day and coffee and snacks in the morning.
Bring with you: A good attitude, your handgun if you have one (optional). If you bring your own gun, bring 50 rounds of ammunition. If you are using one of our guns, then 50 rounds will be provided you. Bring a lunch and anything you need to be comfortable in the classroom and on the range outside.
Handgun 201 – Marksmanship and Operational Development
Course Goal: To progress the handgun student to a level of consistent competence through execution and repetition of proper training.
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ourse Length:
2 Hours
Course Description: This class is specifically for students who have completed our Handgun 101 and/or Personal Coaching and are ready for the “what is next?”. This is it. Students will perform multiple reps using good form to start developing muscle memory and consistency.
Students will also be introduced to speed and accuracy drills using a timer. The drills are designed to develop good marksmanship habits while having fun. Confidence is developed as the student progresses to the next level.
Students that complete this class will have drills that they can practice on their own at their home gun ranges.
Physical Requirements: Mild-medium physical activity. Shooters must be in good physical condition and capable of working with their hands and standing for extended periods.
Prerequisites: Must be 19 years of age minimum. (under 18 if accompanied by an adult).
We provide: All necessary training equipment including tables and targets.
Bring with you: A good attitude, your handgun, 3 magazines minimum, 300 rounds of ammunition. We do not require holsters in this class, however if you currently use a holster and have effectively learned correct draw from holster then you can bring and train with your holster. All others will work from a table that is provided. Dress appropriately to be outside on the range, including wearing closed toe shoes and no loose shirts. Bring a baseball cap and eye and ear protection if you have them. We have limited safety equipment that you could borrow. Bring anything you need to strive on the range including sunblock and water.
Defensive Pistol 1 – Fundamental Covert Carry Skills
Course Goal: To introduce and train the fundamentals of handgun self-defense from concealed carry in an urban environment.
Course Length: 4 Hours
Course Description: This course is for any individual who plans to carry a handgun covertly (concealed) and lawfully, therefore, all topics involve working from your holster.
The first focus of this class is mindset. Have you tested your
mind, your gun, your holster under stress? This course emphasizes principles of defensive mindset and violence of action.
The next focus is knowledge and application of the equipment (your gun and its operation, the holster, the carry method). We will have various carry garments and holsters available and have a discussion on carry methods and equipment, including carry methods for ladies. We will make sure that YOU have the right equipment and know how to use it.
The next focus include its deployment (correct draw from strong side belt holster, alternate carry positions, drawing from concealment, speed reloads during live fire, clearing malfunctions during live fire, defensive pistol accuracy, point shooting and more. You will get plenty of live-fire practice working from concealment with your own gun and equipment.
Physical Requirements: Medium-strenuous physical activity. This is a mentally and physically demanding class. Shooters must be in good physical condition and capable of running short sprints and getting into various shooting positions efficiently.
Prerequisites: This is a fundamental-intermediate level class. This is where you START to learn defensive mindset and handgun skills including draw from holster and concealment. You must possess basic handgun safety and marksmanship skills prior to this class. Our Handgun 101 or Personal Coaching prior to class date is preferred.
We provide: Restroom and air-conditioned classroom on site. We will have bottled water available throughout the day. We will have extra sets of eye and ear pro if needed.
Bring with you: A good attitude, your handgun, holster, gun belt, 4-magazines minimum, mag pouch that holds at least 1 magazine on your belt (or you may use pocket). Let us know if you need to borrow equipment ahead of time and we may be able to provide. Bring 300 rounds of ammunition.
Defensive Pistol 2 – Covert Carry Skills
Course Goal: Defensive Pistol 2 is an advanced covert-carry course focusing on the tactics, skills, and mindset using a handgun for self-defense in an urban environment.
Course Length: 6 Hours
Course Description: Topics include engaging single and multiple threats from 360 degrees. Heavy emphasis on use of cover, shooting in alternative positions to adapt to real world scenarios, and movement during fire. Close-quarter threats from 1yd to 25yds. Weapon manipulations (reloading, clearing malfunctions) during stress will be tested, and includes one-handed manipulations. Course of fire includes round-robin, scenario-based encounters to keep you and your gun moving. This entire class is outside in the shooting bay.
Physical Requirements: Strenuous physical activity. This is a mentally and physically demanding class. Shooters must be in good physical condition and capable of running short sprints and getting into various shooting positions efficiently. Class will consist of strength and cardio exercises to induce stress and test endurance and accuracy while operating a weapon through tactical drills.
Prerequisites: This is an Intermediate-advanced level class. You must possess basic handgun safety and marksmanship skills prior to this class. You must already have experience in draw from concealment, reloads, and clearing basic malfunctions.
We provide: Restroom on site. We will have bottled water available throughout the day. We will have extra sets of eye and ear pro if needed.
Bring with you: A good attitude, your handgun, holster, gun belt, 6-magazines minimum, mag pouch that holds at least 1 magazine on your belt (or you may use pocket). Let us know if you need to borrow equipment ahead of time and we may be able to provide. Bring 500 rounds of ammunition.