Critical Edge Intermediate Pistol

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The Critical Edge Intermediate Pistol class is for students at skill levels from new pistol owners to those who grew up with firearms and want to improve their defensive firearms capabilities.  It is a class designed to bridge the gap between marksmanship on a conventional range and the defensive application of a pistol.  This is an ideal class for someone that has taken a basic pistol class who doesn’t feel they’re quite ready for a home defense or concealed carry course.  It is equally good for an experienced shooter that is new to defensive shooting.   This class is practical pistol training intended to assist participants in achieving much higher levels of proficiency.  Regardless of previous experience it will help to build on the fundamentals of shooting, foster safety in the handling of firearms and help participants avoid bad habits.  The class goes beyond basic operation and introduces students to the use of a firearm in defensive situations.    This class will reinforce skills learned in Basic Pistol like proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger press, as well as address common handgun malfunctions, reloads, the use of cover and concealment and close quarters application of a defensive firearm.  While the cost of ammunition has dropped considerably from the height of the shortage, laser pistols will be relied upon as an effective way to learn skills and to reduce ammunition costs.

There are no training prerequisites for this class.  Students, however, must be competent in the safe handling and operation of their firearm.  The course is open to U.S. citizens age 21 and above that may legally possess a firearm.  Under federal law, however, certain non-U.S. citizens are prohibited from participating in this course.    Only non-U.S. citizens who are: (1) lawfully permanent residents (e.g., green card holders); (2) refugees; or (3) individuals who have been granted asylum may participate in this course.

Progress through the course is not driven by a schedule.  We will move through the curriculum as quickly or slowly as necessary to allow the students to learn the material.  The training goals of the course are to provide an introductory foundation to enable the students to safely and successfully practice defensive skills on their own and to prepare them to continue into more advanced training.

Live fire will be conducted with the student’s pistol and ammunition.  Expect to shoot 250-300 rounds during the live fire segment of the class.  Hearing and eye protection are required as are two extra magazines or, if a revolver is to be used, at least two speed loaders.  A belt mounted magazine or speed load holder is highly recommended.

The Critical Edge Intermediate Pistol course will be held within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle, PA at the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association on the dates below.  We will meet in the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse beginning at 9:00 AM and probably conclude by 5:00 PM in September and October.  To ensure close personal attention for each student, this course is limited to 9 people.

Summer Course dates:

• June 19, 2023 (Mon)
• July 19, 2023 (Wed)
• Aug 6, 2023 (Sun)

Preregistration is required.  To reserve a spot in a class please go to the following to make payment:  https://criticaledge.us/make-a-payment/  The fee for the course is $125.00.  Members of the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association, veterans and first responders receive a $15.00 discount.  The fee for members of the U.S. military on active duty and students that have previously taken this course is $60.00.  To finalize registration, please also send an email to:   carl.walker@criticaledge.us.  Please include the following information:

Your name as you want it to appear on your certificate;

Mailing address;

Phone number;

Please indicate if you are a member of the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association, an active duty member of the U.S. military, a veteran, a first responder, or if you have taken this class previously;

The course title and the date(s) which you wish to attend;

The type and caliber of any firearm you want to bring to class;

A brief description of your previous experience with firearms; and

Your interests with regard to firearms and any firearms or personal security goals you may have.