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.  This is a class that can be taken multiple times in order to polish basic defensive pistol skills.  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.

The 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.  To ensure close personal attention for each student, this course is limited to 9 people.

There are no training prerequisites for this class.  Students must, however, 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.  Due to current interpretations of International Traffic in Arms Regulations stemming from the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, only current, lawful “US Persons” – both US Citizens and lawful permanent Resident Aliens in possession of a current I-551 (colloquially known as a “Green Card”) are allowed to participate in NRA firearms training courses.

Live fire will be conducted with the student’s pistol and ammunition.  The drills will be “performance based” to increase the student’s knowledge, competence and confidence in the defensive use of a pistol. The drills will encompass rapid movement and other physical activity to push the students to perform under a degree of “stress.”  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 as is a strong side belt mounted holster that was made specifically to fit your pistol.

Preregistration and an initial deposit of 50% is required for registration and reservation of a spot in the class.  You may cancel your reservation up to 72 hours before the class begins and request to receive a full refund. If cancellation is made in less than 72 hours, you will receive a credit which may be applied to another Critical Edge class at a later date.  Credit must be used within 180 days.

You can reserve a spot in the seminar by going to:  www.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 class is $60.00.   To finalize registration, please also send an email (at:  carl.walker@criticaledge.us ) with the following information:

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, active duty member of the U.S. military, veteran or first responder;

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

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

A brief description of your previous experience with firearms;

Your interests with regard to firearms; and

Any firearms or personal security goals you may have.

Class dates:

• March 15, 2024 (Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM)
• April 11, 2024 (Thur 9:00AM – 5:00PM)
• May 9, 2024 (Thur  9:00PM – 5:00PM)