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Introduction to Revolvers
This course of instruction is designed to provide the participant with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to properly utilize a revolver. This program represents the absolute minimum skill, which anyone who carries a revolver for personal-defense or protection must know.
Topics covered:
· History of the Revolver
· Basic safety and the laser rule
· Overview and operation of the Revolver
· Double vs. Single action
· Ease of checking loaded condition
· ‘Snubbie’ vs. duty length, etc.
· Capacity – ammunition types, versatility (.38 Special, .357 Magnum)
· Stock/grips
· ‘Dirty Harry’; Hollywood cylinder slam
· Operational level nomenclature, maintenance, lubrication
· Deployment: Target shooting / Self-defense / Ammunition choices
· Concealed carry: Holster (IWB, pancake, pocket, ankle, shoulder)
· Spare ammunition (carriers, etc)
· The five point draw
· Basic combat shooting fundamentals
· Loading and unloading – speed loaders, moon clips, Bianchi speed strips
· Snubby = extra training, “carry a lot not shoot a lot’ myth
Duration: 10 hours
Tuition: $150.00 (Lunch included in price)
Ammunition: 200 rounds
Equipment required: One revolver or snub revolver, speed loaders / moon clips, good quality holster, eye and ear protection and hat with a brim. Rental of a revolver is available upon request for a small fee.