Handgun ONE provides a solid foundation of pistol-shooting skills. This course is designed for shooters with little to no previous experience with the handgun. It covers gun safety, marksmanship fundamentals and core pistol manipulation.
Topics
- Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
- Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
- Shooting Positions and Shooting Qualifications
- Scoring Targets, and Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
- Continued Opportunities for Skill Development
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
Pistol, holster, magazine pouch, 3 high-capacity magazines (15 round magazines) or 6 low-capacity magazine (10 or less round magazines), 700 rounds of ammunition, belt, wrap around ballistic eye protection, hearing protection, clothing appropriate for an outdoor range (no shorts, no open toe shoes), water bottle or hydration system.
If you do not have the required equipment/ gear, Academi can provide at an additional cost.
Method of instruction
Classroom lecture, PowerPoint presentation, practical live fire applications on the range.
Executive Protection
Duration: 7 days
This course will cover the full range of the basic principles of executive protection. The training days will last beyond 8 hours, and some training will last until the late evening hours. This course includes weapons training and driver training. The course serves as a basic EP course and a refresher course.
Topics
Introduction to principles of protective services
Route selection
Radio procedures
Motorcade operations
Advance operations
Protocol and attire
Arrivals and departures
Residential security
Low profile protection
Open hand combative training
Traveling overseas
Surveillance and counter surveillance
Interviewing VIPs
Taskings
Mission Briefs
Concealed handgun in protection (live fire)
Driving (classroom and practical)
Prerequisites
Valid Driver’s License. Clear background check.
Gear Requirement
ANSI rated sunglasses
Rain/weather gear
Business casual clothing (with sports coat)
Clothing appropriate for open hand combative training
T-shirts (to wear under long sleeve and short sleeve shirts)
Long/short sleeve button down, untucked, squared hem (5-11/KUHL/Columbia type)
Comfortable pants (5-11/KUHL/Columbia type)
Sturdy dress belt
Sturdy regular belt
Note taking gear
Water bottle
Ear and Eye protection
Laptop, thumb drive (recommended for planning and final exercise)
Method
The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications.
Notes
This course includes lodging but does not include meals. A dining facility is available on-site and is pay as you go. The cost does not include travel to or from ACADEMI Training site.
LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY Designated Marksman Basic Course
Duration: 5 Days
This is an intensive five-day course for military and law enforcement candidates. This course is designed for individuals with minimal or no experience using a scoped firearm, and will give them a solid foundation on precision rifle skills for use within their department or unit. This is a pass/fail course that tests marksmanship abilities under a time requirement for a certificate of course completion. Students who are unable to successfully qualify will receive a certificate of attendance.
Topics
- Safety precautions
- Firearm maintenance
- Equipment
- Ballistics
- Marksmanship principles
- Shooter’s logbook
- Spotting methods
- Applying corrections (elevation and windage)
- Methods of judging distance
- Methods of observation, aids and procedures
- Range card
- Methods of engaging moving targets
- Supported and unsupported shooting positions
Prerequisites
- Current law enforcement and active-duty military only. Must present proper credentials.
Ammunition Requirements
- 400 rounds of match grade ammunition
Gear requirement
- Precision rifle system (bolt action or semi-auto. .308 is recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticle pattern is recommended). Bipod mount for the firearm is recommended.
- Complete firearm cleaning kit (push rod, brass jag, powder solvent, copper solvent, bore guide)
- Spotting scope with tripod (good quality scope with variable zoom settings and a reticular pattern is recommended)
- Ear and eye protection
- Backpack or equipment bag
- Calculator
- Range clothing appropriate to the season
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer months
- Sling for the firearm
- Shooting bag (bean bag, shooting glove or both)
Method
- The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.
Notes
- This course does not include weapon, ammunition, lodging, transportation, or food. There is lodging and a dining facility available on site. To book accommodations on sight, please contact lodging@constellis.com.
LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY Designated Marksman Basic Course
Duration: 5 Days
This is an intensive five-day course for military and law enforcement candidates. This course is designed for individuals with minimal or no experience using a scoped firearm, and will give them a solid foundation on precision rifle skills for use within their department or unit. This is a pass/fail course that tests marksmanship abilities under a time requirement for a certificate of course completion. Students who are unable to successfully qualify will receive a certificate of attendance.
Topics
- Safety precautions
- Firearm maintenance
- Equipment
- Ballistics
- Marksmanship principles
- Shooter’s logbook
- Spotting methods
- Applying corrections (elevation and windage)
- Methods of judging distance
- Methods of observation, aids and procedures
- Range card
- Methods of engaging moving targets
- Supported and unsupported shooting positions
Prerequisites
- Current law enforcement and active-duty military only. Must present proper credentials.
Ammunition Requirements
- 400 rounds of match grade ammunition
Gear requirement
- Precision rifle system (bolt action or semi-auto. .308 is recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticle pattern is recommended). Bipod mount for the firearm is recommended.
- Complete firearm cleaning kit (push rod, brass jag, powder solvent, copper solvent, bore guide)
- Spotting scope with tripod (good quality scope with variable zoom settings and a reticular pattern is recommended)
- Ear and eye protection
- Backpack or equipment bag
- Calculator
- Range clothing appropriate to the season
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer months
- Sling for the firearm
- Shooting bag (bean bag, shooting glove or both)
Method
- The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.
Notes
- This course does not include weapon, ammunition, lodging, transportation, or food. There is lodging and a dining facility available on site. To book accommodations on sight, please contact lodging@constellis.com.
LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY Designated Marksman Basic Course
Duration: 5 Days
This is an intensive five-day course for military and law enforcement candidates. This course is designed for individuals with minimal or no experience using a scoped firearm, and will give them a solid foundation on precision rifle skills for use within their department or unit. This is a pass/fail course that tests marksmanship abilities under a time requirement for a certificate of course completion. Students who are unable to successfully qualify will receive a certificate of attendance.
Topics
- Safety precautions
- Firearm maintenance
- Equipment
- Ballistics
- Marksmanship principles
- Shooter’s logbook
- Spotting methods
- Applying corrections (elevation and windage)
- Methods of judging distance
- Methods of observation, aids and procedures
- Range card
- Methods of engaging moving targets
- Supported and unsupported shooting positions
Prerequisites
- Current law enforcement and active-duty military only. Must present proper credentials.
Ammunition Requirements
- 400 rounds of match grade ammunition
Gear requirement
- Precision rifle system (bolt action or semi-auto. .308 is recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticle pattern is recommended). Bipod mount for the firearm is recommended.
- Complete firearm cleaning kit (push rod, brass jag, powder solvent, copper solvent, bore guide)
- Spotting scope with tripod (good quality scope with variable zoom settings and a reticular pattern is recommended)
- Ear and eye protection
- Backpack or equipment bag
- Calculator
- Range clothing appropriate to the season
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer months
- Sling for the firearm
- Shooting bag (bean bag, shooting glove or both)
Method
- The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.
Notes
- This course does not include weapon, ammunition, lodging, transportation, or food. There is lodging and a dining facility available on site. To book accommodations on sight, please contact lodging@constellis.com.
Topics
- Product information
- Nomenclature
- Specifications
- Clearance procedure
- Loading and unloading procedure
- Cycle of Operation
- Field stripping
- Detailed armorer dis-assembly, assembly, and inspection
- Cleaning and lubrication
- Head-spacing
- Proofing
- Troubleshooting
- Practical and written exam
Gear
All firearms and armorer tools used in the course will be provided by Constellis and Mossberg.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Mossberg 500/590 shotgun platforms.
Ammunition Requirements
None.
