Constellis offers handgun courses for all levels of skill. Our course offerings range from Basic Handgun for novices to Advanced Handgun for experts. We have courses cultivated for both tactical and competitive shooters. We combine time-proven instructional techniques and classroom instruction with practical live-fire application to deliver a highly effective learning experience.
Learn more about our handgun courses by selecting a course option below, or view the Course Calendar to register.
Learn more about our handgun courses by selecting a course option below, or view the Course Calendar to register.
View and register for upcoming handgun courses.
Handgun I 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.
None.
Included with course.
This course allows students to further enhance their handgun skills. Building on the shooting fundamental skills developed in Handgun I, our instructors will work closely with the student to increase proficiency and improve firearm manipulation. This class is focused on practical and live-fire training with minimal time in the classroom. Constellis’ Handgun II course will take those with basic handgun experience to the next level of handgun skills development.
500 rounds handgun ammunition; 9mm (9×19) is the minimum service caliber for this course.
For competition and tactical shooters looking to expand their skills even further, Constellis’ Handgun III course will improve the marksmanship and pistol handling skills of experienced Law Enforcement, tactical, military pistol shooters, or USPSA, IPSC and IDPA competitors. Students quickly develop advanced handgun manipulation skills so the shooter can more effectively employ their handgun under stress. The focus of the course is on development of advanced handgun shooting skills such as speed shooting, long-range accuracy, draw and engagement, reloads, shooting while moving, low light, and use of cover. Upon completion of the course, students will develop advanced handgun manipulation skills to more effectively employ their handgun under stress.
1000 rounds. 9mm (9×19) is the minimum service caliber for this course.
With the increasing threat of violent crime, more individuals are looking towards personal protection. If you are looking to carry a concealed handgun safely and effectively, Constellis’s Handgun IV (CCW) course will prepare you. Our two-day course covers the essentials including firearm safety, pistol and holster selection for concealed carry, presentation techniques, proper defensive pistol marksmanship, and developing a proper mindset and attention to situational awareness. Our world-class instructors will cover close-proximity techniques, utilization of cover, and real-life scenarios.
This course will not only provide you with the understanding of how to appropriately respond to the attack, but to handle the aftermath as well. Students will leave as safe, confident and accurate shooters for active threat situations as well as recreational shooting. Upon completion of the course, students will leave as safe, confident and accurate shooters for active threat situations as well as recreational shooting.
Handgun for Home Defense prepares you for encounters and threats to your family in your home. This two-day course covers firearm safety, proper storage of weapons, ammunition selection, situational awareness, defensive pistol marksmanship, first aid for ballistic trauma, and home invasion scenarios. During the practical portion of this course, our instructors provide expert range instruction, recommendations for continued growth, shoot/no-shoot scenarios, use of cover and concealment, non-standard firing positions, home defense preparedness, and emergency care. Trainers utilize real-life scenarios with both live and Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) such as Simunition® marking cartridge rounds.
The following clinics are available at our Northeast Training Center in Salem, CT.
$125 per person; A minimum $50 deposit is due at the time of registration.
This class is done in a controlled, relaxed and fun environment.
We start the day in our classroom with an NRA Basic Pistol Safety Class slide presentation. Once the presentation is complete, students are given a 45-minute lunch break. When we re-convene in the classroom we will then go over loading and unloading procedures of a single-action and double-action revolver as well as a semi-automatic pistol.
Class concludes with students qualifying with a .22 caliber Glock 44 on the range and receiving a certificate of completion.
Class time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $50 per person
The goal of this clinic is to explain different ways to carry on your body, different types of holsters, and how to protect yourself in public situations. There will be a short slide presentation followed by live fire drills on the range. On the range we will focus on mastering the draw process, as well as implementing live fire from different distances on the range.
Must have strong working knowledge of pistols and pistol safety.
$275 per person
$50 per person
This clinic will focus on how to properly use cover, preform a reload, as well as fire at numerous targets from different distances while remaining behind cover. Do not let this intimidate you! ALL drills are still done at a SLOW pace in a safe and relaxed environment. We will be implementing all of the fundamentals as well as your draw sequence.
Must have strong working knowledge of pistols and pistol safety
In the beginning of this clinic, we will go over how to safely draw from your holster. This is NOT a clinic on drawing from the holster.
$50 per person
This clinic will include discussions of several topics of interest for shooters who have little or no experience carrying a firearm day to day. Range exercises will include safe loading and unloading methods, master grip, sight alignment/sight picture, trigger control and natural point of aim. All of this is done in a relaxed environment with other individuals looking to improve their shooting abilities.
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