Reflexive Shooting (16 Hours)

Overview

Working with a person’s natural tendency to be target focused, in tandem with our innate hand eye coordination ability, Reflexive Shooting allows shooters to take their speed and accuracy to new levels. Reflexive Shooting is based on the close combat experience and teachings of CQB icons Talbert, Applegate, Sykes and Fairbain. Drills are executed without sights and the shooter will be brought to skill levels relative to speed and accuracy that will sway even the most hardened “front sight focus” advocates.

2-Day Course

Experience Requirements

This is not an entry-level class. Students must have completed Handgun 104 or an approved equivalent at a minimum.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please read the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Students who successfully completed the 2-day course 'Handgun 104: Introduction to Defensive Handgun Skills' prior to February 2024 will have fulfilled the prerequisites necessary to enroll in any courses that require successful completion of either the 1-day 'Handgun 104: Advanced Handgun Skills' or the 1-day 'Introduction to Defensive Handgun Skills' course.

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the theory and history of reflexive shooting techniques
• Develop the ability to aim reflexively
• Successfully apply the skills to perform reflexive shooting techniques
• Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of reflexive aiming
• Demonstrate the ability to engage multiple targets at close range reflexively

Equipment List

• 4 magazines
• Pistol in one of the following calibers: .380, 9MM, .357SIG, .40S&W, or .45ACP (no other calibers allowed). SIG highly recommends compact or full-size handguns (no other calibers allowed, semi-auto center fire pistols only).
• Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster
  • Holster Requirements:
    • Must completely support the pistol.
    • Must not collapse once drawn.
    • Must fit properly to the belt. 
    • When holstered, the trigger guard must be completely covered. 
    • Must be oriented in a safe direction for drawing. 
    • “Trigger Finger” style retention devices are not permitted.
    • Must be able to draw and holster one-handed; Support hand cannot be utilized.
    • Holster compliance is at the discretion of the Instructor. If a holster is deemed to not comply with safety requirements, a loaner SIG SAUER pistol and/or appropriate holster will be provided. Exceptions can be made for Agency or Department issued equipment. Questions? Please call us at 603.610.3400. 
• Magazine pouches
• Sturdy belt at least 1.5" wide
• Footwear suitable for rapid movement
• Casual, comfortable civilian clothing suitable for training in any weather
• Hydration system
• Sunscreen and bug spray (seasonal-optional)
• Hat with a brim (optional)
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Earmuffs and earplugs

Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH, New Smyrna, FL, and Colorado Springs, CO locations.

Ammo

• Estimated round count: 1,000 rounds pistol
• For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition may be required - call for clarification
• Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only
• No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time
• Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping, New Smyrna Beach, and Colorado Springs facilities only
• Frangible is NOT required at the New Smyrna Beach, FL location

Notes

2-Day Course