Advanced Pistol Movement with Trident Concepts

Overview

The Advanced Pistol Movement (304) is an advanced pistol course designed to develop a mobile pistol firing platform. Students will learn to effectively engage targets on the move from 5-25 yards by improving their mobility and stability while shooting. Direction of movement will be forward, rearward, laterally and linearly with a heavy emphasis on situational awareness and muzzle discipline. Drawing while moving in various directions along with pivots and turns to safely engage targets in an asymmetrical landscape. Close range shooting focuses on using an acceptable sight picture while long range shooting will focus the tactical imperative.

Subjects in the Advanced Pistol Movement include types of movement, directions of movement, movement techniques, acceptable sight picture theory and trigger control for movement. A major objective is the ability to move dynamically while engaging targets effectively regardless of range measured against time and accuracy. Supporting objectives include: athletic shooting stance, rigid gun mount, movement speed variants and sight misalignment demonstrations.

Experience Requirements

Tactical Pistol 2 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot using primary carry firearm from the holster. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 target.

• Pistol Standard Delta; at the 5 yard line; from the holster fire 1 round with a 3.5 second par time. Repeat firing 2-3-4-5 rounds. Must be below par for each stage and score 105/150 or higher.
• Pistol Standard Bravo; at the 10 yard line, from the holster fire 10 (9+1) rounds with a 15 second par time. Must be below par and score 70/100 or higher.
• Pistol Standard Romeo; at the 25 yard line, from the holster fire 10 round with a 30 second par time. Must be below par and score 70/100 or higher.

Equipment List

• Defensive pistol (red dot sight optional*)
• 5x pistol magazines minimum
• 5x inert training rounds for both (no A-Zooms)
• Training uniform: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes, ball cap and gloves
• Elbow/knee pads or shooting pad (optional)
• Basic loadout: rigid belt, on the waistband (OWB) holster, magazine pouches and dump pouch (optional)
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye
• Hearing protection (recommended electronic)
• Multi-tool
• Handheld flashlight
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearm cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Ammo

• Estimated round count: 1,000 rounds pistol
• For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition may be required
• 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