This course is a plateau into the competitive shooting world, where participants will have the opportunity to participate in several skill building exercises designed to enhance the student’s fundamentals. Participants at all levels are welcomed to join this exciting class of skill, mixed with some fun.
All students MUST have a valid New York State Pistol Permit. No other permits are accepted.

Course format: Range participation

Who should attend: Students must be able to handle a firearm in a safe and controlled manor and have some skills shooting a handgun from a holster. Participants will be evaluated by a member of the United States Practical Shooting Association during participation. If a student has never shot from the holster, bring it to the attention of the instructor before the start of the session.

Key Topics Covered:

• Proper focus on Sights (Iron) or Optics (Red Dot) on target
• Efficient Shooting Stance
• Presentation of a Firearm on Target from the Holster
• Proper Manipulation of the Trigger
• Transitioning Between Targets
• Shooting While on the Move

Upon successful completion of the course, examination, and qualification, participants will receive
the following:

• Certification of Completion from Artemis Shooting Sports and Training Academy

Provided by Artemis:

• The use of Personal Protection Equipment (if requested)

Required by All Participants:

• Personal Protection Equipment (Eye and ear protection suitable for indoor range use)
• Semi-automatic Pistol
• Four hundred (400) rounds of ammunition
• Minimum of Three (3) Magazine for your Semi-automatic Pistol
• Strong Side, Outside the Waistband (OWB) Holster or Inside the Waistband (IWB) Holster attached to a STURDY belt, where the trigger is covered when the firearm is locked inside the holster. No “Serpa” types of holsters are permitted, where the trigger finger is used to release the firearm
• Minimum of Two (2) Magazine Pouches on the outside of the belt
• Students must wear proper clothing for a live fire exercise, which includes shirt with sleeves, pants or
  shorts that can have a belt attached, sturdy belt, flat shoes, boots, or sneakers that totally enclose the
  foot. Optional items: Jacket or baseball cap. Attire that is not allowed: sleeveless or low neck cut shirts
  that expose the chest or shoulder areas (no sleeveless), shirts that expose the central torso area
  (stomach), open toe: shoes, sneakers, or sandals/flip flops.
  ? On-Time attendance and participation in all parts    

Suggested for All Participants:

• Pad and pen to take notes

Minimum/Maximum per class:

• 4 student minimum/16 student maximum

Dates/Times:

• March 14, 2025 1800-2100
• May 16, 2025 1800-2100

Location:

• 444 saw mill river road, rt 9, elmsford