Handgun Proficiency: Apr 23-24, 2026 | Murray

Price: $200

Date: Thursday-Friday, April 23-24, 2026
Time: 5:00pm- 8:00pm both nights
Location: Tactical Penguin, Murray UT

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TOPICS COVERED

• Introduction to drawing from a holster
• Introduction to moving and shooting
• Magazine changes or reloads
• Gear selection to maximize efficiency for reloading and drawing from a holster
• Situational awareness
• Multiple reps with smooth trigger pull and an appropriate grip
• Adding more skills to apply to the principles of marksmanship
• Speed vs accuracy drills
• Increase your level of competence and confidence with your firearm

DESCRIPTION

This class enhances and builds upon fundamental skills taught in Beginner Handgun and adds new variations to help you gain more familiarity and confidence with your firearm. After reviewing safety and marksmanship fundamentals, this class will introduce more complex drills and scenarios, including drawing from the holster, drawing from concealment, shooting while moving, and an introduction to shooting from behind barricades. Students will become more proficient and confident with their marksmanship and gun handling skills, which will take them to the intermediate level and prepare them for Defensive Handgun and the advanced courses beyond.

Learning to draw from the holster is a particularly important skillset that opens the door to safely carrying a firearm in the real world, and allows us to introduce other important skillsets in class such as moving and shooting drills. Practicing these skills will increase a student’s level of competence and confidence with their firearm. You will learn how to safely use the five-count draw stroke and get numerous reps under the watchful eye of your instructor as you develop this critical skill. You will learn correct technique as well as how to avoid the most common mistakes that could result in injury to yourself as you draw and reholster.

Then we will introduce drawing your gun while you're on the move, maintaining a heavy emphasis on safety. You will practice changing magazines, both with an empty gun and tactical reloads, and learn how to stow and manage your mags for quick access on the move. We will also introduce shooting from behind barricades with an eye to what you might encounter in a self-defense situation.

We will watch security camera footage of real-life scenarios and talk about principles that apply to the drills in class and students’ lives outside of class. We will review how to articulate the legal use of force during drills throughout the course.

MINIMUM ROUND COUNT – 250 rounds

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REQUIRED GEAR

1. A properly functioning handgun
2. Minimum of 3 magazines for your handgun (5 recommended if using single stacked mags)
3. Magazine pouches for your magazines
4. Properly fitting holster and sturdy belt (Preferably a rigid or kydex style outside-the-waistband holster. No soft side collapsible holsters; you must be able to reholster using only one hand. If you intend to use an inside-the-waistband holster for this course, check with us ahead of time so we can verify the suitability of the holster and coach you on how to safely use it.)
5. At least 300-400 rounds of ammunition for that handgun (may purchase at the range)
6. Eye protection
7. Electronic hearing protection
8. Appropriate range attire: closed-toe shoes, long pants, and crew neck shirt

NOTE: Pistols and eye and ear protection are available for rent or purchase at the range. Rental handguns all take 9mm practice ammo. Please call the range ahead of time to verify availability if you want to rent a handgun.

SUGGESTED/OPTIONAL GEAR

1. Sharpie type pen for marking targets
2. Pen and notepad for taking notes
3. Hat or other head covering
4. Gloves
5. Knee pads and elbow pads
6. Footwear that you can stand in all day (boots are highly recommended)
7. Sunscreen or raingear (if outdoors, this course will go on rain or shine)
8. Refillable water bottle for hydration
9. Food or snacks to sustain you for the duration of the course

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Ammunition not allowed: armor piercing or steel core ammo (you will be responsible for paying for any damage to the range or steel targets)

Holsters not allowed: Blackhawk SERPA holsters, any holster that requires you to use your trigger finger to defeat a retention button or switch, cross draw holsters, ankle holsters, belly band holsters, fanny pack holsters, small-of-back holsters, shoulder holsters, soft side (collapsible) holsters

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PREREQUISITES

Participants must complete Beginner Handgun and demonstrate proficiency in safety and technique in order to take this class and gain the maximum training benefits. Exceptions may be granted by the instructor prior to signing up if you have attended other equivalent training or have sufficient experience.

WHAT'S NEXT?

After completing this course, you will be eligible to take the next class: Defensive Handgun or any of the Skills Maintenance classes.

LOCATION

Tactical Penguin (formerly Get Some)
6651 S State St.
Midvale, UT 84047
801-562-1222