Skills Maintenance/Weapons Transitions | August 12, 2025 | Saratoga Springs, Utah

NTAC Skill Maintenance: Transitions- Holsters, Slings and Support Side

• Location: Range
• Length: 2 hours:

Why transition from a rifle to a pistol or from a pistol to a rifle?  Why transition from your strong side to your support side?

The ability to smoothly (and safely) transition between your rifle and pistol or from your strong side to your support side provides you with options- whether the threat is close in or at distance, you have a stoppage, or better use of cover, being able to efficiently transition between your weapons keeps you in the fight.

This is an advanced and physically demanding training course that will sharpen your skills at transitioning:

• Pistol to rifle
• Rifle to pistol
• Pistol strong hand to support hand and back
• Rifle strong side to support side and back

Prerequisites:  NTAC Defensive Handgun and Defensive Rifle strongly recommended

Round Count: Minimum 200 rounds pistol AND 200 rounds rifle

Required Equipment:

• Eye and ear protection
• Belt
• Holster and magazine carriers compatible with your pistol
• Sling and magazine carriers compatible with your rifle
• Minimum three (3) magazines for BOTH your rifle and pistol (more is recommended)
• Long pants
• Closed toe shoes
• Knee and elbow pads

Restricted Gear:

• No Serpa Style, nylon or ‘sticky’ holsters

Recommended Items to Bring:

• Notepad and pen for notes
• Water
• Snacks to sustain you