Handgun Intermediate

Overview

This one day course builds upon the skills you've developed in our handgun fundamental's class.This course will teach you how to safely use a handgun holster for sports shooting, competition, or work. 

• Safety rules and range procedures
• Review of Handgun 1 fundamentals
• Safe drawing and re-holstering techniques
• Loading and reloading 
• Malfunctions & clearing
• Cover and concealment
• Various benchmark drills
• Fun competitions 

Equipment & Ammunition

Please note that neither firearm rentals nor ammunition are provided for any live fire courses and students will be required to bring their own equipment.

Course fee

• Only $395 CAD + tax

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Silvercore is approved and recognized by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Anyone over the age of 16 who takes a course with Silvercore which either enables them to work or improves their skills in a recognized occupation may be eligible to claim their course fees under the education and textbook tax credits. Contact us for your T2022A tax form and check out Canada Revenue for further information.

Experience driven

Silvercore's instructor cadre has extensive experience in the outdoor industry,  law enforcement, security, military and/or competitive shooting to better help you achieve your goals. Our instructors are members of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and hold active certifications through various police agencies.

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Prerequisites

• Successful completion of Handgun Fundamentals or recognized certification of formal handgun training through an official agency.
• A valid Restricted PAL- PAL # must be provided when registering.
  (Exceptions may be made for active Law Enforcement Officers, please contact our office for details)

Equipment

Firearm

• Semi-automatic handgun (no revolvers).
• 3 or more magazines.
• Belt mounted hard Kydex retention holster (no soft holsters).
  Not suitable: trigger finger-release or Serpa-style holsters, inside the waistband holsters and any cross-draw style holsters.
• Minimum of 2 magazine pouches.
• Rigid, sturdy belt (a proper gun belt is best).

Ammunition

• Minimum of 300 rounds of ammunition.
• Copper full metal jacketed (FMJ) is acceptable.
• Not permitted: .22cal or Rim fire ammunition, Magnum calibers (e.g. .357 mag, +P ammo) or steel jacketed ammunition.

Gear

• Wraparound shooting glasses, ball cap and hearing protection.
• Closed toe shoes that allow rapid moving and turning.
• Clothing: Shirt should be form fitting at torso and cuffs as to not snag the equipment.
  No loose collars as stray brass can get stuck down your shirt.
• Long pants, allowing easy movement.

Please note that neither firearm rentals nor ammunition are provided for any live fire courses and students will be required to bring their own equipment.