About the Course
HANDGUN IIIÂ is an advanced course that builds on the skills developed in our Handgun II course. We emphasize performance-on-demand standards, one-handed shooting with both the strong and weak hand, and malfunction clearance techniques for an injured shooter. Students will engage multiple threats using our charging target system, shoot at varied distances from 7 to 25 yards, and continue developing proficiency while shooting on the move. Low-light shooting and positive target identification (PID) will also be introduced in this class.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Cleaned and lubricated pistol at least 9mm in caliber
Three or more magazines
Holster and belt or duty rig
Magazine pouch or holder
Eye and ear protection
Sturdy flashlight with spare batteries (Modlite, Cloud Defensive, Surefire, or Streamlight lights recommended)
300 rounds of factory ammunition
Factory loaded ammunition ONLY. No Reloads.
Most products are available for purchase in the store, and we can special order items not in-stock.
To ensure you have the necessary equipment for your training class, please purchase well in advance!
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH ONLY AND WE DO NOT ALLOW TRANSLATORS**
Your Instructor
Scott Criswell
Scott is currently an active-duty police sergeant and oversees firearms training for his department. Scott began his law enforcement career in 2000 and has held assignments in Patrol, Street Gang Suppression, FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, Community Oriented Policing, Street Level Drug & Gang Detective (including plain clothes operations), 11-year SWAT Team member (Entry and Sniper/Observer with two agencies), Firearms instructor (Both Academy and Department), and Field Training Officer.
Scott holds instructor certifications in both private sector and CA POST courses in handgun, carbine, shotgun, long rifle, red dot handgun (RDS), and low light firearms employment. He has also certified in many other operator level firearm and tactical courses presented by private sector companies as well as law enforcement presenters including but not limited to: Vehicle Close Quarters Battle (VCQB), Low Light Operator, Tactical Carbine, and Tactical Handgun.