Protective Realm Training Academy
Handgun & Safety Qualification Training for Minnesota Permit
to Carry a Handgun In Public, Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION.
A) Introductions.

B) Background and prior experience.
2. Weapon, Handgun Training
A) What is a weapon; A weapon is any object or item used with the intent to cause bodily harm
     or death to a human being.
          1. What can be used as a weapon?
          2. Types and different functions.
          3. Edged Weapons.

B) Function of a handgun and ammunition.
          1. Revolver; Operations (nomenclature, mis-fire and malfunctions)
          2. Simi-automatic, Operations (nomenclature, mis-fire and malfunctions)
          3. Ammunition.
               a) How does it work?
               b) Why some types are better then others?
          4. Stopping Power of ammunition.
               a) Fluid Shock and results.
               b) Stopping zone, (kill zone)
3. FIREARMS SAFETY
A) General Safety Information
          1. Handling a weapon safely.
               a) Proper Grip
               b) Muzzle Control
               c) Ten most important handgun safety rules
          2. Passing a weapon safely.
          3. Range Rules and Safety.

B) Minnesota Statutes
4. STANCE
A) Standing
          1. Weaver, high & low position
          2. Modified Weaver position
          3. Isosceles position
          4. Crouching, good or bad?

B) Breath Control

C) Sight Alignment

D)Trigger Pull
          1. Speed and Accuracy

E) Kneeling
          1. Weaver position
          2. Modified Weaver position
          3. Isosceles position

F) Prone Position
          1. Leg position
          2. Hand position, high & low

G) Barricade Position
          1. Weaver, high position
          2. Modified Weaver position
          3. Isosceles position
5. DRAWING A HANDGUN
A) How to draw your handgun
         
B) When to draw your handgun
6. LOADING AND UNLOADING A HANDGUN
A) Semi-Automatic
          1. Loading the magazine
          2. Loading the magazine into the handgun
          3. Unloading the handgun

B) Revolver
          1. Loading the speedloaders
          2. Loading from the speedloaders
          3. Unloading the handgun
7. DO'S AND DON'TS IN USING FORCE
A) Use of Force continuum

B) Mental States of Mind for Survival

C) Alternatives to the "Use of Force".

D) Decision Shooting.
          1. Who are the innocent by-standers?
          2. Who are the suspects? How many?
          3. What to look for prior to pulling the trigger.
          4. Five Elements of Deadly Force.
               a) Weapon                    (gun, knife, etc.)
               b) Intent                       (verbal or actions)
               c) Deliverty System       (forward motion)
               d) Imminent Jeopardy    (distance, within reactionary gap)
               e) Preclusion                 (NO Other Choice)

E) Cover and Concealment
          1. What is cover?
               a) Imenetrable, protects you.
          2. What is concealment?
               a) Hides you but does not protect you.
8. REACTIONARY GAP
A) Approaching a person.

B) Approaching a vehicle

C) Distance needed to handle different situations

D) Weapon Retention
9. WEAPON MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING.
A) Proper brake down of your handgun, (field strip)

B) Proper condition of your ammunition.

C) Proper oiling of you handgun
10. PRE-QUALIFICATION FIRING
11. QUALIFICATION FIRING
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