NLEDIA 2-Day Modern Day Pistol

ADVANCING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PROFESSIONAL FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS

2-Day Modern Day Pistol

(Practical Pistol Performance and

Coaching for Instructors)

$450

This 2-day / 16-hour course expands NLEFIA’s original one-day Modern Day Pistol course into a more dynamic format. It builds on foundational pistol skills by incorporating proven USPSA practical shooting concepts, including efficient movement, rapid target transitions, reload efficiency, and performance under time pressure, all adapted for firearms instructors.

The course focuses on practical pistol performance and coaching. It is not a competition class. Participants will explore practical applications, examine different training philosophies, and leave with new drills, coaching frameworks, and tools to improve student performance.

Topics include:

Weapon presentation and shooting platform
Visual focus
Accuracy at speed
Target transitions
Movement and positioning / shooting on the move
Shooting around cover and obstacles
Reloads and ammunition management
Malfunction clearance
Introduction to USPSA-style drills and their application to training
Engagement / decision-making
And more...

Student Required Equipment:

Semi-automatic pistol
Minimum 3 magazines; 4 preferred
Duty or strong-side belt OWB holster (Competition-style holsters are acceptable if secure and appropriate for the range)
700 rounds of handgun ammunition
Hearing and eye protection
Hat with a brim
Weather-appropriate clothing and gear
Snacks and hydration

Hosting Requirements:

25–50-yard range
Minimum 10 lanes wide
Ability to establish multi-target arrays preferred
10–12 portable target stands
10–12 traffic or sport cones for movement lanes and stage design
4–6 portable cover stands or barriers
Steel targets highly recommended for feedback and speed work
Shot timers, either instructor-provided or host-supplied

Organizations hosting this course will receive a minimum of two (2) FREE spots in the course. Organizations interested in hosting a course should contact us at training@nlefia.org

Phone: 800-930-2953

Email: office@nlefia.org

Mailing Address:

Box 17063

Tucson, AZ 85731

Hours of Operation: (AZ time)

Monday - Friday | 9am - 4pm

Closed: Weekends & Holidays