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chris914
01-23-14, 10:05
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914 Consulting LLC presents- 1 Day Fundamental Handgun Class –April 26, 2014– Virginia Beach, VA


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This class is an entry level course for handgun shooters and is designed specifically for those who have not had any formal instruction or those who wish a refresher class. Topics covered include the following: safety, stance, grip, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their service pistol includes field stripping and maintenance. In addition to this, other topics that are covered include reloads, draw and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting.

Instructor: Chris "Hans" Frank- Former VSM Regionally Endorsed Instructor

Class date: April 26, 2014

Cost: $175(10% discount to Mil/LE/EMT/NRA Member). Now accepting credit cards with an additional 3.5% processing fee.

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Range:
C2 Shooting Center
6025 Marvin Road
Virginia Beach Virginia 23457

www.thec2center.com


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Class size:
Minimum four students
Maximum twelve students

Weapon & Gear Class Requirements:

•Eye & Ear protection (electronic hearing protection is strongly recommended)
•Serviceable handgun- 22lr acceptable provided they are reliable and you have a holster and mag pouch that fit
•Serviceable holster-Strong side belt type preferred -No Blackhawk! Serpa holsters please- If you want to know why feel free to ask.
•Minimum 1 magazine/speedloader pouches to carry your magazines/speedloaders
•Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better)
•300 rds of ammo – factory service type (if you run reloads please make sure the ammo is reliable in your weapon)
•Suitable range wear depending on the season- We shoot rain or shine
•Good attitude

If you are interested in attending this class please contact 914 Consulting LLC via email :
hans@914consulting.com

mikejg
01-29-14, 15:11
In for this one, too. I told a buddy I'm trying to get into shooting that I'd take it if he did. He signed up, so naturally I had to.

chris914
02-25-14, 05:37
Just over two months out and class is filling up. If you are on the fence then get signed up. You will leave a better shooter.

tamabrand
03-01-14, 12:11
I'm headed to this and the carbine class the next day and got a hotel room about 40 minutes out from c2 so if anyone needs a place to crash they can crash with me. May have a few others in tow as well.

Mc4
04-28-14, 22:15
I think, after 4 classes, I owe Chris an AAR. I have completed another excellent class with Chris (AKA "Hans") of 914 Consulting. This was a repeat for me of 914’s Fundamental Handgun course. Actually, all but one of the students in Saturday’s class was a repeat student. Apparently we all figured out that there’s always something new to learn from Chris. Because of the number of repeat students, the class moved a little faster and we went through a large number of drills (and every bit of ammo expected). The new guy benefitted from a little extra attention, and we all shot drills we might never have had the chance to shoot.
I was running my Glock 19, PMC FMJ ammo, and my Specter Koncealment Systems holster. The SKS holster performed flawlessly, as always. In almost 500 rounds (we shot a lot), I had one stove pipe with my Glock. Chris took the moment to make a lesson about “limp wristing” your shot; maintenance (“When was the last time you lubed your gun?”); and the caution that any time you perform maintenance on your gun, you have introduced a variable that has to be checked before you can rely on that weapon to save your life.
No basic skill was ignored or spared comment, and all students received individual attention during the drills. With constant focus on the “master grip”, my grip when shooting was improved and I have better control when drawing or holstering my Glock.
We had nice weather and excellent facilities at the C2 Shooting Center in Virginia Beach, VA. The class made full use of the knock down steel targets, the dueling tree, and simulated concealment. The timed drills, including drills shooting from the low ready position, or from a draw, tested everyone’s focus and technique. Other drills focused on moving, and/or reloads. All of these drills were preceded by a demonstration and instruction on the basic techniques. Many of us had never shot from behind cover before. I now know more about presenting a smaller silhouette, and not making my weapon available to an assailant.
Lunch, as has become typical, was provided by Chris (and helper Joe, who also makes the great SKS gear). Burgers, dogs, and chips kept us moving. Some of the guys used a supervised break during lunch to sight in their rifles for the next day’s class. I wasn’t able to attend the Fundamental Carbine class (I will). But, since I brought it, I was given a chance to shoot my AR for the first time ever. I also got to try Chris’s suppressed, short barrel, 9mm AR (really cool). In previous classes I got to try his Beretta 92 and a Sig 226 (I love my Glock, but I really liked that Sig.).
It was a great day. The students had a great attitude (befitting a great class). The new guy let me try his SR-22. I gave him a little good natured ribbing for shooting a .22, but also confessed that I was interested in buying one. Everyone was friendly. Magazines (and even guns) were passed around at moments when someone was caught empty (we shot a lot.). It helped that so many had Glocks. The rest seemed to be M&Ps and the SR-22.
I have spoken with Chris since the class. He is always available for questions on technique or gear. I had issues (as he noticed) with my glasses during the class (Safety readers). I think there is a new pair of glasses (possibly without correction, definitely with anti-fog) and possibly a fiber optic front sight in my future.
I should mention that I have also taken (and thoroughly enjoyed) 914 Consulting’s “Real World Concealed Carry” class and their “Intro to Home Defense Shotgun” class. My son joined me in the shotgun class. We both learned a lot (I knew the basics, but boy, can I feed a shotgun now). My son barely knew the business end of the gun when the class started. By the end of the day he was feeding and shooting like a pro. I ended the day faster than I started. My son ended the day faster than me. His phenomenal improvement through the day is a tribute to Chris’s attention to basics, and detail, applied to someone with no bad habits.
I look forward to taking 914’s Fundamental Carbine class. I plan to take it when my son can join me. I also want my son to take 914’s Fundamental Handgun course so I know he has a foundation for his handgun skills to match his shotgun fundamentals. I’ll probably join him so Chris can put his experienced eye on my technique and see if I really put to practice what I learned in this class. And again, there’s always something new to learn from Chris. He takes it seriously when he tells people, “You will leave a better shooter.”.