Description Videos Reviews This two-day live-fire course covers the application of pistol skill from concealment in an armed confrontation. The focus will be on employing your concealed firearm and applying your shooting under stress and in conflict. Your skill at shooting drives your tactics, but there is more to fighting with a firearm than pure shooting skill. Our goal is for every student to leave this course with a deeper understanding of how to apply their hard earned shooting skill from concealment in a fighting context. Topics Covered: Application of skill vs development of skill Practical application of marksmanship Psychology of gunfighting Employing your firearm from concealment Use of movement Use of cover Consistent application of shooting skill under stress Live fire scenarios Course Prerequisites Good health and a fitness level sufficient for strenuous physical activity. All our classes incorporate vigorous athletic movement. All our classes require safe weapons handling at an unconsciously competent level of skill. This includes drawing from a holster, reholstering, reloads, and weapons safety during dynamic movement and under physical and mental stress. Flagrant or negligent unsafe actions will result in removal from a class without refund. This class, and all of our open enrollment tactics classes require at least one of the following prerequisites: Completion of our Pistol, Carbine, or Pistol/Carbine Skill Development courses, or an equivalent course from a reputable instructor. A minimum C classification in USPSA or Expert in IDPA Completion of a certified Law Enforcement training academy or military special operations pipeline Equipment Requirements Serviceable pistol of 9mm or larger caliber, minimum 3 magazines (6 for single stack guns), belt, holster and at a minimum two mag pouches capable of retaining weapon and magazines during strenuous movement. AIWB, IWB, and OWB holsters acceptable. We encourage students to use what they carry with. Minimum 750 rounds of ammunition, although more is recommended. Eye/ear protection for range. No Serpa holsters or soft nylon/leather holsters permitted in class. Student Information We send out two student emails for every class. You will receive one email approximately two weeks before the class date containing waivers, student information, range location, and amount of range fees where applicable. Please complete the waiver in a timely fashion, this helps us greatly for the class. You’ll receive a follow-up email the week of the class. If you don’t receive the first email, please check your spam folder. The emails will come from alittle@greybeardactual.com. Concealed Pistol Applications Our two-day Concealed Pistol Applications course covers the ap... 13 Reviews 5 Highly recommend Posted by Sloan Churman on 14th Nov 2023 This was a fantastic class and experience, would urge anyone interested in training to take this class. 5 Concealed pistol applications Posted by Cliff Byerly on 13th Nov 2023 100% recommend Matt if you’re looking to improve your skills with a firearm. Operational experience as well as performance competition based experience. His diverse background will help you see results in your shooting journey faster. If you carry gun for protection or work get to a class and suck less. 5 Great time learning Posted by Sukleberry Hong-Noods on 13th Nov 2023 The class I attended comprised of skilled shooters of many different etiologies which birthed their genesis. Matt and Angela were attentive and accommodating equally to those needing more coaching versus those needing more pushing/pressing to examine limits under pressure. It was a fun learning experience and would recommend. 5 Pistol Skill Development Class Posted by John B. on 21st Dec 2021 The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” is apropos for my second shot (pun intended) at the 3.45 Drill on Day 2 of the Greybeard Actual Pistol Skill Development class. Had I captured an image of my first attempt at the test on Day 1, the delta between the two end results could stand alone as a testament to how transformative this 2-day class was for my pistol manipulation skills. And while my par times were not even flirting with the 3.45 standard, my heightened sense of calm and awareness led to improved accuracy and increased confidence. NOTE: I cannot add images to this review, but suffice it to say, even Matt had a smile on his face after I completed the drill the second time around. Matt’s ability to hone in on his students’ learning style in such short order is what separates him from other firearm instructors who I have trained with. He delivered a specific set of coaching queues to me in various ways, which led to my aha moment of how tension is inhibiting my progression. I’m fortunate to shoot local matches with Matt and Angela, and look forward to continuing my journey in their powerful presence. Previous
5 Highly recommend Posted by Sloan Churman on 14th Nov 2023 This was a fantastic class and experience, would urge anyone interested in training to take this class.
5 Concealed pistol applications Posted by Cliff Byerly on 13th Nov 2023 100% recommend Matt if you’re looking to improve your skills with a firearm. Operational experience as well as performance competition based experience. His diverse background will help you see results in your shooting journey faster. If you carry gun for protection or work get to a class and suck less.
5 Great time learning Posted by Sukleberry Hong-Noods on 13th Nov 2023 The class I attended comprised of skilled shooters of many different etiologies which birthed their genesis. Matt and Angela were attentive and accommodating equally to those needing more coaching versus those needing more pushing/pressing to examine limits under pressure. It was a fun learning experience and would recommend.
5 Pistol Skill Development Class Posted by John B. on 21st Dec 2021 The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” is apropos for my second shot (pun intended) at the 3.45 Drill on Day 2 of the Greybeard Actual Pistol Skill Development class. Had I captured an image of my first attempt at the test on Day 1, the delta between the two end results could stand alone as a testament to how transformative this 2-day class was for my pistol manipulation skills. And while my par times were not even flirting with the 3.45 standard, my heightened sense of calm and awareness led to improved accuracy and increased confidence. NOTE: I cannot add images to this review, but suffice it to say, even Matt had a smile on his face after I completed the drill the second time around. Matt’s ability to hone in on his students’ learning style in such short order is what separates him from other firearm instructors who I have trained with. He delivered a specific set of coaching queues to me in various ways, which led to my aha moment of how tension is inhibiting my progression. I’m fortunate to shoot local matches with Matt and Angela, and look forward to continuing my journey in their powerful presence.