Pistol Fundamentals Course

Description

Cost: $300.00 Per Student

Date/Time:

Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Course Location:

Cardinal Shooting Center
3547 County Rd 225, Marengo, OH 43334
(Map)

Course Description

The Pistol Fundamentals Course is designed to build a strong, reliable foundation in handgun use focusing on the core principles that drive accuracy, consistency, and control. This course is not about simply putting rounds downrange. It’s about developing the mechanics and discipline required to consistently deliver accurate, accountable hits.

Students will learn and refine essential skills including grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and recoil management. Emphasis is placed on understanding why each component matters and how it directly impacts performance. Whether you’re new to shooting or looking to correct bad habits, this course establishes the foundation everything else is built on.

Student Range Packing List

Mandatory

• Reliable Magazine Fed Pistol
• Magazines (MINIMUM OF 3 Per Pistol – More is better)
• Quality Holster (Outside OR Inside the Waistband Holsters are allowed). If you are unsure where to purchase a quality holster, below is a list of the holsters we all use:
  • TREX Arms
  • Tier 1 Concealment
  • Safariland
  • BladeTech
  • Alien Gear
  • North Coast Tactical
• Sturdy Pistol Belt (THAT CAN SAFELY CARRY HOLSTERED PISTOL, 2 OR MORE PISTOL MAGAZINES)
• Eye Protection (CLEAR AND SMOKED LENSES)
• Ear Protection (ELECTRONIC PREFERRED TO HEAR INSTRUCTION)
• Closed-toe shoes or boots (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Ammunition (500 Pistol)
• Hand Towel (TO KEEP HANDS DRY FOR BETTER GRIP)

Highly Recommended

• Magazine pouches (at least 2 on belt)
• Hat W/ Brim (KEEPS SUN OUT OF EYES)
• Gloves (MECHANIX OR SIMILAR)
• Note Taking Materials (WRITE IN THE RAIN BOOK, PEN, PHONE)
• Sunscreen
• Foldable Chair
• Extra Batteries
• Weapons Cleaning Kit
• Towel (dry hands = better grip = safer gun handling)

Clothing Considerations

• Dress like you’re going to move, kneel, sweat, and perform.
• Pants/shorts or durable range pants
• Avoid low-cut shirts (brass burns are real)
• Bring a backup shirt
• We train rain or shine. Conditions are part of the curriculum.
• Waterproof or water-resistant outer layer
• Change of clothes (leave in vehicle)
• Extra socks (huge morale and performance boost)
• Waterproof bag or bin for gear
• Footwear with solid traction (mud happens)
• Dress for the weather.