
Skill Builder: Pistol Marksmanship
Sharpen your aim and master the fundamentals of pistol accuracy
About This Course
This course focuses on improving core pistol fundamentals—such as sight picture, trigger control, reloading, target transitions, and one-handed shooting—to help students shoot more accurately and efficiently.
Ideal for those looking to refine their marksmanship, this training builds confidence and consistency through focused drills and real-world application.
This course is approximately 2 hours in duration and includes both guided instruction and live-fire training.
What You’ll Learn
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Understand how sight picture relates to target size and distance
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Improve reload speed and efficiency
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Strengthen core fundamentals for shooting accuracy
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Apply various sight picture techniques in different scenarios
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Master precise loading and reloading skills
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Execute smooth target-to-target transitions
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Develop one-handed shooting and manipulation proficiency
Bring Your Own Gun or Rent One From Our Vault!
If Using Academy-Supplied Gear: (price $200)
Choose from 3–5 handguns (various sizes & calibers)
Ammunition included
Targets, safety glasses, and ear protection provided
If Bringing Your Own Gear:
If you prefer to use your own firearm and gear, please select the $150 "Use My Own Firearm" option at checkout.
Handgun with two magazines
Minimum 150 rounds of range ammunition
Safety glasses and ear protection
Range Fees
*Payable to the range upon arrival (Cash or Card)
San Jose Range: $15
San Leandro Range: $25
Richmond Range: $20