Firearm & Tactical Training by Hoosier State Training
SKILL BUILDER COURSES
Self-Defense Handgun Basics
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Handgun Basics is intended for the first-time handgun owner with access to limited ammunition. The training introduces the basics of handgun shooting and requires no prior experience. This class will prepare a person for HST Self-Defense Handgun I.
This course lasts approximately 2 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Weapon and range safety
- Handgun terminology
- Introduction to handgun shooting fundamentals
- Safe weapon manipulation including loading, reloading and unloading
Needed equipment
- Handgun
- 25 rounds
- Handgun holster
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Refreshments and water
Self-Defense Handgun I
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Handgun I introduces the basics of handgun shooting and requires no prior experience.
This course lasts approximately 4 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Weapon and range safety
- Handgun terminology
- Handgun shooting fundamentals
- Weapon manipulation including loading, reloading and malfunctions
- Shooting drills including target transitions
Needed equipment
- Handgun
- Two magazines minimum
- 100 rounds
- Handgun holster
- Spare magazine carrier
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Refreshments and water
Self-Defense Handgun II
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Handgun II builds upon the fundamental skills learned in Handgun I to enhance weapon manipulation proficiency and introduces dynamic shooting platforms. This training is preparatory for advanced level training.
This course lasts approximately 4 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Weapon and range safety
- One-hand weapon malfunction clearing
- Dynamic shooting and movement
- Spatial awareness
- Dynamic shooting positions
- Shooting drills including target transitions
Needed equipment
- Handgun
- Two magazines minimum
- 250 rounds
- Handgun holster
- Spare magazine holder
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Refreshments and water
Handgun Qualification Course
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Handgun Qualification Training provides instruction to complete every stage of the HST Handgun Qualification course. Successful completion of HST Self-Defense Handgun I or equivalent prior experience is required. Each individual will have two qualification attempts to pass the course.
This course lasts approximately 4 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Weapon and range safety
- Target transitions
- Strong and support hand shooting
- Weapon manipulation
- Dynamic movement
- Shooting from 3, 7, 15 and 25 yards
- Two qualification attempts
Needed equipment
- Handgun
- Two magazines minimum
- 250 rounds
- Handgun holster
- Spare magazine holder
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Refreshments and water
Self-Defense AR Carbine
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense AR Carbine introduces the skills to safely handle an AR-15 carbine/rifle, fundamentals of rifle shooting for self-defense, effective weapon manipulation and dynamic shooting platforms.
This courses lasts approximately 8 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Weapon and range safety
- Carbine/rifle terminology
- Rifle shooting fundamentals for self-defense
- Weapon manipulation including loading, reloading and malfunctions
- Spatial awareness
- Dynamic shooting positions
- Shooting drills including target transitions
Needed equipment
- Three magazines
- 200 rounds
- Spare magazine carrier
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- One- or two-point sling
- 50 yard zero for your electronic optic and/or iron sights
- Charging handle with an extended latch handle
- Refreshments and water
Optic Equipped Handgun
OVERVIEW
HST Self-Defense Optic Equipped Handgun will train you to achieve maximum performance using your pistol-mounted optic. Participants should have a solid handgun shooting fundamentals foundation and safe firearm manipulation skills. Prior training is required to be eligible to attend this course. Contact HST to discuss eligibility. The class is approximately 4 hours, and the cost is $90 per person.
COST
Training Topics
• Handgun performance standards
• Pistol-mounted optic fundamentals and implications
• Mounting and zeroing a red dot sight
• Acquiring the dot and developing repeatable processes
• Building speed through efficiency
• Shot calling and self-diagnosing
• Self-defense use of optic equipped handguns
Needed equipment
• Semi-automatic optic equipped handgun with a 15 or 25 yard zero
• Two magazines minimum
• 200 rounds
• Handgun holster with full trigger guard coverage & good retention (OWB or IWB)
• Spare magazine carrier
• Hat, eye and ear protection
• Refreshments and water
HST Steel Challenge Workshop
OVERVIEW
HST is hosting the opportunity to train with Steel Challenge Grand Master John Renner USPSA/ SCSA #TY135978. This workshop is for shooters who want to learn how to get started in Steel Challenge competitions. It’s also for competitors who want to polish their skills and techniques to advance to the next level of speed shooting. While the class is primarily oriented towards the Carry Optics Division (optic equipped service pistols), the skills and techniques are applicable to any division. The course is approximately 4 hours, and the cost is $100 per person.
This workshop is an intermediate level class and requires completion of HST Self-Defense Handgun I or equivalent training/ experience to participate. Contact HST to discuss eligibility.
COST
Training Topics
- Speed shooting fundamentals
- First-shot acquisition
- Trigger control
- Proper target engagement
- Instruction on 2 of the 8 Steel Challenge stages
- Learn what it takes to become a Steel Challenge Grand Master
Needed equipment
- Handgun
- Three magazines minimum
- 450 handgun rounds
- Handgun holster with full trigger guard coverage
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Refreshments and water
Self-Defense Tactical Shotgun
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Tactical Shotgun focuses on the skills to deploy a shotgun in a high stress environment, fundamentals of tactical shotgun shooting, effective weapon manipulation, dynamic shooting platforms and transitioning from the tactical shotgun to a handgun (handgun is not required to participate in the class).
The course lasts approximately 8 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Weapon and range safety
- Tactical shotgun shooting fundamentals
- Weapon manipulation including loading, reloading and malfunctions
- Situational and spatial awareness
- Dynamic shooting positions and movement
- Shooting drills including target transitions
- Transitioning to secondary weapon
- Team movement and communication
Needed equipment
- Pump-action or semi-auto shotgun
- 20 slug, 20 buckshot, 200 bird shot rounds
- Handgun with at least one magazine, holster & 50 handgun rounds (optional)
- One- or two-point sling
- Side-saddle or other method of carrying shotgun ammo
- 50 yard zero for any electronic optic and/or iron sights
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Refreshments and water
ADVANCED APPLICATION COURSES
Advanced Application Courses are not designed for novice shooters and requires demonstration of strong gun handling skills prior to acceptance into the class. The course will be physically demanding, and before acceptance into these courses, you must be approved by Hoosier State Training.
Self-Defense Handgun Combatives
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Handgun Combatives is an advanced application course that focuses on weapon manipulation and problem solving for real world threats while carrying a handgun concealed. The class covers advanced techniques for close quarters gun fighting. This course lasts approximately 4 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Drawing from concealment
- Close quarters gun fighting
- Drawing and shooting from unconventional positions
- Weapon retention
Needed equipment
- Handgun holster and spare magazine(s) carrier
- Two handgun magazines minimum
- 250 rounds handgun ammo
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Training dummy gun (red gun) that matches your handgun is optional
- Concealment garments
- Refreshments and water
Self-Defense Darkness Gunfighting
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Darkness Gunfighting is an advanced applications handgun and/ or carbine course that focuses on weapon manipulation and problem solving for real world threats in both daylight and darkness. The class covers advanced techniques for tactical flashlights and weapon lights, light dominance, movement and weapon manipulation in both daylight and darkness settings. The students will build on existing skills learned in foundation level classes and then integrate light/ illumination techniques, movement, communication and shooting.
This course lasts approximately 4 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Weapon light and tactical flashlight manipulation
- Light dominance tactics and movement
- Handgun and/or carbine manipulation around cover & concealment
- Situational and spatial awareness drills
- Principles and applications of darkness gun fighting
- Identification and illumination techniques and tactics
- React to contact drills
Needed equipment
- Handgun, holster, spare magazine holder and a minimum of two magazines
- Carbine and a minimum of two magazines
- Handheld tactical flashlight
- Weapon light is optional, but highly recommended
- 250 rounds of handgun and/or carbine ammo
- Hat, eye and ear protection
Self-Defense Vehicle and Darkness Gunfighting
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Vehicle and Darkness Gunfighting is a weapon manipulation class for real world threats in both daylight and darkness. This advanced application course focuses on weapon light tactics, light/illumination techniques and movement within, around and through a vehicle. Advanced carbine and handgun manipulation techniques are integrated throughout the course. Participant’s choice on using carbine and/or handgun in the class.
This course lasts approximately 8 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Light/ illumination techniques
- Light dominance tactics
- Advanced carbine and handgun manipulation
- Bullet lab demonstrating vehicle cover and concealment
- Movement and tactics within, around and through a vehicle
Needed equipment
- Carbine with sling and weapon mounted light
- Three carbine magazines minimum
- Belt with handgun holster, magazine pouches or chest rig
- Handgun (weapon light optional, but encouraged)
- Two handgun magazines minimum
- Handheld tactical flashlight
- 400 carbine rounds and 150 handgun rounds (400 if using handgun only)
- Shooting gloves
- Spare batteries
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Refreshments and water
Self-Defense Trauma and Tactics (Handgun)
OVERVIEW
Self-Defense Trauma & Tactics focuses on the skills, tactics and techniques to render self-aid and buddy-aid for critical injuries and stay in the fight. Primary and support side shooting and manipulating of a handgun while injured in a high stress environment is the main training objective. Emergency trauma medical skills using equipment available under field conditions will be covered. The training will culminate with drills teaching the shooter how to solve real world situations.
This course lasts approximately 8 hours.
COST
Training Topics
- Weapon and range safety
- Shooting the handgun with only the primary and secondary hand
- Weapon manipulation including drawing, reloading and malfunctions
- Emergency trauma medical skills including hemorrhage control, airway and chest seals
- IFAK and tourniquet review
- Team tactics, movement and communication
Needed equipment
- Handgun with two magazines minimum
- 150 rounds
- Handgun holster
- Spare magazine carrier
- Hat, eye and ear protection
- Refreshments and water