Gun For Hire’s Second Level Pistol Course
Holster Draw
Increase your skills, test your gear and learn the most important information when it comes to drawing a gun from a holster. Our Holster Draw course is highly recommended by every student that takes the course. Not only will you learn invaluable techniques from the best instructors, you will learn what works and doesn’t work with your gear, as well as see how the other classmate’s gear functions!
Gun For Hire is proud to offer drawing from a holster as a course. This course is mandatory for anyone wishing to draw from a holster while using the range facility and for our Urban Series of courses (see exemptions listed below). The course will focus on the safe and efficient way to holster up upon entering the range, drawing from the holster, presentation to target, and re-holstering procedures. The class will also cover proper procedures for securing firearms and equipment after you have finished training. Additional topics covered will include: Range procedures, Range safety, Firearm safety, Shooting fundamentals, Holster selection and placement, Safely and efficiently drawing and holstering firearm, Ready position.
If you want to holster draw in the Range and are active Law Enforcement you may not need to take this course. Please speak with a Manager. You must show your current or retired I.D. Card.
Course Details:
• You must have taken the NRA First Steps Pistol or Gun For Hire’s Beginner Firearm to take this course
• The length of the course is approximately 4 hours
• This course is held at Gun For Hire 1267 McBride Ave. Woodland Park, NJ 07424
What to Bring:
• All gear is required to take the course.
• Please note that while we do our best to list what is needed and recommended, it is up to the individual to ensure they are bringing compliant and legal firearms/components to the course.
• Three magazines
• Magazine Holders/Pouches (Minimum: one double magazine holder or two magazine pouches)
• Holster
Must be strong side holster [IWB/AIWB/OWB are allowed] – no cross-draw, shoulder holsters, pocket holsters, sticky holsters, ankle holsters , or belly-band style holsters. **See below for the requirements for a legal holster in New Jersey.
• 350 rounds of factory ammunition
• Speedloader
• Sturdy Belt
• Minimum caliber 9mm/.38spl
• Ear Protection
• Wrap-around eye protection. Side shields will be provided and are mandatory for those who do not bring wrap-around eye protection. Brimmed hats are strongly recommended.
• Jeans or BDU style pants. No Sweatpants, No shorts, No open-toed shoes.
**h. For purposes of this section, “holster” means a device or sheath that securely retains a handgun which, at a minimum, conceals and protects the main body of the firearm, maintains the firearm in a consistent and accessible position, and renders the trigger covered and inaccessible while the handgun is fully seated in the holster.
(cf: P.L.2018, c.37, s.1)
What We Will Cover:
• Range procedures
• Range safety
• Firearm safety
• Shooting fundamentals
• Holster & Equipment selection and placement
• Safely and efficiently drawing and holstering firearm
• Ready positions
• Accuracy Drills
• Shot Placement
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Course Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Reschedule or Cancel 2 or More Days Before Your Course:
100% refund to the original payment method, or you may transfer into the next available qualifying date.
Reschedule or Cancel Less Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
Receive a 50% credit of your purchase price in your Gun For Hire account, which may be applied toward a future qualification date.
This reduction is due to staffing, scheduling, and course preparation already completed.
No-Show Policy:
If no cancellation is provided, no credit or refund is available.
Rescheduling Policy More Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
A $25 fee will apply if you need to change your date.
Please choose your date carefully.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Late arrivals must sign up for another available qualification date and will be charged for a new qualification session.
“Quick Draw! Well almost lol”
I did not expect to become a cowboy taking this course but I fell so much better understanding the science, skill and techniques on drawing a gun from a holster now. I thought my gear was perfect but after a few rounds it actually just came loose! Another classmate shared their setup and I liked it much better. The family feeling is awesome here. Looking forward to taking Urban Pistol 1 next!
The Best Firearm Instructors
If you’re looking for the best Firearm Instructors delivering the best Firearms Education, Gun For Hire is incomparable.
Since 1992, we have been the Gold Standard for Firearms Training. Our Instructors have over 375 combined years of Military and Police training.
NRA Fact: So many students have trusted us to train them that we are only second to the Boy Scouts of America.
If you have any questions regarding Gun For Hire Courses or you would like to schedule a private lesson, please send Tony Urena our Director of Training an email. We look forward to welcoming you to the family!
Tony Urena Director of Training
Tony is a United States Navy Veteran as well as a Veteran Law Enforcement Officer with over 25 years of experience. During his illustrious career, he was the training officer for his department and was responsible for their bi-annual qualifications and training for approximately 100 law enforcement officers. Tony was also state-certified in all aspects of firearms training, which included handguns, shotguns, sub-guns, semi and automatic rifles, as well as scoped rifles. In addition, Tony was qualified to testify as a firearms expert, as well as in the “Use of Force”. Tony is also a high-level martial artist, with well over 30 years of training, and was a state-certified Defensive Tactics Instructor.
