Handgun Operator

Real-World Shooting & Movement Skills

Static range shooting builds familiarity.
Real-world competence requires movement, decision-making, and control.

Handgun Operator is the next step beyond foundational handgun training, designed for shooters who already understand the basics and are ready to operate their handgun in dynamic, realistic conditions.

This course focuses on movement, cover usage, and efficient gun handling under pressure—skills that don’t show up on a square range, but matter when conditions aren’t ideal.

This is not about speed for its own sake.
It’s about control, efficiency, and composure when things are moving.

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Is This Course for You?

This course is built for shooters who:
⊙ Have completed Handgun One or equivalent foundational training
⊙ Can safely load, unload, and shoot their handgun without supervision
⊙ Want to move beyond static drills and basic marksmanship
⊙ Are ready to train with movement, cover, and realistic constraints
⊙ Want practical, real-world handgun skills — not competition techniques

This course assumes safe gun handling, situational awareness, and respect for instruction.

If you’re still learning the basics, this is not the right starting point.
If you’re ready to apply fundamentals dynamically, you’re in the right place.

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What You’ll Learn & Build

Handgun Operator builds on your foundation and introduces real-world handgun workflows.

You will train:
⊙ Use of cover and concealment — positioning, angles, and protection
⊙ Movement with purpose — shooting safely while moving and repositioning
⊙ Single-handed operation — reloads and malfunction clearance with one hand
⊙ Multiple-target engagement — prioritization, transitions, and efficiency
⊙ Workflow refinement — applying fundamentals under realistic conditions

By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to operate your handgun effectively while moving, thinking, and adapting — not just standing still and firing.

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Why This Matters

Most defensive situations are dynamic, imperfect, and fast.

Static range practice doesn’t prepare you to:

• Move to or from cover

• Engage while repositioning

• Manage your handgun when things don’t go as planned

Training with movement, cover, and realistic constraints builds:
⊙ Better decision-making
⊙ Improved composure under pressure
⊙ Confidence grounded in skill — not assumptions

This is what separates a casual shooter from a capable handgun operator.

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Course Format & What to Expect

⊙ Full-day training focused on hands-on application
⊙ Outdoor, primitive range environment — uneven terrain and weather exposure
⊙ Movement-heavy drills with frequent reloads and problem-solving
⊙ Individual instructor feedback throughout the day
⊙ Cold-range policy — firearms remain unloaded unless directed

✔ No ego
✔ No shortcuts
✔ Safety strictly enforced
✔ Expect to move, think, and work

This is a high-engagement course, not a casual range session.

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Required Equipment

Bring the following:
⊙ Semi-automatic handgun (unloaded upon arrival)
⊙ Minimum 2 magazines (more magazines = more reps, less downtime)
⊙ Approximately 400 rounds of factory-loaded handgun ammunition
  (no handloads)
⊙ Rigid outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster
  (This is not a concealed-carry class)
⊙ Sturdy belt or method to securely mount your holster
⊙ Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection recommended)
⊙ Weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe footwear

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Recommended Gear (Optional)

⊙ Magazine pouches or loaders
⊙ Extra magazines and ammunition
⊙ Cleaning kit and basic maintenance tools
⊙ Water, hat, sunscreen, jacket (as conditions dictate)

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Location & Logistics

Training is conducted at our outdoor range:

Cross Valley National Training Center
Ellensburg, WA area

⊙ Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to start
⊙ Bring food and water — no food on site
⊙ Porta-potty restrooms available
⊙ Expect uneven ground and all-weather conditions

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Registration & Cancellation Policy

⊙ Early registration recommended — pricing increases approximately 2 weeks before class
⊙ Full refund or reschedule: 14+ days prior
⊙ 50% refund or reschedule: within 14 days
⊙ No refund for no-shows without prior communication

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Questions or Ready to Register?

📞 (509) 383-3030
✉️ [email protected]