Practical Pistol, Beyond the Basics

Practical Pistol, Beyond the Basics

When: 2/21/2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, EDT
Where: 5167 N NC Hwy 62, Burlington

EVENT DETAILS:

Instructors:

Ken Krulik, CCGCI Instructor and Owner/Lead Instructor of Zev Firearms and Tactical Training

Daniel Richardson, Owner/Head Instructor Richardson Precision and Training

CCGCI members $200.00
Public $250.00
Payable to Ken Krulik or Daniel Richardson – both via paypal.

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Please email info@ccgci.org with any registration questions and any general questions to Ken Krulik at ken.zevfirearms@gmail.com

 Class overview (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM):

·      Safety review, four cardinal firearms safety rules and CCGCI range rules.

·      Medical; location and explanation of kits (boo-boo kit, trauma kit) and protocols if an accident occurs.

·      Focus on firearms fundamentals of grip, trigger press, stance, sight alignment, sight picture and combining these elements prior to running drills.

·      Basic drills to focus on reinforcing accuracy and proper technique (s).

·      Distance training from three (3) to seven (7) yards).

Class break for lunch overview (12:00 PM to 12:30 PM):

Class overview (12:30 PM to 3:30 PM)

·      Review of drills from the first half of class.

·      Drills working on shooting from the draw

·      Reloads and malfunction clearing

·      Different shooting positions, shooting from cover

·      Strong Hand only and support hand only shooting

·      Distance training from three (3) to seven (7) yards) moving out ten (10) and (15 yards).

·      Drills will be run with a shot timer.

Class wrap up and debrief (3:30 PM to 4:00 PM)

Class gear requirements (FIREARMS AND MAGAZINES MUST BE UNLOADED AND IN A CASE PRIOR TO COMING INTO THE CLASS):

·      Your personal firearm/pistol with which you want to train.  It is preferred to bring a full or compact size, double-stack handgun (ex: Glock, SIG or S&W). 

·      Sub-compact handguns such as the S&W Shield, Glock 43 or Sig 365 can be used though these pistols may require more frequent reloading.

·      A revolver is acceptable, but not ideal.

·      If all you have is a micro compact (S&W Bodyguard or Ruger LCP for example) please let the instructor know ahead of time to discuss its use and possible options.

·      Sturdy belt and appropriate holster that will securely hold your firearm – KYDEX PREFERRED - SERPA holsters and nylon holsters are not permitted.

·      Minimum of two magazines.   

·      Minimum of 250 rounds (you may bring a couple boxes more as a precaution) factory ammunition; 9mm or greater caliber preferred though please bring what is going to cycle properly through your pistol.

·      Eyeglasses or Protective eyewear  

·      Ear protection

·      Closed-toed, supportive shoes.

·      Appropriate clothing for the weather, this will be an outside class, closed-collar shirt or scarf (to prevent hot brass from going down your shirt).  

·      Note taking material and pen  

·      Lunch -we will take a mid-class break though there are no restaurants nearby

·      Water bottle / drinks and snacks (we will take breaks as needed).  

Respectfully,

Ken Krulik

Zev Firearms and Tactical Training, LLC

ken.zevfirearms@gmail.com