Training

S&T offers training in handgun, rifle, shotgun and submachine gun. A brief outline of the courses follow. Keep in mind that material covered will be dependent on range facilities, and student abilities.

Handgun: S&T offers handgun training for everyone from the novice to the experienced shooter. Classes include;
Handgun Fundamentals
This class is designed for the new shooter or someone who has not taken a structured class before as well as anyone looking for a solid review of the fundamentals of shooting a handgun. This class is also useful for instructors who are seeking instructor development. Topics include;

Safety brief
Fundamentals of shooting
Load/Unload/Reload
Ready positions
Draw
Single and multiple target engagements
Malfunction clearance drills
Shooting on the move

Handgun I
This class is for the seasoned shooter looking to build his skills in defensive shooting.
Topics include;

Safety brief
Brief review of fundamentals of shooting
Ready positions
Reloads
Malfunction clearance drills
Single and multiple target engagements
Failure drills
Pivots and turns
Shooting on the move to include 360* of movement
Cover vs. Concealment
Use of cover
One handed shooting

Handgun II
Handgun II will include a brief review of the topics covered in Handgun I and then move onto;

Safety brief
Close quarters shooting
One handed manipulations
Asymmetric shooting positions
Drills that will test the students ability to run the gun at a subconscious level

We also offer Low Light Handgun and Concealed Handgun classes throughout the year. Check out the schedule for dates.

Rifle/Carbine:  S&T carbine classes also cover the gamut from the novice to experienced shooter.

            Carbine Fundamentals
               This class is designed for the new shooter or anyone looking for a solid review of the
            fundamentals of running the carbine. Topics include;

Safety brief
Principals of marksmanship
Load/unload
Position shooting
Zero verification and justification
Ballistics
Ready positions
Single and multiple target engagements
Reloading
Malfunction clearance

Carbine I
This class is for the experienced shooter looking to build on his skills in the defensive use of the
carbine. Topics include;

Safety brief
Brief review of the principals of marksmanship
Ready positions
Reloads
Malfunction clearance drills
Single and multiple target engagements
Failure drills
Shooting on the move to include 360* of movement
Pivots and turns
Strong and support side shooting
Cover Vs. Concealment
Use of cover

We also offer a two day carbine course that includes asymmetric shooting positions and a low light block of instruction. Check the schedule for dates.

Shotgun: S&T offers a one day shotgun class which includes;

Firearms Safety brief
Principals of marksmanship
Loading/unloading
Shotgun ballistics and zeroing discussion
Single and multiple target engagement
Reloads
Pivots and turns
Moving and shooting

Submachine Gun: S&T offers training in submachine gun and fully automatic carbine. Given the specialty nature of these firearms, course curriculum will be set by S&T and the customer prior to the training date.

How to schedule training? S&T posts upcoming classes on both the PA Firearms Owners Forums http://forum.pafoa.org/ and M4 Carbine www.m4carbine.net . If you are interested in setting up a class at your facility please contact me at Joe@sightsandtrigger.com. You only need a suitable range, S&T will handle all the administrative work. Registration requires a $75.00 non-refundable deposit. If you are unable to attend the registration fee can be applied to future course, space permitting.

2023 Training Dates:

4/29, Concealed Carry (Bethlehem PA)
5/13, Pistol I (Lehigh Township PA)
5/27, Carbine I (Lehigh Township PA)
6/24, Pistol II (Bethlehem PA)
9/16, Carbine II (Bethlehem PA)
9/30, Shotgun (Bethlehem PA)
11/11, Low Light Pistol/Carbine (Lehigh Township PA)