Level 2: Practical Handgun on 6/28
- Ages 18+
Level 2 covers vital handgun skills, such as holster draws, reloads, malfunctions, target transitions, while adding time as a factor.
Date and time
Location
Ares Training Facility
35615 North Treasure Island Avenue Leesburg, FL 34788Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours
- Ages 18+
- Free venue parking
Location
Ares Training Facility, Pocket Berm 2
35615 N Treasure Island Ave, Leesburg, FL 34788-92
The office is run out of a shipping container by the parking lot. Make sure you check in there and let them know you are attending the class with Cottonmouth Collective Defense LLC.
Safety briefing
Every event at the range will open with the following reminders.
Environmental safety: Heat exhaustion and hypothermia are common concerns, but they are specific to the environment. Everyone should be aware of the weather and health concerns that accompany it. Don’t waste a range trip by showing up dehydrated and improperly dressed for the event.
Firearm safety rules: Review the 4 rules of firearms safety before coming. We will do this as a group as well.
- Range commands and jargon: Make sure everyone understands the terms we will be using.
- “Range is cold” means all firearms should be unloaded with their chambers visible. Pistols should have the slide locked back and carbines should have the bolt to the rear.
- “Range is hot” or “load and make ready” means everyone is on the firing line or behind it so firearms can (and will) be loaded with live rounds; NO ONE should be in front of the firing line.
- Determine an appropriate command for students to actually commence the drill they are supposed to be doing.
- “Cease fire” can be called by anyone, at which point everyone should stop shooting and unload their weapons so the range is cold. This should only be used if someone is in imminent danger or is injured.
- Firing line etiquette: Make sure everyone understands the 180 rule of safety. Shooting and other firearm handling should only occur when ON the firing line.
Medical/emergency procedures: Discuss what medical equipment each person will be bringing. As stated previously, every person should have their own IFAK. Ideally, there should be at least one larger, more exhaustive medical kit available. Make sure everyone knows who will be bringing it, what it looks like, where it will be stored, etc for the live fire component.
Frequently asked questions
Drivers license or other photo ID, comfortable clothing to be outdoors for the day, PPE (such as ear plugs and eye protection), sunscreen, water, snacks and/or lunch, and any firearms and ammo you want to train with.
The collective aspect of Cottonmouth means that while you may not have your own firearm, others are typically willing to lend theirs. You can coordinate this in the event chat on Signal once you are added. You will still need to buy/provide your own ammo however.
For 9x19mm ammo, I currently charge $15 for a box of 50 rounds. We will shoot approximately 100 rounds, but if you want to shoot more, there are opportunities for that.
I highly recommend you pick another day when you will be able to attend the full class to maximize the value you get out of paying for the class. If that is not an option, leaving early is acceptable; however, you should not miss the beginning as that is when critical safety information is covered.
There are no indoor spaces at Ares. There are portable toilets available for the bathroom. It is recommended that you bring any shade, chairs, or tables that you think you’ll need for the day. Cottonmouth will generally have tables for your items.
If you do not know how to shoot a bill drill, then no. If you do, reach out to me at cottonmouthcollective@proton.me and we can discuss your current skill level.