Description
fireARMED®
Pistol Fundamentals → Contact Fighting
October 24–25, 2026 | Nashville, TN
Training Breakdown
Day 1 — Fundamental Pistol
Instructor: Zee
Focus: Performance under control
- Vision
- Grip
- Trigger isolation
- Presentation
- Draw
- Workspace
Frame: Strip it down. Build it right. Make it hold up.
Day 2 — Retention & Defense
Instructor: Ryan Hoover
Focus: Performance under pressure
- Entanglements
- Ambiguous contacts
- Pistol retention
- Pistol defense
- Drawing under duress
Frame: When distance disappears, skill gaps are exposed.
Who This Is For
- Armed civilians (current or prospective)
- Law enforcement
- Security professionals
- Martial artists
- Self-defense coaches
Schedule & Locations
Two Training Days (6 hours each
- Day 1: Outdoor Range
Deer Hollow Range
9807 Cross plains Rd
White House TN 37188
- Day 2: Gracie Clarksville
Renzo Gracie Wellness Center
327 Warfield Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37043
Equipment Requirements
Day 1 – Range
You need to show up prepared. No exceptions.
- Serviceable modern handgun
- Hard holster (no soft/nylon)
- Minimum 3 magazines
- 300 rounds of factory/store-bought ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
- Weather-appropriate clothing (including sun protection, etc.)
- Water and lunch
- $20 cash range fee
Day 2 – Training Center
You need to show up prepared. No exceptions.
- Hard holster (no soft/nylon)
- Training-appropriate clothing (belt and pants for holster)
- SIRT pistol, if you have one
- Water and lunch
Prerequisites
- Lawful age
- No restrictions preventing participation
Availability
Limited to 12 participants
Small group by design. This is hands-on, coached training—not a lecture.
