This six-hour hybrid practical shooting workshop is structured with an EDC-focus for defensive application then, as a tool for development, skills are practiced on a competition match stage. Offered quarterly, every workshop is anchored in training to overdevelop core foundational shooting skills with an emphasis on a different hard skill in each class. For July, we will stress movement. You’ll then test skills on unique competition stages designed to pressure test the work done in class.
In the first half of each class, you’ll run a series of challenging drills based on core shooting principles and current performance shooting concepts. Run from concealment, you’ll use your actual carry gun, working aggressive shooting and hard skills you’d potentially need in a defensive encounter, including draw stroke, multiple target transitions, movement and varying distances all under time constraints.
In the second half of the class, you’ll learn the value of competition by immediately applying what you learn in a competition setting, running outlaw hit factor stages to pressure test your skills, solidify understanding and gain experience.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:00 AM—3:00 to 3:30 PM
(arrive by 8:45 to check in; 15 minute lunch break; range clean up at conclusion)
Each workshop capped at 10 students
$145.00
A gunfight is a competition. See how skills compare:
| Defensive Shooting | Practical Shooting |
|---|---|
| Safe, fast, efficient draw | Safe, fast, efficient draw |
| One or more threats | Multiple target transitions |
| Shooting on the move | Shooting on the move |
| Accountability for every round | Accuracy for maximum points |
| Varying encounter distances | Varying target distances |
| Strong gun handling skills | Strong gun handling skills |
| Visually processing encounter with urgency | Visually processing stage at aggressive pace |
| On-demand execution under stress | On-demand execution under pressure |
You’ll work with Gino Giliotti at the Lebanon County Police Combat Pistol Club in Lebanon County, PA, a natural outdoor environment that allows for effective training. Classes are capped at 10 students for maximum reps, individualized feedback and coaching. You’ll develop confidence and competence in your shooting for repeatable, on-demand performance.
This class is not for beginners. It’s geared to shooters who can demonstrate a higher level of competency in pistol shooting and gun handling.
What’s covered
Cold drill assessment
Draw stroke for speed and efficiency
Predictive and reactive shooting
Aiming schemes and levels of confirmation
Engaging targets at 5 to 25 yds
Target transitions
Shooting and moving
High risk targets
Single hand shooting
Time constraints to push aggressive shooting
What it takes to participate in a pistol match, including range rules, DQ offenses, scoring and targets, range commands, courtesy rules, range duties, safety and safe areas, and shooting classifications
Apply skills and practice 2 outlaw hit factor match stages
Required gear list
All drills and stages are run from concealment
Semi Auto Pistol (preferably your carry gun)
Quality Kydex or leather holster, molded to make and model of your gun, either inside the waistband (IWB) or outside the waistband (OWB). Must have cover garment for concealment. No universal or soft-side holsters permitted.
3 magazines minimum
1 magazine pouch
500 rounds of ammo
Eye and ear protection
Pants or shorts with a proper gun belt (no sweatpants)
Weather-appropriate attire
Lunch, snacks and plenty to water to stay hydrated