A DAY WITH THE REVOLVER

This is a one-day course of instruction in
the use of revolvers as defensive firearms.
Saturday August 17, 2024
At the Greater Pittsburgh Gun Club, 920 King Road, Bulger PA

Revolvers have a number of advantages over the increasingly prevalent SA/DA semi-autos. Among those advantages is they are fun to shoot, but there is more to commend them as defensive firearms. If you like your revolver, or if you have wondered how a revolver would stack up against your current semi-auto, come and join us for a one-day course devoted to shooting revolvers vs. semi-autos.

This course is for people who are experienced with hand guns, and therefore know the basics of gun safety, gun handling, presentation and range etiquette, and would like to focus on the tricks and methods of handling a revolver as opposed to a semi-auto. It is not a beginner’s course in shooting, but it may be a beginner’s course in shooting a revolver.

Cost: $100. This covers tuition, range fees. targets, range supplies and handouts. Students to provide their own firearm, ammunition, personal gear, and a lunch.

Course format: Lecture (approximately 2 hrs.), and live-fire exercises on the range (approximately 6 hrs.).

Instructor(s): The Rangemaster for this course is Peter Georgiades. Peter has been instructing in firearms and personal defense tactics for 25 years, and is himself a “revolver guy.”

Class size: In order to ensure adequate time for questions and provide individual attention to each participant, we will cut off enrollment at twelve.

Prerequisites: You must be at least 18 years old, and proof of no criminal history is required. Acceptable forms of proof of no criminal history include a current Pennsylvania License to Carry Concealed, or a license to practice a regulated profession which requires one not have any criminal history (such as a license to practice law or medicine, or a nursing license). If those are not available, you can get a certificate of no criminal history from your local police department or Sheriff (the cost is usually under $20).

Equipment Requirements

The following equipment is REQUIRED, or you cannot participate in this course:

• Ear protection and eye protection. Shooting headphones or inexpensive foamy ear plugs work.
• 100 rounds of ammunition.
• One “speed Loader” or “speed strip.” If don’t have either, we recommend you invest in a speed loader. These vary greatly in cost, and we do not recommend you spend a lot on one for this course.
• Holster. This should be a substantial holster which attaches firmly to one’s belt, and holds the revolver in place. The holster must be designed to cover the trigger and trigger guard of the firearm while it is in the holster. The holster must permit you to get a firm grip on the weapon with your dominant hand, and it must be rigid enough to stay open and not collapse shut when the weapon is drawn. Leather or Kydex (plastic) work. Holsters with flaps that cover the weapon, or straps which retain the weapon, are not appropriate unless the flap or strap can be removed. Hand guns may not be carried anywhere on the premises except in a proper holster, affixed to the waist.
• Fluids to drink. Soft drinks or water. It could be hot, and dehydration impairs one’s ability to think and pay attention. Drinking fluids is therefore mandatory. Soft drinks can be purchased at the range. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the range.

Any revolver is acceptable. The course emphasizes use of the revolver as a fighting arm. But single action “cowboy” guns are acceptable if that is what you shoot recreationally.

Lunch may be purchased at the range, or you can pack one. We also recommend, but do not require, that you bring something to write with, and a folding chair or cooler to sit on. Wear substantial shoes or boots.

DETAILS AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON LINE AT FIREINSTITUTE.ORG.

PLEASE TRANSPORT YOUR FIREARM TO THE COURSE UNLOADED, AND LEAVE IT IN YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO RETRIEVE IT.

“Buying a gun and thinking you are armed is like buying a piano and thinking you are a musician”