Pistol Series
Embark on a transformative firearms journey with Artemis Defense Institute's Pistol Series classes. Perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills, our comprehensive program takes you from novice to proficient pistol handler. Led by expert instructors, you'll learn fundamental techniques, proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and more through hands-on training and interactive simulations. Build confidence, refine accuracy, and develop the mindset for effective self-defense. Whether you're a first-time shooter or seeking to elevate your abilities, our Pistol Series classes offer a supportive environment where you can master the art of pistol handling and become a confident, responsible firearm owner.
4M: Manipulation, Marksmanship, Movement, Mindset
4M-E: Manipulation, Marksmanship, Movement, Mindset - Extended
The Pistol Series contains our most popular classes, which are included in the Lite, Access, and Unlimited Memberships.
- All
- Beginners
- Ladies'
- Clearance Required
- Live
- Members Only
Pistol 1
This is the perfect place to start for absolute beginners and anyone looking for a refresher. Using real guns retrofitted with lasers and CO2 for recoil, we'll be covering the parts of a gun, how to hold it, and a basic stance to support you.
Ladies' Pistol 1
This is the same content, but female-led and a perfect place to start for absolute beginners and anyone looking for a refresher. Using real guns retrofitted with lasers and CO2 for recoil, we'll be covering the parts of a gun, how to hold it, and a basic stance to support you.
Pistol 2
To start off the second class in the pistol series, you'll review all of the skills you've learned in Pistol 1. Next, we'll get you off your spot with some movement drills, and simulate the limited capacity of our weapons in real life we'll run through administrative, speed, and tactical reloads.
Ladies' Pistol 2
Again, the same content, but femle led, you'll start off the second class in the pistol series by reviewing all of the skills you've learned in Pistol 1. Next, we'll get you off your spot with some movement drills, and simulate the limited capacity of our weapons in real life we'll run through administrative, speed, and tactical reloads.
Pistol 3
Once again, we'll start off by reviewing the skills learned from both Pistol 1 and Pistol 2. Training wouldn't be realistic without some barriers, so we'll have you clear Class 1, 2, & 3 malfunctions. Once again you'll bring all your skills together to execute drills while focusing on the difference between Marksmanship Accuracy vs. Defense Combat Accuracy.
Ladies' Pistol 3
Once again, our female-led course start off by reviewing the skills learned from both Pistol 1 and Pistol 2. Training wouldn't be realistic without some barriers, so we'll have you clear Class 1, 2, & 3 malfunctions. Once again you'll bring all your skills together to execute drills while focusing on the difference between Marksmanship Accuracy vs. Defense Combat Accuracy.
Fam Fire
Meet us at the range and learn to shoot YOUR FIREARM under the supervision and guidance of the Artemis team. It’s a great introduction to YOUR firearm and perfect for new gun owners!
Skills & Drills
Once you feel comfortable all the skills you've learned in Pistol 1, 2, & 3, we'll encourage you to join the Skills & Drills course. The intent of the course is to transition you from basic fundamentals and CCW training to the combat and defensive shooting you'll learn in 4M.
Ladies' Skills & Drills
Once you feel comfortable all the skills you've learned in Pistol 1, 2, & 3, we'll encourage you to join the Skills & Drills course. The intent of the course is to transition you from basic fundamentals and CCW training to the combat and defensive shooting you'll learn in 4M.
4M Qualification
In order to advance to the advanced 4M classes, you must show proficiency in all curriculum presented in Pistol 1, 2, and 3. Students are required to take at least three Transition classes prior to the assessment and qualification. Once you feel ready to move forward, you can schedule a free assessment to get cleared for 4M.
4M
This is our advanced group class, and represents the foundational program here at ADI. Once you qualify for this class, you'll focus on different techniques and tactics specifically for the civilian defensive shooter. Our Range Safety Officers (RSO)/Instructors will walk you through courses-of-fire in our reality-based and ballistically accurate ranges. Each week focuses on new courses-of-fire, incorporating new skills each week.
4M-E
This is the same content as our 4M class, but extended! Spend more time in the lab in our advanced group class.
Range Day With Steven & Sandy
Our owners, Steven and Sandy, will work with you on your fundamentals and push you into some advanced shooting drills depending on your comfort level and skill set. This is a great way to prepare yourself for Club 2A, or to introduce someone new to live-fire.
Club 2A
This course is for members who have demonstrated proficiency and safety at Artemis. Held at Prado Olympic Shooting Park, students are given the opportunity to fire the courses taught in our 4M Classes under live-fire conditions, with Artemis instructors.
Club 2A Tactics
A course for members only who are already cleared for Club 2A. The focus of this advanced class focuses on moving and shooting, transitioning from rifle to pistol during engagements and while on the move, shooting from awkward positions along with standing, kneeling, and prone, shooting from barricades, etc.
Membership Options
Take a look at our membership options that include Pistol 1 through 4M as well as access to members-only classes and events.