Stronghold Corp – Fighting Handgun 2 – Iowa

Advance Your Defensive Handgun Skills

Take your pistol skills to the next level with Stronghold Corp’s Fighting Handgun 2 course at Walnut Lane Range. This hands-on, live-fire class builds on the fundamentals taught in Handgun 1 and introduces more advanced techniques used in defensive shooting situations.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Stronghold Corp Handgun 1 is required before attending this course.

Location
Walnut Lane Range
18753 Eagle Ave
Farmersburg, IA 52047

Course Length: 4 Hours

Refund Policy: No refunds on the day of the class.

Course Objectives

• Operational mechanics of the semi-automatic pistol
• Review and refinement of the 7 Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
  • Stance
  • Grip
  • Sight Picture
  • Sight Alignment
  • Trigger Control
  • Breathing
  • Follow Through
• Shooting positions
• Malfunction diagnosis and immediate action procedures
• Loading, unloading, clearing, and reloading

Advanced Topics

• Handgun ballistics and cartridge capabilities
• Drawing and engaging targets from the holster
• Tactical reloads
• Additional shooting positions
• Cover vs. concealment
• Strong-side and support-side shooting techniques
• Shooting from cover
• Shooting while moving

Required Equipment

Students must bring the following:

• Semi-automatic handgun
• Minimum 300 rounds of factory ammunition (no reloads permitted)
• Quality belt-mounted holster (Serpa holsters are not permitted)
• Ability to carry at least 2 spare magazines
• Minimum of 3 functional magazines
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Baseball cap with a bill
• Clothing appropriate for weather conditions
• Closed-toe footwear (No Crocs, flip-flops, sandals, or cowboy boots)
• Firearm cleaning and maintenance kit
• Spare batteries for electronic equipment (red dot sights, electronic hearing protection, etc.)

Important Information

• Registration is required prior to the class.
• All students must complete a liability waiver.
• A mandatory Range Safety Brief will be conducted before live-fire training begins.
• Firearms must remain unloaded until instructed by the course instructor.
• Safety violations may result in dismissal from the course without a refund.

Build Real-World Defensive Skills

Fighting Handgun 2 is designed for shooters who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to develop practical defensive handgun skills through structured, instructor-led drills. Students will leave with improved weapon handling, increased confidence, and a stronger understanding of how to effectively employ their handgun in realistic scenarios.