Performance Pistol: Advanced Skill Development
$530 tuition - $265 deposit due at registration. The remainder due on day 1 of training
with Daniel Richardson & Ken Stretz (Stretz Tactical)
September 26–27, 2026
Performance Pistol: Advanced Skill Development is a two-day, high-round-count advanced pistol course designed for shooters who already possess a solid foundation and are ready to refine performance, efficiency, and execution under pressure.
This course is not entry level. It is intended for motivated shooters who want to validate skills, improve technical performance, and train in a demanding but professional environment. Instruction is delivered in structured blocks by Daniel Richardson (Richardson Precision & Training) and Ken Stretz of Stretz Tactical, providing students with exposure to multiple instructional perspectives.
Ken Stretz brings extensive law enforcement and military experience to the range and serves as a Safariland Blog Author and Brand Ambassador, offering proven insight into real-world equipment usage and duty-based application.
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Course Structure
• Day 1
• Morning Block: Daniel Richardson
• Afternoon Block: Ken Stretz
• Day 2
• Morning Block: Ken Stretz
• Afternoon Block: Daniel Richardson
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Training Focus
Training will emphasize:
• Advanced shooting mechanics and recoil management
• Efficient weapon manipulation at speed
• Performance-based problem solving and accountability drills
• Effective use of duty or concealment equipment
• Skill validation through measurable standards
• Strong-hand and support-hand draws, shooting, and manipulations
• Shooting on the move
• Shooting, moving, and communicating with a partner
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Prerequisites
This course is not for brand-new shooters. Students must meet one or more of the following prerequisites:
• Possess a working knowledge of firearms operation and safe handling skills, or
• Have completed a Level 1 / Fundamentals pistol course with a reputable instructor or training organization
Students should be comfortable safely drawing from a holster, reloading, clearing malfunctions, and working at an accelerated pace.
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Who This Course Is For
• Law enforcement officers seeking performance-focused training
• Experienced concealed carriers ready to push beyond fundamentals
• Competitive shooters looking to refine mechanics and execution
• Dedicated civilian shooters who train regularly
• Students who value structured drills, accountability, and measurable performance
Who This Course Is Not For
• New or first-time shooters
• Individuals without prior formal training or safe gun-handling skills
• Students unwilling or unable to safely draw from a holster
• Those seeking a slow-paced or introductory course
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Equipment & Ammunition Requirements
• Minimum of 1,000 rounds of ammunition required (additional ammunition recommended)
• Reliable handgun and STURDY holster suitable for high-volume training
• NO SERPA HOLSTERS, unless they are issued duty holsters required by your agency
• Magazine pouches and a minimum of 3 magazines
• Eye and ear protection
• Ability to stand, move, and train on the range for extended periods
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- This month, 31st January, 09:00 am, Speed is fine, Accuracy is Final with Brian “Gunny” Zins in Ansonville
- This March, 14th March, 09:00 am, Core Foundation Pistol in Ansonville
- This April, 11th April, 09:00 am, 2 Day Performance Pistol With Jared Reston in Ansonville
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