Class Cost: $205 + $25 Range Fee
- Saturday
May 15, 2021
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Foundation Handgun
Class Flow: MODERATE (students can expect full day of shooting and weapon manipulation from a static line)
Foundation Handgun is designed to stress the importance of proper weapon manipulation and shooting techniques. The goal of this MDFI Foundation class is to build a strong and efficient foundation regarding the proper use and manipulation of the Handgun as a defensive tool. Without a strong foundation, any additional training is wasted time. This class will prepare students for our "Advanced" level classes and is a mandatory prerequisite to move on with the MDFI curriculum.
This class is for students who understand the fundamentals of marksmanship, live by the four rules of responsible firearms handling, and are looking to learn to use the handgun as a defensive tool.
Law Enforcement: This course is MCOLES certified through MDFI and counts toward training credit.
In-depth Firearms Responsibility (safety) and Medical Briefing
Inspection and Inventory
Concealment Issues
Carry/Draw Techniques
Shooting Techniques
The Threat Engagement Process
Handgun Manipulation
Ammunition Management
Stoppage/Malfunction Issues
MDFI Foundation Handgun Qualifier
Required
Handgun
(we HIGHLY recommend you train with your carry handgun)
250 – 400 Rounds of Ammunition
3 Magazines
(You may want more if you magazine capacity is 10 or less)
Quality Holster & Belt
Handgun holsters MUST meet the criteria
as outlined in the MDFI gear policies and MUST be
used IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BELT (see policies).
Failure to bring proper gear to class will
result in the student not being able to train with their
firearm and forfeit tuition.
Eye + Ear Protection
YOU MUST BRING YOUR CPL
(or LE CREDENTIALS or NON-CPL WAIVER) TO CLASS.
Recommended
Magazine Carrier
Appropriate Clothing for Weather
Sunscreen / Insect Repellent
Folding Canopy, Table and/or Chair
Snacks + Drink for 8 Hours of Training
Although not required, we highly recommend that all students take our YSINTG! (You Suck! It's Not the Gun!®) course PRIOR to attending Foundation Handgun. All students should be able to shoot the YSINTG target at 10 yards, zero time limit, firing 10 rounds, with the goal of keeping all rounds in the center of the black dot. To make sure students get the most out of time training with MDFI, students that cannot keep all 10 rounds on the target at the prescribed distance should take YSINTG! before Foundation Handgun.
Valid Concealed Weapon License or Law Enforcement Credentials (if you do not have either, email us for instructions).
Must have working operational knowledge of the firearm you bring to class (i.e know how to load/unload safely).
MUST KNOW, UNDERSTAND AND APPLY THE FOUR LIFE RULES OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS HANDLING AT ALL TIMES. See video below.
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Class: Foundation Handgun
Average rating: 4 reviews
Feb 10, 2020
I attended the Foundation Handgun class in Jackson, MI on 2/8/2020. Excellent class and very good instructors (Tim, Tom and Shane).
Showed me that I had a lot to work on. Very patient, professional instruction including a lot of one on one help and suggestions.
Tim did an excellent job of giving us all the necessary basic information and in leading the class through the exercises. Tom was a very personable and effective coach and really helped me a lot. I did not have much time with Shane as he was typically at the other end of the firing line from me but the time I did have showed me that he was also a very good and helpful coach.
It was a pleasure to work with all 3 of them.
Very worthwhile class!
Thanks MDFI.
Aug 9, 2019
Foundation Handgun 2.0 in Battle Creek.
Why 2.0? Because May 2018 was the very first MDFI class I attended. It had been 13 years since my last formal class. Why? Bad experiences. But I wanted to get back at it. I researched, asked around and was pointed to MDFI by a professional "as seen on TV" 3 gun competitor that was a coworker.
It was a lot to take in the first time. Borderline intimidating, again, because of previous experiences. The intimidation was in my head! Not only was I as rusty as a 71 Plymouth Duster, but so many poor methods I learned and practiced had to be written over. After the intros, safety brief, First Aid info and then instruction combined with individual coaching by Trek and Steve at that class, I felt comfortable by lunch. At times it felt like one on one instruction. I came home and signed up for 3 more classes.
The class today, Auguat 2019? A B S O L U T E L Y Phenomenal! I feel like I wasn't even there last year. I may make this an annual must attend for regrounding.
Today just reiterated to me that the MDFI curriculum is all tied together, and as you move along through it and then go back and retake classes Gold Nuggets pop up that smooth off some previous rough edges.
To sum it up, I just can't get enough of learning and improving while meeting great, like minded, safe & ego free people. Today was my 12th class in 15 months and the 2nd class I've taken twice.
If you're considering MDFI and are on the fence. Get off the fence! The pace is comfortable, for all experience levels. For some, it may seem like it starts slow, but there is a lot of information to take in. As you move on in the class throughout the day, and the curriculum over time, the tempo increases but the safety and education standards are never compromised.
Apr 29, 2019
Even though this was a foundation class, I felt challenged a little. I walked away from class feeling I could have done this or that better or I need to work on a procedure I learned in class ...so I know I was challenged. I constantly heard the teachers working the student line assisting, reassuring, and positively affirming good techniques. When students got a little distressed, the teachers recognized it and worked to get the student back into a learning zone.
I plan to return for another class this year.
Apr 7, 2018
Had a great time at classes this weekend. Thank you. It was awesome. Your team had a lot of patience with me! Looking forward to using the skills from this weekend to practice and improve.