HSA :: Firearms Training

Firearms Training Instructors

Paul Piscator
S&W Certified Firearms Instructor
Paul Piscator is a Smith & Wesson Certified Firearms Instructor and Reduced Light Training Instructor. He is a Basic Firearm Training Instructor, Home Firearm Safety Instructor, and Personal Protection Instructor for the NRA. Paul is also a StressFire Instructor graduate from LFI and Instinctive Point Shooting Instructor from Rayburn LawEnforcement Training. He is a member of the International LawEnforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).
Susan Piscator, RN
S&W Certified Firearms Instructor
Susan Piscator is a Smith & Wesson Certified Firearms Instructor and Reduced Light Training Instructor. She is also an NRA Refuse to be a Victim Regional Counselor, Basic Firearm Training Instructor, Home Firearm Safety Instructor, Personal Protection Instructor and Refuse to be a Victim Instructor. Susan is a StressFire Instructor graduate from LFI and Instinctive Point Shooting Instructor from Rayburn Law Enforcement Training. Susan Piscator is a Registered Nurse who is extensively involved in crime avoidance strategies.

John Meka
NRA Certified Instructor
John Meka is a NRA Range Safety Officer and a NRA Certified Instructor for the First Steps Pistol and Rifle Orientation, Basic Pistol Shooting, Basic Rifle Shooting, Home Firearm Safety, Personal Protection in the Home and Refuse to be a Victim. He is the Chief Range Officer of the LVPRL. John is a long-time volunteer at the National Rifle and Pistol Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio where he serves as a Block Officer and Tower Talker. He is also a trainer for the Boy Scouts of America where he has been a Staff Member and Director of the Adult and Junior Leader Training Courses.

Below ARE the training classes to be offered by Paul and Susan Piscator. Be sure to reserve your spot on the schedule TODAY BY CLICKING ON THE INFORMATION LINKS!!!!!
2010 Firearms Training Schedule

Concealed Carry Level I
Saturday, November 6 & 13, 2010
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Concealed Carry Level II
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REGISTER TODAY FOR ALL OUR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. THESE COURSES ARE DEFINITELY TOP NOTCH, AND YOU CAN NEVER KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT THE SAFE HANDLING OF A FIREARM!!!!

Registration Application (MSWord Document)

For further information on these courses and other programs available, please contact Paul Piscator, S&W Certified Instructor at 610.847.5396 or padona@epix.net

Concealed Carry Level I

COURSE CONTENT

Firearm Safety

Home Safety and Street Safety

Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection

Justification in the Use of Deadly Force

Discussion Regarding Proper Appropriate Conduct Action Exposing Your Firearm or Involved in a Shooting Incident

Defensive Handgun Shooting Fundamentals

Discretely Concealing a Firearm in Public

Accessing, Firing and Recovery Process

Identification & Assessment of Conceivable Threat(s)

Avoiding Potential Encounters

Other Options for Personal Protection

Defensive Shooting Drills

Effectuation of Shot Placement

Evaluation & Critique of Defensive Skills

Registration Application

PROGRAM

Level I provides the requisite skills, shooting fundamentals and essential information for those who have a Concealed Carry Permit and are carrying for personal protection. The program examines and provides examples for carrying concealed, safely accessing the firearm from concealment, and safe deployment of the firearm. Justification, accountability and moral aspects of defensible use of deadly force is discussed. Information regarding how stress effects the conscious and subconscious mind while responding to a threat will be covered. And what to do and say after deployment of the firearm in a defensible situation is addressed.

Requirement to Attend the Course* Request for Criminal Record Check
or
A letter stating you arc a member of good standing in your community from any community official
or
Current Concealed Carry Permit
*Meeting one of the above requirements is for safety purposes of those in attendance.

Required Student Equipment
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Billed Cap
Carry Handgun
Holster
200 - 250 Rounds of Ammunition

Saturday, November 6 & 13, 2010

Course Length: 1 & 1/2 days
Course conducted between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on day one and 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on day two

Handouts: Reference and Lecture Material; Gun Safety Rules Brochure; Chapter 5, General Principles of Justification Crimes Code of Pennsylvania and Student Certificate

Registration Fee: $120.00

$25.00 refundable deposit required with registration application

Concealed Carry Level II

COURSE CONTENT

Firearm Safety

Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection

Justification in the Use of Deadly Force

Threat Assessment

Panic Reaction

Defensive Mindset/Strategies

Verbalizing Commands

Responding Effectively

Defensive Handgun Tactics

Shooting While Moving

Pivots and Turns

Reactive Shooting vs. Precision Shooting

Effective vs. Ineffective Shot Placement

Multiple Shots

Multiple Attackers

Shooting While Safeguarding Others

Reduced/Low Light Shooting

Deadly Threat Identification in Low Light

Physiological and Psychological Aspects of Pre & Post Encounters

Registration Application

PROGRAM

Concealed Carry Level II course takes you to the next level of personal protection. The program addresses responding effectively under stress, utilization of skills in a stressful encounter, body alarm reactions under stress and physiological and psychological aspects of pre and post encounters. During the course the student will begin developing a combative mindset and an better understanding of what is involved in stopping the threat.

This program incorporates avoidance of confrontations in the context of a defensive environment.

The course incorporates 35% classroom lecture and 65% shooting

Requirement to Attend Course*

Criminal Record Check
or
A letter stating you are a member of good standing in your community from any community official
or
Current Handgun Permit

*Meeting one of the above requirements is for safety of those in attendance

Required Student Equipment

Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Billed Cap
Handgun - recommended what you will carry
Holster
Two extra Magazines or Speedloaders
500 Rounds of Ammunition

Course Length: 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day

Handouts: Reference information and lecture material Certificate of Completion

Registration Fees: $175.00

$50.00 refundable deposit required with registration application.

NRA Basic Firearms Courses

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Registration Application (MSWord Document)

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

Hellertown Sportsmens Association will host a National Rifle Association Basic Pistol Shooting Course on the dates listed. Each course is scheduled to run from 8 am. to 5 pm.

The course will emphasize the safe and proper handling and use of pistols through knowledge, skill and attitude. Participants will learn firearm safety, pistol parts and operation, fundamentals of pistol shooting, care and cleaning, storage options, purchasing guidelines and live-fire exercises on the Bullseye range. NRA Certified Instructors will conduct the course and an examination must be passed for completion.

The course fee of $100.00, includes all student handbooks, brochures, notepads, handouts, ammunition, the course completion certificate and HSA membership/renewal. Registration forms will be available at the monthly meeting and at the Bullseye range. Space is limited and a $25 deposit to order NRA materials is required with the registration.

For more information, contact:
John Meka at 610.865.6309 or email: jmeka@verizon.net.