located at San Marcos TX ALERT range, 1285 William Pettus Rd, San Marcos TX.
Tactical Pistol Course- This three-day course (27 Hrs) is designed to teach the shooter aggressive, efficient and safe
operation of the Tactical Pistol. Training will highlight established principles and demonstrate various techniques of
combat pistol marksmanship.
We will review the following subjects: Safety, fundamentals of marksmanship, reloads, clearing
stoppages, various shooting positions. The latest equipment will also be highlighted during this course.
We will also thoroughly cover shooting on the move, target discrimination, proper use of cover, vehicle operations, low
light techniques, combat mindset, 2 and 4 man tactics and possibly room-to-room CQB.
We will shoot several challenging courses of fire and timed tactical stress courses.
Cost: $550: minimum of 12 students
Equipment List:
Issued modern Semi-automatic pistol 9mm or larger Vest & duty gear if possessed
1200 rds ammo Clear eye protection Minimum of 3 magazines
Round count/ Data book Small Towel Pistol belt, holster and mag pouches
Hearing protection Notebook and pen Cleaning kit, rags & lube
Jim Smith is a highly skilled instructor with 25 plus years of Tactical Firearms Instruction experience. He is a well-
respected member of the Special Operations community and has a wealth of real world tactical and instructional
experience. Jim’s laser direct and intuitive style of teaching will quickly elevate any agency’s tactical ability
Having been an Airborne Ranger, Special Forces Engineer and a Special Operations Operator, Jim has a lengthy
operational background with real world combat experience. His past experience includes participating in several combat
raids and high threat security details in hostile overseas locations.
Jim is a recent former member of the AWG and only teaches what is tactically relevant and in current use. Spartan
Tactical offers courses in Pistol, Carbine, Urban Operations and Precision Rifle.
Please fill out the application on the bottom of the calendar page of my web site and submit it with the full course
tuition to hold your slot.