Nov12–142026
Close Quarters Pistol
Further pistol development for students with established fundamentals.
No dates are scheduled yet. Leave your contact information and DMEC will let you know when the next class is posted.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Live fire
- Who can attend
- Open enrollment
About this course
This 8-hour class teaches drawing from concealment, combat accuracy, shooting from a close retention position, movement while shooting, and other skills within close distance.
Close Quarters Pistol requires Proficient Pistol or another approved class as a prerequisite.
What you’ll work on
- Drawing from concealment
- Combat accuracy at close distance
- Shooting from a retention position
- Movement while shooting
- Close-distance problem-solving
Prerequisites
- Proficient Pistol or another approved class is required.
Before you attend
- You must be 21 years of age, a legal US citizen, and able to possess a firearm under state and federal law. Illinois residents must hold a valid FOID card.
- Students under 21 may attend when a parent or guardian also attends the class as a student.
- Classes are shot on DMEC’s private outdoor range about 20 minutes west of Rockford, rain or shine. Check the forecast the day before and dress for the weather.
- Every student signs a waiver of liability before class starts.
What to bring
- Your carry pistol with a concealment holster and cover garment, plus spare magazines.
- Eye and ear protection.
- Ammunition: DMEC confirms the round count when you register.
Upcoming open enrollment classes
Nov142026