Call Chris Bila at (210) 336-6865
or Email me at:   chrisbila@gmail.com

 

Courses Offered                     

  Basic Firearms Course   I   Concealed Handgun Course   I   Advanced Firearms Course


Basic Firearms Course

This course is designed for the new or inexperienced shooter who wants to develop the skills to learn to safely handle a firearm.
 
This 1 1/2 to 2 hour course is divided into five sections:

• safe firearm handling
• firearm parts and operation
• ammunition and its function
• shooting fundamentals
• how to select, clean and store a firearm

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Concealed Handgun Course

Christopher A. Bila will provide you with classroom instruction on Non-Dispute Resolution, Chapter 9 Use of Deadly Force, and all applicable laws permitting when and where you may carry a concealed handgun under Texas Law.  Christopher Bila is a veteran handgun instructor that provides detailed instruction on every aspect of the course. His training uses state-of-the-art instruction methods including the best custom developed Concealed Handgun Presentation in Microsoft® PowerPoint.  Through a network of Texas CHL Instructors, the Microsoft® PowerPoint presentation was developed in an effort to teach private citizens more effectively than using the stand-alone state developed written manual.

Although the state written manual is still utilized, it is only in conjunction with the Microsoft® PowerPoint presentation. Overhead projector images, dry erase marker boards, physical demonstrations, open discussion, and dialog also help to enhance the classroom atmosphere. You will find that Christopher Bila keeps you awake, alert, participating, and interested in the topic at hand.

This course includes instruction on the following topics:

• Licensing
• Pocket Cards (your CHL)
• Requirements to be  Licensed in Texas
• Violations by CHL License Holders
• Standards of Conduct
• Arrest Authority
• Article 14.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
• Article 18.16 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
• Chapter 42.01 of Texas Penal Code
• Chapter 9 Use of Deadly Force
• Use of Force Concepts
• Issues Relating to the Concealed Handgun License
• Conflict Resolution
• Non-Lethal Dispute Resolution
• Force Options
• Carrying Places Where Prohibited by Law
• Chapter 46 Penal Code

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You must supply your own Semi-Automatic Handgun or Revolver & fifty (50) rounds of ammunition to quality with at the range (rental gun available for a nominal fee of $25 if you don't have your own handgun). The course fee will include pre-paid range fees associated with your qualification and the use of hearing and eye protection (which may be borrowed from the range). 

Only quality manufactured handguns and ammunition will be permitted on the range for qualification purposes. If you are unsure about your handgun or ammo you should ask Lead Instructor Bila prior to attending this course. If the course is to be held at Bass Pro Shops, all ammo must be purchased at their store.. NO RELOAD AMMUNITION IS PERMITTED! AGAIN, ONLY QUALITY, COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED AMMO IS PERMITTED.

Advanced Firearms Course

Advanced Firearms Course will include:

• Advanced Firearm Safety and Handling skills
• Shooting Fundamentals
• Survival Mindset
• Close contact shooting positions (1-5 Yards)
• Shooting with the strong shooting hand only
• Shooting with the support hand only
• One-Handed (shooting or support hand) loading and malfunction drills
• Use of cover/concealment to include kneeling and prone positions  
• Shooting at partially exposed targets
• Accurate shot placement
• Tactical use of cover
• Tactical Reloading
• Flashlight Techniques and low visibility shooting

 

We will discuss tactics you need for dealing with various threat situations. Including car jackings, muggings, home invasions, and other various robbery, and assault situations.

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