ESSENTIAL REVOLVER

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Many people rely on a revolver for home defense and concealed carry. The choice of the revolver has many reasons: its reputation for reliability, simplicity of design, ease of maintenance, resistance to malfunctions, they make excellent backup guns, and more! Some people have a revolver simply because it was passed down from a loved one. Whatever your reason, Patriot Training is here to help you with this tool of self defense! 

This advanced revolver fighting class is perfect for new shooters, experienced shooters, and current / former law enforcement and military. The sole purpose of Essential Revolver is to take you from the typical gun owner who knows how to shoot and transform you into a revolver gunfighter who is prepared to survive a violent threat. This class has all of the features of our famous Essential Pistol class, reorganized for the revolver shooter. 

NO PREREQUISITES

Calendar

April 12, 2025  

 TOPICS COVERED

• All Patriot Training live fire classes have a thorough safety briefing and medical plan. 
• Proper sight picture
• Sight alignment
• Proper grip on the gun
• Good fighting stance
• Recoil control
• Legalities of defensive force 
• Handgun marksmanship
• Safety
• Drawing & presenting the revolver
• Shooting positions and variations,
• Muzzle positions and applications
• Stoppages
• Multiple shots
• Multiple targets

FAQ

• All Registrants will receive a FREE Patriot Training t-shirt with their order of a 2025 class Sizes in adult men's: Small - Medium - Large - XL - 2XL - 3XL 
• CURRENT / FORMER MILITARY: Come learn the revolver stuff the military didn't teach you!
• CURRENT / FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT: This class contains the material you      wish you had been taught!
• All PATRIOT TRAINING Class pricing includes any applicable range access      charges - no surprise "gotcha" fees! 

GUNS & GEAR

• Your safe, functional revolver. All calibers accepted.
  • Single action is OK 
  • Hammerless is OK. 
  • Snubnose is OK. 
  • The ideal revolver would be a .38 / .357 with a 4" barrel. 
• Quality holster (kydex, stiff nylon OWB, or stiff leather - stays open for reholstering)
  • OWB (outside waistband) is PREFERRED!
  • IWB (Inside the Waistband) is OK! 
  • AIWB (appendix inside the waistband) is OK.
• No SERPA Holsters. 
• Speed loaders suggested, but not required. (2x or more)
• Moon Clips if your revolver requires them. 5x or more
• Sturdy Carry belt
• 250 rounds of factory loaded brass cased ammo. If your gun accepts .357 magnum & .38 Special, bring .38 special ammo (save some money). 
• Notepad & pen 
• Eye protection & ear protection. 
• Range appropriate clothing
• Food & Water
• Notepad and Pen
• Sunscreen & bug spray
• Hand warmers in cold weather months
• Medical kit / IFAK (optional)
• Lawn Chairs (optional)
• Shemagh (optional) 
• If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!  

Patriot Training suggests holsters from:

Vedder Holsters

Blade Tech

We The People

DO NOT  BRING TO CLASS:

• Steel cased ammo for pistols 
• Hand loaded or remanufactured ammunition. Bring factory ammo only. 
• Mixed brands/types of ammo - bring a single brand and type
• Serpa Holsters forbidden 

Why does Patriot Training not allow Serpa Holsters?

Because they fail, and they get people shot. Please see our FAQ page for details and links!

LOCATION

This class will be held at Mountain Top Gun & Archery.

11564 Harrison Ferry Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110