The Tango1 Rifle + Pistol Course is a comprehensive program designed to teach shooters how to operate both rifle and handgun as a seamless, connected system. Students learn to transition confidently between platforms, manage equipment efficiently, and engage targets effectively across varied distances and scenarios.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants practical, duty-relevant, and performance-driven skills using both primary and secondary weapons.

Course Overview

Tango1 blends the strengths of the rifle (precision, stability, and distance) with the versatility of the pistol (mobility and close engagement). Training begins with foundational work on each weapon, then progresses into integrated drills that build decisive, safe, and efficient weapon transitions.

What You Will Learn

1. Fundamentals of Each Platform

• Rifle and pistol safety, handling, and setup

• Proper grip, stance, recoil management

• Sight picture, trigger control, and accuracy principles

2. Two-Gun Weapons Handling

• Drawing and holstering safely under pressure

• Transitioning between rifle and pistol smoothly

• Immediate / remedial action for both platforms

• Magazine changes

3. Multi-Distance Engagement Skills

• Using rifle for medium-range accuracy

• Switching to handgun for close threats

• Mechanical offset, holdovers, and speed vs. precision balance

4. Movement & Position Work

• Engaging targets while advancing, retreating, and moving laterally

• Shooting from standing, kneeling, and improvised positions

• Using cover effectively with both weapons

5. Stress, Timing, and Decision-Making Drills

• Multi-target engagement sequences

• Rapid transitions under time constraints

• Accuracy maintenance under physical and mental stress