List of Offered Training Courses

Virginia Concealed Carry and Wear Course

Classes start at 8:30 am on the Saturdays listed below:

  • January 28, 2023
  • February 25, 2023
  • March 25, 2023
  • April 29, 2023
  • July 29, 2023
  • August 26, 2023
  • September 30, 2023

Basic Combat Shooter Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • April 1-2, 2023
  • June 24-25, 2023
  • October 7-8, 2023

Precision Rifle Level 1 Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • May 20-21, 2023
  • July 15-16, 2023

Precision Rifle Level 2 Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • September 16-17, 2023

Defensive Shooter Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • April 22-23, 2023
  • September 16-17, 2023

Advanced Combat Shooter Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • October 28-29, 2023

Carbine Operators Course *NEW OFFERING*

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • June 10-11, 2023

AR-Builders Course

Dates: Coming soon

Typically offered on a Friday from 9 am to 6 pm

Apr
9
Sat
Basic Combat Shooter Course – Pistol/Rifle Combo
Apr 9 – Apr 10 all-day

This is the combo course. Saturday Combat Pistol followed by Sunday Combat Rifle.

YOU the Shooter will Participate in the Following Tactical/Dynamic Shooting Skills:

  • 2014-06-29 08.55.57​Proper Range conduct and etiquette
  • Safe weapons handling
  • Standard malfunction protocol
  • Grip and stance
  • Visual Target Accommodation
  • Drawing the Handgun
  • Manipulation and Retention of the handgun and Carbine Rifle
  • Proper Grip for Optimal Recoil Management
  • Accuracy Drills
  • Shooting from cover
  • Multiple Target Engagement both on paper and steel targets
  • Engaging targets at distances of 3-100 yards (Stationary and Moving Evolutions)
  • Timed Shooting Drills (Stationary and Moving Evolutions)

ECHO VALLEY TRAINING CENTER, HIGH VIEW, WEST VIRGINIA

SPECDIVE TACTICAL COMBAT SHOOTER EXPERIENCE CLASS REQUIREMENTS

PISTOL CLASS

  • Reliable firearm Glock, Smith and Wesson M&P, Springfield XD style pistols (9mm or 40 Cal.)
  • 3 Magazines hold at least 15 rounds per magazine)  
  • Holster (Safariland, GALCO etc. No Blackhawk style holsters allowed)
  • Tactical battle belt or chest rig with Magazine pouch for 3 magazines
  • 150-300 rounds of ammunition per shooter

RIFLE/CARBINE

  • AR-15/M-4 style rifle or equivalent weapon system (SCAR, carbine style rifle etc.) equipped either with an optic and/or iron sights
  • Tactical battle belt or chest rig with Magazine pouch for 3 magazines
  • 3 Magazines (30 Rd capacity preferred)
  • 300 MIN rounds of ammo per shooter (500 rds Recommended)
  • No Steel Core Ammo Allowed

PERSONAL RECOMMENDED GEAR

  • PROPER EYE AND EAR PROTECTION
  • LONG SLEEVE SHIRT OR T-SHIRT NO V NECKS
  • Long pants ONLY … NO shorts
  • Good outdoor style shoes or boots 
  • Cold weather clothing highly recommended as well as rain outerwear
  • Knee Pads highly suggested- area is gravel

Classes Will Not Be Canceled Due to Foul Weather!

******Cancellation made within 72 hours of class’s starting time will not be refunded.****

Apr
23
Sat
Defensive Pistol Shooter Course
Apr 23 – Apr 24 all-day
Defensive Pistol Shooter Course @ ECHO VALLEY TRAINING CENTER | High View | West Virginia | United States

YOU the Shooter will Participate in the Following Tactical/Dynamic Shooting Skills:

  • Proper Range conduct and etiquette
  • Safe firearm handling
  • Situational Awareness and Threat Identification
  • Tactical and Emergency Reloads
  • Emergency malfunction techniques
  • Multiple target engagements both on paper and steel targets
  • Drawing the Handgun from Outside The Waistband (OWB) and Concealed Carry
  • Shooting from the static position and while moving
  • Shooting from Retention
  • Proper Grip and Stance for Optimal Recoil Management
  • Accuracy and Timed Shooting Drills
  • Shooting from different levels of cover and concealment
  • Engaging targets at distances of 3-100 yards (Stationary and Moving Evolutions)
  • Proper set up and use of tactical gear and accessories brought by participant
  • Handgun Ballistics Demonstration
  • Shooting from a vehicle and extrication

ECHO VALLEY TRAINING CENTER, HIGH VIEW, WEST VIRGINIA
EVOLUTION TRAINING CENTERS DYNAMIC PISTOL SHOOTER REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Experience Level:
    • This course is designed the shooter with a basic experience and understanding of pistol shooting.
    • New shooters are more than welcome to join and will be assessed and provided pistol familiarization the first hour or two of the course, then re-integrated back into the class after the lunch break.
  2. Equipment: (Minimums, if you have questions about gear please contact us for clarification):
    • Reliable Pistol (Glock, M&P, H&K, Sig Sauer, style pistols (9mm, 40 S&W, .45 ACP)
    • Minimum of 3 Magazines that hold at least 15 rounds per magazine (more magazines will
      facilitate training and drills without the need to constantly be reloading on the firing line.)
    • Tactical / Pistol belt with:
      1. Holster (Preferably a Kydex style like Safariland, GALCO etc. No Blackhawk style holsters allowed)
      2. Pistol Magazine Carrier (Minimum of 1)
    • Ballistic Eye Protection and Ear Protection
    • Long pants ONLY (preferably tactical with cargo pockets) … NO Shorts
    • Long Sleeve Shirt or T-Shirt … No V Neck or deep V shirts (They collect hot brass!)
    • 500 – 700 rounds of ammunition per shooter (We encourage you to bring extra ammo to get the most out of your training).

PERSONAL RECOMMENDED GEAR:
Hat and Sunglasses
Cold weather clothing highly recommended as well as rain outerwear.
Classes Will Not Be Canceled Due to Foul Weather!
Want to experience the best of both worlds? Sign up for both days (pistol and Carbine) and save $50!

Cancellation made within 72 hours of class’s starting time will not be refunded.