ARCATA SHOOTING RANGE FIELD GUIDE
Advanced Tactical Drills at Redwood Gun Club: Handgun Skill Builder III in Arcata
A concentrated four-hour advanced handgun course that teaches unconventional shooting methods, moving-and-shooting, and stress-inoculation drills to prepare students for real-life defensive encounters.
Advanced Tactical Drills at Redwood Gun Club: Handgun Skill Builder III in Arcata.
Handgun Skill Builder 3 (HSB3) is an advanced, scenario-based handgun course run by Bigfoot Firearms Training that builds on prior work to sharpen mindset and handling for defensive encounters. The curriculum emphasizes unconventional shooting techniques, shooting while moving, and high-stress drills in a concentrated, high-volume format at Redwood Gun Club.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Unconventional & Moving Shooting
HSB3 introduces a variety of advanced gun‑handling methods and dedicated moving‑and‑shooting drills to develop the practical skills and mindset needed in defensive encounters.
Scenario-Based Training and Stress Tests
The class places a premium on realistic scenario work and culminates with stress‑inoculation tests to evaluate performance under pressure.
High-Volume Live Fire at Short Engagement Distances
Students run a high‑volume live‑fire syllabus at short ranges (3–10 yards) using Viking Tactics targets and engage specified anatomical aiming points across multiple targets and positions.
What the day feels like
What the Course Feels Like
Over a focused four‑hour block, HSB3 moves quickly from technique work into live, scenario‑driven repetitions: students practice strong‑hand and weak‑hand shooting, turning‑and‑shooting from right, left and back positions, engage multiple targets at 3–10 yards, and finish with stress‑inoculation drills — all in a high‑volume format designed to stress both skill and mindset.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is built for — and who should consider a different class.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course runs four hours.
Medium to full‑size pistol, 3+ magazines, 2+ magazine holsters, one outside‑the‑waistband holster (leather or Kydex, no shoulder or soft pancake holsters), electronic hearing protection or use provided, eye protection, water and lunch.
Bring 300–500 rounds of factory‑new jacketed ammunition (no reloads, no steel core or bare lead). Ammunition will be inspected.
Classes meet at Redwood Gun Club (Manila). Review arrival instructions with the operator in advance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the HSB3 course?
The course duration is four hours.
Where are classes held?
All classes are scheduled at Redwood Gun Club in Manila.
How much ammunition should I bring?
Bring 300–500 rounds of factory‑new jacketed ammunition; this is a high‑volume class.
Are reloads or non‑factory ammo allowed?
No — only factory new ammunition is allowed. No reloads, no steel core or bare lead; ammo will be inspected.
What holsters are acceptable?
One outside‑the‑waistband holster is required (leather or Kydex made for your pistol). No shoulder holsters or soft pancake holsters; your holster must remain open with the gun removed.
Is hearing protection provided?
Electronic hearing protection will be provided if you do not have any; otherwise bring your own electronic hearing protection and eye protection.
Who do I contact with questions about the class?
Contact Bigfoot Firearms Training at [email protected] or call (844)-926-6566 for class questions.