102FASS – Basic Handgun II & the Law

Prerequisites:

Basic Hangun Shooting & Fundamentals – FASS101

*You must take the 101 course to be eligible to take this course*

Target Group:

Potential and current gun owners interested in further developing their firearms knowledge as it pertains to the law, use of force justifications, and concealed carry.

Course Description:

FASS102 is an intermediate level course providing current shooters and those previously taking a handgun safety course with the opportunity to start to develop the skills necessary to draw a handgun from a concealed carry holster as well as identify the real life situations which would warrant the use of a firearm. This course fulfills the MA LTC – 024 requirement to receive a Massachusetts License To Carry, as well as an Unrestricted License to Carry in the City of Lowell.

Curriculum Outline:

• Concealed handgun selection considerations
• Self defense ammunition and caliber identification
• Strong side holster draw and reholster techniques
• Firearms malfunction identification and resolution tactics
• Administrative & combat loading and unloading
• Use of Force Understand and Justification for lethal and non-lethal self defense
• De-Escalation Techniques
• Static shooting range development
• Handgun field stripping and proper maintenance

Required Equipment:

• Proper state issued identification
• Eye and Ear Protection
• Casual civilian clothing consistent to your everyday attire
• Water or other hydrating fluids
• Sneakers or boots capable of use in athletic training

**Tuition includes free loan of firearm, ammunition and safety gear.**