Pistol Fundamentals Course

Handgun Safety & Defensive Firearms Training

DC, Maryland, Virginia

Build Your Foundation, Train for Reality

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Eight Point Solutions LLC delivers a structured, hands-on Pistol Fundamentals Course built for civilians, security personnel, and first-time firearm owners operating in today’s threat environment. This course covers critical handgun handling principles, safety protocols, and foundational marksmanship with a tactical, real-world approach.

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Whether you’re new to pistols or looking to correct and refine existing habits, this is where to start.

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What You’ll Learn

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1. Stance, Grip, and Body Position: Master the essentials of shooter posture, grip alignment, and balance to deliver consistent, accurate shots under pressure.

2. Sight Alignment & Picture Acquisition: Learn how to align your sights and identify your target quickly and efficiently, critical for defensive shooting and timed drills.

3. Safe Handling Procedures: Cover loading, unloading, clearing malfunctions, and proper firearm storage. Zero tolerance for unsafe practices.

4. Trigger Control & Recoil Management: Develop precise trigger discipline and learn how to manage recoil and follow-through with consistency.

5. Defensive Techniques & Threat Awareness: Integrate movement, draw technique, and situational awareness to prepare for real-world defensive encounters.

6. Legal & Mechanical Classroom Instruction: Understand pistol mechanics, ammunition selection, and your legal responsibilities as a firearm owner in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

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Course Benefits

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• Full-Spectrum Training: Theory, hands-on drills, and live-fire evolution

• Expert Instruction: Led by law enforcement and combat firearms trainers

• Focus on Safety: Protocols that build disciplined, secure handling

• Progressive Structure: No wasted motion—every lesson builds mission-capable skill

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Who This Is For

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• First-time pistol owners

• Armed and unarmed security personnel

• Law enforcement candidates

• Private citizens seeking credible self-defense training

• Military veterans transitioning to civilian carry

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Why Train with Eight Point Solutions

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• Veteran-owned, mission-focused, instructor-led

• Trusted firearms training provider across the DMV

• Students leave our program with competence, not just a certificate

• Training delivered with legal context, operational clarity, and zero shortcuts

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EPS is the standard for credible firearms instruction in the region.