BLACK CARD Basic Course in Practical Pistol Shooting



- Product Code: ATCBLACKP260118
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The Basic Course provides you with an excellent foundation in the world of action shooting! The Black Card is also a great fit for those preparing for the shooting test of the Safe Shooter Course in SRA/IPSC.
Topics covered include:
- Safe firearm handling
- Two-handed shooting techniques
- Recoil management
- Engaging multiple targets
- Firearm handling techniques (drawing from holster, magazine changes, malfunction clearances)
- Movement
- Dry firing practice
- Visualization training
- Sport-specific tools and equipment
The Basic Course is ideal for beginners as well as those already involved in shooting, sport shooters, reservists, and anyone needing firearms training for their profession. Previous shooting experience is not a requirement.
The course fee includes everything necessary for training: coaching, range fees, firearm rentals, ammunition, and targets.
During the course, participants will shoot with 9mm service pistols.
Location: Jyväskylä, Aawee Training Center's indoor shooting range, Varikkotie 160, 40800 Vaajakoski.
Time: Sunday January 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There will be a 1-hour lunch break around the halfway point.
Required gear:
- A belt for the pistol holster (any type of belt is acceptable)
Course participation requirements:
- Clean background
Instructor:
Hemmo Päiveröinen is Finland's most active firearms instructor, training hundreds of students and thousands of other shooters annually. Additionally, Hemmo is the host and founder of Finland's most popular firearms YouTube channel, Asetaito.
Hemmo has worked as a full-time firearms and security trainer for 10 years and has held various security roles in Finland and abroad for over a decade. Furthermore, he has organized numerous training sessions with world-class experts such as Robert Vogel, Frank Proctor, Steve Tarani, Monte Gould, Kim Leppänen… and has personally completed over 50 international professional training courses, including:
- California Department of Corrections SWAT School, USA
- S.P.E.A.R.™ Instructor, Germany - Personal Defense Readiness™ Fundamentals Coach, UK
- International Mobile Training Team (IMTT) Instructor, Finland/USA
- Firearms Trainer (Police Academy), Finland
- Use of Force Trainer (Police Academy), Finland
For more information about the courses: hemmo(at)asetaito.fi
Cancellations can be made free of charge if done at least 1 month before the event or training starts. For last-minute cancellations without prior notice, the full participation fee will be charged. The course may also be canceled due to insufficient participants, which will be announced separately. The organizer reserves the right to cancel the event and refund participants' course fees.
