Rifle ↔ Pistol Transitions
Price: $225
Duration: 5 hrs.
Location: 14646 Wewahootee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832
Gatekeeper Defense Training provides practical handgun and rifle training in Orlando, Florida for responsible gun owners seeking to build real-world shooting skills. Rifle ↔ Pistol Transitions focuses on safely and efficiently moving between platforms, teaching students how to manage their rifle, deploy their pistol, and maintain control in dynamic shooting situations.
Rifle ↔ Pistol Transitions
Develop the ability to move efficiently between your rifle and pistol when it matters most. Rifle ↔ Pistol Transitions at Gatekeeper Defense is a focused 5-hour course designed to teach safe, consistent transitions between platforms while maintaining control and awareness.
This course builds on foundational rifle and pistol skills, emphasizing sling management, efficient rifle stow, and confident pistol deployment. Students will work through structured drills that reinforce when and how to transition while maintaining safe and effective gun handling.
Who Should Take This Course?
• Students who have completed Carbine 1.0 and Practical Pistol 1.0
• Shooters looking to integrate rifle and pistol skills
• Responsible gun owners who run both platforms
• Individuals seeking structured training on transitions and platform management
Course Breakdown: What You’ll Learn
✅ Sling Setup & Management — configure and use your sling for safe, efficient transitions.
✅ Rifle Stow & Pistol Deployment — safely move the rifle out of the way and present the pistol with control.
✅ Transition Decision-Making — understand when to transition based on distance, function, and context.
✅ Rifle Malfunctions & Immediate Action — identify when staying on the rifle is no longer efficient.
✅ Transitions on the Move — manage the rifle and deploy the pistol while moving or working around cover.
✅ Integrated Drills — combine rifle and pistol use in structured, repeatable training scenarios.
Why Choose Gatekeeper Defense for This Course?
• Structured, safety-first instruction focused on consistency and control
• Small class sizes for individual coaching
• Practical drills designed for real-world application
• Training grounded in responsibility, discipline, and skill development
Course Schedule & Requirements
Course Length: 5 hours
Location: Orlando, FL (private outdoor range)
Experience: Completion of Carbine 1.0 and Practical Pistol 1.0, or equivalent experience. Students must be proficient and safe with both rifle and pistol platforms.
What to Bring
✔ AR-15 style rifle chambered in .223 / 5.56 with sling
✔ 3–4 rifle magazines (mag pouches required)
✔ Pistol & OWB holster
✔ Minimum 2 pistol magazines (mag pouches required)
✔ Rifle ammunition: 250–300 rounds (300 recommended)
✔ Pistol ammunition: 150–200 rounds
✔ Eye and ear protection
✔ Appropriate clothing (close-toed shoes, long pants, high-cut shirt)
✔ Water and snacks
Build confidence transitioning between your rifle and pistol and develop the ability to manage both platforms safely and efficiently. Register today.