Course Descriptions

Student Appreciation Weekend

Front Sight offers Student Appreciation Weekends in exciting Las Vegas, NV., for students who have completed one or more regular courses at Front Sight during the previous year. A typical "weekend", shown here, provides a seminar in proper submachine gun use.

Machine gun instruction — Range Master Mike Waidelich begins Student Appreciation Free Submachine Gun Seminar with on-range lecture and demonstration.

The Student Appreciation Weekend is free of charge, and all weapons and ammunition are provided by Front Sight free of charge as well. You simply show up and enjoy yourself! This is Dr. Piazza's way of saying, "Thanks for attending Front Sight Firearms Training Institute!"

Machine gun drills — Students ready themselves to deliver a two shot burst from submachine guns on instructor's command.

Front Sight’s Convenient Location

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute features all the facilities required for small arms tactical training, conveniently located 15 minutes south of Bakersfield off Highway 99. Paved roads lead you to the front door of the facility. Food and lodging establishments are located nearby. Upon receipt of your completed training application and course fees, you will receive an enrollment confirmation package with a map, list of motels catering to Front Sight students and recommended equipment for your specific course.

Course Dates For 1997–1998

For your convenience, Front Sight Training Institute offers you the opportunity to enroll in Handgun, Shotgun, and Rifle courses on a two-day and four-day format.

All courses begin at 8:00 AM each day and finish into the evening, with selected courses involving night shooting exercises. You may enroll in either a Handgun, Shotgun or Rifle course on any date the course is offered.

Front Sight’s COURSE DATES FOR 1998–1999
1998
JAN	10,11,12,13	Student Appreciation Weekend. Free Submachine Gun Seminar open to students who attended Front Sight in 1997. Guns & ammunition provided.
JAN	23,24,25,26	Defensive Handgun
FEB	13,14,15,16	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
21,22	Defensive Handgun	Handgun Skill Builder	Advanced Tactical Handgun
MAR	7,8	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Advanced Tactical Handgun
	20,21,22,23	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
APR	4,5	Defensive Handgun	Practical Rifle	Advanced Tactical Handgun
	17,18,19,20	Defensive Handgun	Practical Rifle	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
MAY	16,17	Defensive Handgun	Handgun Skill Builder	Advanced Tactical Handgun
	22,23,24,25	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
JUN	6,7	Defensive Handgun	Practical Rifle	Advanced Tactical Handgun
	19,20,21,22	Defensive Handgun	Practical Rifle	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
JUL	11,12	Defensive Handgun	Handgun Skill Builder	Advanced Tactical Handgun
	24,25,26,27	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
AUG	8,9	Defensive Handgun	Practical Rifle	Advanced Tactical Handgun
	21,22,23,24	Defensive Handgun	Practical Rifle	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
SEP	4,5,6,7	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
	26,27	Defensive Handgun	Handgun Skill Builder	Advanced Tactical Handgun
OCT	9,10,11,12	Defensive Handgun	Practical Rifle	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
	24,25	Defensive Handgun	Handgun Skill Builder	Advanced Tactical Handgun
NOV	7,8	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Advanced Tactical Handgun
	20,21,22,23	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
DEC	5,6	Defensive Handgun	Handgun Skill Builder	Advanced Tactical Handgun
	11,12,13,14	Defensive Handgun	Tactical Shotgun	Handgun Combat Master Prep^℠ course
1999
JAN	8,9,10,11	Student Appreciation Weekend. Free Submachine Gun Seminar open to students who attended Front Sight in 1998. Guns & ammunition provided.