TACTICAL
PISTOL
COURSE
A focused two-day progression course for graduates who already understand safe pistol handling. Refine draw efficiency, recoil control, target transitions, movement, barriers and accountable performance under time pressure.
WHAT YOU WILL TRAIN WITH
This is not a beginner course. Participants must already be safe and competent with loading, unloading, holster use, reloads and basic movement.
GLOCK 17 / 19
BZ Academy provides Glock pistols, magazines and 9mm ammunition. The course is designed around one consistent service-pistol platform.
HOLSTER & MAGAZINE SETUP
OWB holsters and magazine pouches are provided. Students may use an approved personal belt and holster after instructor inspection.
MEASURABLE PROGRESSION
The course begins with a safe skills check and finishes with a standards exercise, individual feedback and a development plan.
BUILD ON YOUR FOUNDATION.
TRAIN FOR CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE.
Days
Included
Platform
COURSE
OVERVIEW
Tactical Pistol is a two-day intermediate performance course created for graduates of Practical Pistol, Combined Firearms Level 1 or an approved equivalent. It does not repeat beginner material. The focus is efficient presentation, recoil control, visual processing, movement, barriers, problem solving and accountable shooting under time pressure.
The course begins with a safety and skills assessment, establishes a performance baseline and progressively combines technical work with timed and decision-based range exercises.
Participants receive individual instructor feedback and a clear development plan at the end of the course.
WHO THIS COURSE
IS FOR
- Graduates of Practical Pistol or Combined Firearms Level 1
- Shooters who already use a holster safely
- Students wanting faster, more consistent pistol performance
- Participants preparing for One Man CQB or Pistol Instructor development
- Responsible professionals seeking structured intermediate handgun training
- International students looking for an all-inclusive graduate course in Poland
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
YOU BOOK YOUR FLIGHT. WE ORGANISE THE REST.
Airport pickup, hotel, meals, range transport, firearms, ammunition, safety gear and airport drop-off are included.
Training Gallery
A visual look at graduate-level pistol progression at BZ Academy.
Recent Combined Firearms photographs showing pistol coaching, movement, positional work, target transitions and practical range feedback.
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KEY
TRAINING
TOPICS
Develop speed and consistency without sacrificing safety or accountability. Day 1 builds technical performance; Day 2 combines movement, barriers and decision-making.
INCLUDED
01 Safety & Skills Assessment
Confirm safe holster use, loading, unloading, reloads, movement and establish an accuracy and manipulation baseline.
02 Efficient Draw & First Shot
Remove unnecessary movement and improve presentation from the holster while maintaining complete control.
03 Recoil Control & Cadence
Adapt grip, sight confirmation and shooting pace to target distance and difficulty.
04 Visual Processing & Transitions
Move the eyes and pistol efficiently between targets and confirm the required result.
05 Reloads Under Pressure
Apply emergency and retention reloads within timed and positional exercises.
06 Malfunction Recovery
Recognise and resolve common pistol stoppages during controlled exercises.
07 Strong & Support Hand
Develop reliable one-handed control, accuracy and manipulation.
08 Movement & Position Entry
Move safely, arrive balanced and deliver accurate shots without unnecessary delay.
09 Barriers & Alternative Positions
Work around range barriers from standing, kneeling and adapted positions.
10 Shooting While Moving
Balance movement speed, muzzle control and acceptable accuracy.
11 Decision-Making Drills
Use numbered, coloured or reactive targets to add a visual and cognitive task.
12 Final Performance Standard
Combine draw, accuracy, reloads, movement, barriers and decisions in a measurable final exercise.
WHY TRAIN WITH BZ ACADEMY?
Expert Instructors
Experienced, certified and passionate about teaching safe and effective firearms skills.
Premium Training Facility
Modern outdoor ranges in a safe, controlled and professional training environment.
Great Instructor-to-Student Ratio
Structured coaching with enough instructor support to keep training safe, organised and effective.
All-Inclusive Experience
We organise the logistics so you can focus fully on your training.
Train in Poland
Discover a beautiful country with rich history, culture and professional training opportunities.
YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY SIMPLE & EASY
Choose Your Date
Select the course date that works best for your travel plans.
Book Your Spot
Secure your place online with a quick and simple booking process.
We Handle The Rest
We organise airport pickup, accommodation, meals and local transport.
Arrive & Train
Show up, gear up and focus on building real firearms skills.
WHAT
FIREARMS
STUDENTS
SAY
Read feedback from students who trained with BZ Academy in Poland and experienced our tactical pistol, rifle and movement-based firearms training.
“I had the pleasure of participating in the BZ Academy course, covering pistols, rifles, and movement from cover. The training was very professional…”
“Just completed a fantastic 4 days of private pistol and rifle training with instructor Marcin. It exceeded all my expectations…”
“Excellent training at BZ Academy. Safety is paramount at BZ, with drills that provide a steady build up of student competence.”
COURSE DETAILS
EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO
KNOW
BEFORE YOU
BOOK
Tactical Pistol is a structured two-day progression course for experienced students who have completed the required foundation training.
Completion of BZ Academy Practical Pistol, Combined Firearms Level 1, or an approved equivalent pistol course.
The all-inclusive package includes firearms, ammunition, safety equipment, accommodation, meals, local transport, airport pickup and airport drop-off.
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Training, equipment and local logistics included
CERTIFICATE & PATCH
BZ Academy course certificate and graduate patch included
DURATION
2 training days
LEVEL
Intermediate / prerequisite course
PLATFORM
Glock pistols
AMMUNITION
Approx. 450 rounds of 9mm
MAXIMUM GROUP
10 participants
LANGUAGE
English instruction
PREREQUISITE
Practical Pistol, Combined Firearms Level 1 or approved equivalent
TRANSFERS
Airport pickup & drop-off included
TRAVEL INFORMATION
ARRIVE
READY TO
TRAIN
We organise your local training logistics in Poland, including airport pickup, hotel transfers, range transport and airport drop-off after the course.
ARRIVE ONE DAY BEFORE
We recommend arriving one day before the course begins, so you can check in, rest and be ready for training the next morning.
AIRPORT PICKUP
Standard pickup from Wrocław Airport is organised at around 19:00. If most students arrive earlier, we may arrange an earlier pickup and confirm it by email.
LATE ARRIVAL SUPPORT
If you arrive after the organised pickup time, you will need to travel to the hotel at your own cost. We can recommend a trusted driver at a fair price.
RETURN FLIGHT AFTER 19:00
Training usually finishes around 16:00 on the final day. The drive to Wrocław Airport takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, so book your return flight no earlier than 19:00.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUICK
ANSWERS FOR
TACTICAL
PISTOL
Common questions before joining the Tactical Pistol course at BZ Academy in Poland.
Who can attend this course?
You must have completed BZ Academy Practical Pistol, Combined Firearms Level 1, or an approved equivalent course. You must already demonstrate safe holster use, loading, unloading, reloads and basic movement.
Is there a skills check at the start?
Yes. The course begins with a safety and performance assessment. A participant who cannot meet the required safety standard may be moved to foundation training or a private preparation session.
What firearms will I train with?
The course is normally delivered with Glock 17 or Glock 19 pistols. Firearms, magazines, holsters and ammunition are provided by BZ Academy.
How is this different from the foundation course?
Tactical Pistol is a specialist pistol progression course. It does not include concealed-carry as the main subject and it does not include room-clearing. Those subjects remain within Practical Pistol and One Man CQB.
Is ammunition included?
Yes. Approximately 450 rounds are included. The exact amount may vary slightly with group pace, weather, safety and training progression.
What is included in the all-inclusive package?
Airport pickup, accommodation, meals, hotel-to-range transfers, firearms, ammunition, safety equipment, instruction, certificate and airport drop-off are included.
Can I bring my own equipment?
Approved personal belts, holsters, slings or other relevant equipment may be used after instructor inspection. Contact BZ Academy before travelling with any firearm-related equipment.
When should I arrive in Poland?
Arrive one day before training. Standard pickup from Wrocław Airport is normally arranged at around 19:00 and confirmed by email.
What time should I book my return flight?
Training normally finishes around 16:00 on the final day. Because the drive to Wrocław Airport takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, book the return flight no earlier than 19:00.
What should I bring?
Bring outdoor or tactical clothing, suitable footwear, weather-appropriate layers and any approved personal equipment. Tactical gloves are recommended for rifle training.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the course safely receive a BZ Academy certificate of completion.
BOOK YOUR
TACTICAL PISTOL
COURSE
Join a focused two-day intermediate course designed for graduates who are ready to move beyond the fundamentals and build consistent, measurable pistol performance.
Airport pickup, hotel, meals, range transport, firearms, ammunition, safety gear and airport drop-off are included.
DAYS
PLATFORM
INCLUDED
CHOOSE YOUR TACTICAL PISTOL DATE
Select an available Tactical Pistol course date below and book your place.
Tactical Pistol
- 10-11 June 2027 / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- EARLY BIRD £710/ €830 STANDARD PRICE £750 / €875 - ALL Inclusive
Available