Course Overview
Essential Handgun Skills: Manipulation and Accuracy is designed for shooters who have completed a basic pistol course and are ready to build stronger control and understanding of their handgun. This course focuses on the practical manipulation skills and operational knowledge that many advanced courses expect students to already possess.
Rather than jumping directly into advanced defensive handgun training or competition courses, this class helps bridge the gap by reinforcing the core skills that make those next steps more productive. Students will work through handgun operation, malfunction management, efficient handling, and improved marksmanship fundamentals.
This course is taught through a combination of structured dry fire instruction and live fire application. Techniques are introduced through guided practice and then validated on the range, allowing students to immediately apply what they learn.
For those looking for firearms training in Texas that strengthens the foundation of safe and efficient handgun use, this course offers a practical path forward before moving into more specialized training.
What You Will Learn
Students will work on practical handgun handling skills that support defensive, recreational, or competitive shooting.
Topics include:
• Understanding handgun controls and operational functions
• Recognizing and clearing common handgun malfunctions
• Adapting sight alignment for different target sizes and distances
• Refining trigger control for consistent shot placement
• Developing proper grip and recoil management
• Building efficient draw, presentation, and reload techniques
• Applying problem solving when equipment or handling issues arise
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for shooters who already have basic handgun training and want to develop stronger manipulation and handling skills.
This course is appropriate for:
• Concealed carriers who want to improve handgun proficiency
• Civilian shooters preparing for defensive handgun training
• Students planning to attend advanced firearms courses
• Shooters looking to refine foundational skills through structured instruction
This is not a beginner course. Students should already understand safe firearm handling and basic handgun operation.
Course Details
Course Name: Essential Handgun Skills: Manipulation and Accuracy
Instructor: Doug Greig
Date: April 4, 2026
Duration: 6 Hours
Location: BTO Range and Training Center, Conroe, TX
Course Cost: $150
Required Equipment
Students should bring the following equipment:
• Reliable handgun (the firearm you regularly train with)
• Strong-side holster suitable for your handgun
• At least 3 magazines or speed loaders
• Magazine pouches or carriers
• 200 rounds of ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• Weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes
• Water and snacks
• Notebook and pen for notes
Why Train at BTO Range and Training Center
BTO Range and Training Center provides a structured and professionally managed environment for firearms training near Houston. Our facility hosts respected instructors from across the country and offers a safe, well-maintained range where students can focus on learning and improving their skills.
If you are looking for gun training near Houston that strengthens your foundation before advancing into defensive handgun training or specialized coursework, this class offers a practical next step.
Spots are limited. Register today to secure your place in this professional firearms training course.
Click here to book now.
About The Instructor
Doug Greig is a professional firearms instructor and military veteran with an extensive training background and more than 1,200 hours of professional firearms education.
After serving in the Vermont Army National Guard, Doug used his GI Bill to pursue formal training at the Sig Sauer Academy, where he spent nearly three years completing almost 30 courses and earning five instructor certifications. Today, he holds 25 instructor licenses covering firearms, non-lethal use of force, private security training, and medical instruction.
Doug has trained with respected instructors including Tom Givens, Mike Seeklander, and Kyle Lamb, and he continues to expand his knowledge through ongoing professional development.
He currently instructs with several respected organizations including KR Training in Lincoln, Texas, Palisade Training Group in Dallas, and TEEX Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services, where he teaches Private Security certification courses. Doug is also the founder of Greig Performance Shooting, where he provides firearms training for students ranging from new shooters to experienced gun owners.
Doug’s teaching focuses on helping everyday citizens develop the skills needed for responsible firearm ownership, personal defense, and family protection.
