The RUNA Forge – Intermediate Course of Fire is an immersive defensive handgun program built for shooters who already understand firearm basics and want to sharpen their skill under more realistic pressure. This is not a beginner class. Students must arrive confident in safe firearm handling and ready to train with intention.
This course builds the Dangerous Protector mindset through structured reps, controlled stress, and purposeful movement. Students progress through drills involving Mozambique/Failure Drills, strong-hand and support-hand shooting, tactical reloads, kneeling positions, and malfunction clearing.
Course Overview
Training begins with a comprehensive safety briefing, full range orientation, and expectations for the day. Before a single round is chambered, students will receive instruction on:
Stance and balance under stress Grip and recoil control “Getting off the X” and movement principles Situational awareness and threat processing The role of de-escalation in violent encounters Before loading magazines or stepping onto the firing line, the instructor will walk the students through every movement and the full Course of Fire so the day runs safely and smoothly.
Students must demonstrate proper stance, grip, muzzle awareness, and safe handling before the instructor issues the command to Load and Make Ready. Live fire does not begin until readiness is confirmed.
Skills Developed Throughout this 100-round progression, students will strengthen: Two-handed, strong-hand, and support-hand shooting Mozambique / Failure Drill execution (2 center mass, 1 head) Kneeling and positional shooting with stability Tactical reloads and efficient weapon handling Immediate and remedial malfunction clearing Accuracy at speed and controlled cadence Movement, problem-solving, and real-world defensive decision-making
The final phase includes a malfunction lab where live rounds and snap caps are randomly mixed to force real-time correction and reinforce automaticity.
Who This Class Is For This class is designed for: Intermediate shooters ready for the next step Concealed carriers and home-defense practitioners Church safety team members Private security personnel Anyone preparing for the advanced RUNA Forge or Rangeside Labs
Shooters who want to build confidence under stress
Not for first-time shooters.
Outcome Students leave with increased accuracy, confidence, and control—capable of performing defensive handgun skills under fatigue, movement, and unexpected malfunctions. This course is a critical stepping stone toward advanced defensive shooting and reinforces the discipline central to the Dangerous Protector lifestyle.
Refunds: Issued only as credit toward a future FRS class; credit expires one calendar year from issue.