Defensive Pistol

Defensive Handgun Course

Course Length: 4-5 Hours

Skill Level: Novice / Intermediate

Maximum Class Size: 10

Range Requirement: Yes

Course Description: The introduction to Defensive Handgun course is designed for shooters of all skill levels, but targeted toward a student who is carrying, or is considering the carry of a handgun in a concealed manner in public.

Students will learn the basics of defensive shooting and how defensive shooting differs from target and recreational shooting.

The course starts with a fundamentals review, safety briefing and then moves straight in to defensive concepts designed to give you the basic tools to effectively defend yourself in a life threatening encounter.

The extensive safety course covers the following:

• Firearm Safety

• Marksmanship fundamentals and defensive shooting

• Shooting positions (Standing, Kneeling, Prone, Sitting)

• Shooting from barricade

• Presenting from the holster (from concealment) to include 5 step from the holster drills

• Sighting techniques between Sighted and Unsighted fire

• Clearing malfunctions

• Speed vs accuracy

• Supported and Unsupported Shooting

• Moving off the X (Single and Multiple Targets)

• Forward, Back and Lateral Movements

Other Information:

Students should supply their own firearm or rent from the range for a small fee.

Students must bring a PROPER fitting holster for their firearm.

Students must supply their own ammunition for use at the range. Recommended 250+ rounds of COMMERCIAL ammunition for the range portion of the course.