DEFENSIVE PISTOL

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Duration: 6 hours

Prerequisite:

This comprehensive course is our next progressive step in our foundational handgun training series. Completion of our Performance Pistol course is required, or an equivalent course (USPSA / IDPA classification) before you attend the Defensive Pistol course. The student MUST possess the knowledge and ability to physically demonstrate how to safely load, fire, and unload a handgun.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the required minimum skills for this specific course may be removed from the training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering for this course. For additional information concerning this course and performance criteria please contact us. 

Course Overview: 

This course is taught by an NRA certified instructor with a real-world law enforcement background, experienced in use of force encounters who will provide hands-on training for those students seeking to develop, strengthen, and improve their defensive pistol skills.  

This course is interactive, requiring elements of mental prep, physical movement, speed, accuracy, awareness, and base line assessments that are designed to improve and refine the student’s skillset. At the conclusion of the course the student will participate in a series of drills that will evaluate areas of potential growth and improvements. Instructor feedback is a critical element in this course and students will receive personal evaluations after each defensive skills exercise. 

There is ample opportunity in the classroom and range to achieve the desired practical knowledge in this casual, stress-free, and fun learning environment. You’ll find this course to be beneficial in refining your existing pistol skills and developing new and innovative techniques that will further enhance your defensive firearms learning experience!

The course duration is approximately 6 hours, depending on class size and number of questions asked, which includes a 5-hour live fire practical session.

Course Outline:

· Overview of the universal firearms safety rules.

· Firearms safety- in the home, workplace, vehicle, in training, and everyday carry.

· Demonstrate administrative in-service loading and unloading handgun techniques.

· Overview of marksmanship fundamentals.

· Overview of mindset preparation and execution.

· Refining draw speed and presentation.

· Grip and trigger speed development techniques.

· Immediate action clearing and prep techniques. 

· Attack and Control concepts and techniques.

· Elements of efficient movement, spatial awareness. 

· Aiming schemes regarding shooting on the move.

· Introduction to alternative shooting positions.

· Off axis and rotational shooting positions.

· Cover and concealment concepts. 

· Retention techniques.

· Uses of barricades and obstacles.

· Shooting on the move, entry and exit techniques.

· Understanding foot speed and balance.

· Strong-hand and support-hand immediate action fundamentals. 

· Refine target to target transitions.

· Field medical care. 

· Applications of verbal commands and force options. 

· Close quarters engagements.

· Introduction to low-light fundamentals. 

· Preventative maintenance (cleaning, maintenance, and inspection).

· After-action course review. 

Practical Skill Exercise:

· Perform a ready function check.

· Immediate action clearing exercise. 

· Demonstrate Attack and Control techniques in live fire practical exercise. 

· Student/Instructor alternate shooting position (dry fire and live fire practical’s). 

· Perform a target transition live fire exercise. 

· Strong-hand and Support-hand live fire movement exercise.

· Grip and trigger speed drill and safely back to holster.

· Perform various reload drills (emergency, tactical, magazine exchange) 

· Final assessment drill, draw and engagement speed evaluation. 

Required Equipment: (May be available to rent at the host location)

· Full-size, carry, compact or micro semi-automatic pistol or revolver. (Iron sight or Micro Optic  

  equipped)

  -- Students may be able to rent a pistol/revolver at location if rental firearms are available.

· Hearing protection (passive or electronic).

· Eye protection—wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses.

· Note taking material (notepad and pen/pencil).

· Rigid Gun Belt (1.5” or wider)—contact us for additional questions.

· Outside the Waistband (OWB) Holster (strong-side only – no IWB, cross-draw, appendix, etc.) (No 

   Nylon, Cloth, or SERPA style holsters)—contact us for additional questions.

· Sturdy magazine pouch or pouches that can hold 2 magazines securely.

· At least 3 pistol magazines or revolver speed loaders.

· Handheld flashlight. 

· 1 Tourniquet

· 600 rounds of range approved ammunition. 

· Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid state ID or U.S. Government issued ID (Passport or 

  Military ID). (Please contact for additional questions)

Course Occupancy Notification:

We keep class sizes relatively small - generally no more than ten students - so everyone receives proper attention. Classes fill up quickly due to the small size, so sign up today!

This course can be conducted in a family, small group, or corporate setting. Several components of this course are integrated into our 1:1 private lesson plan. For additional information or any special accommodation, please contact us. 

                              ****No Loaded Firearms Allowed in the Classroom****