Defensive Handgun

This is our most popular course - for everyone from beginners to those with experience with handguns. If you carry or are considering carrying a handgun, or have one in your home, this course is a must. Hundreds of students have completed this course - students have ranged from those with no experience to experts with handguns - all have left with a new perspective on carrying a firearm for self defense, the deployment and application of the firearm and confidence in their knowledge and skills.

You will begin by learning the legal aspects and responsibilities of carrying a handgun for self defense, self defense shooting and firearm safety. We cover material on handgun selection, holster selection and caliber. You will learn the fundamentals of obtaining a fighting stance and the importance of achieving the proper grip on the handgun. We will address shooter diagnostics and get you hitting the target at the point of aim. You will shoot from contact distance to 100 feet successfully placing effective shoots on target.

This is a one day course and consists of classroom and range time. A minimum of 150 rounds of ammunition will be required for the course

Individuals will be required to bring their own ammunition (no reloads, factory only) and serviceable handgun. A strong side holster is required. 

Topics covered:
Handgun safety / range safety

Laws and legal responsibilities

Physiological and psychological effects on the shooter
Stance
Grip
Draw stroke - dominant side carry
Situational awareness
Shooter diagnostics and performance improvement
Ready gun positions
Universal cover - scan
Pivots and turns
Malfunction clearing immediate action
Tactical and emergency reloads
Selection and use of cover
Multiple threat engagement
Physiological and psychological effects on the shooter
One hand firing techniques
Ground fighting with a handgun
Unusual firing positions

The following items should be brought to class:
1.Safety glasses
2.Hearing protection
3.Strong side hip holster
4.Brimmed hat
5.Extra magazines or speed loaders
6.Serviceable semi automatic pistol or revolver
7.Ammunition appropriate for the handgun you will be using (no reloads, factory only)
8.Note pad and pen/pencil
9.Gun cleaning kit
10.Surdy belt that fits holster and belt loops
11.Concealment garment

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