Defensive Handgun

Two days of combined classroom and range instruction, teaching the armed citizen or entry-level police officer the techniques of defensive handgunning. Instruction covers the basics of grip, stance, sight picture and trigger squeeze, and continues into the gun handling mechanics of draw stroke, reloads and malfunction clearing.

Once these are mastered, the students learn low light shooting, point shooting skills, use of cover techniques, shooting at moving targets and shooting while moving. Classroom discussion covers gun safety and the laws regarding use of deadly force in self defense.

Prerequisite: While this is not a class for beginners, the student who already has a good working knowledge of and familiarity with handguns, can start here. Student will be required to present a state-issued license to carry a concealed handgun, military or police identification or other form of background check prior to participation. Women who are pregnant or nursing may not participate in live-fire training, due to risks from lead exposure and loud noise. Student must supply own handgun and other gear.

TUITION: $325
1/2 Price Retakes Given

Defensive Handgun Equipment List
 

1. Your own handgun of .380 caliber or larger.
2. Three magazines or speedloaders, plus a belt holder or pouch for them.
3. A belt holster with covered trigger guard (no fanny packs, shoulder holsters, small-of-the-back (SOB) holsters or soft, collapsible inside-the-pants holsters, please).
4. 600 rounds of full metal jacket (FMJ) ammunition.
5. Ear protection and wrap-around safety glasses (eye protection).
6. A billed baseball cap.
7. Push-button activated flashlight.
8. A pen and notebook.
9. Your lunch and beverages--we will eat during classroom lecture.