Defensive Pistol 1 

Cost- $200

Pre Requisites-

Shooters must show the basic skills of safe gun handling and proof of shooting experience. Proof of shooting experience can be one of the following: Military DD-214, RPG Basic Pistol certificate, or demonstrate the pre-course assessment. Persons who are convicted felons, have a documented history of serious mental illness (individuals can be assessed by instructor for waiver to participate), or who have been convicted of domestic violence need not apply. 

Required Equipment-

• Pistol and holster,

• ammunition 150 rounds,

• eye and ear protection,

• elbow and knee pads (suggested, not required),

• magazines and holster for pistol,

• suitable range attire (weather appropriate),

• notebook and pen,

• sunscreen,

• hydration.

Course Summary-

This course was designed to develop the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a firearm for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen’s right to self-defense.

This Course Includes-  

• Introduction to Defensive Shooting

• Dry Fire and Live Fire Drills

• Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

• Winning a Violent Confrontation

• Selecting a Pistol for Self Defense

• Concealing vs. Open carry

• Drawing from concealed carry

• Drawing from open carry

• How to use a pistol at EXTREME CLOSE RANGE

• Further Training Opportunities

• Course Review and Examination