# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Defensive Handgun (GP/2026)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.
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THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
•Introduction to Defensive Shooting,
•Drawing from Concealed,
•Drawing from Open/Tactical,
•Concealed vs Open Carry considerations
•Safety manipulation
•After action drills
•Malfunction recovery
•Tactical/Emergency reloads
•Final practical exam
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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: NRA Basic pistol certificate, Military DD-214, RPG Basic Pistol certificate, or demonstrate the pre-course assessment. Persons who are convicted felons, have a documented history of mental illness (individual waivers granted at Instructor’s discretion) , or who have been convicted of domestic violence need not apply.
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
•Handgun,
•Holster,
•Ammunition (min. 300 training ammo),
•Magazines W/ carrier (3 preferred),
•Eye and Ear protection,
•Elbow and knee pads (suggested, not required),
•Suitable range attire,
•Notebook and pen,
•Sunscreen,
•Hydration.
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Cost $200
(Military/LEO/Group Discounts are available)
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***This class is taught at the JCSA Range, Merlin, Or.***
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merlin/defensive-handgun-gp-2026/200029639545341
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, art, fine-arts
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Merlin
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Josephine County Sportsman Association
- **lat**: 42.52689
- **long**: -123.36661
- **full address**: Josephine County Sportsman Association, 7407 Highland Ave.,Merlin, Oregon, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Rogue Protection Group (https://allevents.in/org/rogue-protection-group/10762266)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Josephine County Sportsman Association, 7407 Highland Ave.,Merlin, Oregon, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rogue Protection Group
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Defensive Handgun (GP/2026) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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