Course Brief: Shooting at the range and shooting in a life and death situation, are two completely different things. This defensive pistol course will guide you through the basics of utilizing your firearm under stress conditions. Topics covered include: stance, combative drawing, mastering trigger control, mastering recoil, stress fire, tactical target engagement and point shooting.

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $275 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Lunch, Drinks, and Merchandise

Length: 7.5 Hours

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Defensive Mindset

- Gun Fighting vs. Gun ‘Range Shooting’

- Equipment Review

- Grip Review

- Dominant Eye / Hand Solutions

- Combative Shooting Stance / Body Positioning

- Understanding and Using Physical and Psychological Reactions to Lethal Force Confrontations

- Understanding Line of Sight in Combative Environments

- Correct Combative Drawing and Re-Holstering Techniques

- Getting Off the X

- Two Handed Sighted Shooting Techniques

- Two Handed Subconscious Sight Picture Techniques

- Two Handed Point Shooting Techniques

- Mastering Recoil

- Shooting and Moving: Forward and Backwards

- Emergency Magazine Changes vs. Tactical Magazine Changes

- Understanding and Effectively Using Trigger Reset

- Multiple Threat Priorities and Engagement

- Introduction to Combative Shooting Techniques

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- Must be comfortable shooting on your own in a traditional static range environment.

- Must have shot at least 1000 rounds through the gun you will be using prior to this class (500 rounds of which must be within last 12 months).

- Must understand how your gun functions and be able to load, unload, show clear. Students who need help with loading or unloading their firearm (or magazine) or struggle with understanding and handling basic malfunctions are not prepared for this class.

- Must be familiar and competent with your chosen handgun and using consistent fundamentals at a level of unconscious competency.

- For semi-automatic handguns, must be able to pull the slide back and lock it open (back) and clear a malfunction (jam).

- Must demonstrate a firm understanding of and respect for basic firearm safety rules and range etiquette.

- Must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to handle the stress of shooting in close proximity to other people. You will be working from a holster, shooting and moving NEXT to other shooters without barriers between you.

- Must have concealed weapons license or provide a copy of a recent criminal background check.

If you would like help with any of the above, we recommend booking a Private Training Session with one of our instructors prior to attending this class.