Defensive Pistol Class I

Service Description

Note: To attend this class, students should be able to safely draw from the holster and shoot. Practicing the draw from the holster prior to the class is highly recommended. If you need help with this, please contact us for recommendations. This 8-hour class covers the basic defensive use of compact or full-size pistols. It will begin with the fundamentals of marksmanship and move into more advanced drills. Students will improve their pistol handling skills with a strong emphasis on executing the fundamentals correctly, and efficiently applying the correct amount of urgency into your gun handling and shooting as required for defensive firearms. Students will learn self-diagnostic skills to continue development of their own personal performance. Topics Covered: • Gear setup • Safety • Justification for use of force • Mind set • Drawing • Combat marksmanship • Reloads • Malfunctions • Shooting drills • Shooting around cover • Qualification course of fire Equipment Needed: • Serviceable semi-automatic pistol (9mm or larger caliber) and at least three magazines • Quality belt with strong side holster and at least 1 magazine pouch • Serpa holsters or similar holsters that use the trigger finger to deactivate a retention device are NOT allowed • Be able to retain 2 magazines on your body • 3-5 magazines of 10 round capacity (minimum) • 400 rounds of dependable ammunition (minimum). • Knee pads (optional, but recommended – range surface is rough) • Water for hydration • Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap. Services: • Lunch is NOT included. Please bring your own. • It's highly recommended to bring a chair. • This is an outdoor range.