Defensive Handgun I

Defensive Handgun I is a structured, live fire class designed to teach you shooting techniques needed to properly deploy your defensive handgun, while at the same time reinforcing safe gun handling skills. This course will be crucial for someone who carries a handgun on a regular basis and wants to learn & reinforce new skills beyond the basic fundamentals.

Students should have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of shooting (stance, grip, sight alignment, etc) before registering for this class. This class will build upon those skills.

Students will shoot from standing, kneeling, and prone positions, at various distances at our outdoor range facility. The course generally runs about 6-8 hours, depending on class size (Limit 10 students per class).

Please note that “pocket pistols” such as the Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec, etc are not well suited to this class, and are not suggested for use in this training.

Topics include:

Presentation / holster draw

One/Two hand shooting techniques

Linear/Lateral Movement

Target Recognition

Verbal Commands

Magazine changes/reloads while shooting

Shooting from Retention

Shooting from Standing, Kneeling & Prone Positions

Reinforcement of Basic Handgun Skills & Safety

The cost for this training class is $150.00. You may register for the course here – Register

Equipment Requirements: Semi-Automatic, center fire, defensive handgun (.380 to .45 caliber), 400 rounds of ammunition (minimum), ear protection (headphones preferred), eye protection, a baseball style cap/hat,  3 magazines (or more), a magazine pouch and a strong side, belt slide/outside the waistband holster, and a light jacket/windbreaker that opens in the front.

Additionally, you may also wish to bring appropriate gear for the weather, gun cleaning supplies, lunch, snacks, etc or any other items that you may need.