A student new to the use of a firearm for personal defense typically has a broad range of questions and is faced with learning a number of skills that are critical in the use of a handgun to defend themselves. Defensive Pistol 1 is specifically designed to provide a person new to handguns the opportunity to gain that knowledge and learn those skills.
QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION IS TOP PRIORITY TO US, SO WE CAP THIS COURSE AT JUST 10 STUDENTS.
Requirements:
- Basic Safety Course (NRA Basic Pistol Preferred)
- NYS Pistol Permit
A number of topics will be covered in “Defensive Handgun 1″.
These include but are not limited to:
- Working With A Natural Defensive Stance
- 2-Handed and Single Handed Engagements
- Presenting from a Holster
- Finding Your Balance of Speed and Precision
- Progressive Shooting Drills
Required Equipment
- A modern, serviceable, center-fire handgun (Semi-automatic Highly Recommended)
- Ear and Eye protection (electronic muffs preferred).
- Strong Side Holster – For safety reasons on the range our classes will use Strong Side Holsters only! – (No cross draws, shoulder rigs, pocket holsters, ankle, appendix or small of the back carry). Blackhawk Serpa and similar holsters which require the use of the index finger to deactivate a retention device will not be used in our classes. The ONLY exception is for Law Enforcement & Military who are issued these types of holsters for duty use.
- No sticky holsters or holsters without retension. You will be presenting the gun from concealment and reholstering repeatedly. You need to be proficient at this task and have a holster that does not collapse when the gun is removed.
- Semi-Automatic Pistol or Double Action Revolver (.38 special, .380ACP or above.)
- 300-350 Rounds of Ammunition: Factory fresh ammo only. NO RELOADS or specialty ammo such as RIP ammo etc.
- Three or more extra functional magazines (semi-autos) or speed-loaders (revolvers)
- Dual Magazine carrier optional but HIGHLY recommended.
- Comfortable clothing, knee-pads (optional but recommended).
- Drinks
- Shoes – comfortable with sufficient support to permit a full range of motion. No sandals or flip-flops.
- Dress Accordingly for the weather
- Cover garment
- Sturdy Belt
- Baseball Cap (optional but recommended)
Course length approximately 6 hours including a lunch break.