Practical Defensive Pistol 1

This is a developmental skills course focused on the practical use of the defensive pistol.    It is a great course to continue your training progression and will provide an opportunity to learn new skills while improving upon your existing skill set.  The material will be presented in a crawl, walk, run manner and in an easy to understand building block approach.  Focus areas will be practical movement, positional shooting, and use of cover in the context of a self defense scenario.

PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of our Defensive Pistol Foundational Skills block of instruction or a waiver of this requirement after a review of your prior training and experience.

Points of Instruction (POI) Include:

• Proper firearm manipulation

• Drawing from the open and concealed holster

• Deployment from ready and carry positions

• Rapid reloading of the pistol

• Marksmanship development with enhanced accuracy standards at practical pistol distances

• Critical decision making in the context of a practical firearm application

• Specific developmental focus dependent upon the student's current skill level

• Immediate and Remedial Action for malfunction clearance (time permitting)

Equipment Required:

• Modern defensive pistol or revolver with OWB, IWB, or AIWB holster required

• 3-5 magazines / 2-4 revolver speed loaders and a belt pouch to carry 2 speed reloads

• Factory produced training ammunition matching your firearm's caliber (250+ rounds)

• Hand Held Tactical Flashlight with belt pouch or pocket clip

• Cover garment for concealed pistol practice (we may shoot open, concealed, or both)

• Eye protection (safety glasses or poly carbonate lenses in prescription eye ware)

• Ear protection (electronic shooting ear muffs highly suggested)

• Seasonally appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor activities (no low scooped neck shirts or tops)

• Closed toe shoes or boots suitable for outdoor activities

• A baseball style cap or visor to help protect your face

• Water, sports drinks, & snacks to maintain yourself during moderate physical activity for the training day

• Please note that the range facility does not have running water or improved facilities

WAIVER FORM completion required for participation