Defensive Pistol I

[rmagill]

This course is two days long (4/26/14 and 5/3/14) and is designed to take someone with basic pistol handling skills and teach them the knowledge/skills needed to successfully use a pistol in a defensive situation. This class is unlike other defensive pistol classes in that you will learn not only the basics of the skills, but also advanced applications of these skills. This course is conducted mostly on the range with some time in the classroom on the first day. This course is a requirement for Defensive Pistol II.

Classroom Topics Include:
Winning Mindset
Physiology of Stress
Equipment Considerations
Combat Marksmanship
Training Considerations

Range Skills Include:
Basic and Advanced Combat Marksmanship
Isosceles Stance
Kneeling Stance
One Handed Marksmanship
Reload Drills
Basic and Advanced Failure Drills
Shooting from Retention
Shooting While Moving
Basic and Advanced Drawing Techniques
Target Identification
Shooting Under Stress
Practical Scenarios

Prerequisites:
At least 21 years old
The ability to shoot 10/10 rounds on a vertical 8 1/2" X 11" paper at 7 yards.*
Documentation of clean criminal history (PA. State Police background check, letter from a local Police Chief, valid PA LTCF, etc.)

Required Equipment:
Pistol
2+ magazines/speed loaders
Range-appropriate holster
Pouch for spare magazines
Sturdy belt that can support the weight of a pistol and spare magazines
250+ rounds of ammunition
10 rounds of dummy ammunition
Hat, Eye and Ear protection
Documentation of Clear Criminal History


Cost: $200
Deposit: $100

Registration Deadline: 4/19/14

*If a person is interested in attending this course but cannot meet the entry marksmanship requirement, contact us and, at the discretion of the owner and/or instructors, we will help you reach this level prior to the start of the course.

[windowman]

About how long does each day last?

[xx AG xx]

The class is about 8 hours each day, depending on the size of the class and how fast the students pick up the material.

[rmagill]

About one week left, seats still available!

[windowman]

I took the class, it was well worth it. Learned new skills, and realized the limitations of my equipment. Very helpful overall.
Thanks!