Defensive Handgun Skills

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This 3 Hour Live fire class is for both the general public with intermediate level handgun skills and the armed security officer who would like to improve their skills, or who may be preparing for their firearms qualification of recertification.

This course was adapted from the shooting proficiency requirements for an armed security officer, and is fully adaptable for home defense and CCW holders shooting skills.

Concentration will be placed on the following techniques:

• Check, Clear and Load semi auto or revolver
• Check, Clear and Unload semi auto or revolver
• Drawing from your holster
• Double Tap at at 20 feet
• Full Hip at 3 feet
• Multiple Targets / Threats at 20 feet
• Low Light shooting at 20 feet
• Shooting from Barricade at 30 feet
• Distance Shooting/ Sight Alignment at 50 feet

This course was designed to repeat multiple times so you can progressively improve on your skills.

PREREQUISITES:

Students taking this course will have previously attended one or all of the following:

• Concealed Carry Course or
• NRA Basic Pistol Course or
• OPOTA 20-Hour Firearms qualification
• Proficient in loading and unloading your weapon
• Students must be legally eligible to handle a firearm
• Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.*

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Instruction by Nationally Certified Firearms Instructor
• Range Fees
• It is recommended that you use your own firearm, however, the use of a firearm can be provided if you have not purchased your own. You will need to provide 100 rounds of ammunition for the firearm, this must be purchased before class begins.

SUPPLY LIST:

Students are required to bring the following supplies:

• Functional handgun
• 2-3 magazines for semi-automatic pistols*
• Safety glasses*
• Hearing Protection*
• 100 Rounds of ammunition for your firearm*

*item is available for purchase at range. All purchases should be made prior to start of class.

*All calibers of ammunition may not be available, inquire with range gun store ahead of time.

* Loaner guns available, call to inquire