4 Seats Left-Hard Target Fundamentals: Pistol, Mindset & Safety Training

Ladies, this is for the woman who refuses to be easy to take advantage of. In Hard Target Fundamentals, you’ll learn handgun skills, situational awareness, and the Stay Difficult mindset — all in a fun, supportive, and non-intimidating environment. This is where real personal protection meets personal power.

You might be thinking: Why would I spend a full day training on laser pistols and not real ones? Will I even learn how to shoot?

Answer: YES you will learn how to shoot. A lot of new shooters are not familiar with how to hold a gun and they have a fear of guns.

• This class will take that fear of handling a gun away
• We make it safer in handling the pistol while learning all of the firearm skills
• If you have a pistol you get to bring it in and train with it
• This class builds all of the defensive shooting fundamentals: muscle memory on the grip, the stance, sight picture, trigger press
• You also receive instant feedback on your performance with the laser hits on target
• This class is low cost (because you’re not shooting ammo) and high repetition which gives you the ability to correct mistakes in a safe manner. So it doesn’t become dangerous like it would when using real ammo.

The important thing is: you receive direct feedback from the instructor on every step of building their handgun foundation to ensure they develop proper muscle memory

Why This Class is Different:

• This class is not just about handgun skills. It teaches women the confidence and safety skills so she can depend on herself in case of an emgerency.
• Over 50 women have taken this class and transformed how they move through the world — calm, steady, and prepared.
• Due to the personal development nature of the class- it feels like you're attending a Mel Robbins event mixed with self-defense skills. There's nothing like this experience.
• We combine firearm fundamentals + situational awareness + the stay difficult mindset, so you leave feeling like a hard target, not just skilled on paper.
• Our approach is based on real life incidents and scenarios. Not from a handbook.
• Both instructors have extensive real world experience in teaching topics.

What You’ll Learn (Level 1):

• Situational Awareness: spot threats before they find you
• Emergency Action Planning: prepare for real-life situations
• Utilizing Your Body as a Weapon: simple moves that work under stress
• Stay Difficult Mindset: staying true to you, trusting your instincts and skills
• Personal presence amplifier
• Maine Self-Defense Laws: know your rights
• Handgun Fundamentals: understand, handle, and humanize the weapon; dry-fire exercises and proper grip

No live fire in this class — all training is classroom-based, hands-on, and movement-oriented.

Class Details:

• Location: Scarborough Fish and Game Club (directions provided after registration)
• Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Bring your own lunch
• If you have a firearm: bring it unloaded with at least 1 empty magazine, holster, and belt
• Participation is encouraged but optional for any activity you’re uncomfortable with

Next Steps:

This is Level 1 — foundational training. Graduates are invited to Level 2 and Level 3 for advanced skills and deeper empowerment.

Spots are limited to keep this training personal and hands-on. Reserve your seat today and take the first step to moving through the world as a woman who isn’t easy to move or intimidate.

To learn more about your instructors:

Learn more about Peter Joyce the Founder of SRT Concepts

Learn more about Autumn Schmidt the Founder of She's An Asset