Advanced Defensive Handgun
Advanced Defensive Handgun is a two day class that will integrate your mindset, tactics, skill & equipment so you can efficiently deal with a variety of threats. This course is strongly biased toward single-person tactics & skills with an emphasis on movement, dealing with reduced physical capacity & improvisation. This is a physical 2 day class with the majority of our time spent on the range. Students should have the ability to safely draw, reload & clear malfunctions. Some experience shooting on the move & from cover is strongly recommended. Depending on the location we may stay on-site for lunch or break to get some food- we'll let you know when you register.
The following is a breakdown of the material covered in the class:
Mindset-
Fighting with a gun
Mental preparation
Jeff Coopers' Principles of Personal Protection & Color Codes of Mental Awareness
Col. John Boyd's OODA Loop
Responses to violence
Legalities of carrying a concealed weapon
Legal, mental & emotional consequences of defending yourself
Tactics-
Movement
Use of cover & concealment
The fighting process
Skill-
Stages of Competence
Target area & training standards
Other force options
Grip
Reloads
Malfunction clearance
4-Count Drawstroke & weapon access
Strong & weak hand only draw*
Strong & weak hand only reloads*
Strong & weak hand only malfunction clearance*
Movement*
Use of Cover*
Improvised firing positions*
Equipment-
Overall considerations
Carry options
Weapon & equipment selection
Mandatory & secondary equipment
Equipment Requirements:
Eye Protection**
Ear Protection**
Pistol or revolver**
1600 rounds** (Please see note on round counts)
Spare magazines or speed loaders (minimum of 2)**
Sturdy gun, rigger's or "instructor" belt**
Holster that allows one-handed reholstering**
Spare magazine carrier(s)**
Sturdy footwear
Knee pads
Sunscreen
Water
Snacks
Chair**
* These skills are the primary focus during range time.
**May be available for purchase/rent/loan on-site please confirm prior to registration.