Defensive Pistol

Defensive Pistol bridges the gap between range marksmanship and the realities of defending yourself. We work the draw from concealment, efficient presentations, and the problem-solving that defensive shooting demands.

This is a performance-based course. You will be pushed to apply the fundamentals faster and under more stress than a foundational class, with coaching to keep every rep clean.

Course Objectives

• Safety / med brief
• Mindset & pre-attack indicators
• Drawing from concealment
• Precision & combat marksmanship
• Emergency & tactical reloads
• Malfunction clearing
• Use of cover and concealment
• Multiple target engagement
• Moving and shooting
• Debrief

Required Equipment

• Semi-auto pistol
• Concealment holster — Kydex (no SERPA, leather, or nylon)
• 3 magazines
• Double magazine carrier
• Eye and ear protection (electronic recommended)
• Appropriate range attire (no open-toe shoes or low-cut shirts)
• Hat
• Lunch & water
• Pen & paper