Introduction to Defensive Handgun

Description

Intro to Defensive Handgun is a 1 day, 10-hour course that is designed to address the lawful and defensive use of a handgun.  There is a written exam and live fire qualification that requires a minimum score of 80% on both in order to receive a certificate. The course addresses safety, legal considerations, maintenance, methods of carry, ammunition selection, drawing from concealment, immediate and remedial action to correct malfunctions, and reholstering considerations. Students are required to attend the course in its entirety, pass a written and practical exam, possess a Concealed Handgun License, and have all of the required equipment for the course. The intent of this course is for students to learn how to draw from the holster and clothing they would normally wear while carrying a concealed handgun, but please examine the gear list as many common holsters and carry methods are neither safe nor acceptable for this class. Students must have a Concealed Handgun License, Active or Retired LEO/First Responder Credentials, or be subject to a background check.

Class begins at 8am in the classroom and will not complete prior to 6pm.

Recommended Gear List

• Handgun
• 3 magazines minimum
• Quality strong side inside or outside the waistband kydex holster is required (Tenicor, Tier 1 Concealed, G-code or similar designs are recommended)
• 300 rounds of factory new ammunition (no reloads)
• Quality pistol belt
• Magazine pouch (1 minimum, 2 recommended)
• Weapon cleaning kit and lubrication
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Black Sharpie
• Clothes appropriate for the season and a high-altitude desert environment
• Long sleeves and pants (no shorts, no open toed footwear)
• Closed toed athletic footwear
• Ball cap or boonie hat
• Water bottle, water, snacks, lunch
• Sunscreen & Chapstick

NOTE ON HOLSTERS: No cross-draw holsters, shoulder holsters, or small of back holsters will be allowed. Blackhawk SERPA holsters are not recommended. Leather holsters of any kind are not recommended. Hybrid holsters that use both hard kydex and plyable soft materials such as leather or nylon are not recommended. Pocket carry and pocket carry holsters are not appropriate for this course. Holsters must meet two specific criteria: 1. Holsters must completely cover the trigger guard and 2. Holster must retain the pistol during vigorous movement.