Basic
Handgun Training

Build Safe, Confident, and Capable Skills from the Ground Up

2-Day Course

Our Basic Defensive Handgun Course is designed for anyone who wants real, practical handgun training. Whether you have never fired a shot or you have some experience but no formal instruction, this two-day class gives you a strong foundation in safe firearm handling and proven defensive techniques. You will learn how to run your handgun with confidence, accuracy, and purpose in real-world situations.

This course is welcoming to all levels of new shooters and is taught in a supportive, safety-focused environment that builds skills step by step.

What You Will Learn

Day 1: Core Foundations

You begin by learning how to safely handle, operate, and fire your handgun with proper technique and attention to detail.

Topics include:

Safe handgun handling and range protocols
Defensive shooting principles
Proper stance, posture, and body alignment
Grip adjusted to your body and hand structure
Trigger control, sight alignment, sight picture, and follow through
Developing strong neural pathways through guided repetition
Live fire practice from 2 to 15 yards
Controlled pairs to the thoracic cavity with a focus on accuracy and speed

Day 1 builds the skills that all responsible gun owners must have before advancing into defensive application.

Day 2: Defensive Skills and Real Scenarios

After a brief review, the class accelerates into the skills needed to use your handgun as a defensive tool.

Training includes

Clearing common malfunctions
Tactical and emergency reloads
Drawing and presenting from concealment
Hostage-rescue engagements
Precision head shots
Multiple target drills
Timed accuracy drills
Failure to stop techniques

By the end of Day 2, you will be operating your firearm with real confidence and defensive capability. Graduates of this course consistently outperform the skills of most gun owners.

Required Equipment

Required:

Semi-automatic handgun or revolver in a defensive caliber (.357, .380, 9mm, 10mm, .40, .45)
Hip-mounted holster molded for your specific firearm
At least 3 magazines or 3 to 5 speed loaders
250 rounds of new ammunition (factory only, no reloads)
Eye and ear protection
Weather-appropriate clothing, concealment garment, and sturdy belt

Optional Rentals

Firearm rental: $20
Eye and ear protection available at no cost

Who This Class Is For

This course is ideal for:

First-time handgun owners
New shooters seeking structured instruction
Anyone wanting to carry defensively in the future
Students preparing for more advanced training
Men and women who want safe, practical skills rather than basic lecture hours

No prerequisite experience is required.

Course Details

Duration:
2 days

Prerequisite:
None

Investment:
$400

Train With Confidence

This class gives you more than basic instruction. It gives you the ability to responsibly control your firearm, understand defensive concepts, and build the confidence needed to protect yourself and the people you care about.

Train with purpose. Train to Prevail. Train with Permit & Protect.

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