Defensive Handgun Course

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Registration and payment can be completed online or at the SDC Ticket Office. Shooting Range release, safety briefing, and weapons registry will be completed on course day. The SDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.

Our Defensive Handgun Course is designed to educate the students about the handguns that are best for personal defense. There will be some time on the range and in the classroom. We will go over the draw stroke, moving and shooting, the plausibility principle, and the balance of speed and precision. We will also cover Defensive Accuracy, Lateral Motion, the Critical Incident Reload, Volume of Fire, and Realistic Training for Target Engagement. No experience is necessary. Class size is limited.

Location

SDC Shooting Range, Classroom 238

Special Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Handgun - We recommend you train with your carry handgun as you must have a working knowledge of how to use your handgun and how to do it safely.
• 300 rounds of ammunition
• 3 magazines (You may want more if your magazine's capacity is 10 or less.)
• A good holster and belt - Handgun holsters should be good quality with proper retention (no Serpa or that style release, no cloth Uncle Mike's style).
• A way to carry extra magazines (pants pocket or magazine carrier)
• Eye and ear protection

Dates

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Registration closes on April 17, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Schedule

Cost

$150/person 

About the Instructor