Defensive Handgun Series
Defensive Handgun 101
Are you prepared to defend yourself when it matters most? This foundational course sets the stage for our 4-part Defensive Handgun series, designed to equip both new and experienced shooters with the skills needed to effectively stop a threat.
In this course, you'll learn and practice essential defensive shooting techniques, including:
- Drawing from the Holster: Build speed and confidence in drawing your firearm safely and efficiently.
- Shooting Positions: Master a variety of shooting stances to adapt to real-world scenarios
- Malfunction Clearing: Learn how to quickly and effectively clear firearm malfunctions under pressure.
- Introduction to Movement: Engage targets properly, a critical skill in defensive situations.
- Defensive Shooting Skills: Develop precision, speed, and control for high-stakes encounters.
With a round count of approximately 500 rounds, this hands-on class offers invaluable training to build a strong defensive foundation. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, this course provides the knowledge and practice to prepare you for real-world defensive situations.
Location: Big Woods Goods indoor range
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $125
Defensive Handgun 101
Essential Skills
Defensive Handgun 102
Take your defensive shooting skills to the next level with Defensive Handgun 102, an advanced, hands-on course that prepares you for real-world scenarios beyond the basics.
Building on the foundation of Defensive Handgun 101 or our Basic Handgun class (prerequisite required), this training is designed to challenge you in a dynamic environment.
Held exclusively at our outdoor training range, this course offers a realistic setting for mastering defensive shooting techniques, giving you the tools and confidence to handle unpredictable encounters.
What You’ll Learn:
- Shooting on the Move: Master the ability to shoot accurately while moving, a critical skill for real-life defensive situations.
- Use of Cover and Concealment: Learn how to identify, utilize, and transition between cover and concealment to protect yourself while engaging threats.
- Defensive Tactics: Gain insight into tactical strategies to enhance your situational awareness and decision-making under pressure.
- Engaging Real-World Scenarios: Train in practical drills that simulate true-to-life encounters, preparing you to respond effectively.
- Dynamic Shooting Environments: Practice on a range designed to push you beyond the limitations of flat, static shooting.
Expect to shoot approximately 625 rounds – plenty of live-fire practice to reinforce your skills.
Location: Outdoor Training Range – a realistic and challenging environment.
Prerequisite: Completion of Defensive Handgun 101 or Basic Handgun class is required.
Cost: $189.99
Defensive Handgun 102
Movement, Cover, Tactics
Defensive Handgun 103
It’s time to bring it all together. In this advanced course, you’ll combine the foundational skills from Defensive Handgun 101 and the dynamic techniques from 102 into realistic, scenario-based training. This is where you elevate your abilities and truly prepare for real-world defensive situations. With a focus on practical application and advanced techniques, this course is designed to push your limits and challenge your skills.
This class emphasizes:
- Scenario-Based Training: Apply all the skills you’ve learned in 101 and 102 in high-pressure, realistic scenarios.
- Advanced Techniques: Learn multiple shooting positions, navigating through confined spaces like rooms, hallways, and doors, and mastering the effective use of cover and concealment.
- Speed and Accuracy: Train to shoot faster and more accurately while maintaining control and precision under stress.
- Physical Endurance: This is the first class in the series that requires significant physical stamina. You’ll be moving, kneeling, and navigating obstacles throughout the course; knee pads are strongly recommended!
Round count: You will need approximately 450 rounds. Frangible Ammunition may be required, please check with staff prior to class
Location: Outdoor range. Check with staff for location
Prerequisite: Defensive Handgun 101 and 102; or, received approval from the instructor.
Cost: $189.99.
Defensive Handgun 104
Defensive Handgun 104 is the final course in our series, designed to push your skills to the highest level and prepare you for advanced training. This class is not just about shooting—it’s about the mental and physical challenge of defensive tactics in real-world scenarios. You’ll face complex situations where quick thinking, teamwork, and effective decision-making are essential. Whether navigating a room or handling multiple threats, this course will test your ability to respond under stress. To ensure that you’re fully prepared, First Aid/CPR certification is a prerequisite.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Advanced Problem Solving: Tackle challenging real-world scenarios that require quick decisions and effective responses.
- Team Tactics: Work with others to eliminate threats, coordinate movements, and ensure safety under pressure.
- Shooting Qualification: A more complex qualification than in 101, designed to test both speed and precision in a dynamic setting.
- Mental & Physical Endurance: Be prepared for challenging drills that require both physical stamina and mental sharpness.
Pre-requisites: First Aid/CPR Requirement: To ensure you can handle emergencies beyond shooting, certification in First Aid and CPR is required.
Round count: You will need approximately 400 rounds. Frangible Ammunition may be required, please check with staff prior to class
Location: Outdoor range. Check with staff for location
Cost: $189.99.