For those who can't set aside an entire day, these mini courses are 3 hours or less. I feel this makes it easier to process, absorb, and study the information, especially for those who are apprehensive about guns.
If you’ve never touched a gun before, if you want to get over your fears, or you’re just curious about guns, this course is for you! This course focuses on handguns. Simulated handguns are used for demonstrations and sampling, and no real handguns will be presented.
In this course we go over the following topics:
The Universal Safety Rules for handling guns.
Ensuring handguns are unloaded.
How revolvers and semi-automatic handguns work.
Loading and unloading.
Which handgun is right for you?
Parts of a bullet.
Handling malfunctions.
Brief overview of defense shotguns and the AR-15 rifle.
Brief overview of other defensive tools. (pepper spray and tasers)
Safe storage of handguns and ammunition.
This course is the next step after Self Defense Firearm Basics. Now that you know how a handgun functions, it’s time to learn how to use it! After this course you will have the knowledge and skill to operate and shoot a handgun. This course focuses on handguns. Simulated handguns are used for demonstrations and sampling, and no real handguns will be presented. You will have the opportunity to use a simulated gun to “shoot” at a bullseye target.
In this course we go over the following topics:
Defensive shooting versus marksmanship.
How to stand and properly grip the gun.
Different aiming methods.
Properly pulling the trigger.
This is the next step after Defensive Shooting Fundamentals and an absolute must if you’ve never carried a concealed firearm. This course can be given on the simulator or at an actual range, and it’ll be a lot more action and very little sitting.
In this course we go over the following topics:
Creating a training program.
Dry fire practice.
Fundamental drills.
Speed and precision shooting drills.
Malfunction drills.
Drawing from the holster.
Using a flashlight in low light shooting.
Still not ready to shoot a real gun? Still working up the nerve to go to a gun range? This course gives you the opportunity to get comfortable operating and shooting a gun, but without a real gun, at your own pace. You can practice safe gun handling and drawing from a holster, as well as refine your stance, grip, trigger control, and sight picture with a coach, all using a simulator. Take as much or as little time as you need to build your confidence, take as many breaks as you like, and have fun!
This course covers the most essential elements of self defense: recognizing and avoiding danger, and developing a plan if avoidance is impossible.
In this course we go over the following topics:
Why have a personal and home protection plan at all?
Conflict avoidance and why it's so important.
Situational awareness.
The color codes of awareness.
Observing your environment.
How concealed carry permits fit in.
Home security and home defense.
Mental exercises.
There are legal aspects of self defense which must be understood prior to carrying any self defense device, including a gun.
In this course we go over the following topics:
Reasonable force.
Deadly force.
The Use-Of-Force continuum.
How a prosecutor will evaluate your case.
Defense of the home.
Defense of property.
The normal, healthy human mind is intrinsically resistant to violence to other humans, and yet our brains and bodies are designed to handle violent encounters, changing the way your blood pumps, changing what you see and hear, changing your very sense of time, and so on. Rather than be surprised by all this, or trying to muscle against it, use it to your advantage and develop your response so that it flows smoothly with your body's natural reactions.
In this course we go over the following topics:
The physiology of Fight or Flight.
Adrenaline and endorphins.
Visual distortions.
Auditory distortions.
Memory distortions.
The attack.
Evaluating your options.
When you're left with no other choice.
The immediate aftermath.
When the police arrive.
The financial aftermath.
This course covers the Other stuff that goes with owning, carrying, and using a gun. We go over appropriate, sturdy, effective gear, and how to tell the difference between that and all the faddish, cheap junk that wastes your money if you're lucky, and can get you hurt if you're not.
In this course we go over the following topics:
Holsters.
Belts.
Tactical flashlights.
Laser aiming devices.
Red dot sights.
Gun safes and storage.
This is Range Day without the range.
The No's:
No range fees, no costly ammunition, no cleaning guns, no hassle of transporting guns, no bad weather, no hot weather, no dirt or mud, and little danger.
The Yes's:
Wide choice of targets, moving targets, dueling trees, real life scenarios, shoot/don't-shoot scenarios, and much more!
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