Defensive Handgun - (Califorina CCW - Full Course)
Dynamics of Personal Defense & Close Quarter Combat
Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, Kern County,
Torrance, Redondo, Hermosa
This course is suitable for intermediate to advanced handgun users. This is a scenario-based pistol training. It tackles a wide range of topics, including basic gun safey, marksmanship, handgun operation, the proper defensive mindset, use of force and aftermath of a defensive encounter. This is a 16-hour course.
The course curriculum, live-fire exercises, and demonstration of familiarity, meets or exceeds the established requirements in accordance with California Penal Code Section 26150(a).
Training Done Right
Conducted by experienced certified instructors
No Online / No simulation
No lengthy boring video presentations
No shortcuts / No rubber stamping
Only live, in-person quality training
Course Outline:
Part I: Pistol Fundamentals
Safety Procedures
Handgun Operation
Shooting Fundamentals
Standby / Ready Positions
Draw from Holster
Basic Marksmanship
Part II: Introduction to Defensive Shooting
Defensive Accuracy
Reloading Drills
Multiple Shots
Firearm Malfunctions / Stoppages
Concealment vs Cover
Moving While Shoting
Shooting from Cover
Part III: Defensive Mindset
Situational Awareness
Responding to Threat
Confronting the Intruder / Attacker
Utilization of Concealment / Cover
Shoot / No-Shoot Decision Making
Part IV: Concealed Carry
Types of Carry
Holster Selection
Concealment Strategies
Firearm Selection
Proper Draw from Concealment
Close Quarter Combat Drills
Unconventional Shooting Positions
Part V: Firearms Laws
Firearms Laws
Use of Force / Self Defense
Legal Aftermath
Part VI: Qualification
Fee: $300.00 (Includes range fee)
Class is held at:
Day 1: Saturday, Jul 15, 2023 - 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Shoot Safe Learning
2049 Pacific Coast Hwy, #106,
Lomita, CA 90717
Day 2: Sunday, Jul 16, 2023 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A Place To Shoot
33951 San Francisquito Canyon Road
Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA, 91390
(661) 296-5552
Wear comfortable clothing:
Wear long pants instead of shorts
Wear pants with belt loops
Bring strong/sturdy belt (1.5 inch width or wider; must fit through the belt loops)
Wear closed toe shoes
Items to Bring:
Day 1
Your firearm
2 or more magazines for your firearm
Belt, holster and magazine pouch (may be available in class)
Wear pants with beltloops
Day 2
Your firearm
2 or more magazines for your firearm
Belt, OWB Holster and magazine pouch
Wear pants with beltloops
300 rounds of ammunition for your primary pistol
(may be available at the range)
25 rounds for each additional pistol(s)
Old T-Shirt
Eye and ear protection, a hat
Knee pads (optional)
Sunblock
Bottled water
Lunch - One hour break for lunch, no food service nearby