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. 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).

Session 1: Skill Builder II: Sat, Oct 15, 2022 - 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Lomita
Session 2: CCW: Sat, Oct 15, 2022 - 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Lomita
Session 3: Essential Pistol: Sun, Oct 16, 2022 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Santa Clarita

Course Outline:

Part I: Pistol Fundamentals

• Safety Procedures

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• 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: $280.00 (Includes range fee)

Class is held at:

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
  • Wear pants with beltloops
    
    
• Day 2
  
  
  • Your firearm
  • 2 or more magazines for your firearm
  • Belt, holster and magazine pouch
  • Wear pants with beltloops
  • 300 rounds of ammunition for your firearm (may be purchased at the range)
  • Eye and ear protection, a hat
  • Knee pads (optional)
  • Sunblock
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch - One hour break for lunch, no food service nearby