Defensive Handgun

Course Description

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).

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, Oct 14, 2023 - 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Shoot Safe Learning 2049 Pacific Coast Hwy, #106, Lomita, CA 90717

Day 2: Sunday, Oct 15, 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, OWB Holster and magazine pouch (may be available in class)
  • Wear pants with beltloops
    
    
• Day 2
  
  
  • Your firearm
  • 2 or more magazines for your firearm
  • Wear pants with beltloops
  • Belt, OWB Holster and magazine pouch
  • 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 - 45 minute break for lunch, no food service nearby