Daryl Wright

Home Defense & Firearm Basics

"Home Defense & Firearm Basics" is a comprehensive firearms course designed for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

The objectives of this four-hour course are to help you understand your responsibilities when you own a gun, whether you use it for home defense. During the course, you'll learn how to use a weapon for self-defense, how to communicate with police after a weapon is used for self-defense, the physiological experiences we experience during violent acts, etc.

Additionally, firearms, in general, are covered, including how they work and how to choose the best weapon. You will learn about ammunition & caliber, proper grip, stance, sight picture, sight alignment, clearing malfunctions, etc.

Class time includes break times.

A "Completion Certificate" is issued upon completion of the test.

The topics include are:

• Responsible and ethical use of a pistol
• Protecting yourself and your home
• The basics of firearm self-defense
• Situational awareness and mental preparation to defend yourself
• Shooting fundamentals
• "Dry" fire exercises during class-time
• Violent encounters and their aftermath
• Gear for everyday carry (EDC)

This training package includes classroom and range time. Range time will be scheduled separately.
Guns and gadgets do not need to be brought to class.

** RANGE TIME**

• Range time will be scheduled separately.
• Eye and ear protection, targets, and ammunition must be brought or purchased.
• Students must also bring their own firearms. If you do not own a firearm, one will be provided. Ranges fees are not included in the price of the course.

During this class, you’ll learn proper inspection, cleaning, and maintenance are critical to ensure your firearm will work properly when you need it.

What We’ll Cover:

• Safety First, Safety Always.
• How to properly field strip a firearm
• Clean, inspect and lubricate your firearm
• How to reassemble your firearm

Additionally, we'll explore a variety of cleaning products, including chemicals, lubricants, and cleaning tools

What You Need to Bring:

• Your Firearm - cased and unloaded.
• Do not bring ammunition to this class.
• Any special tools your firearm requires for disassembly
• Your owner’s manual
• Your cleaning equipment

Don’t know what you need for cleaning?

Gun cleaning mats and kits can be purchased on Amazon.

Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals (PA Only) is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.

Guns and gadgets do not need to be brought to class.

This training package includes classroom and range time. Range time will be scheduled separately.

** RANGE TIME**

• Range time will be scheduled separately.
• Eye and ear protection, targets, and ammunition must be brought or purchased.
• Students must also bring their own firearms. If you do not own a firearm, one will be provided. Ranges fees are not included in the price of the course.

This course is designed for beginner students looking to familiarize themselves with the bare essentials of properly handling, transporting, storing, and shooting a handgun.

• Four fundamentals of firearm safety rules

• Handgun safety

• Act of Firing

• Presentation from the holster

• Grip

• Reloading the pistol

• Clearing

• Stance

• Semi-auto pistol parts and operation

• Common shooter mistakes

• Requirements for transport and purchase in NJ and PA.

Home Defense & Shooting Fundamentals

"Home Defense & Shooting Fundamentals" is a comprehensive firearms course designed for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

The objectives of this four-hour course are to help you understand your responsibilities when you own a gun, whether you use it for home defense. During the course, you'll learn how to use a weapon for self-defense, how to communicate with police after a weapon is used for self-defense, the physiological experiences we experience during violent acts, etc.

Additionally, firearms, in general, are covered, including how they work and how to choose the best weapon. You will learn about ammunition & caliber, proper grip, stance, sight picture, sight alignment, clearing malfunctions, etc.

Class time includes break times.

A "Completion Certificate" is issued upon completion of the test.

The topics include are:

• Responsible and ethical use of a pistol
• Protecting yourself and your home
• The basics of firearm self-defense
• Situational awareness and mental preparation to defend yourself
• Shooting fundamentals
• "Dry" fire exercises during class-time
• Violent encounters and their aftermath
• Gear for everyday carry (EDC)

This training package includes classroom and range time. Range time will be scheduled separately.
Guns and gadgets do not need to be brought to class.

** RANGE TIME**

• Range time will be scheduled separately.
• Eye and ear protection, targets, and ammunition must be brought or purchased.
• Students must also bring their own firearms. If you do not own a firearm, one will be provided. Ranges fees are not included in the price of the course.

This seminar and instructor-led dry training teaches participants what holsters are, how to set them up in ways that work for them, and how to utilize them safely. It is designed for those who are interested in carrying concealed. But it will also be useful for anyone who would like to prepare for advanced training, get into competition shooting, etc. Participants must have taken a basic pistol class or the equivalent and must have permission from the instructors.

Required Equipment:

• Functioning handgun

• One empty magazine

• Holster designed for the firearm

• BarrelBlok or similar dry practice tool

There is absolutely no live ammunition permitted in the classroom; the instructors will check firearms upon entrance and will clear and remove any live ammunition students bring with them.

Students will leave the class with:

• Greater awareness of holsters and how to use them safely

• Strengths and weaknesses of various holster options

• How to make holsters comfortable and secure

• Clothing considerations

• A plan for continued dry and live fire practice

• Pathways for further education and training