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Chris Foster

Instructor # 2781452 | Caliber Firearms Academy

Certified with the USCCA since 10/30/2023

Certification Renewal Date 10/30/2026

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    Cordova, TN, 38016

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    • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
    • Countering the Mass Shooter

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    Lessons:

    *Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan *Self-Defense Firearms Basics *Shooting Fundamentals *Gear and Gadgets *The Legal Use of Force *Violent Encounters and the Aftermath *Basic and Advanced Skills

    Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters

    Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.

    This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.

    This course is a discussing a personal and home defense protection plan designed to keep you physically, legally, financially, and morally safe.

    This course discusses the basics about firearms.
    Topics include: *Clearing Handguns *Understanding Semi-automatics and Revolvers *How to choose a Handgun *Malfunctions

    This course will discuss the following topics: *Defensive Shooting vs. Marksmanship *Proper Grip *Shooting Platform *Aligning Target *Trigger Control

    This course will discuss the following topics: *Reasonable vs. Deadly Force *Use of Force Continuum *How Prosecutor will Evaluate a Case *Defense of Home vs. Property

    This course will discuss what happens in a violent encounter and the aftermath.

    This class will discuss the following topics: *Holsters *Tactical Flashlights *Laser Aiming Devices *Gun Safes and Storage

    This course discussing developing a training program for you to work on in/out of the range. Also talks about different drills to try.

    This course will discuss about firearm cleaning and maintenance.

    This course will cover the following topics: *Situational awareness *Countering the mass shooter *Stop the bleeding *Applying a tourniquet

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      Class taken on Sat, Jun. 14, 2025
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      Instructors

      • Chris Foster

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      • Howie Williams

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      • Jon Holloway

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      • Samuel Ivy

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      "I would rate the training at this academy as top notch!!!!"

      Submitted on Thur, Aug. 28, 2025 by Stan I.

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      Class taken on Sat, Aug. 9, 2025
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      Instructors

      • Chris Foster

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      • Howie Williams

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      Class taken on Sat, May. 17, 2025
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      Instructors

      • Chris Foster

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      • Howie Williams

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      • Samuel Ivy

        Cordova, Tennessee

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      "Howie and his team provides excellent training and they were very patient with me."

      Submitted on Mon, Jul. 14, 2025 by James H.

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