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    • Sun, Jun. 14, 2026

      8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  • $75
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    Martinville, VA 24112
  • In-Class Time
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What You'll Learn

We will meet in the classroom briefly to go over a few items then head to the range. We will be carpooling with the fewest number of vehicles possible. Please bring any food and drinks you'll need for the day as well as any weather related gear you need. After the range, we will head back to the classroom for a debrief and to pass out your certificates.

Cancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable. If notice is given at least 24 hours in advance, class fee can be transferred to another class within 90 days one time only. Students that "no show", without contacting the instructor prior to class, will forfeit their class fee funds.

What We'll Teach

Introduction to Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

In this introduction course you will learn proper Defensive Shooting Fundamentals. Your instructor will help you build your foundation to include, grip, stance, kinesthetic alignment, all the way up to firing 3 to 5 rounds efficiently and effectively to neutralize the threat. Drills Include: Safety, Comfort, Competency Concepts, Medical, Extend-Touch-Press, Up through Up Multiples, Balance of Speed and Precision.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor

Please bring any drinks or snacks you need during the course. If you do not have some of the equipment required for this course or you have questions, please reach out to me in ADVANCE to develop a plan to borrow items while you're at the range.

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    "They just don't come any better than Dawn with this class."

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    "It was the best weekend of shooting, I learned a lot of critical thinking skills. Dawn really put a lot of things into perspective for me as far as things that could happen, and how to react in 5 seconds or less. I will definitely be taking this class again! "

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    "Always a great class with Dawn! She takes time with each student confirming skills before advancing to next step. Looking forward to another class. B.T."

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