DEFENSIVE PISTOL 1
- Sat, Jul. 12, 2025
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Sat, Jul. 12, 2025
- $225
- In-Class Time2 Hour(s)
- Range Time4 Hour(s)
10 seats remaining
What You'll Learn
Go above and beyond the state-minimum carry permit training with this in-depth 6 hour course, designed by nationally recognized instructors and coaches to hone an armed citizen's competence with the everyday concealed carry handgun. Classroom and live-fire range instruction covers the following topics:
The classroom portion of the course will cover:
How to Develop Holster Draw Speed Efficient Reloads and Malfunction Clearance Pre-planned Responses and Mental Preparation Visual Motor Programming Proper Shot Cycle for Speed and Accuracy Shot Accountability and Diagnosing Misses After the Fight The range portion of the course will cover:
6 Checkpoints of Defensive Handgun Competence Timing in Balance of Speed and Precision Lateral Movement Facing Movements Use of and Movement to Cover Decision-making and Stress Innoculation Dominant/non-Dominant Hand Shooting and Transitioning Timed and Evaluated Shooting Drills and Qualification THIS COURSE IS PART OF OUR 22 HOUR GUNTRY DEFENSIVE HANDGUN ACADEMY
Students will receive a certificate for class completion, and will have an opportunity to shoot for skill patches and a "Top Shot" challenge coin
Equipment needed for the course:
A safe, reliable semi-automatic handgun for everyday carry, with a quality, concealable strongside or appendix holster and belt (No SERPA)
Minimum 300 rounds of ammunition
3 or more magazines
Magazine pouch or carrier
LOANER HOLSTERS, MAGAZINES, POUCHES AND BELTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MOST COMMON HANDGUNS
Prerequisite training:
Complete GUNTRY Semi-Auto Pistol 2 and Semi-Auto Pistol 3, or;
holds current state-issued carry permit, or;
Complete USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1
Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a full refund. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded.
What We'll Teach
Defensive Shooting Fundamentals - Level 1
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. The Defensive Shooting Fundamentals class can be taken by anyone of any skill level. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced shooter, you will walk away from this course a better protector of yourself and your loved ones.
You will learn the concept of balancing speed and precision to begin the course, understanding your individual limits, the importance of accurate hits to target, and ability to quickly engage with a target.
Other drills may include:
- How to present from the holster
- How to perform an emergency reload
- Lateral movement
- And more
Purchasing a gun is part of the self-defense journey, but knowing how to safely and effectively use it is even more important. Education and training are critical methods to ensure students will be ready if they’re forced to use their firearms to defend themselves and their loved ones.
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Ammunition
- Long Pants
- Thick Belt
- Close-toed Shoes
- Handgun
- Water / Beverage
- Extra Magazines
- Magazine Pouch
- Holster
- Eye & Ear Protection
What is Provided
- Targets
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors