Remember!  If you are ever in a "use of deadly force incident", your training will be one of the first things your defense attorney will want to know about.  If you have not had training beyond your Concealed Carry Class the prosecution will have a much better chance of making you appear incompetent with a firearm.  Your testimony has to be based upon knowledge and training you had PRIOR TO THE SHOOTING!

 Who should take this class?

• If you carry a concealed handgun, keep a handgun at  home  for personal protection and have a Concealed Handgun Permit then you would benefit from this class.  Even if you are an expert shot and active in the action shooting sports  you will receive valuable and potentially life saving information in this class. 
• There are many valuable benifits to competition shooting but too often competition shooting teaches too many skills that are counter productive to real life combat defensive shooting situations.  This class will point out some of those differences THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!
• This class is not about scoring points.  It is about saving your life in a deadly force confrontation and going home to your family!

What can I expect from this class?  Our three objectives are:

0. Help the student recognize the value of training and how it will assist in creating a defense of a court action resulting from a use of deadly force incident.
0. Highlight strengths and weaknesses in the student's defensive handgun capabilities and weapons system.
0. Develop a system of training to better enable the student to survive a use of deadly force confrontation..

• This class is about how to increase your surviveability in a deadly force encounter.  Marksmanship skills are secondary in this class.  While we will reinforce basic shooting fundamentals, our emphasis will be on safety and the defensive application of your concealed carry handgun in practical situations.
• Shooting will be conducted from distances of seven yards or less and will involve multiple targets, shooting on the move, reactive moving targets, as well as shoot-don't-shoot decision making.
• Use of and the importance of cover will be stressed while moving and shooting.
• We want this class to be SAFE, FUN and EDUCATIONAL!

What equipment will I need in this class?

• Handgun:  Your handgun should be one that you carry or intend to carry.  Please do not bring the hand cannon you use to bear hunt!  We encourage students to bring the gun you carry on a regular basis as this is the  gun you should practice with.  Do not bring a cowboy or western styled single action handgun!  Even if this is your carry gun, this style gun is far too slow to load and reload and not suitable for this defensive shooting class.  A small handgun is fine, even a small .380 ACP or other small caliber handgun. 

• Magazine:  You should have at least two magazines for your semi-automatic.  Bring more if you have them.  If you are shooting a revolver, you should have at least one speed loader designed for your revolver.  Bring more than one if you have them.

• Holster:  You need a proper fitting holster for your handgun.  No generic-one-size-fits-all holsters will be allowed.  Your holster must be worn at the waist and no cross draw or shoulder holsters will be allowed due to safety concerns.

• Ammunition:  You will need 150 rounds of ammunition.  Some ammunition is scarce.  I recommend that you do not wait until the last minute to purchase ammo.  If you are planning on using handloads please let me know prior to your attendance.

• Safety Equipment:  Hearing protection (electronic protection is best because it allows you to better hear all the range instructions.), eye protection, cap, hat or visor to protect the face from hot shells fired by the shooter close to you. No shorts or open toe shoes will be allowed.   Shoes that offer ankle support is strongly advised.  Please wear long pants. 

• Other Equipment:  Bring a folding chair, water bottle, snacks, pocket note pad and pen.  There is a restroom on site.  A tote type bag or range bag would be good to contain all your equipment.

What can I expect the day of the class?

• Equipment Check:  We will begin with an equipment and safety check.  All students should show up with all necessary equipment listed above.

• Presentation:  Safely drawing and presenting your handgun to the target will be addressed and everyone will practice until they are comfortable and safe with their equipment.

• Reloading Drills:  Students will practice proper reloading techniques.  Reloading is not done the same way it is in competition!  You will learn the way it is done in real combat!

• Clearing Jams and Malfunctions:  You will learn to clear your jams and malfunctions and what to do when you cannot clear your jam or correct your malfunction.

• Right Hand-Left Hand Shooting:  Students will practice with both hands.  Learning the technique of one hand shooting is important if your primary shooting hand is disabled.  With a few simple techniques we teach, you will amaze yourself at how well you will be shooting with your weak hand.

• Barricade Shooting:  Both left and right side barricade.  Special techniques will be taught on how to deliver effective fire while minimizing your exposure to enemy fire.

• Shooting Positions:  Kneeling, Standing, Crouch, Prone positions will be practiced and transitioning among them.  You will not be required to participate in any position that causes undue discomfort.  We designed this course for EVERYONE regardless of their physical abilities.

• Shooting On The Move:  In a real gunfight you should be shooting, moving or reloading.  Shooting on the move in a real gunfight is NOT LIKE IT IS DONE IN COMPETITION! No ninja or SWAT walking in this class.

• Draw-Shoot-No-Shoot Situations:  Most students are taught to draw and shoot.  Students should be taught to also draw and NOT SHOOT!  You will not always shoot every time you draw your gun.  You will be taught that in this class.

• Shake Drill:   Students will be shown and will practice shooting while simulating an actual adrenaline induced shooting situation.  This drill is designed to build confidence in your ability to handle a deadly confrontation.  YOU WILL BE SHAKING!  During this drill, some students actually shoot BETTER!

• Multiple Reactive Targets:  Students will practice shooting at multiple targets.  There will also be non-threatening targets.

• Action Beats Reaction:  Students will have an opportunity to participate in action beats reaction drills.  It is important to be able to demonstrate to your attorney and the court why you shot even though the person did not have his/her gun pointed at you.  

• Tueller Drill:  Students will learn that the average person can move a distance of 21 feet in 1.5 seconds, faster than you will be able to draw and shoot.  Doing and learning this drill prior to a deadly force shooting could help you if you are charged as a result of defending your life.

• Individual Training Standard:  Each student will shoot five rounds from five yards in five seconds at a five inch circle.  You will be timed and you will be able to use that as a training standard to assess your shooting potential.