The Defensive Shooting Fundamentals LIVE FIRE course with Make Ready is an 8 hour course designed to introduce shooters to range exercises and shooting principles that have been developed around the realities of critical dynamic events and the way the body responds to the stresses of a violent encounter.  The self defense journey is a long one, and if you have a firearm for that purpose, then this class is your first step.

Course Breakdown:

• Range Orientation

• The Combat Triad - Mindset, Marksmanship, and Gun Handling

• Firearms Safety Briefing

  • Holster Safety

• Dry fire / Live fire drills

  • Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

    • Stance

    • Grip

    • Trigger Control

    • Sight Alignment / Sight Picture

    • Follow Through

    • Working from the holster

    • Reloading

    • Clearing malfunctions

• Accuracy AND Speed

• Engaging multiple targets with multiple rounds

• Final shoot off

Equipment List:

• Quality, functional semi-auto pistol

• 3 magazines minimum

• 350 rounds ammunition minimum

• Belt mounted, outside the waistband holster for your pistol. PLEASE NO flimsy nylon or cloth holsters. NO BLACKHAWK SERPA holsters, NO UNCLE MIKE’S, NO FOBUS. I recommend holsters from Dark Star Gear, Raven Concealment, Blackpoint Tactical, Black Center Tactical, Concealment Express, C&G Holsters & G-Code.

• Magazine pouches for your extra magazines

• A sturdy belt at least 1.5 inches wide

• Footwear suitable for movement

• Clothing suitable for training in any weather

• Safety Glasses

• Ear protection (electronic amplified ear protection STRONGLY recommended – HOWARD LEIGHT BY HONEWELL IMPACT SPORT SOUND AMPLIFICATION SHOOTING EARMUFFS are a great option)

• Notebook and pen

• A positive attitude and a growth mindset