Defensive Pistol

 

In this class, students learn to use their handgun safely, quickly, and reflexively as is required in close-range high-speed defensive situations, and to understand the legal responsibilities of handgun use.

This course should be considered a minimum for anyone who owns or is considering carrying a handgun for self defense. General Defensive Handgun is also a prerequisite for all higher-leves of TopShot handgun training.

Subjects Covered:

• Firearms safety as it pertains to self-defense

• The integrated act of firing: stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger press, follow through

• Emergency reloading, tactical reloading, clearing malfunctions

• Rapid multiple shots on single targets, rapid engagement of multiple targets

• Engagement of targets from the ready position, the draw, and the concealed draw

• The proper tactical response to single or multiple opponent situations

• Legalities concerning the use of deadly force (both criminal and civil), interactions with law-enforcement

• Handgun types and modifications

• Ballistics and ammunition selection as it pertains to the handgun

• Holster selection, accessories

 

Prerequisites:

S.C. CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT. You must be totally familiar and comfortable with your handgun.

Required Equipment:

Reliable, functional semi-automatic handgun; Belt holster (rigid) with sturdy belt; pants with belt loops; 150 rounds of brass-cased, FMJ ammunition (minimum); minimum of 2 magazines and a magazine pouch; Concealment clothing; Hearing and eye protection

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Course Cost: $150.00