This course is designed to transform you from a Gun Owner into an Armed Citizen with the proper Protective Mindset and the skills to effectively employ a pistol in the defense of life. You will build a strong foundation for a reliable and consistent protective system while developing an understanding of potential threats you may face.

The class begins with a classroom lecture focused on developing a Protective Mindset and Enhancing Situational Awareness. On the range, you will be introduced to proper pistol manipulation and the fundamentals of marksmanship as they apply to defensive use. Training will cover practical applications such as drawing from both open and concealed carry, achieving fast and accurate shot placement, executing emergency and proactive reloads, extending effective engagement distances, and performing non-diagnostic malfunction clearance.

Additionally, students will receive mentorship on how to integrate these lessons into their ongoing training and practice sessions, ensuring continued skill development beyond the course.

Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this course except for the ability to handle a pistol safely. This is not a New Shooter course but an introduction to the employment of a pistol in a Protective Role.

Topics Covered:

  • Equipment Choices and Carry Methods

  • Developing a Protective Mindset

  • Defining and Developing Situational Awareness

  • Proper Pistol Manipulation

  • Pistol Fundamentals of Marksmanship

  • Threat Ready Positions

  • Accessing the Pistol from the Holster (Draw Stroke)

  • Understanding Anatomy to Achieve a Desired Effect

  • Fast & Accurate Shot Placement

  • Accurate Shooting at Extended Distances

  • Wyatt/F.A.S.T.T.T.T Protocols – Developing a Mental Checklist

Equipment for Class:

  • Preferred Carry Pistol

  • Holster – Inside the Waistband, Outside the Waistband, Appendix Inside the Waistband - No Serpa Style Holsters, Shoulder Holsters, or Ankle Holsters

  • Spare Magazine Carrier or Pocket Carrier

  • 3 Magazines

  • Eye and Ear Protection

  • Rugged Clothing and Footwear

  • Appropriate Belt – Gun Belt

  • Appropriate Cover Garment – Optional. This Course can be run with Open Carry or Concealed

  • Notebook with Pen or Pencil

  • Sunscreen

  • Drinks and Snacks & Lunch

    Ammunition: 150 Rounds

    Duration: 8 Hours

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