Home Defense – Pistol
Personal Protection Inside The Home
The most common reason for an individual to purchase a firearm is to be able to defend his/her family. This course tackles a wide range of topics. From the proper mindset, how to prepare your home for safety, use of force, aftermath and shooting techniques.
Prerequisite:
- Law-abiding adult citizen
- Proof of Shooting Experience (one or more)
- Completed Basic Pistol Course
- Completed First Steps Pistol Course
- Marksmanship Qualification (Pistol)
- Military DD214 (Pistol)
- CCW Holder
- or Instructor’s Permission
Course Outline:
Part I: Introduction to Defensive Shooting
- Safety Procedures
- Proper Mindset
- Situational Awareness
- Responding to Threat
- Confronting the Intruder / Attacker
Part II: Shooting Skills
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Utilization of Concealment / Cover
- Defensive Shooting Skills
- Clearing Malfunctions
- Low Light
- Choosing a Handgun
- Ammunition
Part III: Firearms Laws
- Firearms Laws
- Safe Storage of Defense Firearms
- Use of Force / Self Defense
- Legal Aftermath
Part IV: Home Safety Strategies
- Making Your Home Safer
- The Safe Room
- Emergency Plans
Wear comfortable clothing
- Wear long pants instead of shorts
- Avoid low cut shirts
- Wear closed toe shoes
Bring the following items to the class:
- Your firearm with 2 or more magazines for your firearm (may be rented at the range)
Wear comfortable clothing
- Wear long pants instead of shorts
- Avoid low cut shirts
- Wear closed toe shoes
Bring the following items to the class:
- Eye and ear protection (if you don’t have one, they will be provided)
- 100 or more rounds of ammunition for your firearm (may be purchased at the range)
- Dummy ammunition for your pistol (rental may be available)
- Bottled water
- Snack
- A pen
