Defensive Pistol I

This one day, 10 hour course was designed from the ground up to give you the mindset, tactics, and skills you need to effectively employ your pistol in a violent confrontation. Through step by step breakdown of technique, dynamic drills, and creative visualization, students will leave this class better prepared to defend themselves and their loved ones should someone try to visit violence upon them. Both you and your gear will be put through the ringer!
Law enforcement personnel are encouraged to run their duty gear, but may also use their concealed carry set up if they choose.
*We respectfully request that prior to taking this class you read, "How to be your own bodyguard," by Nick Hughes. It is available on Kindle here: http://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Own-Bodyguard-ebook/dp/B005Z8L6YG
Topics covered include:
- 4 Universal Safe Gun Handling Rules
- Loading & Unloading
- Refined Drawstroke
- Fundamentals of accurate speed shooting
- Neural Based Shooting
- Two-handed malfunction clearances
- Dominant Hand malfunction clearances
- Support Hand malfunction clearances
- Dominant & Support hand only shooting
- Fighting to your feet
- Situational Awareness
- Proper use of cover & concealment
- Shooting on the move
- Multiple threat engagements
- Tactics for dealing with multiple threats
- Basic Team Communication
- *Low Light Tactics & Techniques
*subject to range permission
Gear List Requirements:
Many products below are available for purchase at our STORE.
- Willingness to learn
- Pistol
- Quality Holster
- Sturdy gun belt
- at least 4 pistol magazines
- Magazine carrier (We recommend single mag carriers. If you want to carry more than one spare, use 2 singles)
- Hat
- Clear & Tinted ANSI rated eye protection
- Ear Protection
- Closed toe sneakers or boots
- Sun block
- Pen & Notepad
- Hydration bladder or gallon of water
- 700 rounds of FACTORY LOADED ammunition
- Tactical Light & spare batteries
- A dark colored tee shirt that will be destroyed by gunfire
*Defensive Pistol II

Your gun handling and weapon manipulation skills are set, now it's time to incorporate stress. Through dynamic drills, peer competition, and accelerated learning techniques, you will emerge from this class confident in the capabilities of your pistol. Your speed and accuracy will be periodically measured to mark growth and push your abilities to the limit. This class will take your pistol handling, shooting skills, and mindset to the next level.
*Important: This class is physically demanding.
**Prerequisite: Defensive Pistol I
*We respectfully request that prior to taking this class you read, "How to be your own bodyguard," by Nick Hughes. It is available on Kindle here: http://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Own-Bodyguard-ebook/dp/B005Z8L6YG
Topics covered include:
Gear List Requirements:
Many products below are available for purchase at our STORE.
*Important: This class is physically demanding.
**Prerequisite: Defensive Pistol I
*We respectfully request that prior to taking this class you read, "How to be your own bodyguard," by Nick Hughes. It is available on Kindle here: http://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Own-Bodyguard-ebook/dp/B005Z8L6YG
Topics covered include:
- 4 Universal Safe Gun Handling Rules
- Accurate speed shooting
- Neural Based Mindset Solidification
- Dominant & Support hand only shooting while providing protection
- Distance Shooting
- Controlling Bleeding
- Firing from awkward positions
- Ground Fighting
- Stress Inoculation
- Threat Discrimination
- Managing Unknown Persons
- Team Tactics
- Tactics for dealing with multiple threats
- Low Light Team Tactics
- And much more...
Gear List Requirements:
Many products below are available for purchase at our STORE.
- Willingness to learn
- Pistol
- Quality Holster
- Sturdy gun belt
- at least 4 pistol magazines
- Magazine carrier (We recommend single mag carriers. If you want to carry more than one spare, use 2 singles)
- Hat
- Clear & Tinted ANSI rated eye protection
- Ear Protection
- Closed toe sneakers or boots
- Sun block
- Pen & Notepad
- Hydration bladder or gallon of water
- 1000 rounds of FACTORY LOADED ammunition
- Tactical Light & spare batteries
- A dark colored tee shirt that will be destroyed by gunfire
Defensive Rifle I

It has been said, "If you are going to choose the weapon to bring to a gunfight, bring a rifle, bring all your friends with rifles." We train to proficiency with pistols because they are concealable and what we are most likely to have on us when the fight is brought. However, rifles END FIGHTS. This 10 hour, one day class will teach you how to use your rifle to maximum effect.
*We respectfully request that prior to taking this class you read, "How to be your own bodyguard," by Nick Hughes. It is available on Kindle here: http://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Own-Bodyguard-ebook/dp/B005Z8L6YG
Topics Covered Include:
*subject to range permission
Gear List Requirements:
Many products below are available for purchase at our STORE.
*We respectfully request that prior to taking this class you read, "How to be your own bodyguard," by Nick Hughes. It is available on Kindle here: http://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Own-Bodyguard-ebook/dp/B005Z8L6YG
Topics Covered Include:
- 4 Universal Safe Gun Handling Rules
- Loading & Unloading
- Fundamentals of accurate speed shooting
- Sight Offset
- Pistol Transitions
- Shooting on the move
- How to effectively use Cover & Concealment
- Basic Team Communication
- Malfunction Clearances
- One Handed Gun Work
- Fighting to your feet
- Tactics for dealing with multiple threats
- Creative Visualization and Mindset
- *Low Lights Tactics & Techniques
*subject to range permission
Gear List Requirements:
Many products below are available for purchase at our STORE.
- Willingness to learn
- Rifle (ideally with a mounted light)
- At least 5 rifle magazines
- Rifle Sling (We recommend the Magpul MS3 Gen 2 Sling)
- Chest rig or belt mounted rifle magazine pouches (We recommend John Willis' Micro Rig)
- Pistol
- Quality Holster
- Sturdy gun belt
- At least 3 pistol magazines
- Magazine carrier (We recommend single mag carriers. If you want to carry more than one spare, use 2 singles)
- Hat
- Clear & Tinted ANSI rated eye protection
- Ear Protection
- Closed toe sneakers or boots
- Sun block
- Pen & Notepad
- Hydration bladder or gallon of water
- 800 rounds of FACTORY LOADED Rifle ammunition
- 100 rounds of FACTORY LOADED Pistol ammunition
- Tactical Light & spare batteries
- A dark colored tee shirt that will be destroyed by gunfire
- A sense of humor.
Defensive Shotgun

This class will give you the skills necessary to effectively run your shotgun within its effective range. Slug transitions, patterning, neural based shooting and mindset exercises, shooting on the move, transitions to pistol, basic team tactics, one-handed manipulations, low-light shooting and more will be covered. After this course you will feel confident in your ability to run this powerful and versatile long gun.
Gear List Requirements:
Many products below are available for purchase at our STORE.
1. A Willingness to learn
2. Shotgun
3. Pistol
4. Bring a lunch to the range both days
5. All ammo MUST be factory loaded!
6. 350 Birdshot
7. 25 Buckshot
8. 25 Slugs
9. 150 rounds pistol ammo
10. Tactical sling (We recommend the Magpul MS3 Gen 2 Sling)
11. Strongside belt holster
12. Full wrap eye protection
13. Ear protection
14. Sturdy gun belt
15. Minimum of three magazines (pistol)
16. Magazine pouch for each
17. Raingear (We shoot rain or shine)
18. Hat and sunblock
19. Knee and elbow pads (optional)
20. Drinking water (Camelback recommended)
21. Bug Spray
22. Pen and paper
M4 Operator

This aggressive class was created for pre-deployment military personnel who may not have a pistol to transition to in theater. It is an intense 10 hour class that will have a significant impact on your understanding of this formidable weapon and how to keep it running in a fight. One handed gun work, as well as one handed malfunction clearances are looked at in depth, with a non-diagnostic approach that is aimed to simplify a seemingly complex problem. Although designed for the military fighting man and woman, this class is open to civilians as well.
Topics Covered Include:
- 4 Universal Safe Gun Handling Rules
- Loading & Unloading
- Sight Offset
- Fundamentals of Accurate Speed Shooting
- Dominant Hand & Support Hand Only Shooting
- Two Handed Malfunction Clearances
- Dominant Hand Only Malfunction Clearances
- Support Hand Only Malfunction Clearances
- Shooting On The Move
- Basic Team Communication
- Ground Fighting
- Stress Inoculation
- ...and more
Gear List Requirements:
Many products below are available for purchase at our STORE.
- Willingness to learn
- M4/AR15 type rifle (Ideally with a mounted light)
- At least 5 rifle magazines
- Rifle Sling (We recommend the Magpul MS3 Gen 2 Sling)
- Chest rig or belt mounted rifle magazine pouches
- 6-7" flat bladed screwdriver
- Hat
- Clear & Tinted ANSI rated eye protection
- Ear Protection
- Closed toe sneakers or boots
- Sun block
- Pen & Notepad
- Hydration bladder or gallon of water
- 1000 rounds of FACTORY LOADED Rifle ammunition
- Tactical Light & spare batteries
- A dark colored tee shirt that will be destroyed by gunfire