- Cost
- $175
- Class Duration
- 7 hours
The Defensive Pistol 2 course is students who have completed at least the Defensive Pistol 1 course and are looking to extend their skills and experience. In this class, we cover additional practical self defense skills and decision-making. This class is also more physically challenge due to the movement and rapid changes in shooting positions during exercises.
Prerequisites
All students must provide proof of training in a level 1 pistol class class. prior to signing up for this class.
Lessons Covered
- Firearms safety
- Handling additional malfunctions
- Movement before and after engagements
- Multiple threats
- Engaging threats from different directions
- Shooting from defensive retention
- Advanced use of cover and concealment
- Decision-based engagement
Required Equipment
Students are expected to bring the following equipment. Anything else will be provided by the instructor. Students are expected to provide their own firearm and ammunition.
- Payment for outstanding class fees (if applicable)
- A semiautomatic pistol*
- 4 or more magazines, 7 or more is recommended**
- A holster that covers the trigger guard of the pistol***
- 250 to 400 rounds of new, factory ammunition
- 10 or more "snap caps" (dummy rounds)
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Appropriate clothing for an outdoor class
- Plenty of water
- Snacks and/or lunch
*A magazine-fed pistol in good working order
**Try to bring more than 7 magazines for single-stack magazines
***Plastic/molded fitted holsters tend to be the safest, but you can complete the class with a soft holster with a little extra care. You may come prepared for inside the wasteband or outside the wasteband carry as you wish to train. A strong, semi-rigid belt can be very helpful, too.
Optional, Helpful Items
- A hat and sunscreen
- Notebook and pen
- Belt-attached magazine pouches
- Additional ammunition in case the class has extra time
- Additional magazines