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