Defensive Pistol 2 Course
- Cost
- $200
- 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 the Defensive Pistol 1 course 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