This course builds on foundational pistol skills and introduces students to real-world defensive applications. Focus is placed on efficiency, movement, decision-making, and accountability under stress. Prerequisites Completion of CCW, Basic Pistol / Intro Course (or equivalent experience) Safe gun handling required Ability to draw from a holster (or willingness to learn safely)
Improve speed, accuracy, and consistency
Develop efficient draw stroke and presentation
Engage multiple targets effectively
Shoot while moving and from cover
Understand defensive mindset and threat assessment
Build confidence in real-world scenarios
Safety & Fundamentals Review
Range safety refresher
Grip, stance, trigger control refinement
Draw Stroke & Presentation
Efficient draw from holster
First shot speed drills
Accuracy Under Time
Failure drills
Shot accountability
Reloading Techniques
Emergency reloads
Tactical reloads
Movement Shooting on the move Lateral movement drills
Use of Cover
Proper positioning Minimizing exposure
Multiple Threat Engagement
Target transitions
Threat prioritization
Defensive Mindset
Situational awareness
Decision-making under stress
Handgun (reliable)
Holster (OWB/IWB – no cross draw)
Minimum 2–3 magazines
Eye & ear protection
250 rounds of ammo
Belt + mag carrier recommended
Hydration
Lunch
This course builds on foundational pistol skills and introduces students to real-world defensive applications. Focus is placed on efficiency, movement, decision-making, and accountability under stress. Prerequisites Completion of CCW, Basic Pistol / Intro Course (or equivalent experience) Safe gun handling required Ability to draw from a holster (or willingness to learn safely)
Improve speed, accuracy, and consistency
Develop efficient draw stroke and presentation
Engage multiple targets effectively
Shoot while moving and from cover
Understand defensive mindset and threat assessment
Build confidence in real-world scenarios
Safety & Fundamentals Review
Range safety refresher
Grip, stance, trigger control refinement
Draw Stroke & Presentation
Efficient draw from holster
First shot speed drills
Accuracy Under Time
Failure drills
Shot accountability
Reloading Techniques
Emergency reloads
Tactical reloads
Movement Shooting on the move Lateral movement drills
Use of Cover
Proper positioning Minimizing exposure
Multiple Threat Engagement
Target transitions
Threat prioritization
Defensive Mindset
Situational awareness
Decision-making under stress
Handgun (reliable)
Holster (OWB/IWB – no cross draw)
Minimum 2–3 magazines
Eye & ear protection
250 rounds of ammo
Belt + mag carrier recommended
Hydration
Lunch