Defensive Handgun Course
Where the Permit Course Leaves Off, This One Begins
Introducing the all-new Introduction to Defensive Handgun — a 4-hour, hands-on course designed for shooters who want to learn basic defensive pistol shooting skills. Up to 4 students per private class, so bring a friend or family member and learn together.
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Practical Skills For Personal Protection
This course is designed for individuals seeking practical skills and knowledge for personal protection with a handgun. Students will learn fundamental defensive shooting techniques, situational awareness, and safe firearm handling. The curriculum emphasizes decision-making under stress, proper stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, and reloading drills.
Through a combination of individual instruction and live-fire exercises, participants will develop confidence and competence in handling real-world defensive scenarios. By the end of the course, students will understand how to safely and effectively employ a handgun for self-defense while adhering to legal and ethical considerations.
What You'll Master In 4 Hours
Every drill, every reload, every conversation in the bay is built around one goal — making sure you walk away with skills that hold up when it matters.
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Handgun Fundamentals
Mastery of the core handgun fundamentals tuned specifically for defensive situations — stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control.
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Situational Awareness
Enhanced situational awareness and threat assessment so you can read a scenario and respond decisively, not reactively.
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Drawing & Firing Under Stress
Practical skills for drawing, aiming, and firing under stress — built through live-fire drills that simulate real-world pressure.
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Safe Handling & Storage
Safe handling, storage, and maintenance of firearms so your skills extend beyond the range and into everyday responsible ownership.
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Legal & Ethical Considerations
A clear understanding of legal responsibilities and ethical considerations in self-defense — what the law expects and what the moment demands.
Course Requirements
Showing up prepared keeps the day focused on training. Here's everything you need to bring — and what we ask you to leave at home.
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Permit & Firearm
- Valid NY State pistol permit required
- Bring your own firearm and ammunition
- Allowed calibers: .380, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP
- Revolvers considered case-by-case — .38 special only
- No .22 or magnum calibers
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Gear
- 250 rounds of ammunition
- Belt-mounted holster — must allow one-hand draw and re-holster
- Three magazines
- Belt-mounted double magazine pouch
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Safety & Apparel
- Wraparound eyewear — polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering Rx
- Earmuffs or earplugs
- Long pants and fully enclosed footwear
- Baseball-style cap with a bill recommended
- No V-neck shirts
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Payment & Comfort
- Drinks and snacks as you see fit
- Cash, Venmo, PayPal, or certified check accepted
- Visa & Mastercard accepted with a 3.5% processing fee
Contact Us
Clinton County, NY
