Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting firearms class
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Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting

Purposeful drills and coached decision making for experienced handgun owners ready to develop practical defensive shooting skills.

About this class

Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting builds confidence and foundational skills for safe, effective handgun use in self defense scenarios. The class covers handgun safety, shooting from ready positions, drawing from a holster, movement drills, and an overview of basic self defense laws.

This practical course is suited to shooters who already have firearm experience and want hands on training for real world situations.

Upcoming sessions

Choose a date and register.

Registration and payment take place through Glofox. Each available date links to its own external booking page.

Important class notes

Students should have prior firearm experience before taking this course.

A minimum of three registrations is required for the class to proceed.

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Course information

What this course is designed to give you.

  • Understand conflict and situational awareness
  • Explore home security and home defense
  • Strengthen firearm shooting fundamentals
  • Understand the physiology of violent encounters
  • Review the legal aspects and aftermath of using deadly force

Before class

Know what to expect.

A simple guide to what is included, what The Range supplies, and what you should bring on class day.

Included with your course

  • Hands on defensive shooting instruction
  • Coached draw and movement drills
  • Practical feedback from an instructor

Provided by The Range

  • Indoor range access
  • Targets
  • Structured defensive drills

Bring with you

  • A 9mm or larger handgun, no pocket pistols
  • A strong side holster
  • A magazine holster capable of holding two magazines
  • Three magazines total
  • 150 rounds of ammunition
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Closed toe shoes
  • A long or short sleeve crew neck shirt

Questions before registering?

Talk with our training team.

We will help you confirm prerequisites, equipment needs, and whether this class matches your experience.

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