Beginner Defensive Handgun
Next Course Date: Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Foundation Training - Basic Firearm Safety & Manipulations for Self-Protection
WCI's Beginner Defensive Handgun Introductory Course is the first step required before you move into a series of three Tactical Handgun courses - each addressing essential skills required to effectively use a handgun in a real-world, personal or home invasion-based self-defense situation - an attack where you and your loved ones will be counting on your abilities the most.
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in firearms as a defensive tool, knows they need to learn to protect themselves because of the declining state of affairs in today's world, but is not sure where to start - and, especially for that concerned man or woman who owns a handgun, but has not yet developed a familiarity, confidence, and foundational level of skill with the handgun to safely perform basic skills such as:
- Muzzle Awareness at All Times
- Loading, Unloading, and Clearing Your Handgun
- Proper Grip and Posture for Shooting
- Use of Sights
- Live Fire Shooting
Being able to hit your target on a range, and even having a basic understanding of the rules of law governing the use of force in self-defense are good places to start at this point in your skill development.
Prerequisite: Own or Rent a Handgun (semi-automatic preferred, but revolvers are acceptable) with a hip mounted side holster, 50 rounds of ammunition, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Ability and willingness to learn and maintain a safe learning environment while working with firearms.
About The Course: This is NOT an NRA Basic PIstol course.
You will begin the day in the classroom with discussions about general and range safety, the realities of a self-defense situation involving firearms, basic gun handling for combat (not target shooting), threat awareness, and combat mindset. You will also run through a set of drills designed to destroy myths and beliefs that even the best shooters can have regarding an actual combat scenario.
During the range portion of the course, you will:
1) review the draw/presentation of the pistol, manipulation skills, and malfunction clearances.
2) You will also participate in basic shooting, reloading drills, as well as some basic stress-inducing / timed-fire exercises.
This program is designed to greatly enhance your ability to be prepared for, and use your pistol in a real-world, self-defense situation.
This course is a prerequisite for Defensive Handgun I.
Your training day consists of approximately 2.5 hours of classroom time and 2.5 hours of live-fire range time, with a 1-hour lunch break and travel time to our outdoor range.
Course Goal: To lay a safe foundation for the development of the critical, life-saving skills required to confidently and effectively carry and use a handgun for personal defense, and to provide the student with techniques and exercises to further develop and refine these skills long after the course is over.
Topics include:
- How to Choose a Firearm for You
- Rules of Firearm Safety
- Parts, Maintenance, and Care of Your Handgun
- Myths & Realities of Defensive Handgun Use
- Foundational Principles for Using a Handgun for Self-Defense
- Different Methods of Carrying for Defensive Handgun Carry
- Defensive Handgun Shooting Postures
- Proper Grip, Sight Picture, and Recoil Mitigation
- Range Rules & Procedures Including Loading, Unloading, & Clearing Your Handgun
Next Course Date(s):
Saturday, August 24th, 2024
9am - 5pm (w/ lunch break)
LOCATION:
Warrior Concepts Black Belt Mastery Academy & Local Range
2346 N. Susquehanna Trail
(Across from Red Robin)
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870
For Add'l Info or to Register by Phone, CALL: 570-884-1118
ABOUT THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR
This program was developed by Warrior Concepts founder, Jeffrey M. Miller SPS, DTI. Mr. Miller is an internationally-recognized self-defense expert, speaker, author, and workplace violence consultant. He has taught law enforcement, security, and military professionals, as-well-as private citizens both here and the U.S. as well as in Germany, South Korea, and Canada.
Jeff is a former federal police officer, undercover black market and drug suppression investigator, private detective, and bodyguard, during which time he has worked to protect a former US Secretary of Defense and several international dignitaries, the commanding general during Operation "Urgent Fury" in Grenada, and several members of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders who were traveling overseas with/for the USO. In addition to his local Academy, he also has international students from over a dozen countries through his online training programs, and has helped such organizations as Geisinger, Nissan North America, Sunbury Textile Mills, and the Keystone Area Girl Scout Council (now Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pa.) to name just a few.
What does this mean for you? Great question. It means that your instructor is not just good with a gun on a shooting range, but has been in the "hot seat," protecting himself and others with the knowledge and skills that he teaches - the same knowledge and skills you're trying to develop to save you and yours if the need ever arises!
Prerequisites:
Cost: $ 75.00 (reg. $175)
Included:
- 6 hours of course instruction (plan for 8 hours total including lunch and breaks)
- Range access and time
- Student materials
- Targets
- Certificate of Training from Warrior Concepts International
Student Responsibility
- Complete Liability Waiver prior to the start of course
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to course start for check-in
- Have everything you need to get started (see below)
What to Bring With You:
- Personal Firearm (pistol or revolver)**
- 2 magazines (clips) for pistols or 1 speed loader for revolvers
- 150 Rounds of ammunition for your weapon's caliber
- Hip style holster recommended for this course
- Hearing protection
- ** Notebook HIGHLY recommended, but not required.
** This should be the primary weapon you carry, or intend to carry, for personal protection.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/NOTICES:
- Students under age 21 MUST be accompanied by an adult participant (ask about family discount for courses)
- Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time to complete registration and check-in
- Students with felony convictions, under psychiatric care, or who appear to be intoxicated, extremely tired, or agitated may NOT participate
- Students arriving more than 10 minutes after the designated start time may not be allowed into class and will need to reschedule
***Did We Mention... Please plan to arrive 15 - 20 min before course start time to complete the necessary check-in process. This will give us time to make sure that everything is in order (waiver signed, you have required gear, etc.), or for you to complete the necessary forms and/or get things from your vehicle before the course start time.
What You Get When You Enroll Today!
Total Value = over $1,363
Only $ 75
August 24, 2024
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