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Advanced Self Protection Course


This is an 8 hour course over 2 days.

Prerequisite:

For this class you must have the following: completed a Training Specialists firearm course, completed an NRA Basic Pistol Course, or possess a current permit to carry from any state. This can be waived if you do a pre-evaluation with a firearms instructor designated by Training Specialists. All applicants must possess basic firearms safety skills.

Day 1 (4 hours)

Classroom:
Introduction to Defensive Shooting, Mindset, and Mental Preparation
Overview of Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Breaking Tunnel Vision
Flash Sight Picture
Cover and Concealment
Tactical Loading and Reloading
Malfunctions

Classroom Exercises:
  1. Loading
  2. Tactical Reloading
  3. Two-handed Standing Positions
  4. Kneeling Positions
  5. Down and Scan
  6. Malfunction Drills
  7. Use Cover and Concealment

Things to bring:
  1. Firearm (NO .22, .25 OR .32 CALIBERS ACCEPTED AND AT LEAST A 6-SHOT)
  2. 3 magazines for semi-autos or 3 speed loaders for revolvers
  3. Knee pads (optional)
  4. Flashlight

Please don't bring any ammo, you will not be shooting this day.

Day 2 (4 Hours)


This day is spend on the Range shooting live fire exercises:
  1. Warm up exercises
  2. Assessing the area for additional threats
  3. Flash Sight picture
  4. Accelerated shots
  5. Malfunction Drills
  6. Shooting from cover (Strong and Weak side)
  7. Kneeling position
  8. Point shooting
  9. Verbal challenge drills

Things to Bring:
  1. Firearm (NO .22, .25 OR .32 CALIBERS ACCEPTED AND AT LEAST A 6-SHOT)
  2. 400 rounds (FACTORY ONLY, NO RELOADS)
  3. 3 magazines for semi-autos or 3 speed loaders for revolvers
  4. Knee pads (optional)
  5. Eye protection
  6. Ear protection
  7. Flashlight

Cost of class: $150.00

For class dates, please see the Training Schedule.