Green Academy of Personal Protection

Defensive Pistol 1

Defensive Pistol 1 and 2 are the concealed carry courses our students have been asking for and the courses everyone concered with personal protection should take.  Defensive Pistol 1 an entry level personal protection course but it is far from basic.  This is not a beginners course... it is essential that each student have a knowledge of their pistols nomenclature and the ability to group shots inside a paper plate at 7 yards (basic proficency means you will benefit more from the class).  You can expect an intense, fast paced, and challenging course with an emphasis on skill mastery, not just becoming proficient.  With the exception of a preliminary discussion about gear placement and legal issues, Defensive Pistol 1 is all range work.  Students are progressed from basic to advanced pistol handling skills through range demonstrations, dry fire drills, and live fire practice... all emphasizing deployment from a concealed location.  Emphasis in this 8 hour course is on firearm safety, the fundamentals of defensive marksmanship, and shooting from primarily a static location. 

Topics covered in this course include:

• Gear selection and placement
• Proper Grip and Stance
• Fundamentals of defensive marksmanship
• Presenting the firearm from the holster to target
• Emergency and retention reloads
• Point shooting
• Accelerated shots
• Multiple target engagement
• Shooting from cover
• Reactive movement
  



What you will need for this class:

• safe, legal handgun with a minimum of 3 magazines or speedloaders
• sturdy pistol belt
• strong side OWB hip holster (preferably kydex or plastic)
• magazine holder(s)
• 500 rounds of pistol ammunition
• weather appropriate clothing (we shoot rain or shine... or cold)
• pen and note pad
• eye and ear protection
• cover garment
  
• lunch

Preregistration and payment is required

Courses fill up quickly so register early