COURSE INFO

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to legally own a firearm
  • A semi-automatic handgun or revolver* (full size recommended), smallest caliber allowed is .380                                                 
  • Hip-holster, belt, magazine pouch and at least 2 extra magazines or speedloaders (4 preferred)
  • Appropriate clothing (ball cap, closed toe footwear, etc)
  • 500 rounds of ammunition
  • Safety glasses and hearing protection (those hard of hearing must wear electronic ear muffs)
  • A packed lunch and plenty of water
  • A safe mindset and a positive attitude
  • Knee pads provided
  • Uplula Universal Speed Loader is HIGHLY recommended (you won’t regret the purchase)

RENTALS

  • Firearm and gear rentals available. $45.00                                 

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • This 2 day pistol course focuses on using a handgun for self defense. Both beginners and those with previous handgun training will benefit from this course by learning those skills necessary for proper skill development–subconscious firearm manipulation. You will be fast and you will be accurate by the end of this class. The student will achieve a higher level of confidence and emerge stronger and more alert, being able to respond quickly in a defensive situation. With such confidence comes PEACE OF MIND.
  • The first 3 hours of class will be in the classroom discussing safety, mindset, combat triad, dry fire practice, range procedures and commands and principles of self-defense. The remaining hours will be on the range learning presentation, tactical and speed reloads, clearing malfunctions type 1, 2 and 3, shooting from retention, pivots and turns, movement while shooting, barricades and negotiating corners, shooting while kneeling and in prone, engaging multiple targets and working as a team.

2025 CLASS DATES

Soldotna:
April 26-27