This course is for those that have access to a pistol for self protection, but have not been given any instruction in its use beyond fundamentals.

This course speaks towards pistol sizes, types, carry methods, pistol calibers, and bullet styles and as such is a primer for those that are otherwise un-indoctrinated.

Two firing evolutions will focus upon the differences between precision accuracy and defensive accuracy, and will be conducted on our climate controlled, indoor shooting range.

Defensive Handgun Level 1,  builds a perfect bridge between the fundamentals courses, to the more advanced Bud’s pistol courses (Defensive Handgun 2/ 3.0 and Defensive Handgun 3/ 3.5)

Prerequisites: You should already be familiar with safe operation of your handgun and have had practice in shooting it. If not, we encourage that you sign up for our class: Firearm Fundamentals. If you have had previous experience and would like to verify it please inquire before signing up for class: [email protected]

Materials needed: You will need to bring the following:

1) A handgun, preferably a semi-automatic handgun in a common caliber. Extra magazines would be beneficial. This course does not cover emergency or tactical reloading, but having multiple magazines helps us run the course of fire smoothly, reducing the time needed for reload breaks.

2. A holster that is made for your model handgun (leather or kydex—no nylon) of sufficient quality to be able to repeatedly draw and re-holster with one hand. No holsters permitted where the firearm muzzle faces rearward, or if your draw would sweep other participants—Safety First!

3. A quality gun belt that firmly supports your holstered gun and magazines.

4. Personal eye and ear protection; electronic ear protection works better for this class. If you do not have your own, we will provide ppe.

5. Pen and paper for notetaking.

6. 200 rounds of range ammunition in the proper caliber for your handgun; available for purchase at our range counter.

Class Duration: Three (3) hours

Cost: only $45.00