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Defensive Pistol

Four hours of training to build upon the tactical skills and mindset previously established in a prior Cobra Tactical CCW class.

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Defensive Pistol

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Course overview

What to expect

  • Safety fundamentals recap/check
  • Shooting technique recap/check
  • Various tactical drills, focusing on:
  • Close-quarter combat
  • Visual/mental responses to cues
  • Immediate action drills to respond to malfunctions under stress
  • Use of cover
  • Responding to a threat with Tactical Bleeding/Stop the Bleed follow-through
  • Movement drills/urgent displacement while shooting
  • Non-dominant handed shooting
  • Drawing and shooting from kneeling

*Note: If you would like to take this class to modify/add guns listed on your current CCW license, please let us know in the comments when you register.

Learning objectives

  • Understand and demonstrate firearms safety
  • Build upon shooting fundamentals
  • Safely Draw/Reholster Firearms
  • Quickly, safely, and efficiently handle firearms malfunctions
  • Move while shooting

Required gear on each day

  • All guns you would like to train with
  • Quality holster covering trigger guard
  • Minimum 2 magazines (3+ recommended)
  • ~350 rounds of ammunition
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Close-toed shoes
  • Pants
  • Belt and concealment garment
  • Water and snacks
  • Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

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