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The ability to use a handgun in self defense requires some degree of dedication to the art of pistol craft. Our defensive handgun course is designed to take a moderately experienced shooter to the next level in handgun proficiency. Students participating will learn the basics of defensive use of a handgun and participate in discussion relating to use of a handgun for personal defense.

Course length is 8-10 hours. DO NOT BRING LIVE AMMUNITION INTO THE CLASSROOM!

You will need to bring:

• Minimum 150 rounds of ammunition
• Eye protection rated z-71 or z-87 (Check the lens or frame for z-71 or z-87, we have loaners)
• Hearing protection of -26 db (Check the instructions for noise reduction, we have loaners)

This course will cover:

• Review of safety fundamentals
• Review of basic handgun handling and manipulation
• Position of arms
• Reflex/point shooting
• Retention shooting
• Moving and firing
• Reloading
• Use of cover
• Malfunctions
• Drawing from a holster
• One hand manipulations
• Failure to stop drills

This course DOES qualify for 4 hours of CEU training required by Missouri Department of Professional Registration.