Defensive Pistol 290: Concealed & Close Range Tactics

This course is designed to develop real-world defensive shooting skills with a focus on concealed carry. Students will train to draw and engage targets from concealment, shoot effectively from various positions, and respond to threats at close or intimate distances. Emphasis is placed on rapid decision-making, movement, and maintaining control under pressure. Ideal for concealed carriers seeking to enhance their preparedness for dynamic, real-life encounters.

Prerequisite

Completion of Defensive Pistol 200. A pre-approved course/recommendation from a reputable instructor may also be considered. Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering. Current military, government contractors and LEO please contact us to see if you qualify for this course.

Required Equipment:

• Pistol: A quality, working, and serviceable handgun. Please bring your pistol to the course unloaded and in a secure case. Firearm rentals are not available for this outdoor course.
  
• Ammunition: 100 rounds of factory-produced ammunition (no reloads permitted due to insurance restrictions). Please note: the number of rounds fired may vary based on student safety and accuracy due to the high-risk nature of this course.
  
• Magazines: Minimum of 3 magazines.
  
• Holster and Belt: A sturdy belt and a Level One retention holster that is specifically designed for your firearm model and your method of concealed carry. Only appendix, shoulder, and ankle carry methods are allowed. Holsters positioned in the small of the back, sticky holsters, and “flash bang” holsters are not permitted.
  
• Eye and Ear Protection: Bring your own if possible.
  
• Hat: A baseball-style hat is strongly recommended to help prevent spent brass from getting behind your eye protection.
  
• Clothing: Dress appropriately for outdoor training and weather conditions.

Topics covered:

• Draw and engage from concealment under stress
• Shoot from compromised or non-traditional positions
• React effectively at close and intimate distances
• Move, assess, and stay in control under pressure

Important Safety & Equipment Notice

• Failure to bring the required equipment will result in disqualification from the live-fire portion of the course.
• If you’re unsure about any gear, please contact us in advance for clarification.

Safety Policy

• Unsafe shooters will be limited to dry-fire drills only and will not be permitted to participate in live-fire exercises.
  
• This determination is made at the sole discretion of the instructor and is final.