Defensive Pistol 200

This course expands on Defensive Pistol 100 and will truly take your tactical pistol skills to the advanced level.  Continuing in the “crawl, walk, run” methodology, students will learn and practice intermediate and advanced tactical pistol skills both in the classroom and on the live-fire range.

Completion of Defensive Pistol 100 or Basic Pistol 102. 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.

• Firearms safety (tactical)
• Fundamentals of shooting (stance, grip, etc.)
• Tactical presentations including concealed carry
• Advanced use of the semi-auto pistol
• The difference between “Shooting” and “Gun Fighting”
• Use of cover
• Tactical pistol reloading
• Drawing from the holster/presentation
• Marksmanship and accuracy improvement
• Weapon retention
• Close quarters shooting
• Malfunction clearance (Stoppage drills)
• Tactical pistol-handling
• Weak hand fire and reloading
• Dynamic movement (Shoot and move)
• Engaging multiple threats
• Shooting from unorthodox positions
• Simulated stress fire

• Good working, serviceable semi-auto pistol
• 300 rounds of ammunition (Factory ammo only.  No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
• Belt holster
• 3 magazines minimum and method of carry*
• Vest, coat or shirt for concealed carry training
• Eye protection
• Ear protection (electronic preferred)
• Knee pads (optional but recommended)
• Baseball style hat (to keep brass from getting behind eye pro)