Rochester Personal Defense, LLC

The purpose of fighting is to win, not just remain in existence or survive – but to prevail! Nothing else is acceptable!

Its not the person with the fastest draw or can shoot the tightest groups that will win a gunfight. It’s the person with a solid set of essential skills and the ability to recognize a rapidly unfolding situation and adapt accordingly. 

This course will review essential combat shooting skills and their place in armed conflict and then advance to required tactics and techniques to PREVAIL. Use of cover, unconventional shooting positions, one hand shooting/drawing/manipulation, close contact shooting positions and decision making/cognition drills and skills will be emphasized. 

Adaptation is the key to prevailing in a situation where you life is on the line and this course will help bolster these skills

This course will cover topics and hands on training such as:

The Essential shooting skills

Alternate ready positions

One handed shooting, stoppage clearing, drawing

Use of cover

Alternate shooting positions

Use of movement while utilizing the essentials.

“We must all be active participants in our own rescue!!” – Dave Spaulding

That is what this course is about – these are the skills required to end the fight!!

• A quality defensive handgun (a spare is not a bad idea)
• A quality duty or concealment holster
• Three magazines (minimum) with pouches or two speed-loaders (revolver use) with pouches. More magazines if you have a gun that holds less than 10rds (5 mags)
• Belt designed to support gear
• 800 rounds MINIMUM
• Eye and ear protection
• Billed cap
• Clothing for weather conditions
• Water for hydration
• A folding or camp chair is recommended
• A concealing garment
• Any personal gear you prefer.

1. You must be fully familiar with the operation of your handgun. This includes: Loading, unloading, mechanical safety use/disengagement, holstering and unholstering, reloading (slidelock, tactical, etc) and stoppage clearing.
2. You must be able to demonstrate safe handling at all times. Any unsafe handling could result in removal from the course and range property.
3. You must be able to physically move forward, rearward, left, and right without difficulty.
4. Above all, be ready to learn, find new ways to achieve a goal, get pushed to your envelope to learn more, and have fun!