Intuitive Defensive Handgun

Course Description

The Fundamentals of IDS Course is designed to introduce students of any background—general public, Church Safety Teams, School Resource Officers, and Commissioned Security Officers—to the core principles of the Intuitive Defensive® Shooting Program. This course provides a practical, efficient approach to defending oneself during a Dynamic Critical Incident by working with the body’s natural reactions under stress.

Students will develop an understanding of true Counter Ambush training, foundational defensive shooting skills, and a training methodology that supports continued improvement long after the course concludes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Apply Intuitive Defensive® Shooting fundamentals during a defensive incident.
• Utilize efficient firearm handling under dynamic conditions.
• Understand and implement Counter Ambush concepts with a defensive firearm.
• Demonstrate defensive shooting skills that balance speed, precision, and efficiency.
• Continue practicing and refining fundamental defensive skills independently.

Topics Covered (as time permits)

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

• Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting
• Intuitive Skill Development
• Defensive Efficiency
• The Balance of Speed & Precision

Dynamic Incident Concepts

• Understanding the Body’s Natural Reactions During a Dynamic Critical Incident
• Lateral Motion
• Volume of Fire
• Multiple-Target Engagement Concepts

Firearm Manipulation

• The Critical Incident Reload

Additional Concepts

• The Skill Development Cycle
• Context-driven drills
• Instructor-selected topics based on class progress and performance

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What do I need to bring?

• Lunch, snacks, and plenty of water
• Defensive pistol
• 3 double-stack or 5 single-stack magazines
• Strong-side hip or appendix holster (Quality Kydex or similar rigid design that remains open for safe reholstering)
• 400–500 rounds of ammunition (Ammunition can be provided at market price with advance notice)
• Eye and ear protection (Electronic ear protection is strongly recommended)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Gear capable of withstanding rigorous use
• Expect frequent repetitions drawing from—and returning to—the holster

Optional Items

• Backup gun

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Our Cancellation Policy at Get Trained Be Ready is as follows:

Our policy is that all payments are non-refundable, but if a student is unable to attend and advises us prior to the day of the class that he or she is unable to attend, we will retain the payment on their behalf for a period of one year from the date of the class as a credit towards any class that we teach in an amount equal to their payment.

However, we limit all class sizes. If you want to attend a later class and notify us after that class is already full, then you will have to wait for another class.