Bluegrass Defensive Concepts

Concealed Carry Skills 1 picks up where your permit class left off. This class will be on the outdoor range all day but there is shade and seating for breaks. Attendees will work to build the skills necessary to safely and efficiently deploy the concealed carry handgun and get hits on anatomically critical locations to stop an imminent threat. In this class, we discuss threat identification and detection, then work on developing your 4-point draw from concealment to proper sight alignment/sight picture, trigger preparation, and follow-through. Attendees will undergo a baseline assessment to identify areas of marksmanship and receive coaching to fine-tune their skills. Marksmanship and firearms handling skills will be introduced, such as types of reloads, malfunctions clearing, cadence, and other skills. Attendees will leave with a set of drills to guide their development. After completion, students will have the baseline skills and confidence necessary to carry a concealed firearm and deploy it in a defensive encounter.

Students will need the following equipmnt and please reach out with any questions:

• A handgun in reliable, working condition.
• Aconcealed (or concealable) carry (AIWB/IWB) holster designed for the handgun to be used, and designed to be worn either appendix or strong side that is hard-sided, Kydex preferred or reinforced leather is also allowed, but it must not collapse when the firearms is removed. NO shoulder, small of back, ankle or other carry methods will be allowed in class. If you carry off body, please call to discuss before registering  
• At least two concealable spare (AIWB/IWB) magazine carrier 
• At least 3 magazines
• 350 rounds of your preferred training ammunition
• Appropriate eye protection
• Appropriate hearing protection, electronic preferred/recommended 
• Fluids, snacks and (working) lunch for being on the outdoor range all day
• Closed toe shoes, ball cap, high neck shirt, sunscreen, favorite camping/folding chair if desired, and appropriate clothing for the weather   
• Pocket sized note pad for taking notes if desired