What is Advanced Pistol Defense?

Advanced Pistol Defense is a 2-day defensive pistol class for the person who wants to know how to defend themselves using a pistol. Personal protection is the focus of this class and assumes you’re a “one-man team”. You’re attacked by multiple threats. You don’t have any team members. It’s up to you. You must move and shoot to defend yourself against multiple threats.

On Day 1, you’ll be reintroduced to grip, stance, and sight alignment techniques that give you the power to shoot accurately without relying on your sights. You’ll draw from your holster, shoot fast, reload, move, and engage multiple threats.

During Day 2, we raise the bar and hold you to much higher overall performance standards. Personal protection is about more than physical protection. It’s also about legal liability protection as well. Your success on Day 2 will be determined by your ability to be consistently accurate, handle your pistol efficiently, and move with a sense of urgency.

These are the same skills we teach Law Enforcement. By the end of this class, you will know which skills you need to improve and how to do so. You will also identify flaws and shortcomings of your gear and firearm.

Upon completion of "Advanced Pistol Defense", participants will possess a higher level of pistol mastery, including improved accuracy, speed, and tactical decision-making. Graduates will be more prepared to handle complex and high-pressure situations effectively, whether in a professional context or personal defense scenario.

You Will Learn:

Advanced Shooting Techniques with an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and precision under pressure. This includes rapid target acquisition, multiple target engagement, and shooting on the move.
How to Handle Stress: Designed to simulate real-world scenarios, this helps you learn to perform under stress by engaging in drills that mimic high-stress, rapidly evolving situations.

Note: This course is physically demanding and requires a good fitness level. Safety is paramount, and all participants are expected to adhere strictly to safety protocols and instructor guidance.

Student Requirements (To attend this class, all students must:)

Be at least 18 years old and a legal US Citizen/Resident. (Due to the Department of State ITAR regulations, tactical training is only available to US Citizens/Legal Residents. By registering for this class, the student attests that they are at least 18 years of age and a legal US Citizen/resident.)
Be legally permitted to own a firearm in the state of Florida. (By registering for this course, the student further attests that they are legally permitted to own a firearm in the state of Florida)
Completion of a basic pistol or equivalent course
Be in good physical condition and ability to participate in dynamic and physically demanding exercises
Be able to safely operate a firearm
Complete a liability waiver before the start of the class

Firearm & Gear Requirements:

Semi-automatic pistol in one of the following calibers: .22LR, .380, 9MM, .40S&W, or .45ACP (No revolvers, pocket pistols, or compact handguns allowed)
250 to 300 rounds of ammunition
OWB (Outside the Waistband) holster for your pistol
3 magazines (Minimum) 10 rds min per mag capacity
Pistol magazine holster
Comfortable, closed-toe, sturdy shoes. No sandals or open-toed shoes.
Sturdy belt (must be able to hold up the weight of a pistol and magazine holster)
Eye and ear protection
Barrel Safety Plug (if not available, we can provide one)
Water & snacks (for the duration of the class)

How long is the class and where is it held?

2 days (Total of 12 hours)
Volusia County Gun Club, a private outdoor gun range offering 32 pistol bays, and a variety of rifle ranges, up to 900 yards.

How much does the class cost?

$499 per student

Advanced Pistol Techniques / 2 day course