DEFENSIVE PISTOL

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The Defensive Pistol class builds on your understanding and use of pistol fundamentals and takes you into real‑world defensive shooting. If you have only stood in front of a static target without much thought to tactics, this class will take you to the next level. You will leave with a clear, repeatable process to respond to a threat from your holster.

Mindset, Law, and Decision‑Making

We start by talking about how your brain and body process information during a high‑stress event. You will review North Carolina laws concerning the use of deadly force, survival mindset, and a practical framework to help you recognize and react to an unknown threat as safely and legally as possible.

Classroom Skills and Dry‑Fire Work

In the classroom we briefly review pistol fundamentals, gun safety, and defensive ammunition. We look at practical equipment choices – from belts and holsters to magazine pouches – and how body mechanics and stress affect your ability to load, unload, clear malfunctions, and run the gun efficiently. We cover different shooting positions and then reinforce the material with dry‑fire drills so you are performing the skills, not just hearing about them.

Range Training and Drills

Before going to the range, we review range safety and range commands. Once on the line, every drill has a specific task and purpose. You will shoot two‑handed and one‑handed, work from the holster, and be challenged to move, use cover, and engage multiple targets at a variety of distances. As the day progresses, we add measured stress by running certain drills on the timer, helping you learn to make good hits and good decisions when the clock is running. Each drill builds on the last as your skills and confidence improve.