Defensive Handgun Level 1

Description

Sunday September 13th, 8.30am – 1pm

Defensive Handgun Level 1 is a half-day foundational course designed to develop safe, efficient, and repeatable handgun skills from the holster. This course emphasizes safe gun handling, proper holster draw mechanics, shooting fundamentals, and accuracy under control, providing students with the skills required for responsible defensive pistol use.

Instruction focuses on quality repetitions, efficiency of motion, and consistency, not speed for its own sake. Students will learn how to safely draw from the holster, engage targets accurately, manage recoil, and perform basic reloads while maintaining strict safety standards.

This course serves as the entry point into the Defensive Handgun progression and establishes the baseline skills required for Level 2 and beyond.

Preparing for NJ Permit to Carry?
Defensive Handgun Level 1 is the ideal bridge between basic qualification and real-world handgun proficiency.

Course Objectives

• Demonstrate safe and consistent handgun draws from the holster
• Safely reholster under instructor supervision
• Apply proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control
• Deliver accurate hits at defensive distances
• Manage recoil and cadence effectively
• Perform emergency (slide-lock) reloads efficiently
• Maintain accountability of hits while increasing tempo
• Understand performance expectations required for Defensive Handgun Level 2
• Build confidence in personal equipment and holster setup

Requirements

• Basic firearm safety knowledge
• Ability to safely operate a semi-automatic handgun
• Semi-automatic handgun (9mm or similar caliber recommended)
• Strong-side holsters or appendix carry holsters only. Holster must maintain shape without the pistol inserted
• Minimum of 3 magazines (5 recommended)
• Magazine pouches
• Minimum 350 rounds of factory ammunition
• Eye protection
• Electronic hearing protection
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Hat with brim
• Note-taking materials (optional)

$360 per person (plus applicable NJ sales tax). Must be 21 or over to attend.

Dress code: no t-shirts, blue jeans or open-toed shoes please.

Cancellation Policy: Must contact us to cancel 10 days prior to class to receive full refund, or 72 hours prior to class to receive a 50% refund (minus credit card processing fees and applicable NJ sales tax). Any cancellations made less than 72 hours before the class date cannot be refunded.