Defensive Pistol: Advanced Applications

Description

Defensive Pistol: Advanced Applications

Take your defensive pistol training further with more demanding exercises designed to challenge your existing skills, improve decision-making, and build confidence in dynamic situations.

This advanced-level course builds on the skills developed in Defensive Pistol: Beyond the Basics. Students will work through progressively challenging dry-fire and live-fire exercises that combine firearm manipulation, target engagement, movement, positioning, and practical defensive decision-making.

Rather than focusing on individual skills in isolation, Advanced Applications emphasizes safely combining those skills while managing increased complexity, changing conditions, and competing demands on attention.

Training is interactive and scenario-driven, with individual coaching and feedback designed to help students recognize areas for improvement and continue developing their defensive pistol proficiency.

COURSE DETAILS

Tuition: $175 per student
Range Fee: $20 per student, plus applicable tax, paid directly to Okeechobee Shooting Sports
Duration: Approximately 4 hours, including check-in, safety briefing, instruction, and cleanup
Skill Level: Advanced
Instructors: Erica Brown and Russell Brown
Class Size: Minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students

This is not a beginner or introductory holster course. Completion of Defensive Pistol: Beyond the Basics or equivalent training and demonstrated proficiency is required.

This course requires a minimum of four registered students. If minimum enrollment is not met, B2 Defense Training may reschedule or cancel the class in accordance with our published policies.

Topics Covered

Topics May Include:

• Firearms and Range Safety Review
• Advanced Holster Skills and Firearm Presentation
• Reloads and Malfunction Management Under Increased Complexity
• Strong-Hand and Support-Hand Shooting
• One-Handed Firearm Manipulation
• Multiple-Target Engagement
• Target Transitions and Prioritization
• Movement and Positioning
• Shooting from Unconventional Positions
• Use of Cover and Concealment
• Close-Range Defensive Shooting
• Decision-Making and Scenario-Based Exercises
• Combining Defensive Skills in Dynamic Drills

Expectations and Outcomes

By the end of Defensive Pistol: Advanced Applications, students will have practiced integrating established defensive pistol skills into more complex exercises that challenge their firearm-handling abilities, awareness, positioning, and decision-making.

Through instructor-guided drills and practical scenarios, students will work on safely combining firearm manipulation, target engagement, movement, and other defensive skills while managing increased demands on attention and technique.

Students will receive individual feedback to help identify strengths, recognize areas for improvement, and establish goals for continued skill development.

This is an advanced skills-development course, not an NRA certification course. Participation does not result in an NRA certification or other professional credential.

Types

Advanced, Intermediate, Specialty Other

Documentation Requirements

Students must bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

A concealed carry license is not required.

Students must be legally permitted to possess and use a firearm.

Completion of Defensive Pistol: Beyond the Basics or equivalent prior training and demonstrated proficiency is required. B2 Defense Training may request information about previous training or experience before confirming registration.

Any additional documentation or waivers required by B2 Defense Training or Okeechobee Shooting Sports must be completed before participating.

Requirements

PREREQUISITES

Defensive Pistol: Advanced Applications is designed for experienced shooters who have completed Defensive Pistol: Beyond the Basics or possess equivalent training and demonstrated proficiency.

Students must be able to:

• Consistently follow all fundamental firearm safety rules
• Safely operate their handgun without continuous assistance
• Demonstrate safe, consistent drawing and reholstering
• Perform reloads and manage common firearm malfunctions
• Maintain appropriate muzzle and trigger-finger discipline during movement and positional changes
• Safely participate in intermediate defensive pistol exercises

All students and equipment are subject to instructor approval.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Semi-automatic pistol in safe, working condition
• Minimum of 2 magazines (3 recommended)
• Sturdy gun belt or duty belt
• Approved IWB or OWB belt-mounted holster
• At least 2 belt-mounted magazine pouchs or carriers
• Shooting-rated eye and hearing protection
• 400 rounds of factory-new ammunition (reloaded ammunition is not permitted)
• Crew-neck or other high-neckline shirt (no low-cut tops)
• Closed-toe shoes
• Water and electrolyte drinks
• Snacks

HOLSTER REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS

Holsters must securely retain the firearm, fully cover the trigger guard, maintain their shape when the firearm is removed, and allow safe reholstering.

The following are not permitted:

• Bra holsters
• Bag or purse holsters, including Ukoala-style systems
• Soft-sided or collapsible holsters
• Cross-draw holsters
• SERPA-style holsters
• Ankle holsters
• Off-body carry systems
• Behind-the-back holsters

All holsters and carry configurations are subject to instructor approval.

RECOMMENDED PERSONAL ITEMS

This is an outdoor range class. Please dress appropriately for the weather and consider bringing:

• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Brimmed hat
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Additional personal comfort items

Training may continue during rain or changing weather conditions when it is safe to do so.

If you are unsure whether your training background, firearm, or holster meets course requirements, please contact B2 Defense Training before registering.