Defensive Shooting (USCCA DSF L1)

Description

This is the next level for learning how to defend yourself or others with a firearm, beyond basic safety and marksmanship training on the range. You will understand how your body reacts to immediate stress and how you can handle your gun for defensive accuracy in that situation. Instruction and live fire drills include drawing from your holster, movement, and emergency reloads. Magazines: at least 3 double-stack or 5 single-stack IMPORTANT Ark Game & Fish Commission rules: no loaded guns on the range property except when on the firing line and instructed to load for live fire. Arrive with magazines loaded, but no ammunition or magazines in any guns. No concealed carry (even with Ark CHCL or ECHCL) at the range.

Topics Covered

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals will guide you through the steps you'll need to take to go from just sending rounds downrange to actually training in specific, tested methods of armed self-defense. From stance to grip to physical shooting technique, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 will help you hone the edge on your inner warrior expert. You'll get your body working with your gun instead of against it, you'll learn which intuitive skills work best with what your body will naturally do while under stress in a combat situation, and you'll learn to apply this information simply and effectively - regardless of your skill level.

Expectations and Outcomes

Skills developed in this class are essential for safe presentation from concealment, but we will not draw from concealment.
The class will take you from target shooting on a range for accuracy for high precision  to active self defense shooting, balancing speed and accuracy for tactical precision.
You will complete the day more confident in your abiility to use your gun to proteect yoursel and family in or outside your home.

Types

Advanced, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training, USCCA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Drivers License, state-issued photo ID,  Permanent Resident Alien I-551green card, or U.S. passport.

Student must show prior completion of basic handgun safety and handling training by presentation of an Arkanas Basic or Enhanced Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL/ECHCL) , (do not e-mail an image of your CHCL or ECHCL)
or alternately,
completion certificate for one of the following courses, e-mailed to the instructor at least 7 days prior to the class:

• NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
• NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation
• USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
• USCCA Basic Handgun Firearms Training
• USCCA Home Defense Firearms Training
• OR equivalent formal training in handgun safety and use, acceptable to the instructor.

Sorry, previous formal training with long guns (rifles or shotguns), and "my dad (uncle, grandad) taught me and I've been shooting all my life" or "I'm a veteran with DD214 and learned in the service"do not fulfill this prior training requirement.

 

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

Student must provide handgun, ammunition, and holster.

• Handguns can be semi-auto pistol or revolver.
• Highly recommend semi-auto pistol for this class.
• Ammunition must be new factory ammunition in original box; reloaded ammunition is not allowed.
• Range policy forbids concealed carry on property, without regard to CHCL oe ECHCL.
• Students must bring all guns. unloaded, in a closed bag or case. Hand carry of open, loose guns is strictly forbidden.
• Holster can be either inside or outside waistband, worn either on side or "appendix."
• Holster must cover the trigger guard completely, and remain open when empty so gun can be re-holstered with one hand.
• Highly recommend a holster designed for your specific model gun, not a general use "fits many" version.
• The following holster types are not acceptable: pocket holster, shoulder holster, belly band, Sneaky Pete, Serpa. 

Students must have previously completed formal basic handgun safety and use training. See Documentation Requirements above  for details.

Students must

• be at least 18 years old, or accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian who is also a student in the class,*
• be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Alien (I-551, green card holder),**
• not be a prohibited firearm possessor under Federal or state law.**

* A parent or guardian may accompany no more than one minor student. There is a discount for parent & minors training together.

** These are legal requirements and not negotiable.

Note: if you currently have a medical marijuana card, or have had an active card within the past 12 months, you are considered a prohibited firearm possesssor under Federal law, and are not eligible to take this class.
This is the same basis under which the Arkansas State Police deny Concealed Hangun Carry Licenses (CHCL) to current and recent medical marijuana card holders.  

Gear to bring:

• Handgun
• Ammunition - 500 rounds
• Extra Magazines (3) or speedloader for revolver (2)
• Magazine/speedloader Pouch - 1
• Eye & Ear Protection
• Holster (see above)
• Range Bag
• Brimmed Hat
• Close-toed Shoes
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• Lunch
• Water / Beverage
• Pen & Notebook
• Rain Gear
• Thick Belt

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