Marksmanship Versus Defensive Shooting

Description

This course is a transition from the basics of shooting to the mechanics of marksmanship and the intuitive response of point (or defensive) shooting. Classroom exercises will give way to live fire exercises on the range, as we work to help you perfect your form, get comfortable with the act of shooting, and prepare for your CCW license class. The class can also be taken post-ccw if you haven't shot much and want a little supervised range time. If you don't plan to get your CCW license, this is a great substitute class to help you prepare for home defense. This class offers more shooting and hands-on exercise time than classroom "sitting" time. In order to sign up for this class, students must be comfortable holding a gun and capable of doing so consistently safely.

Topics Covered

• The fundamentals of marksmanship
• Using the front site instinctively
• Learning to drive the gun forward instead of down
• Understanding the nature of point shooting
• Overcoming your stress responses
• Gripping the gun properly
• Changing magazines

Expectations and Outcomes

Students who take this class will be building on the lessons of the First Time Holding A Gun class (or on a CCW class), enhancing their form and drawing a better distinction between marksmanship shooting and defensive shooting. This class will prepare them for carry concealed or home defense scenarios.

Types

Basic, Intermediate

Documentation Requirements

Bring a driver's License

Requirements

You should have your own gun by the time you take this class. You will need your gun and two magazines, plus 50-100 rounds of ammo. If you do not yet have a gun, speak to the instructor about borrowing or renting one.