Defensive Handgun Employment (Level One)

Completion of this four hour live fire course will address the safe and effective use of a handgun in structured and non-structured scenarios both in and outside the home.  The following topics will be addressed during this course:

  • Safety considerations
  • Equipment considerations (selection, placement, access)
  • Tactical Weapons Handling (proper stance and grip, sight alignment/sight picture, trigger manipulation, recoil management)
  • Drawing from a holster
  • Loading/reloading your weapon (tactical/selective reloads)
  • How to clear malfunctions (immediate action/remedial action drills)
  • Timed and untimed shooting drills

Administrative Details

  • Cost: $150.00 per person (payable by cash or check at the start of class).
  • Firearms and all necessary equipment provided as required at no charge.
  • Ammunition required: 250-300 rounds; can be provided on site however, if you bring your own ammunition it must be factory loaded.

To register, call (540) 226-7873 or email Stafford.Tactical@gmail.com