DEFENSIVE PISTOL

This is the classroom based course with limited hands-on live-fire. Bring your gear and 100 rounds of ammo for an four-hour day. Gun belt, gun and magazine holsters, multiple magazines.This course is constructed to give a broad range of general knowledge and specific set of skills most critical for self-defense with a pistol. Be ready to absorb the most critical information necessary to be an armed and prevailing citizen. Whether you are a brand new owner, an avid backwoods shooter, or still on the fence there is something to gain from this class. The primary objective is to impress upon you that the ultimate victory is avoiding the conflict all together but nevertheless to have the means to prevail should a conflict be unavoidable or deemed reasonable and necessary.Closed toe footwear, pants with belt loops, ear and eye protection required. Brimmed hats and collar-height shirts strongly recommended. If outdoors dress for the weather, indoor action bays tend to run cold. Open carry only with an OWB holster. No SERPA holsters, or any other index finger retention release holsters.You must be at least 21 years of age and legally able to possess and handle firearms under all applicable federal, state, and local laws to attend this class. Hold Harmless waivers must be signed before class begins.

Class Outline

Expect to LearnThe four rules of firearm safety and the habits that actually keep people from getting shot by accident.Washington and federal firearms laws that matter to you (prohibited persons, storage liability, CPL, duty-to-inform, restricted locations).The legal standard for deadly force in Washington - when it is justified, when it is not.No duty to retreat, the initial aggressor rule, and how Castle Doctrine actually works in this state.What real civilian defensive gun uses look like and how most successful defenses end.Knife vs. firearm at contact distance and why a round in the chamber matters.De-escalation, brandishing, and the difference between an armed invitation and an armed deterrent.Common failure points that get people killed or prosecuted.The physiological and psychological effects of life-threatening stress and why complex techniques collapse.Immediate actions after using force, what to say to 911 and responding officers, why, and when to stop talking.Stop the Bleed fundamentals.Essential defensive gear and what is worth the money.Ammo selection that holds up in court and in soft tissue - what to buy and what to avoid.Red dots, iron sights, triggers, and weapon lights: pros, cons, and liability considerations.How to load, clear, and run both revolvers and semi-autos, including Type 1-3 malfunctions.Basic cleaning and maintenance that keeps a gun reliable.The difference between education, benchmarking, and real training - and how to avoid training scars.Practical dry-fire rules and a simple home practice plan that actually improves performance under stress.Body mechanics, grip, sight picture, trigger control, and shot placement that work when fine motor skills disappear.The answer to almost every tactical question is still “it depends.” This class is built to give you the judgment and the simple, robust skills to make those decisions correctly.

The answer to any tactical question is: it depends...

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