Defensive Pistol focuses on the effective use of pistol for defense. Defensive Pistol is Step 2 in the Fieldcraft Survival Pistol Series. Training will increase proficiency in the application of marksmanship fundamentals through movement and progressively challenging shooting drills. Training is designed for those with a solid understanding of safety and weapon handling. Participants must demonstrate safe gun handling and weapon system familiarity, basic marksmanship skills, and ability to draw from an Outside the Waistband (OWB) holster.

Topics Covered:

• Skill Assessment
• Fundamentals of marksmanship review
• Draw and presentation
• Strong hand/support hand
• Load, unload, and malfunctions
• Sight focus and hard target focus
• Linear and lateral movement
• Alternate shooting positions
• Rhythm and cadence
• Anatomy of a Gunfight
• Singles and controlled pairs

Required Minimum Equipment:

• Pistol
• 3 magazines
• 2 magazines carriers
• Pistol belt
• Outside the Waistband Holster (OWB) holster
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Water/Snacks
• Rain, cold or inclement weather clothing

Required Ammunition:

• 350 rounds minimum