Handgun Training

Defensive Handgun I

Defensive Handgun 1 is designed for the beginner that wants to expand on basic skills and fundamentals taught in basic pistol or CCW classes.
Upcoming Courses

This handgun training is designed for students who are interested in the safe and effective use of a handgun for self-defense. Students will learn new skills while reinforcing prior class lessons which are critical in a defensive situation.

  • Basic firearm safety
  • Proper sight alignment
  • Grip
  • Trigger control
  • Stance
  • Drawing from outside the waistband holster (see requirements below)
  • Eye and Ear Protection (Can be purchased day of class at discount)
  • Handgun
  • Holster (outside waist band, strong side only, good condition, properly fits gun, maintains shape when firearm is removed, ability to re-holster with strong hand only, mounted to a proper belt)
  • 3 magazines with mounted mag pouches
  • Closed toed shoes
Course Length:
5 Hours
Ammo Needed:
200-300 rounds of ammo
A person in a graphic shooting team jersey and hearing protection aims a handgun at a paper target during a defensive handgun course St. Louis at an indoor range. The focus is on the shooter from behind.

Upcoming Defensive Handgun I Courses