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Defensive Handgun Series

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Our handgun training courses provide a clear path for developing practical shooting skills. Whether you're learning the fundamentals, refining defensive techniques, or challenging yourself with advanced drills, each course is designed to build safe, effective, and responsible handgun proficiency.

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Handgun Fundamentals
4 Hours/$115

Whether you're a first-time gun owner or want to strengthen your fundamentals, our Basic Handgun Course teaches the essential skills needed to safely and confidently handle and shoot a handgun.

This hands-on course focuses on firearm safety, handgun operation, proper grip and stance, sight alignment, trigger control, loading and unloading, and basic marksmanship. Students will apply these skills during supervised live-fire exercises with individual coaching from our instructors.

 

Topics Include:

  • Firearm safety

  • Basic handgun operation

  • Grip, stance, sights, and trigger control

  • Loading and unloading

  • Basic marksmanship

  • Supervised live-fire exercises

 

Course Length: 4 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None

 

Class Size: Maximum 10 students

 

Equipment: Handgun, ammunition, and eye and ear protection. Rental options may be available.

 

Ideal for new handgun owners and shooters who want to build safer, stronger fundamentals.

 

Train with Confidence. Build Skills for a Lifetime.

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901 Fundamentals Graduate Benefit

Graduate from Handgun Fundamentals, and we'll pay your TWRA range fee when you take our Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit Class within 6 months.

Enhanced Carry course tuition and Tennessee permit/application fees are separate.

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Defensive Handgun Level I
4 Hours/$135

Build the skills needed to move from recreational shooting to defensive handgun training.

Defensive Handgun Level I is designed for shooters who already have a solid understanding of handgun safety and basic marksmanship and are ready to develop practical defensive handgun skills.

This 4-hour course builds on the fundamentals by introducing safe and efficient holster work, handgun presentation, defensive accuracy, firearm manipulation, reloads, malfunction clearing, and one-handed shooting fundamentals. Students will work through progressively challenging drills designed to improve confidence, consistency, and efficiency with their handgun.

Topics Covered

  • Safe holster use and handgun presentation

  • Efficient draw stroke

  • Defensive shooting fundamentals

  • Accuracy at defensive distances

  • Follow-up shots and recoil management

  • Emergency and tactical reloads

  • Malfunction recognition and clearing

  • Introduction to strong-hand and support-hand shooting

  • Timed skill-building drills

  • Defensive handgun performance fundamentals

Course Length: 4 Hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Price: $135

Prerequisite: Handgun Fundamentals or equivalent experience. Students must demonstrate safe firearm handling and basic handgun proficiency.

Equipment Required

  • Reliable handgun

  • Strong-side belt holster

  • Sturdy belt

  • Minimum of 3 magazines

  • Magazine carrier

  • Eye and ear protection

  • Appropriate range attire

  • Ammunition (required round count provided upon registration)

This course is not intended for first-time shooters. Students who are new to handguns should complete Handgun Fundamentals before enrolling.

Next Step: Defensive Handgun Level II

Train with Confidence. Perform with Purpose.

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Defensive Handgun Level II
6 Hours/$175

Take your defensive handgun skills beyond the static firing line.

Defensive Handgun Level II is designed for experienced shooters who have mastered the core skills taught in Level I and are ready to apply those skills in a more dynamic training environment.

This 6-hour course introduces movement, multiple-target engagement, use of cover and concealment, and more advanced one-handed shooting. Students will work through increasingly demanding drills that require them to maintain safe gun handling, accuracy, and efficient firearm manipulation while adding movement and time pressure.

Topics Covered

  • Advanced draw and presentation

  • Shooting while moving

  • Movement into and out of shooting positions

  • Multiple-target engagement

  • Use of cover and concealment

  • Strong-hand and support-hand shooting

  • One-handed firearm manipulation

  • Reloads and malfunction clearing during dynamic drills

  • Timed defensive shooting exercises

  • Performance-based skill development

Course Length: 6 Hours
Skill Level: Advanced
Price: $175

Prerequisite: Defensive Handgun Level I or instructor-approved equivalent training. Students must be proficient with safe holster work, handgun presentation, reloads, and basic malfunction clearing.

Equipment Required

  • Reliable handgun

  • Strong-side belt holster

  • Sturdy belt

  • Minimum of 3 magazines

  • Magazine carrier

  • Eye and ear protection

  • Appropriate range attire

  • Ammunition (required round count provided upon registration)

This is not a beginner-level course. Students should arrive prepared to work from the holster and safely perform previously learned handgun skills without constant instructor assistance.

Next Step: Defensive Handgun Level III

Train with Confidence. Perform with Purpose.

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Defensive Handgun Level III
6 Hours/195

Integrate your skills. Make decisions. Perform under pressure.

Defensive Handgun Level III is the highest level in our defensive handgun series. Designed for experienced shooters who have successfully completed Levels I and II, this course challenges students to combine previously learned skills in more complex and demanding defensive shooting exercises.

This 6-hour course emphasizes skill integration, decision-making, problem-solving, movement, effective use of cover, target discrimination, and maintaining accuracy while working under increased time and performance pressure. Rather than practicing skills individually, students will be challenged to determine when and how to apply them.

Topics Covered

  • Advanced movement and positioning

  • Shooting from and around cover

  • Multiple-target engagement

  • Target identification and discrimination

  • Strong-hand and support-hand problem solving

  • Shooting from unconventional positions

  • Reloads and malfunction clearing under increased pressure

  • Integrated defensive shooting drills

  • Decision-making exercises

  • Timed performance drills

  • Advanced skills evaluation

Course Length: 6 Hours
Skill Level: Advanced
Price: $195

Prerequisite: Defensive Handgun Level II or instructor-approved equivalent advanced training. Students must demonstrate safe firearm handling and proficiency with holster work, movement, reloads, malfunction clearing, and one-handed shooting.

Equipment Required

  • Reliable handgun

  • Strong-side belt holster

  • Sturdy belt

  • Minimum of 3 magazines

  • Magazine carrier

  • Eye and ear protection

  • Appropriate range attire

  • Ammunition (required round count provided upon registration)

This is a physically and mentally demanding advanced course. Students should arrive prepared to safely perform established handgun skills with minimal instructor assistance while working through increasingly complex exercises.

Train with Confidence. Perform with Purpose.

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Private Handgun Instruction
2 Hours/$145

Our One-on-One Handgun Coaching sessions provide personalized instruction tailored to your individual goals, skill level, and experience. Whether you're a new shooter seeking a solid foundation, a concealed carry holder looking to improve your defensive skills, or an experienced shooter wanting to refine specific techniques, our instructors will develop a training plan focused on your needs.

Unlike a group class, private coaching allows you to progress at your own pace while receiving direct feedback and individualized attention. Training may focus on marksmanship fundamentals, firearm handling, accuracy improvement, defensive shooting skills, concealed carry considerations, or overcoming specific shooting challenges.

Topics May Include:

  • Firearm safety and handling

  • Grip, stance, and trigger control

  • Accuracy and consistency

  • Draw stroke and presentation

  • Reloading and malfunction clearing

  • Defensive shooting concepts

  • Concealed carry considerations

  • Confidence-building drills

  • Customized skill development

Session Length: 2 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Prerequisites: None

Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve performance, or prepare for more advanced training, our private coaching sessions offer focused instruction designed to help you reach your goals.

Personal Protection

Develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to protect yourself and your loved ones. From Women's Self-Defense and Less Lethal Defense training to personalized handgun coaching, our courses focus on practical techniques that can be applied in everyday life.

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Less Lethal Self Defense 
4 Hours each/$75 each

Not every threat requires a firearm, and not every situation justifies the use of deadly force. Our Less Lethal Self-Defense training introduces students to practical tools and techniques that can help create an opportunity to escape danger while minimizing the risk of serious injury.

This course covers the safe and effective use of personal defense options such as pepper spray and expandable baton, along with important considerations regarding situational awareness, threat recognition, and the legal aspects of force. Students will learn when less lethal tools may be appropriate, how to deploy them effectively, and the importance of having a personal safety plan.

Designed for both men and women, this training provides practical skills that can be applied in everyday life and serves as an important layer in a comprehensive personal protection strategy.

Topics May Include:

  • Situational awareness and threat recognition

  • Avoidance and de-escalation strategies

  • Pepper spray selection, carry, and deployment

  • Expandable baton fundamentals

  • Use-of-force considerations

  • Legal and ethical responsibilities

  • Personal safety planning

  • Practical training exercises

Course Length: Varies by program
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisites: None

Learn practical alternatives for personal protection and develop the confidence to respond effectively when avoidance is no longer an option.

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Women's Self Defense Workshop

Our Women's Self-Defense Workshop is designed to help women develop the awareness, confidence, and practical skills needed to recognize, avoid, and respond to potential threats. This hands-on training focuses on real-world situations and emphasizes prevention, escape, and personal safety rather than physical confrontation whenever possible.

Students will learn how criminals often select their victims, how to improve situational awareness, and how to use simple, effective techniques to create opportunities to break contact and get to safety. The workshop also covers personal defense options, including pepper spray and everyday items that may be used to aid in self-protection.

This supportive and encouraging environment is ideal for women of all ages and fitness levels. No previous training experience is required.

Topics May Include:

  • Situational awareness and threat recognition

  • Avoidance and prevention strategies

  • Verbal boundary setting

  • Basic defensive techniques

  • Escaping common grabs and holds

  • Personal safety planning

  • Pepper spray considerations

  • Environmental and improvised defensive tools

  • Developing a personal protection mindset

Course Length: 3 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None

Whether you are looking to increase your confidence, improve your personal safety skills, or simply become more aware of your surroundings, this workshop provides practical knowledge and techniques that can be applied immediately.

Empower Yourself. Stay Aware. Stay Safe.

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