January 25th / Defensive Handgun Applications / BTO Range, TX

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Date/Time & Price:
January 25, 2025 at 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor Todd Springer
Cost: $146

Description:
Defensive handgun applications focuses on developing the skills and mindset necessary to use a handgun for self defense.
This is not a basic class and students must have an understanding of basic firearms handling and safety. All class time is conducted on the range, so be sure to check the weather for proper clothing, bug spray etc.

Blocks of instruction include but are not limited to:
Use of deadly force and the force continuum.
Situational awareness.
Mindset.
Human anatomy and shot placement.
How to draw a handgun from concealment and safely reholster.
Draw stroke efficiency.
Ready positions.
Proper grip and grip pressure.
Stance.
Target focus.
Developing a shooting cadence.
Recoil management.
Trigger manipulation for aggressive shooting.
Reloads.
How to clear malfunctions.
Defensive ammo selection.
Diagnosing shooting deficiencies.
One handed draw and shooting.
Dry fire practice and how to develop your skills on your own.
Class duration is five hours.

What you need:
Center fire handgun.
300 rounds of reliable ammunition
( I recommend 2Awarehouse.com for affordable, reliable training ammo.)
Eye and ear protection.
Sturdy belt.
Inside the waistband or outside the waistband holster that completely covers the trigger guard.
(NO SERPA HOLSTERS OR SOFT SIDED HOLSTERS!)
2-3 Magazines.
Clothing you would wear any normal day while concealed carrying ( weather appropriate).
Close toed shoes.