Defensive carry applications

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Defensive Carry Applications is a practical course for people who carry a pistol and want to strengthen their judgment, handling, and accountability. It connects the everyday demands of concealed carry with the decisions and skills needed when a defensive problem arises.

Through applied exercises, students work on safe, efficient handling from concealment, controlled presentation when appropriate, and deliberate decision-making under pressure. Training emphasizes balancing timely action with accuracy and awareness rather than speed alone.

Students receive feedback to identify strengths, gaps, and priorities for future practice. Designed for those ready to move beyond basic familiarity with concealed carry, the course helps develop a more capable and responsible approach to defensive pistol use.

Course focus: Concealed-carry considerations; pistol handling from concealment; defensive problem-solving; judgment and accuracy under pressure.

PRICE: $250


EQUIPMENT LIST

Required Equipment

  • Semi-automatic handgun — iron sights or red dot (Red dot HIGHLY recommended) (Note, PTG MAY have a handgun you can rent for the duration of the class. Contact us if you are interested)

  • Minimum of 3 magazines

  • High-quality concealed holster (OWB, IWB, or AIWB) that fully covers the trigger and trigger guard

  • Eye protection

  • Ear protection (Electronic HIGHLY recommended)

  • Closed Toed Shoes

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

  • Minimum of 400 rounds of ammunition

Recommended Equipment

  • MULTIPLE magazines, less downtime reloading

  • Handgun Maintenance Kit

  • Spare Handgun

  • Additional magazine carrier

  • Electronic hearing protection

  • Spare batteries for electronic optics

  • Hat / brimmed headwear

  • Hydration source

  • Sunscreen

  • Knee pads or other appropriate protective equipment for positional shooting


TOPICS COVERED

    • Firearms Safety

    • Legal Implications of Defensive Encounters

    • Performance Baseline

    • Firearm and Equipment Selection

    • Mechanics of Marksmanship

    • Clothing Selection

    • Drawing from Concealment

    • Reloads

    • One Handed Shooting

    • Malfunction Identification and Clearing

    • Live Fire Application

    • Performance Standards

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