Defensive Pistol Course

Skill-focused handgun training designed to build efficiency, accuracy, and confidence beyond basic firearms instruction.

$175 | 4 Hours

This course is intended for shooters who already have a solid foundation in handgun safety and marksmanship and want to further develop practical shooting skills. Training focuses on efficient gun handling, improved accuracy, and applying fundamentals under realistic conditions.

The Defensive Pistol Course is not a permit or qualification course. It is designed for students seeking continued skill development beyond concealed carry or permit-related training.

Course Structure

This course consists of live-fire instruction conducted on the range, with an emphasis on practical skill application.

Training includes:

  • Efficient handgun presentation and draw stroke

  • Recoil management and shot accountability

  • Accuracy at speed

  • Target transitions

  • Movement and positional shooting

  • Practical drills designed to reinforce defensive handgun fundamentals

Instruction is structured to challenge students while maintaining a safe and controlled learning environment.

Who This Course Is For

This course is appropriate for students who:

  • Have completed formal handgun training

  • Are comfortable with safe firearm handling

  • Can demonstrate basic marksmanship skills

  • Want to improve performance, efficiency, and consistency with a handgun

Completion of our Delaware Concealed Carry course is not required, but many students take Advanced Pistol after completing permit-related training.

Required Materials

  • Handgun

  • At least two (2) magazines

  • 200 rounds of ammunition

  • Eye & hearing protection

  • Quality belt-mounted holster

  • Quality belt-mounted spare magazine pouch

Rental packages are available at checkout for those who don’t have their own firearm.

Scheduling

Advanced Pistol courses are offered periodically based on demand.

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