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This 8-hour intensive course is designed for responsible gun owners who want to sharpen their defensive handgun skills and gain confidence in dynamic, real-world scenarios. Whether you carry daily or want to be better prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones, this fast-paced, scenario-driven training will challenge you to think, move, and shoot effectively under pressure.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
✔ Functional Situational Awareness – Quickly read your surroundings before, during, and after an incident to spot threats, preserve options, and make smarter choices.
✔ Critical Decision Making Skills – Practice fast, practical decision frameworks under stress so you act clearly and correctly in seconds.
✔ Non-Standard Positional Shooting – “Yoga with Guns!”
✔ Engaging from a Seated Position – “Take a Seat”
✔ Concealed Carry Application – Hone draw and response skills from concealment so your carry setup becomes reliable under pressure.

This is not a beginner’s course – it’s designed for shooters who are comfortable with handgun and holster fundamentals who are ready to take their self-defense training to the next level. Expect hands-on coaching, scenario-based drills, and real-world problem-solving to help you build confidence, competence, and the ability to act decisively in a life-threatening situation.

EQUIPMENT

● Working semi-automatic handgun (preferably centerfire)

● 300 rounds factory FMJ (bring more if you want extra live-fire repetitions)

● Minimum of two (2) magazines; 3+ magazines strongly recommended

● PPE: Eye & ear protection, personal med kit

● IWB or OWB Holster (see note below) & magazine pouch(s)

● Sturdy gun belt

● Kneepads recommended

● Cleaning kit & lubricant

● High-collared shirt, cover/concealment garment (bring multiple options), base layers or compression garments recommended for comfort when working from concealment holsters

● Closed-toe shoes required; brimmed ball cap recommended but not required

NOTE: For safety during live fire, bra holsters, soft side-collapsible holsters, cross-draw, Serpa, ankle, off-body, and behind-the-back holsters are NOT allowed.

“Thank you for a wonderful class! I was able to take away a LOT of new skills to add to my tool box. The attention to detail and application in real-world, AKA my home, environments was a serious bonus. I’m hooked and ready to take the next class!” – James T.

REGISTRATION POLICIES & TERMS
RANGE FEE: $30 payable to Howell’s Gun Shop for any participant that is NOT already a Howell’s member.
NO VIDEO POLICY! To protect the privacy and learning experience of your fellow students we have adopted a strict NO VIDEO policy during class.
TERMS: By completing enrollment in this event you confirm that you have read and agree Tatiana WhitlocksTerms of Sale & Event Policies.
NOTE: This is a hosted course, registrations are made directly with the guest instructor. Howell’s store credits, discounts, or membership perks do not apply.