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SUMMARY:4/3/26 - Defensive Handgun
DESCRIPTION:CLICK TO ENROLL \nThis 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. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN\n✔ Functional Situational Awareness – Quickly read your surroundings before\, during\, and after an incident to spot threats\, preserve options\, and make smarter choices.\n✔ Critical Decision Making Skills – Practice fast\, practical decision frameworks under stress so you act clearly and correctly in seconds.\n✔ Non-Standard Positional Shooting – “Yoga with Guns!”\n✔ Engaging from a Seated Position – “Take a Seat”\n✔ Concealed Carry Application – Hone draw and response skills from concealment so your carry setup becomes reliable under pressure. \nThis 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. \n\nEQUIPMENT  \n● Working semi-automatic handgun (preferably centerfire) \n● 300 rounds factory FMJ (bring more if you want extra live-fire repetitions) \n● Minimum of two (2) magazines; 3+ magazines strongly recommended \n● PPE: Eye & ear protection\, personal med kit \n● IWB or OWB Holster (see note below) & magazine pouch(s) \n● Sturdy gun belt \n● Kneepads recommended \n● Cleaning kit & lubricant \n● High-collared shirt\, cover/concealment garment (bring multiple options)\, base layers or compression garments recommended for comfort when working from concealment holsters \n● Closed-toe shoes required; brimmed ball cap recommended but not required \nNOTE: 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. \n  \n“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. \n  \nREGISTRATION POLICIES & TERMS\nRANGE FEE: $30 payable to Howell’s Gun Shop for any participant that is NOT already a Howell’s member.\nNO VIDEO POLICY! To protect the privacy and learning experience of your fellow students we have adopted a strict NO VIDEO policy during class.\nTERMS: By completing enrollment in this event you confirm that you have read and agree Tatiana WhitlocksTerms of Sale & Event Policies.\nNOTE: This is a hosted course\, registrations are made directly with the guest instructor. Howell’s store credits\, discounts\, or membership perks do not apply. 
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/4-3-26-defensive-handgun/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Defensive Handgun
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