Prerequisites: A basic understanding of how to safely operate your pistol. Proof of a clean criminal record (a current concealed handgun license or equivalent from any state is sufficient).
This is an intense, four-day, 40-hour
immersion course in the “rules of engagement” for armed law-abiding private
citizens. We will shoot on 16-17 and attend classroom on 18-19 March 2023. Eric Lamberson will instruct the Range/Live Fire portion and Massad Ayoob
will instruct the classroom portion. Range work on days 1 & 2 will include
instruction in the use of the defensive handgun under extreme stress. The day 3
& 4 classroom portion that emphasizes legal issues, tactical issues, and
aftermath management.
Range
work on days 1 & 2 will include instruction in the use of the defensive
handgun under extreme stress. Eric will teach drawing from concealment,
two-handed stances, shooting from cover, one-handed stances with either hand,
speed reloading, and more with an overall emphasis on fast, accurate shot
placement. The range instruction will culminate with a police-style handgun
qualification course.
Massad
teaches the classroom portion that emphasizes legal issues, tactical issues,
and aftermath management. Topics will include interacting with suspects,
witnesses, responding police officers, threat recognition and mind-set, and the
management of the social and psychological aftermath of having to use lethal
force in defense of self or others. Also covered is preparing beforehand for
legal repercussions and minimizing your exposure to them. Situations in the
home, at the place of business, or “on the street” will all be discussed in depth.
The course will culminate with a written examination.
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