Defensive Combat Pistol Training

Advance your handgun skills with real-world drills, movement, and vehicle-based scenarios

Defensive pistol Course
DEFENSIVE PISTOL 
Templeton, PA Range Location
  • Pre-requisites
This course is not for pure beginners, and it is Not a concealed carry course. We expect you to have a few hundred rounds down range with the pistol you are bringing to the course, know how it operates, and have EXCELLENT MUZZLE AWARENESS! We want everyone to go home with the same number of holes in them as when they started. 
*** Anyone who has an ND will not be allowed to continue. Nothing personal, you can stay and help, we just cannot put you back on the line ***
  • Topics Covered
This course will go over all the basics, draw, grip, stance, trigger control, and sight alignment.
Red dot optics use and zeroing.
Malfunctions, speed and tactical reloads.
Positional shooting, shooting in and around vehicles.
Unconventional shooting positions.
Moving and shooting, shooting from cover, timed drills and more.
  • Physical Requirements
There will be some light running  / jogging involved in this course. You will be moving in and out of various positions, including standing, kneeling, and prone.
During the vehicle portion, you will be shooting from inside a vehicle and around vehicles.
  • Equipment Required
Full Size or Compact Semi-automatic Pistol
Outside the waistband duty type or something with retention (if you run it will not come out)
.380, 9mm, .40, 45 cal  (anything else – ask)
Red Dots Recommended  – Weapon lights allowed
Ridged Belt with 2 magazine pouches
5 Magazines
Ear Pro  –  Ballistic Eye Protection
  • NO GO’s
No Sub-Compact or Micro Pistols (not sure – ask)   No Revolvers
No inside the waistband holsters

Templeton, PA
Range

July 10-11

19 spots open

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Private Group PISTOL Training 
1 Day Private Group Training Available
8 or More: We can cater the training to your group’s abilities
Templeton, PA Range Location
  • Pre-requisites
Catered to Your Groups Abilities.   Must have EXCELLENT MUZZLE AWARENESS! We want everyone to go home with the same number of holes in them as when they started.
*** Anyone who has an ND will not be allowed to continue. Nothing personal, you can stay and help, we just cannot put you back on the line ***
  • Topics Covered
This course will go over all the basics, draw, grip, stance, trigger control, and sight alignment.
Red dot optics use and zeroing.
Malfunctions, speed and tactical reloads.
Positional shooting, shooting in and around vehicles.
Unconventional shooting positions.
Moving and shooting, shooting from cover, timed drills and more.
  • Physical Requirements
There will be some light running / jogging involved in this course. You will be moving in and out of various positions, including standing, kneeling, and prone.
During the vehicle portion, you will be shooting from inside a vehicle and around vehicles.
  • Equipment Required
Full Size or Compact Semi-automatic Pistol
Outside the waistband duty type or something with retention (if you run it will not come out)
.380, 9mm, .40, 45 cal  (anything else – ask)
Red Dots Recommended – Weapon lights allowed
Ridged Belt with 2 magazine pouches
5 Magazines
Ear Pro – Ballistic Eye Protection
  • NO GO’s
No Sub-Compact or Micro Pistols (not sure – ask) No Revolvers
No inside the waistband holsters

Templeton, PA
Range

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Cancellation Policy

Registration fee is non-refundable

Cancellations made 60 days or more before course date: 50% refund

Cancellations made 60 – 30 days before course date: 25% refund

Cancellations made less than 30 days Prior to Training:  No refund

You may find someone to fill in for you, so you don’t lose your deposit.

We do not collect full payment up front like most companies, therefore if you cancel less than 7 days prior to the course you will be responsible for the balance of payment and will not be able to register for any other courses until that balance is paid. If we have other deposits from you for another course, we will apply that to the money owed, and a new deposit/s will be needed.

LODGING DETAILS

These courses are held at the Ben Franklin Range, 1130 Ridge Road, Templeton PA.  The range house is very nice, it has a full kitchen, outdoor grill and patio, 3 showers, living room and it is where all the instructors stay.  You can book a BUNK at the range house (they are bunk beds you will share with others) The bunks book like a hotel room on their website.  https://benfranklinrange.com/events/

There are plenty of nice hotels and restaurants in Kittanning PA which is about 20 minute drive to the range. There are also plenty of BNB’s nearby, and Bear Ridge Campground for RV’s