Defensive Pistol - Level 1

Defensive Pistol - Level 1

Defensive Pistol—Level 1 is a ten hour course designed to provide the experienced pistol shooter with a higher level of training in the use of the pistol as a combat weapon and provide an opportunity to practice advanced skills in a safe, supervised environment.  If you want to learn advanced pistol skills and shoot a lot, this is the course for you.

This course introduces a detailed discussion of the Combat Triad of Mindset, Gun-handling and Marksmanship.  The adoption of the Combat Triad is critical to survival in a true, life-threatening armed confrontation.  The primary focus of this class is to work to establish high quality gun-handling skills and dramatically increase your ability to get shots on target quickly.

After a review of handgun safety rules and basic pistol skills, the course will provide training in various shooting techniques including Close Quarters shooting drills, shooting on the move and shooting from various positions.  Other topics covered in detail will include speed and tactical reloads and malfunction clearances in an active shooting situation.  We will also explore in detail how to engage multiple targets, target prioritization, hostage/bystander target situation and speed-on-target drills.  You will also gain experience in shooting from cover, partner drills and begin to explore the 360 degree awareness necessary to survive real-life shooting situations.  You will also receive an introduction to the practical skills and issues associated with shooting in low light / no light environments.

You will learn:

• Selective shooting
• Shooting during movement
• Diversion concepts
• Failure to Stop drills (advanced)
• Weapon retention and transition (back up gun)
• Shoot – No Shoot Scenarios
• Multiple target and moving target acquisition
• Real time tactical reload and stoppage drills
• Use of cover and concealment
• Alternative shooting positions (advanced)
• Basic partner tactics and communication
• Immediate action drills and target fixation
• Ambidextrous shooting
• Wounded shooter drills
• Basic room clearing and self-extraction tactics
• Force on Force Scenarios

After registering for this course, you will receive a written confirmation from APDI via email approximately 10 days prior to the course date.  The confirmation will include class times, directions to the class location and a list of items you will need to bring for the class.  Please contact APDI at 480-607-5144 with any questions.