Practical Pistol Training Course – Phase 1: Building Your Foundation

Our Phase 1 Pistol Course is the crucial first step for anyone seeking to master handgun fundamentals and build unwavering confidence with a pistol. You’ll gain a deep understanding of handgun operation for self-defense and develop critical muscle memory for effective reactions in high-pressure situations. Through consistent reviews and repetitive practice, these vital skills will become second nature.

Whether you’re brand new, have been around guns all your life, or have some experience, this Phase will solidify the core skills necessary to move on to more advanced training.

This foundational course is the bedrock for advanced concepts taught in Phases 2, 3, and 4.

Your Safety is Our Priority

Safety is the cornerstone of all our training. Our structured approach guarantees a consistent, high-quality, and safe training experience.

Develop Core Shooting Skills

Throughout the course, we place a strong emphasis on practical, foundational skills essential for responsible handgun use and self-defense. You will intensively focus on:

  • Safety: The absolute priority in every aspect of firearm handling.
  • Equipment and Modes of Carry: Understanding your gear and safe carrying practices.
  • Loading and Unloading: Proficient and safe firearm manipulation.
  • Hands-on Manipulation: Developing practical control and dexterity with your pistol.
  • Proper Sighting Principles: Achieving precise aim.
  • Marksmanship Principles: Foundational techniques for accurate shooting.
  • Proper Shooting Postures: Stable and effective shooting positions.
  • Introduction to Overcoming Malfunctions: Basic problem-solving for firearm issues.

By developing these core skills, you’ll build a robust and reliable foundation for self-defense.

Expert Instruction Tailored to You

Our experienced and dedicated instructors are committed to your success. We adapt our training to suit your individual learning style and experience level, ensuring personalized progress. Whether you’re new to firearms or looking to refine existing skills, we meet you where you are and guide you towards your self-defense goals.

Empower Your Self-Defense Journey Today

Don’t wait to enhance your self-defense capabilities. Join Urban Defense Academy’s Practical Pistol Training Course and take the definitive step towards handgun proficiency. Empower yourself with the skills and confidence needed to protect yourself and those you love.

Register for Phase 1 today and unlock your full potential in personal protection!

Are you ready to take your self-defense skills to the next level? Join us for the Practical Pistol Training Course and become proficient in using a handgun for personal protection. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shooter, our comprehensive program is designed to empower you with the skills necessary to defend yourself.

By enrolling in Phase 1 of the Practical Pistol Training Course, you’ll not only gain a comprehensive understanding of the handgun for self-defense but also develop the muscle memory necessary to react effectively in high-pressure situations. We provide regular reviews and repetitive practice to help you ingrain these skills into your subconscious, ensuring they become second nature.

Phase 1 Pistol Course

Scheduled once a week – meeting for 6 weeks for each Phase.

11 hours of training
Day 1 – 2.5hr – Indoor Dry Fire, Safety & Handling
Day 2 – 1.5hr – Indoor Dry Fire Handling
Day 3 – 2.0hr – Gun Range Live Fire
Day 4 – 1.5hr – Indoor Dry Fire Handling
Day 5 – 1.5hr – Indoor Dry Fire Handling
Day 6 – 2.0hr – Gun Range Live Fire

The Phase 1 Pistol Course is for anyone, who wants to become more familiar with the pistol and improve handgun fundamentals. You will gain confidence and skill with the pistol. This is the foundation to build on the skills and concepts presented in Phases 2, 3 and 4.

We have a proven curriculum that will give you the tools needed for:

Safety
Equipment and Modes of Carry
Loading and Unloading
Hands on Manipulation
Proper Sighting Principles
Marksmanship Principles
Proper Shooting Postures
Introduction to Overcoming Malfunctions

Contact us to Schedule your Free Consultation for Firearms Training today!

Why do we meet with you for a Free Consultation for self defense firearms training?
Our purpose is to set you up for success!

We will spend an hour with you going over all of your specific self defense questions, we will discuss and evaluate training equipment, explain our firearms training program in detail, share our professional background in more detail, discuss your motivation and goals.

If you do not have your own equipment yet or would like guidance on how to select the gun and equipment that is right for you, contact us to schedule Pistol Basics – How to Choose the Gun That’s Right for You, a class to give you the critical information needed for you to make an informed decision on gun selection and safe, effective equipment.

Required Equipment for Training: Pistol, approved holster, 2 magazines, magazine holster, gun belt, pack of 5-10 snap caps, 200 rounds of ammo