The Whittington U’s Defensive Pistol I Course is an Intermediate Level Defensive Sidearm instruction, basic handgun experience is strongly recommended such as proper gun safety, gun handling and knowledge of your firearm. This course focuses on the everyday implementation of the Firearm into our lives. The WU Defensive Pistol series focuses on Violence as a Means of Last Resort, with the defense of ourselves and our loved ones as part of an overall lifestyle change.

Defensive Pistol I will cover:

Classroom Instruction:

                o Introduction

o Defensive Posture

o Fundamentals of Defensive Marksmanship

o 3-Position Presentation Technique

Static Fire Drills

Principles of Cover (PoC)

PoC Movement Drills on a Reactive Fire Range

Note: This is a progressive curriculum. We require students to take the courses in succession: DPI - DPII - DPIII - Masters

What you will need: (a detailed list will be sent with Course Welcome letter)

• ·         Sidearm (semi-automatic or revolver) .32cal or larger
• ·         3 magazines/speed loader minimum

·         500 rounds ammunition

No Handloaded Ammunition Accepted

• ·         Holster
• ·         Sturdy Belt
• ·         Eye/Ear Protection
• ·         Sunscreen/Bug spray
• ·         Water Bottle/Container 

 

Practical Pistol I back in April 2016 with Assistant Instructor George Jackson. #defensive #pistol #train #whittingtonu

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Course Schedule: Defensive Pistol I

Day 1:

0830-1130 – Classroom Instruction

· Defensive Posture

· 3-Position Presentation Technique

· Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship

1130-1300 – Lunch

1300-1600 – Static Fire Drills

Day 2:

0800-0930 - Static Fire Drills

0930-1130 -   Individual Movement Drills/PoC

1130- 1300 -   Lunch

1300- 1600 -  Individual Movement Drills/PoC

1600- 1630 -  Final Discussion

·         *This schedule is tentative. Times are subject to change.