Description
Course:
- Class is approximately 4 1/2 hours. Registration at 10:00AM.
- Drinks and snacks provided during class. Please bring your lunch.
Cost:
- $40.00.
- Cash, check, credit card, VENMO accepted.
Topics Include:
- Philosophy of firearms ownership and use (“why a firearm?”).
- Firearm selection and ammunition considerations.
- Overview of situational awareness, defense escalation, and legal responsibilities.
- Conflict avoidance.
- Safe storage of firearms and ammunition.
- Firearms shooting fundamentals: grip-breathing-stance-sights-trigger control-follow through.
- Basic accessories and Non-Lethal alternatives.
- Introduction to South Mountain Defense’s Defense philosophy.
Firearms and Self Defense:
- Universal safety rules.
- Firearm basics: pistol (semi-automatic), revolver, shotgun, rifle.
- Firearms selection: personal defense, home / office defense.
- Safe clearing of firearms.
- Firearms storage and accessibility (personal and home)
- Ammunition / shotshell fundamentals and considerations.
- Firearms accessories.
- Shooting technique fundamentals.
- Shooting Drills: Basic and defensive / Philosophy of shooting techniques
RANGE (Live Fire Optional: Not a requirement for successful completion of the course)
- Firearms will be available for students to try. All are welcome and encouraged to bring their own for practice and review.
- Safety review.
- SMD will supply all necessary ammunition..
- Please bring your own eye and hearing protection. We can supply either if needed.
Location: Ridge & Valley Gun Club, 7600 Blue Church Rd. South, Coopersburg, PA. 18036
