Core Defensive Pistol Fundamentals: The Foundations of Armed Self-Defense

6 Hours | Classroom and Live-Fire

"Intuitive Skill at Arms" means when seconds matter, execution matters more.

You already know how to shoot.

This course sharpens how you run the gun under pressure — efficiently, decisively, and without wasted movement.

Develop cleaner mechanics, stronger visual processing, and more efficient movement — the details that separate smooth execution from rushed effort.

Leave with a defined benchmark and a standard to continue building on long after the class ends.

Classroom Covers

• How to develop holster draw speed

• Efficient reloads and malfunction clearance

• Pre-planned responses and mental preparation

• Visual processing and target focus

• Proper shot cycle for speed and accuracy

• Shot accountability and diagnosing misses

• Post-incident response - after the fight

Live Fire Covers

• 6 checkpoints of defensive handgun competence

• Timing in balance of speed and precision

• Lateral and facing movement

• Movement to and use of cover

• Decision-making  and stress conditioning

• Dominant/non-dominant hand shooting and transitions

• Timed and evaluated shooting drills and qualification

Equipment Required

• Reliable semi-automatic everyday carry handgun

• Concealable strongside or appendix holster and quality belt (No SERPA)

• Minimum 250 rounds

• 3+ magazines

• Magazine pouch or carrier

Loaner holsters, magazines, pouches, and belts available for most common handguns

Prerequisite Training

• Attend Guntry Fundamental Pistol, or WV/Ohio CHL, OR;

• Possess a current state-issued carry permit

This course is part of the 25-Hour Guntry Defensive Handgun Academy.

Certificate awarded. Skill patches and Top Shot challenge coin available.