12/17/22 – Women’s Basic and Intermediate Pistol Level One and Two Combo

Women’s Basic & Intermediate Pistol Level One and Two Combo

USCCA’s “Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals” is a welcoming and engaging training guide created by a woman for women who are seeking to begin, improve upon, or add to their firearms skills. This course is designed to reach students who are brand new to firearms and those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting. Basics and fundamentals will be introduced, reviewed, and then built upon, while also exploring situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, malfunctions, and firearms handling skills.

Whether you’ve never touched a firearm, you’re looking for the next steps in your training, or you’ve chosen to learn about the skills, tools, and mindset needed to use firearms for self-defense, you can be prepared to carry confidently every day with tips and techniques from experienced women in the world of firearms.

The USCCA Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals course is a modular approach to beginning and developing a self-defense strategy, with the use of a firearm.

LEVEL ONE Introduction Basic Pistol
What’s Your Why
Firearm Safety & Handling
Semi-auto vs Revolver
Cycle of Operation
Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting
Putting into Practice with Dry Fire Practice

LEVEL TWO Women’s Intermediate Pistol
Florida Law & Use
Holster and Cocealed Carry
Common Malfunctions
Bullets and Ballistics
Establishing Personal Boundaries
Shooting Fundamentals Review
Putting into Practice with Live Fire

LEVEL THREE Women’s Defensive Pistol
Mindset
Avoid, Escape, Defend
Use of Force
Cover vs Concealment
Voice Commands
Marksmanship vs Defensive Shooting
Drawing from Holster
Loading & Reloading
Practice with Purpose
Putting into Practice

Bonus Levels by Michelle Pickett
Range Gear & Accessories
Accuracy & Placement for Self Defense
Shooting on the Move
Home Defense Tactics with Handguns
Conceal Carry with Confidence

This course is for women taught by women instructors.

Course Length: 7 hours

Level Two Ammunition Requirment: 150 rounds ( FMJ/Target Rounds of Brass Casing Only.  No steel casing)

Classroom Location: Pickett Weaponry 25220 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669 (352) 472-4876

Range Location: Private range in Newberry.  Students will follow instructor to the location. About 10 miles south of the Gun Shop.

Included in Level One:
The book “USCCA Women’s Handgun & Self Defense”

Included in all the levels:
Instruction
Range Time
Targets
Course Materials & Training Drills

You will need to bring:

• Firearm in good working condition with at least 2 Mags
• Ammo (No Steel Casing)
• Eye Protection
• Electronic Ear Protection
• Level Three & Higher bring:
  • OWB Holster
  • 3-4 Mags
  • Sturdy Belt
  • Mag Holder

Other:

• Lunch & snacks as needed
• Water (enough to remain hydrated)
• Note taking material

Range Attire:

• Baseball Cap Style or Wide Brimmed Hat
• No loose-fitting shirts at the neck, tank tops,v-neck, etc… (to avoid brass from entering shirt)
• Long pants
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

Optional for the private outdoor range in Newbery, but highly recommended:

• Sports/Camping Chair
• Sunscreen
• Umbrella / Canopy
• Electrolyte Drink  example: Liquide IV
• Cooling Towel  example: Mission Stay Cool

For Pickett Weaponry Courses we are shooting outdoors so bring anything you need for a successful course. 

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