2/4/23 – Women’s Basic and 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.

The course is part of three modules

• Modular ONE  Women’s Basic Pistol
  • Introduction
  • What’s Your Why
  • Firearm Safety & Handling
  • Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting
  • Putting into Practice

• Modular TWO   Women’s Intermediate Pistol
  • Revolvers vs Semi-auto
  • Bullets and Ballistics
  • Cycle of Operations
  • Common Malfunctions
  • Holsters and Concealed Carry
  • Establishing Personal Boundaries
  • Shooting Fundamentals Review
  • Putting into Practice

• Modular THREE   Women’s Defensive Pistol  (Sign-up online to complete your modulars)
  • 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

This course is for women taught by women.

Course Length:  8 hrs

Ammunition: 50-100 rounds of ammo (No Steel Casing)

We offer this course at both locations.  

Harry Beckwith Guns & Range 12130 S HWY 441 Micanopy, FL 32667  (352) 466-3340

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

Includes:

• Instruction
• Range time
• Targets
• USCCA Women’s Handgun & Self Defense Fundamentals Book.

You will need to bring:

• Firearm in good working condition     (if you don’t have your own firearm or can’t bring it for class you can rent one for $10 plus ammo.  Please leave a remark in comments if you need a firearm.)
• Ammo (No Steel Casing)
• Eye Protection
• Electronic Ear Protection
• Notebook & pen to take notes.

 Other:

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

Range Attire:

• Cap 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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