Women’s Basic and Self Defense Pistol

Level One & Two of Women’s Basic and Self Defense Training Series.

This course qualifies to apply for Concealed Weapons License.

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 level approach to beginning and developing a self-defense strategy, with the use of a firearm.

The course is part of FIVE LEVELS

• LEVEL ONE  and TWO COMBO 
  • Introduction
  • What’s Your Why
  • Use of Force
    • Mindset
    • Avoid, Escape, Defend
    • Review State of FL Laws & Use from Chapter 790.06
  • Firearm Safety & Handling
    • Revolvers vs Semi-auto
    • Bullets and Ballistics
    • Cycle of Operations
  • Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting
    • Basic Fundamentals
      • Dry Fire Practice
    • Range Commands & Etiquette 
    • Common Malfunctions
  • Putting into Practice
    • Live Fire Practice at the Private Outdoor Range in Newberry
      • Shooting Qualification

Course Length:  8 hrs

Ammunition: 100 rounds of ammo (No Steel Casing)

Location: Harry Beckwith Guns & Range 12130 S HWY 441 Micanopy, FL 32667

Includes:

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

You Will Need to Bring

• Quality functional semi-automatic pistol – Full size and compact pistols only (semi-auto center fire pistols only – revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed)
  • No micro pistols or pocket pistols to include: P238, P938, Glock 43, etc.
• 3 magazines minimum
• New Factory FMJ Ammo (No Steel Casing or reloads)
• Speed Loader
• Closed-toed Shoes
• Clothing suitable for training in any weather.
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Electronic Earmuffs and earplugs
• Range Gear

Other:

• Please make sure to bring food and water as it is not provided
• Note taking material

Range Attire:

• Clothing suitable for training in any weather, pants must have belt loops
• Cap or Wide Brimmed hat
• No loose-fitting shirts at the neck, tank tops,v-neck, etc… (to avoid brass from entering shirt)
• Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning.
• Long pants
• Sturdy closed toe shoes

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• ***** Special Pricing for LEVEL THREE   Women’s Defensive Pistol  (Sign-up online to complete your next level of training!  *Book all THREE LEVELS TODAY & receive FREE HANDGUN CLEANING CLASS! )
  • Holsters and Concealed Carry Options
  • Establishing Personal Boundaries
  • Shooting Fundamentals Review
  • Marksmanship vs Defensive Shooting
    • Three Methods of Shooting
    • Loading & Reloading with Speed
    • Cover vs Concealment
    • Voice Commands
    • Practice with Purpose
  • Drawing from OWB Holster
    • Dry Fire Practice
    • Live Fire Practice
  • Putting into Practice
    • Shooting Qualification