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Basic Defensive Handgun



Shooting

# BDHS - Basic Defensive Handgun Shooting


Course Description:

A two day (16 hr) inclusive program incorporating the legal aspects, the physical skills and the equipment needed to employ a handgun from a strong sided carry position. This is not a beginner's course. Students are expected to have safe gun handling and shooting skills.
Prerequisites:
NYS Pistol License
FITG Basic Handgun Shooting Fundamentals or equivalent NRA course
Completed course enrollment form for preregistration (available on the PROGRAMS page)
Please see "Policy" regarding preregistration on the PROGRAMS page by selecting PROGRAMS on the navigation menu bar.
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Material Covered:
Safety review and briefing
Defensive ammunition
Elements of the draw and re-holstering
Reloading skills
Legal ramifications of self defense in NYS
Introduction to both dominant and support hand shooting
Introduction to dominant and support hand firearm manipulation
Shooting drills to reinforce classroom presentations
Successful completion of a 25 round qualifying course

Course Equipment Requirements: 
  • Cartridge caliber: Service/duty caliber, pending instructor approval (.44 magnum loads are not recommended)
  • Suitable defensive/duty strong side holster (instructor approved)
  • Semi-auto pistols require a minimum of 3 magazines and suitable magazine pouch. Revolvers require the use of 2 speedloaders and suitable speedloader pouch
  • Sturdy belt or duty belt for holster
  • 300 rounds of ammunition required
  • Suitable firearm cleaning kit
  • Eye and ear protection is required
  • Elbow and knee pads are recommended
  • Notebook/notepad and pen/pencil
  • Baseball cap or brimmed hat
  • Shirt with collar
  • Sunscreen
  • No sandals or open toe shoes
  • Bring lunch, snacks and beverage(s) for hydration
Cost: $200.00
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    • Armed Citizen >
      • FITG Courses >
        • Florida CWL Competancy Certification
        • Basic Handgun (Pistol License)
        • Basic Handgun Shooting Fundamentals
        • Basic Defensive Handgun Shooting
        • Intermediate Defensive Handgun Shooting
        • Consolidated Defensive Handgun Shooting
        • Advanced Defensive Handgun Shooting
        • Defensive Shotgun 1
        • Defensive Shotgun 2
        • FITG Shooting Dynamics Program >
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 1
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 2
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 3
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 4
          • SDS1 - Skill Set 5
      • NRA Courses >
        • NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
        • NRA FIRST Steps Rifle Orientation
        • NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course
        • NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Orientation
        • NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course
        • NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course
        • NRA Home Firearm Safety
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      • HR 218 LEOSA
      • Dept. Qualifications LE
      • Tailored Skills Dev. LE
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      • 8 Hr. Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards
      • 16 Hr. On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards
      • 8 Hr. Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards
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      • 8 Hr. Annual Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards
      • Tailored Skills Development
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