Handgun Defensive Skills – Become a Better Shooter Workshop

This Handgun Defensive Skills workshop focuses on the skills to become a better shooter of your handgun while focusing on gunfighting techniques every armed citizen must understand. Encounters are chaotic, fast, and unforgiving, which is why this class emphasizes control, accountability, and real-world defensive pistol mechanics. Whether this is your second workshop or your first experience with us, handgun defensive skills training will strengthen your fundamentals under stress and improve your ability to protect yourself and others.

Students will develop confidence through drills that reinforce rapid presentation, compressed shooting positions, one-handed control, and realistic defensive decision-making. This workshop bridges the gap between traditional range practice and the harsh realities of close-distance violence.

What You’ll Learn in Handgun Defensive Skills

This handgun defensive skills workshop covers:

• Close-range draw and compressed shooting
• One-handed firearm operation and retention
• Target discrimination at any distance
• Pattern accountability and shot placement
• Pressure-tested defensive movement
• A final skills challenge reinforcing speed + control

Gear Checklist (Per Person)

• Handgun with holster
• Three magazines & magazine pouch
• 200 rounds of ammunition
• Eye & ear protection
• Comfortable attire for dynamic movement drills

Reviews

• Carolina Firearms Forum 

Location:

• 422 Pappy Rabb Rd, 28338 | Derby, NC | Eastwood Outfitters Range Google Maps

Join us for this intensive three-hour workshop and elevate your defensive shooting skills under real-world conditions. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of your capabilities, measurable progress, and the confidence to act decisively when it matters most. Reserve your spot today and continue your journey toward self-defense mastery.

These workshops are designed to build upon each other, enhancing your skills progressively. However, you can attend them in any order—no prior workshop is required to join the next one.

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