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Mini Course Descriptions

Mini courses are 60 to 90-minutes and can be offered in-person,

or online instruction in the comfort of your own home.

I. Developing a Personal and

Home-Protection Plan

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In this class you will learn:

  • The importance of a personal- and home-protection plan to protect yourself not just physically but also legally, financially and morally.

  • The responsibility that comes with having a gun for home defense or choosing to carry for personal protection.

  • Situational awareness and conflict avoidance.

  • Home security and defense basics.

II. Self-Defense Firearms Basics

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In this class you will learn:

  • Safety rules.

  • Types of handgun actions and ammunition.

  • Malfunctions and clearing techniques.

  • Intro to shotguns and AR15s.

  • How to choose a firearm that is best for you.

III. Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

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In this class you will learn:

  • The difference between the skills that must be developed to be a good marksman on the range and the skills that must be developed for safe and effective defensive shooting.

  • Grip and stance, dynamic movement, trigger control and discipline.

  • Flash and precision sighting techniques.

IV. Legal Use of Force

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In this class you will learn:

  • The difference between reasonable force and deadly force.

  • Understanding self-defense prosecution

  • The difference between defending your home and defending your property.

V. Violent Encounters & Their Aftermaths

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In this class you will learn:

  • Fight or flight physiology.

  • Some of the many physiological and emotional stressors you will go through in and after a violent encounter.

  • Visual, auditory, and memory distortions.

  • Making the 911 call.

  • What to do when the police arrive.

  • ...much more.

VI. Gear & Gadgets

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In this class you will learn:

  • Holsters

  • Tactical flashlights

  • Laser sights and optics

  • Gun safes and storage

VII. Basic and Advanced Skills

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In this class you will learn:

  • Dry fire drills

  • Speed and accuracy drills

  • Drawing from the holster

  • Flashlight techniques

  • Virtual drills

  • Next steps

Custom Topic

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In this class you will learn:

  • Your choice of topic (subject to CFTA approval)​

New Mini Course

REAL ESTATE AGENT SAFETY

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In this class you will learn:

  • How real estate agents can be at risk on the job.

  • ​How situational awareness can spell the difference between safety and tragedy.

  • How stress and anxiety affects the body and mind during a violent encounter.

  • Mindset and defensive strategies.

  • Defensive options to keep yourself safe.

Mini Class Registration

How will you attend?
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