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Level 1 Pistol Self Defense Course

$ 195 usd
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Independence Firearms and Training, 305 Circle Dr, Cord, AR, USA Map
Level 1 Pistol Self Defense Course
Whether you’re an individual, on a church safety team, in law enforcement, or the military our Pistol Self Defense Courses are the perfect way to improve your shooting and defensive skills. The Level 1 Pistol Self Defense Course includes our Shooting Fundamentals and How to Draw & Perform Reloads classes.

This is not your standard’ Learn to Shoot’ course that goes over the same old boring techniques that have been taught for years. Instead, we explain, demo, and teach cutting-edge shooting systems used by some of the top competitive shooters in the world. Even if you’re an experienced pistol shooter, come to the course with an open mind, and we will improve your shooting performance. There is a 100% guarantee if you don’t learn new, valuable skills from the course it’s on us.

If you have family, friends, or anyone else who may rely on your shooting skills, put this course at the top of your list. We work on proper stance, grip, presentation, sighting, trigger press, drawing from a holster, draws from concealment and reloads.

Prerequisites:

  • This class is open to everyone from beginners who have never shot a pistol to experienced shooters. The course is structured to be beginner-friendly while challenging the best shooters to improve their shooting fundamentals.

Equipment:

  • Semi-auto Handgun
  • 200-250 Rounds of ammunition
  • *Optional low round count option with only 100-150 Rounds of ammunition
  • Enough magazines to have 15 rounds of ammunition loaded at one time (30-45 rounds loaded is preferred)
  • A holster and 1-2 mag pouches are required (no Blackhawk Serpa Holsters). If you do not have a holster or mag pouches, contact us. If we have a holster for your gun, we’ll let you borrow it. Otherwise, a holster and mag pouches are provided with all our rental packages.
  • Sack Lunch or Country Crossroads does have lunch items & is close to the range
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Hydration and snacks

*If you don’t have a handgun yet, we have you covered with a rental package. Call us for rental options 870-614-8452.

Classroom:

  • Firearms Safety and Safe Gun Handling
  • Handgun Selection, Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage
  • Range Etiquette, Safety, and Rules
  • Shooting a Handgun Basics: Grip, Sight Alignment, Trigger Control, and Stance
  • Types of Malfunctions
  • Common Firearm Terminology
  • Strong Side vs Appendix Carry
  • Holster Options and Best Choices
  • Steps to Safely Draw the Handgun
  • How to Reholster Your Handgun
  • Types of Handgun Reloads
  • How to Properly Reload Your Pistol

Range:

  • Your First Shots
  • Improve Fundamental Shooting Techniques
  • Become Comfortable with Your Gun
  • Class Shooting Drills
  • Draw Steps Breakdown and Practice Dry Fire
  • Draw Practice Live Fire
  • Reload Steps Breakdown and Practice
  • Measure Improvement for Draws and Reloads

Weather and the Class:

We will have the class regardless of the weather on class day. We are inside for the classroom portion and are on the range for 3.5 hours. Dress appropriately for the weather (hot or cold), but there is a covered area to shoot from on the range if there's rain

Cancellation Policy:

All payments for a class, private training, event rental, and range reservation referred to as Session(s) are non-refundable unless Independence Firearms and Training cancels the Session. Students unable to attend a Session should call or text us at 870-614-8452 as soon as possible.
  • Cancellations received more than 24 hours before the Session start time will receive a free full Session cost transfer credit that can be used towards any Session we offer within 1 year.
  • Cancellations received with less than 24 hours, but before the Session start time receives 50% of the Session cost as transfer credit towards any Session we offer within 1 year.
  • Any ‘No Call-No Shows’ at the start time of the Session are not eligible for a refund or Session credit.
  • Independence Firearms and Training holds Session regardless of the weather unless it is unsafe but reserves the right to cancel or reschedule Sessions at anytime. Students will be offered a rescheduled Session date or a full refund for the Session payment if a Session is canceled or rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.


Instructors

Mike Lies

Instructor - Owner

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Location

Independence Firearms and Training, 305 Circle Dr, Cord, AR, USA

Classifications

Categories
  • Self Defense Training
  • Pistol Skills Class
Age Groups
  • All
Levels
  • All
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