$150 for shooters with some shooting experience or who have completed the Introduction to Handgun course

**To Register, Please call or sign up in person.**

This course has equipment requirements and restrictions. See info below.

Students must be 21 unless accompanied by an adult for the entire course. This four hour Introduction to Defensive Pistol course is limited to 8 students and will introduce shooters to defensive and competitive styles of shooting. This class is recommended for students looking to continue their firearms education after having taken the Introduction to Handgun course. Course material will focus on how to efficiently draw and shoot from a holster with topics on defensive theory, ammunition choices, reloading, and stoppages with a heavy emphasis on safety throughout. The course will end with live fire practice and a qualification designed to prepare students for the qualification course required by Blue Ridge Arsenal’s CCW course. This course does not qualify students to receive a Concealed Carry Permit. Students must supply the following equipment:

Firearm with a minimum of three magazines
.25 and .32 caliber firearms are not permitted
Strong Side Holster (outside the waistband holsters only)
Magazine Pouch capable of holding two magazines
400 rounds of quality ammunition (steel cased ammunition is prohibited)
Please bring garment
Pants or shorts with belt loops
A sturdy belt
Good attitude!

Students purchasing ammunition at Blue Ridge Arsenal will be offered a 10% discount on ammunition for the quantity of ammunition required for the class only. Ammunition may be stored either in the student’s vehicle or in the training office. Any ammunition stored on site must be stored in a bag or container with the student’s name clearly marked on it. Students are responsible for ensuring that they bring the appropriate amount of ammunition to class. Please check with a Blue Ridge Arsenal Staff Member to ensure that we have the appropriate ammunition in stock before purchasing ammunition prior to the class. For any questions, please consult any Blue Ridge Arsenal Staff Member.