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Defensive Handgun 1
$200 per person
8 hour course

7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Need a handgun?
No problem - we have rentals including the holster!

Skill level: Basic - Intermediate
Prerequisites: Basic Handgun Safety or Equivalent

This class takes off from where the Basic Handgun Safety Course ended. This course will consist of approximately one-hour of classroom and seven hours training on the range. Each student will shoot a minimum of 300 rounds from their handgun. The focus of this course is on using a handgun for self-defense. This is more than a "shooting" course; it is a "survival" course as students will learn how to use a defensive handgun in a life-or-death emergency situation from instructors who have
"been there, done that!". You'll be introduced into the triad of self-defense including proper tactics, developing defensive mindset and improving marksmanship.


You can expect individual coaching
from our courteous & competent staff


"One-on-one Coaching"

 

Regardless of your experience, your marksmanship and gun handling skills will improve! You'll also begin to understand the importance of safety and tactics in defending your family. You will have several opportunities, throughout the day, to shoot a Law Enforcement 25 round, 10 yard Police Qualification Course of Fire.

NOTE: Regardless of weather conditions we will train and shoot outdoors. We do have an enclosed area to store gear and to get out of the inclement weather during breaks. Please dress appropriately for the weather!

Your day is divided between brief demonstrations of skills required, individualized coaching, and
plenty of opportunities to practice.


Practicing
"Stepping Back while
Presenting the Handgun"

OFA School Circle
The classroom portion of the course covers:
  • Review of the four firearm safety rules
  • Review of tactical safety
  • Introduction to the Law Enforcement 25 rounds,
    10 yard Police Qualification Course of Fire

Introduction to defending
yourself with one hand

In DH1 you'll be introduced to using
available cover and/or concealment

 
The range portion of the course covers:
  • How to inspect your handgun
  • Administrative loading and unloading
  • Introduction to the four point presentation from the holster
  • Expanded emphasis on marksmanship
  • Expansion of the "ready" position
  • After action responses including the search and scan technique
  • Verbalization
  • Combat Reloads
  • Tactical Reloads
  • Phase I & II malfunctions clearances
  • Introduction to concealment and cover
  • Shooting from behind cover
  • Introduction to speed kneeling and double kneeling
  • Close quarters self defense shooting
  • One handed shooting including shooting with the strong hand only
    and the support hand only
While on the range you'll receive individual coaching and support
as we have a high instructor to student ratio.
What you'll need for the course:
  • A high quality, safe, defensive type handgun for EACH student. NO .22s!
    (Please bring a gun which works!)
  • Rental Guns are available for $50 for the class including magazines & holster - Ammo NOT included.
  • Sturdy belt, holster, and magazine pouch. We do sell holsters & belts. Please call to make certain we have one for your gun prior to showing up to the course!
  • Around 350 rounds of factory loaded new ammunition -
    NO Reloads or steel cased ammo.
  • A minimum of three (3) magazines or speedloaders for your handgun
  • ANSI/OSHA approved Safety Glasses - even if you wear prescription glasses you still need Safety Glasses to wear over the top of your prescription glasses - Safety Glasses are for sale in our Pro Shop from $8 to $15 per pair depending upon what you select.
  • Hearing Protection
  • Dress comfortable for Pacific Northwest outdoor conditions including sturdy footwear - no open toe shoes/sandals
  • Baseball type cap with visor (mandatory) - caps/hats are for sale in our Pro Shop.
  • Knee Pads for kneeling in gravel
  • Bring a lunch, snacks, & drinks for the day - some snacks are for sale in the Pro Shop

Your confidence and competence
will grow in this class!


People who have taken this class said:

"Great class, you guys do an unbelievable job."

"I've taken courses elsewhere and this one beats them all!"

"I've trained with other instructors and schools and there is no comparison - OFA rocks!"

"Best day of shooting I've had in my entire life!
I've shot for a really long time, and now know
I didn't know what I was doing."

"I have learned more in your Basic Handgun Safety course and today's Defensive Handgun 1 than in the last two years shooting IPDA & IPSC & everything else including video tapes, books and my from my friends. Excellent Class!"

"Once again, you guys have done an #1 job!!
Keep up the good work and we'll keep coming back."

"Course was excellent in every way. Very professional and very safety conscious"

"The group of instructors complimented each other which made it very comfortable. This was very well put together and I enjoyed myself. Thanks!"

"I was almost clueless when I arrived this morning. After the class I now feel I have some skills and definitely some direction of techniques and drills to help my marksmanship and defensive skills."

"The one-on-one personal instruction and guidance was exceptional. This was an excellent experience. Knowledgeable, courteous, and safety-conscious staff made this a remarkable course. Thanks very much, and I'll be back for more soon!!"

"I learned a lot of good information. I'll be back for Defensive Handgun 2."

"I greatly appreciate the training of skills that each of the instructors so willingly and courteously imparted. I'm so grateful to learn how to handle my firearm correctly and to have such excellent instructors available. Great School!"

"This class has been of great help to me. The instructors were always helpful and encouraging. They were always ahead of me when I needed help (You were there). Thank you."


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Restrictions: Oregon Firearms Academy LLC reserves the right to limit enrollment to our courses. If you have been convicted of any felony, or any crime which prohibits you from purchasing, owning or possessing a firearm and/or found mentally ill which prohibits you from legally purchasing, owning or possessing a firearm then you are unable to attend this course.

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