Defensive Handgun Skills
Be the Person Everyone Hopes Is Nearby When Trouble Starts!
Master the Essentials
Individual modules designed to build a complete defensive skill set. The Defensive Handgun Skills is an advanced level training program designed to move you beyond your concealed pistol license training.
Skills Courses
Holster Draw
Create reliable draw mechanics that become natural, efficient, and effective under stress.
Cadence Fire
Learn improved recoil management to shoot fast & accurate!
Movement
Stay mobile, stable, and accurate while getting off the X. Learn to shoot on the move.
Use of Cover
Maximize protection while delivering accurate, controlled shots.
Cognitive Shooting
Make split-second, correct shoot/no-shoot decisions under distraction and pressure.
Individual Session Enrollment
Choose the specific training modules that fit your current needs. Whether you want to master the draw, improve your accuracy while moving, or test your decision-making under stress, you can book any of our five core modules individually. **Holster Draw class is a prerequisite class for any of the other Defensive Handgun Skills classes.**
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Customizable Training: Focus only on the skills you want to improve.
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Flexible Scheduling: Fit professional-level training into your busy life without the long-term commitment.
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Mandatory Foundation: Please note that the Holster Draw session is a prerequisite and must be completed before enrolling in any other movement or tactical modules.
Individual Class Details
Each individual session is a 2 to 3-hour intensive training module offered on a regular schedule throughout the year.
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Cost: $125 per session.
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Flexibility: You are not pinned to specific dates, choose the sessions that fit your availability.
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Targeted Growth: Perfect for shooters who want to refine a single skill, such as their holster draw or movement, before moving on to more advanced training.
What to Bring
To successfully complete the academy, you will need the following gear:
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Firearm & Ammo: Your personal pistol (unloaded and in a case) and ammunition for the session.
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Safety Gear: Eye and ear protection (available for rent or purchase if needed).
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Holster: A high-quality holster for the "Holster Draw" and subsequent sessions.
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Note-Taking: Pen and paper for recording "Action Items" provided at the end of each session.
Available Individual Sessions
Holster Draw
Build repeatable, confident draw control under pressure. You must get your gun out of your holster (or bag) before you can shoot! Learn proper form for drawing from concealment. Students will be shown how to break the steps down so it becomes second nature to draw, press directly to your sights, and make accurate hits quickly. This isn't be taught and off you go, we drill this over and over to build solid, repeatable muscle memory. All safe forms of concealment are acceptable (eg. Holsters, Purses, bags, etc.)
3 HOUR CLASS
100 Rounds
**This class is a prerequisite class for any of the other Defensive Handgun Skills classes.**
Cadence Fire
Gain rhythm, control, and precision for faster, tighter follow-up shots. A Defensive encounter using a pistol rarely ends with one shot. This class teaches students how to maintain defensive accuracy at speed. Shoot faster AND more accurate with better recoil management and developing a cadence.
This class is a MUST for defenders using a handgun.
400-500 rounds!
PREREQUISITE: HOLSTER DRAW
Movement
Defensive encounters are dynamic! We don't want to stand still and trade shots with an attacker. Learn to shoot while you are moving. We discuss, and practice, technique options for moving forward, backwards, and laterally while maintaining accurate hits.
We are MOVING in this class, wear appropriate clothing designed to move!
100 rounds
PREREQUISITE: HOLSTER DRAW
Use of Cover
Cover stops bullets! Learn how to properly use cover minimizing your exposure to harm while having full view of the assailant. Students learn how to approach and use cover to maximize it's protective qualities to keep themselves safe while gaining an advantage in the fight.
We are MOVING in this class, wear appropriate clothing designed to move!
100 rounds
PREREQUISITE: HOLSTER DRAW
Cognitive Shooting
Make split-second, correct shoot/no-shoot decisions under distraction and pressure. We MUST think before we shoot! Learn and practice the techniques needed to keep your head in the game.
This class goes through three unique drills designed to force you to think before you shoot. Think fast & shoot fast.
300-400 rounds
PREREQUISITE - HOLSTER DRAW
Defensive Handgun Academy
Be the Person Everyone Hopes Is Nearby When Trouble Starts!
The Defensive Handgun Academy is an advanced level training program designed to move you beyond your concealed pistol license training. This comprehensive curriculum consists of six short sessions (2 to 3 hours each) that transform practiced drills into automatic, reliable reactions. The academy provides the consistency and muscle memory needed when it matters most.
Sign-Up Bonuses ($515 Total Value)
When you enroll in the full Academy package for $997, you receive the following exclusive benefits:
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All skill courses plus Defensive Handgun 101
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1,000 Rounds of 9mm Ammo ($300 value).
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90-Day Membership to Centershot Gun Range ($75 value).
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1-Year MCRGO Membership ($30 value).
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Discounted Action Pistol League Fees ($60 value).
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5 Free Gun Rentals to test new firearms on our range ($50 value).
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VIP Training Club Access: 10% discount on any non-gun item for 12 months.
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Certificates of Completion for MCRGO Everyday Carry and DFA Academy Graduation.
Academy Courses
Defensive Handgun 101
Defensive shooting concepts, stoppages, reloads, & more!
Holster Draw
Create reliable draw mechanics that become natural, efficient, and effective under stress.
Cadence Fire
Learn improved recoil management to shoot fast & accurate!
Movement
Stay mobile, stable, and accurate while getting off the X. Learn to shoot on the move.
Use of Cover
Maximize protection while delivering accurate, controlled shots.
Cognitive Shooting
Make split-second, correct shoot/no-shoot decisions under distraction and pressure.
Why Join This Program?
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Confidence in personal defensive shooting skills - Become calm, decisive, trusted to protect yourself & your family.
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Consistency & Muscle Memory - Turn practiced drills into automatic, reliable reactions when it matters.
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Improved personal carry setup - Carry smarter: faster draws, zero snag, all-day comfort.
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“Action Items” from each session - Leave every class with 1–3 clear steps that make you measurably better.
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Better than most security teams - Operate at a professional level of readiness and decision-making.
Sign up for the Defensive Handgun Academy and contact us to pick your sessions! View the calendar here
What to Expect
Students will progress through a series of tactical modules designed to build a complete defensive skill set:
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Defensive Handgun 101: A private foundational session covering defensive shooting concepts, clearing stoppages, and reloads.
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Holster Draw: Master a repeatable, confident draw stroke under pressure (This is the required first session).
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Cadence Fire: Develop the rhythm and precision required for faster, tighter follow-up shots.
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Movement: Learn to stay mobile, stable, and accurate while "getting off the X".
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Use of Cover: Maximize your protection while delivering controlled, accurate shots from behind barriers.
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Cognitive Shooting: Train your brain to make split-second "shoot/no-shoot" decisions under intense distraction and pressure.
What to Bring
To successfully complete the academy, you will need the following gear:
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Firearm & Ammo: Your personal pistol (unloaded and in a case) and between 500 - 1,000 rounds of ammunition for the duration of the academy.
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Safety Gear: Eye and ear protection (available for rent or purchase if needed).
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Holster: A high-quality holster for the "Holster Draw" and subsequent sessions.
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Note-Taking: Pen and paper for recording "Action Items" provided at the end of each session.