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This is taught on May 2nd from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM during the pre-conference courses at Hill Country Shooting Sports. Please plan accordingly.

Defensive Pistol covers the importance of concealed carry and ethics to include how to present the handgun and safely holster, mental awareness and preparations while practicing confrontation avoidance, recognizing the physiological and psychological reactions, and furthering your defensive shooting and gun handling skills.

Instructor: Ken Lewis with Prevent-Prepare-Protect Training and Consulting

During the four-hour range training session, you will focus on developing and improving tactical and defensive shooting techniques. This is a performance course and NOT for beginners. 

Equipment required for range day activities: 

• Reliable, modern semi-automatic pistol or revolver chambered in 9mm or larger. Semi-autos must have a barrel at least 3” in length is preferred 

• Minimum of 150 rounds of ammunition. Factory ammunition is preferred but high-quality reloaded ammunition is acceptable if you loaded it. Do not bring reloaded ammunition loaded by someone else as there is no way to assure safety and quality. Revolver shooters will need at least two speed loaders and semi-auto shooters will need three magazines 

• A good quality, strong side belt holster on a sturdy belt is required. The holster must remain open and not flatten when the gun is withdrawn. The gun's trigger guard must be completely covered when in the holster. A Kydex or reinforced leather holster is recommended. No Serpa, cross-draw, shoulder holsters, or appendix carry holsters 

• Speed loader or magazine pouches are recommended to hold spare ammunition. 

• Suitable outdoor clothing and comfortable shoes as well as a brimmed cap 

• Hearing protection. Electronic hearing muffs or plugs are highly recommended 

• Eye protection with side protection 

• Water will be available but bring your Gatorade or other drink if you like. 

Parts of the road at the range are rough and could pose a problem for low clearance vehicles. Please plan accordingly.