I'll be presenting DHS-1 at the Warrior Forge Range in Culpeper, VA 30-31 Aug. Cost is $250, and you'll need at least 800 rounds for the weekend.

Course Purpose: The purpose of DHS-1 is to gain an understanding of the defensive shooting environment, develop situational awareness knowledge, hone the fighting mindset, learn weapon manipulation techniques and acquire practical shooting skills.

Course Prerequisites: This class is NOT structured for novices. An NRA course, military experience or some other form of formal instruction is a prerequisite. Must be 21 years old to attend, and complete a training registration and hold harmless form.

This course DOES satisfy the Virginia Concealed Pistol Permit requirements. Maximum of 15 students.

Equipment Requirements: A center fire handgun, 800 rounds of ammunition, wrap-around eye protection, ear protection, a baseball style hat, a concealment garment, 3 spare magazines (the more the better!), a magazine pouch and a QUALITY strong side holster.*

Curriculum:

Saturday 0900-1300

Lecture: Topics will include:

Course orientation and goals, safety, defensive shooting realities, visualization and mindset, pre-incident indicators, post-incident actions, concealment techniques, equipment selection, legal considerations. CAUTION: Videos depicting graphic violence are part of this presentation!

Saturday 1330-1700

Safety, gun handling & manipulation, ready positions, draw stroke reducing malfunctions, basic marksmanship, controlled pairs, hammers, nonstandard response (NSR) drills.

Sunday 0900-1300

Basic marksmanship refresher, drawing from concealment, communicate, shoot, move, scan drills, controlled pairs, hammers, NSR, failure drill.

Sunday 1330-1700

Movement, Negative Targetry, Trigger Control Drills, Reload Drills, Malfunction Drills, Retention, Performance on Demand testing

Additional details are available at www.fpftraining.com, email me at john@fpftraining.com

Shameless self-promoting bump.

One of these days I going to make one of these classes fit my schedule. I will be getting back from diving in NC that Friday or Saturday or I would sign up.

Keep posting through as it's a good reminder.

1911sforever is an excellent instructor. I have taken this course at least twice. The video presentation on self-defense alone is worth the course price.

Regarding these classes, thus far I have taken DHS1 and the Minuteman Rifle course with John. You can not go wrong with this instructor or the location. He practices what he preaches and the he knows how to communicate effectively. I will be attending DHS2 in September.

What would you guys rather be doing Labor day weekend bump!

+1 for John!

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Originally posted by 1911sforever:
What would you guys rather be doing Labor day weekend bump!

i am taking this course this weekend, and all I can say if you are "thinking" about taking a class, DO IT!

And, given that, John is an excellent, excellent choice for an instructor.

I was in the military for four years (which means I got NO practical handgun training), practice regularly (and not just "range time", actual draws and such) and I learned a ton today....

John is professional, knowledgable, and, most importantly, is able to impart both those things to his students very, very effectively....

but I am very glad I am taking this course


i will post a full, in depth review tomorrow...tonight, I'm tired!