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General Defensive Handgun: $350

Course Designer: Greg Hamilton
Join the thousands of students who have come to InSights Training Center to get self defense handgun training in a safe, responsible environment. The General Defensive Handgun class gives students the information, skills, and mindset to carry and use a handgun for self defense.

In this class, students learn to use their handgun safely, quickly, and reflexively as is required in close-range high-speed defensive situations, and to understand the legal responsibilities of handgun use.

This course should be considered a minimum for anyone who owns or is considering carrying a handgun for self defense. General Defensive Handgun is also a prerequisite for all higher-level InSights handgun training.

Subjects Covered:

  • Firearms safety as it pertains to self-defense
  • The integrated act of firing: stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger press, follow through
  • Speed reloading, tactical reloading, clearing malfunctions
  • Rapid multiple shots on single targets, rapid engagement of multiple targets
  • Engagement of targets from the ready position, the draw, and the concealed draw
  • The proper tactical response to single or multiple opponent situations
  • Legalities concerning the use of deadly force (both criminal and civil), interactions with law-enforcement
  • Handgun types and modifications
  • Ballistics and ammunition selection as it pertains to the handgun
  • Holster selection and accessories

Upcoming Class Dates

Lewisberry, PA  
April 24 - 25, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ Mike Warsocki
June 26 - 27, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ Mike Warsocki
September 25 - 26, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ Mike Warsocki
Bellevue, WA  
February 13 - 14, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ Keven Kerkam
March 13 - 14, 2010   - Full
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ Tracy Roberts
April 10 - 11, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ Keven Kerkam
May 08 - 09, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ Keven Kerkam
June 12 - 13, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ InSights Staff
July 10 - 11, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ Tracy Roberts
August 14 - 15, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ InSights Staff
September 11 - 12, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ InSights Staff
October 09 - 10, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ InSights Staff
November 13 - 14, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ InSights Staff
December 11 - 12, 2010  
Course Times: 8am-6pm
w/ InSights Staff


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Training Prerequisites

Concealed weapons permit or documentation of good character, and you must be totally familiar and comfortable with your handgun. If you have never shot before or wonder how your gun works this class is not for you.

Equipment Requirements

Reliable, functional handgun; Belt holster (rigid) with sturdy belt; 600 rounds of jacketed ammunition (minimum); minmum of 2 magazines and a magazine pouch; Concealment clothing; Hearing and eye protection
 

Student Testimonials

Since I had been shooting for years, and reading websites related to concealed carry, I was worried that taking General Defensive Hangun wouldn't provide much value. I sure was wrong about that! There were so many things I learned that I had no idea I didn't know. I'll cetainly be taking more classes at Insights.    ~ Dan R, Bellevue, WA
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Training Locations

Our classes are held at a variety of West Coast and East Coast locations nationwide. If you cannot find a class that matches your location or schedule, you may also sponsor a class in your area and receive free training. If you have a specific location in mind, we are happy to work with you to accommodate your club, group, or organization.

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