Intro to Practical Defensive Pistol

Join NRA Advanced Instructor, Jim Benoit for a comprehensive introductory class on defensive shooting. The curriculum is designed for women and men that have minimal experience in shooting their firearm and can demonstrate safe gun handling skills. Some experience shooting is a plus but not required.
We will review your grip, stance and sight picture to ensure all students are on track. You will shoot multiple targets while practicing muzzle discipline, trigger control and reset. We will introduce movement while shooting. 
Topics include: Use of Force,Grip, Stance, Draw, Shot Placement.

Join us to build your existing skills and develop new skills to defend yourself and those you love with like-minded people! Small class size in a friendly environment.

50 - 100 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Important: if class is indoors, you will need synthetic jacket, plated, or lead ammo only.
​We have synthetic 9mm available for purchase the day of class. Please let us know.

• 50 to 100 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
• Students are required to have ANSI eye protection, and ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood.
• Belt, holster and 3 mags are required for class. NO SERPA HOLSTERS.
• Cleaning and clearing kit and Field repair parts are always helpful.
• Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.

No special instructions. See disclosures. 

Private ranges we teach at are located below. To determine which range your class is at, please check out our calendar page as each class's location is event specific. We will also email you class details a week prior to the class. If you are unsure, please contact us. For urgent questions, please call us.

• NCCSC
  343 Hopewell Rd Elverson PA 19520
• New Garden Range
  1235 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374
• Tuscarora Tactical Training
  2 Cabin Drive Millerstown, PA 17062

IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU READ ALL DISCLOSURE AND POLICIES BEFORE STARTING A CLASS AND PAYING FOR ANY CLASSES. IF YOU PAY FOR A CLASS OR STEP FOOT INTO ONE OF OUR CLASSES, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT YOU READ ALL POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES. CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE PAYING OR ATTENDING A CLASS. WE STRUCTURE OUR CLASSES TO BE SAFE AND NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE TO DO SO. ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS.

Disclosure: Handgun Course Equipment

• A desire to learn
• A safe and serviceable handgun (pistol or revolvers).
• LE, private contractors, and first responders should run their duty gear
• ANSI eye protection, and digital ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood. You can rent digial ear protection. Supplies limited. We highly recommend purchasing your own digital ear protection prior to attending the class.
• A quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class. No magnum calibers.
• Three(3) to five(5) magazines or speed loaders. NOTE: We encourage the use of your daily carry. If yours is low capacity (8 or less rounds), then we recommend bringing five(5) to eight(8) mags so you are not missing out while constantly reloading. We have spare mags available for purchase at affordable prices so you can stock up. Contact us in advance of class.
• Holsters should be outside the waistband rigid (Kydex or plastic) until the student has demonstrated proficiency in the draw to carry inside the waistband.
• Appendix Carry is not permitted in Defensive Carry 1 or below. Ask permission to carry appendix prior to registering for another class.
• AMMO: FMJ ammo is required. Round count is listed with each class. No steel cases or hand loads. No incendiary or tracers. Ammo will be inspected prior to class. No magnum calibers.
• Tactical and Firearms TRAINING classes are covered under ITAR, and are thus restricted to US Citizens / Legal Residents.

Disclosure: Rifle Course Equipment

The below is required. You must have it.

• You must use a semi-automatic rifle.
• Rifle rentals are available with advanced notice.
• No magnum calibers are allowed during claasses.
• Students are required to have ANSI eye protection and ear protection when attending classes.
• Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood. You can rent digial ear protection. Supplies limited. We highly recommend purchasing your own digital ear protection prior to attending the class.
• You will need a sling and a minimum of three(3) magazines for your rifle. This includes one magazine in your rifle and two rifle magazines on your person in either a belt or vest mag pouch.
• A sidearm with a quality holster and quality belt. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class.

The below is recommened, but not required.

• Knee and elbow protection.
• Back up iron sights are recommended. A red dot or optic is acceptable but it must have the ability to be dialed down to 1 power.
• It is helpful but not required to bring cleaning and clearing kit(s) and spare field repair parts.
• Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.

Special Mentions

• Legally obtained short barrel rifles(SBR)’s are permitted if a copy of the tax stamp is presented prior to an instructor prior to class.
• For long distance classes: A semi-automatic rifle or bolt rifle with enough quality “glass” to shoot course targets. Sling and bipod or rest. Spotting scopes are a great idea but not required.
• N0 GREEN TIP PENETRATORS FOR CLASS
• Tactical and Firearms TRAINING classes are covered under ITAR, and are thus restricted to US Citizens / Legal Residents.

We typically fill our classes and turn students away as the class date nears. Be sure you can attend the class date for which you sign up. Should you become unable to attend a class, you can use your deposit for another class offered within one year of the original class date provided you give at least 72 hour notice to us. We will subtract any upfront costs we incur such as class materials from the deposit. Cancellations shorter than 72 hours and no shows forfeit their deposit. Thank you. NO REFUNDS.

We do not allow the use of 80% home built firearms in our classes such as “Polymer 80” pistols and “80” lower” rifles or pistols. A general rule of thumb: if it does not have a serial number, do not bring it.

These guns have proven to be unreliable in class.

If you bring one to class, and do not have a back-up, or there is not a rental gun available, you will need to leave the class. No refund is given. Thank you for your cooperation.

FIREARM RENTALS
You can rent firearms for your desired class including pistols, rifles, and more. Ask in advanced please.

AMMO PURCHASE
When renting weapons, ammo must be purchased from Cajun to ensure only quality ammo goes through our guns.