Our Defensive Pistol Training course is built on years of real-world experience in covert and low-profile law enforcement operations. This comprehensive course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills to carry, conceal, and effectively use a pistol in defensive scenarios.
Course topics include use-of-force considerations, firearm and gear selection, concealed carry techniques, pistol manipulations, fundamentals of marksmanship, multiple round and target engagements, positional shooting, movement, proxemics, and emergency medical management. Whether you're a civilian or a professional, this training ensures you're prepared to respond safely and confidently in chaotic situations.
This course covers:- Dynamics of Violence & 6 D's
- Legal Implications of Deadly Force
- Proxemics Considerations of Violence
- fundamentals of shooting pistol
- Everyday Carry (EDC) items
- close quarter engagements
- defensive movement
- secondary weapon considerations- pistol manipulation
- effective engagement zones
- alternative shooting positions
- development of a hard target mindset- reloading fundamentals
- weapons of opportunity- Low-Light techniques for both hand-held and WML
- importance of grip and bone support
- proper utilization of sight alignment and sight picture
- draw and retention from IWB holsters
- weapons conditions
- weapons safety conditions
- strong and support side shooting
- single hand manipulation
- common pistol malfunctions
- inside the waistband (IWB) vs outside the waistband (OWB) holsters
- how to properly conceal a firearm
- concealment fundamentals and principles
- picking a concealment firearm that best fits you
- how to draw from concealment and return to holster
- how to properly build motor-skill memory
- reloading from concealment
- most advantageous ways to conceal a firearm
- proper instruction when dealing with Law Enforcement Officers
- speed building exercises
- importance of proper gear and clothing
- other considerations
Price: $400
After you purchase this course, an AHT firearms instructor will contact you via email approximately 1 month from the course date with pre-course details and provide you with an exact location for the training. All course dates are subject to change due to full-time commitment to Law Enforcement.
Defensive Pistol Training Course
- IWB (Inside the waistband) Holsters
- Reliable and sturdy EDC belt
- At least 1 magazine holder for spare magazine
- 3 magazines
- Reliable EDC Pistol
- 500 rounds of ammunition
- Ear & Eye Protection
- Permanent Marker
- Appropriate Clothing for Concealment and Weather
- Weapons maintenance & cleaning equipment
AHT courses are not eligible for refunds within 30 days of the originally scheduled course date. In the event that AHT reschedules a course due to an obligation the 30-day policy shifts to the newly scheduled date. If the refund is requested more than 30 days from the scheduled course date, the buyer will be given a course credit to use on a future course. Please email rick@achillesheeltactical.com for course refunds.
No refunds will be remitted for special events (Ohio Range Day) (Rx Range Day).
