Women's Defensive Pistol Level I

Women’s Defensive Pistol Level I

Fortress’ staff understands the apprehensions women students may have with regard to firearms. All of our staff have been trained in the Effective Instruction of Female Students by Vicki Farnam, and are ready to address all questions and concerns in a calm, professional manner.

We provide a comfortable, low-pressure learning environment which progresses to the next step only when you are ready. Our Women's Defensive Pistol course is designed to take the beginner - who has never fired a shot before - to the level of skilled markswoman, capable of defending herself with a firearm in a defensive situation.

We attempt to provide a staff member for every 2-3 students to provide the most personal instruction experience possible. If requested, a female instructor will be available to assist female students.

Required student skill level: None

Equipment required: Functional handgun, .380 caliber or larger. At least 3 magazines or speedloaders per gun. Proper holsters [pop-up to women's holster tutorial] and magazine or speedloader carriers.

Ammunition requirements: 500 rounds

Duration: Client requested 1 or 2 days (2-day courses are recommended in order to address all teaching points thoroughly!)

Teaching points include:

Gun handling and range safety
Avoidance
Disengagement techniques
Levels of force and the force continuum
Operation and control systems of pistol/revolver
Women's issues concerning pistol carry in public
Carry options
Loading/unloading
Situational awareness
Sight alignment
Trigger control
Marksmanship
Safe storage
Dealing with the aftermath of a defensive shooting.

We will travel to you and train your group on your personal range, or in home.

Pistols and equipment can be provided for rent with advance notice.

Laws regarding handgun ownership and carry rights vary greatly from state-to-state and each jurisdiction has its own rules and regulations. Fortress recommends that you consult with your own state's Attorney General's office before purchasing any firearm, or before you attempt to carry a handgun. Many find http://handgunlaw.us/ to be a good resource, as well. Please remember that laws and statutes regarding firearms change almost daily throughout the United States; it's up to you to know the law!

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
See the full list of requirements

AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS
Fortress recommends the use of American made factory ammunition only! Foreign ammunition is often times dirty, smokey and lacking in quality control. Use of it can not only lead to stoppages but it absorbs valuable training time trying to repair dirty, non-functioning guns. We also do not allow the use of reloaded ammunition during our courses.