DEFENSIVE HANDGUN - PART 1(take me to Part 2, Range)
This is the first part of a two part class designed for those who are concerned with defending themselves and may already be or are looking to carry a pistol for defense and. This class is a must have to navigate a serious threat to yourself, safely legally, and with the best possible outcome! Don't take our word for it, read the comments below!
This course is training yourself for a dangerous encounter. Watch the news and camera footage from dash, security, body and doorbells all show that sudden violent encounters don't look like how you see people practice the range or on the mats. You may carry the physical tools, but there's more to learning self-defense than the physical tools. The majority of people take comfort in possessing the tools, the gun, lots of ammo in the caliber the think is best which doesn't matter much without proper mindset and skills. Understand that the that the mind navigates the body and that sudden violence often hijacks your executive brain functions even if you are ready for it!
This course, through a combination of lecture, discussion and force-on-force scenarios is designed to give you a better mindset, awareness, decision making abilities and understand the reality of self-defense. It deals with the escalation of justified force that can be used to defend ones self from an attacker. What is needed to avoid confrontation, de-escalate, realize the consequence of inaction, and if needed, use your skills and and training to deploy your tools to defend yourself. Class starts with understanding basic self-defense principals and understanding the law. We will quick discuss the mindset of the attacker, types of encounters, avoidance but how to react if needed. We will discuss the firearm, the draw and real world use.
We continue to on to use of a light in and out of the home. Keep in mind the majority of criminal activity perpetrated upon citizens takes place between 6pm and 6am(WHEN ITS DARK). Very helpful If you have never fired your personal defense firearm in low/no light conditions, or you have and realized how awkward it can be. Standard firearms manipulation uses two hands and in a low light situations that all changes. Will cover differences and characteristics needed to select the proper lighting tool, how to properly use a light to navigate detect and ID a target. Drills will be conducted of various methods of manipulating and operating a pistol with a light.
We will continue to discuss other defensive tools like a knife or Pepper Spray. Use of a firearm may not be warranted or available and understanding and having access to other tool is paramount.
The class will continue with scenarios tests, fundamental decision making, core skill sets and your ability to deal with possible real life situations. Practical drills in a low/no light environment and class concludes with a full low light defensive simulation to practice and test your learned skills. Your tools are useless without being able to act fast and smart. Skills come from reality based training not just range training.
It's strongly suggested that you attend the Defensive Handgun Classroom course with a spouse, partner or other family member since they will likely be the only “help” you will have until authorities can respond and you want to be on the same page. You may carry a firearm, knife, spray, a dog and two baseball bats but do your family members know how to access your tools and operate it if you get injured? This course will help you create or improve you own concealed carry and decision making drills and help you progress by making your personal practice more effective. All skill levels are welcome for this session.
Part 2 on another day is our Defensive Handgun - Part 2 class which is a live fire class that deals with using a pistol in a defensive situation after you have made the decision to draw and forward. Don't forget to read the student feedback below, they can tell you better than us! Contact info is available for most former students upon request.
Must be a US citizen. 21yrs+ old.
Firearm not required.
Your will need:
Cost of this Class is $145
This is the first part of a two part class designed for those who are concerned with defending themselves and may already be or are looking to carry a pistol for defense and. This class is a must have to navigate a serious threat to yourself, safely legally, and with the best possible outcome! Don't take our word for it, read the comments below!
This course is training yourself for a dangerous encounter. Watch the news and camera footage from dash, security, body and doorbells all show that sudden violent encounters don't look like how you see people practice the range or on the mats. You may carry the physical tools, but there's more to learning self-defense than the physical tools. The majority of people take comfort in possessing the tools, the gun, lots of ammo in the caliber the think is best which doesn't matter much without proper mindset and skills. Understand that the that the mind navigates the body and that sudden violence often hijacks your executive brain functions even if you are ready for it!
This course, through a combination of lecture, discussion and force-on-force scenarios is designed to give you a better mindset, awareness, decision making abilities and understand the reality of self-defense. It deals with the escalation of justified force that can be used to defend ones self from an attacker. What is needed to avoid confrontation, de-escalate, realize the consequence of inaction, and if needed, use your skills and and training to deploy your tools to defend yourself. Class starts with understanding basic self-defense principals and understanding the law. We will quick discuss the mindset of the attacker, types of encounters, avoidance but how to react if needed. We will discuss the firearm, the draw and real world use.
We continue to on to use of a light in and out of the home. Keep in mind the majority of criminal activity perpetrated upon citizens takes place between 6pm and 6am(WHEN ITS DARK). Very helpful If you have never fired your personal defense firearm in low/no light conditions, or you have and realized how awkward it can be. Standard firearms manipulation uses two hands and in a low light situations that all changes. Will cover differences and characteristics needed to select the proper lighting tool, how to properly use a light to navigate detect and ID a target. Drills will be conducted of various methods of manipulating and operating a pistol with a light.
We will continue to discuss other defensive tools like a knife or Pepper Spray. Use of a firearm may not be warranted or available and understanding and having access to other tool is paramount.
The class will continue with scenarios tests, fundamental decision making, core skill sets and your ability to deal with possible real life situations. Practical drills in a low/no light environment and class concludes with a full low light defensive simulation to practice and test your learned skills. Your tools are useless without being able to act fast and smart. Skills come from reality based training not just range training.
It's strongly suggested that you attend the Defensive Handgun Classroom course with a spouse, partner or other family member since they will likely be the only “help” you will have until authorities can respond and you want to be on the same page. You may carry a firearm, knife, spray, a dog and two baseball bats but do your family members know how to access your tools and operate it if you get injured? This course will help you create or improve you own concealed carry and decision making drills and help you progress by making your personal practice more effective. All skill levels are welcome for this session.
Part 2 on another day is our Defensive Handgun - Part 2 class which is a live fire class that deals with using a pistol in a defensive situation after you have made the decision to draw and forward. Don't forget to read the student feedback below, they can tell you better than us! Contact info is available for most former students upon request.
Must be a US citizen. 21yrs+ old.
Firearm not required.
Your will need:
- Note Taking Materials & Hydration, lunch/snacks.
- All training equipment is provided all you need is a sturdy belt.
- Any Every Day Carry items:
- Your carry or home flashlight(don't buy one just bring what you have), knife, holster & unloaded firearm are welcome but not necessary.
Cost of this Class is $145
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Student Feedback:
"This class taught me so much about myself relating to high pressure events... along with how to interact with people. What to look for, how to read people, and trust your instincts if you are uncomfortable with a situation. I am still going over the scenarios in my mind saying to myself you should have done this or that differently....picking apart my actions and reactions....best class...loved it. I feel that anyone that is thinking about getting their pistol permit or currently has a pistol permit/conceal carry would benefit from this class. I took away from this class a lot of information and want to keep educating myself further with more classes and research. Kudos for a great program!" - Andrea
"My headline for this class would read-'I don't care who you are or who think you are , You need to take this class at least once". Location was great given that it allowed for real like scenarios Format was very good, time spent was broken up nicely. Cost is irrelevant as long as I receive value which I did! Pace was right on, content was what it should be. Steve's mix of real life stories and his injection of humor were worth the cost alone. I likely will take one or both classes again in the future! " Gary R
"This is the first and only class I have taken since I had my pistol. This has made me realized it's not about the firearm but the attacker." - Jason
" Let's be clear - The instructor is not on the handsome scale at all. Let's move on. The class was very informal and informative. I'm glad there were real situations and not just blind staring at videos. Having good open conversation was very helpful and the scenarios well designed. I would say that you could solicit real life situations that people may have seen or been involved in and analyze those in the class. Overall, my personal impression is that I want to continue taking more classes as in a state like NY one must be on alert as it seems the bad guys are out there and then the police show up to make life possibly more complicated. Thank you and I'll be signing up for me soon. " - Ralph
"I honestly thought it was a great class. Very good set up with Jeremy and Steve. And it's especially good that Steve kept the jokes coming because it does suck when it feels like you're just at driver's ed class and you don't do anything and you have a boring instructor. So I thought everything was spot on. Plus, I guarantee my humor was totally off yesterday so if you guys humored me that was special. I'm autistic so some days I'm funny and some days I'm like a robot lol. I think the most important thing was the scenarios whether they happen in real life or not it's always good to have a foot up on that. And granted because obviously it's not with real guns it's a lot more fun to do that stuff, but it also teaches situational awareness because I was really surprised nobody heard me drop my gun yesterday lol and then I figured okay well in this situation especially when Brenda discovers my partner in crime under the tarp it probably (especially because they were armed too), s*** would hit the fan and the Bullets would fly." Nick R
"I thoroughly enjoyed the defensive hand gun class. It moved along at a good pace, the visuals were good, and all questions were answered. My favorite part was the hands on scenarios – I have had similar training many years ago and the hands on really opened my eyes on how rusty my skills had become and I appreciated the tune up. I definitely will be taking more classes from Iron Sight." - Pat W
"Training is what I am going to fall back on it a bad situation. This is going to help me take away all the macho stuff and de-escalte and protect my self. I didn't think I could do it. - Felix
"I really enjoyed the defensive handgun class with you. You are incredibly knowledgeable and do an excellent job presenting a facts-based course that does not feel like it is designed to give an opinion, but to allow the participants to develop their opinions. I thought it was incredibly useful that our class was able to go outside and simulate different types of situations. The scenarios that you simulated during class really make a person step back and think about how they would really react in a real life situation, especially in today's world. Thank you again for a great class & I look forward to taking another class with you!" - Amy A
"This gave me a little stress and made me realize I need to prepare my family too." - Greg
Found the class to be informative and eye-opening. I was a little disappointed with my defensive tactics during a couple of the drills, but that's what I was there for - to gain some insight on how to react to certain levels of confrontation. The active shooter drill, albeit staged in a class setting, left me pondering how/what I should/could/would have done differently to thwart the shooter? It did point out that, short of being overly paranoid, one needs to be more aware of your surroundings during your daily routine and have a certain skill level to overcome the bad guy. My thanks to you and Steve for providing the training that, if/when the time comes, may save my life and those around me" - John
"I have to say the class was extremely useful and informative. Role play really made you think how to address certain situations. Especially a few days later you can review the role play and see if you could have made s different decision. This course should be mandatory for your carry permit" - Walter
"I was very pleased with the instruction I received in the defensive handgun course. I thought the instructor did an excellent job breaking down the escalation of force and the law as it pertains to self defense. It was nice to build on fundamentals and mindset in this class. Thank you for your time and I look forward to Defensive Pistol in August." - Jason
"I found the class very helpful; the scenarios were realistic and made me think that anything can happen at any time and that there are other ways to avoid a escalating situation. The personal stories told and the instructors demonstrations helped to put it all in perspective. The short videos and legal discussions reminded me of how serious it would be to fire my weapon. The format was good; kept my interest as I wasn't sitting the whole time." - Sandra P
"It’s a lot to take in, but I think I am going to come back and take it again. To see the scenarios unfold is invaluable. You can’t be prepared enough for the panic that happens" - Debi F
"You answered a ton of the questions I had when I came in today." - Phillip P
"I really had not clue what I need to do in a real situation before this class." Louise
"Thanks for offering this course. I heard a lot about it and its better than I expected. This class is really practical, easy to understand, and useful." - Travis
"Different from any other classes I have taken. I the situations and the different points of view from everyone else" Joe P
"This class makes me realize how I need more training. Its lot different to talk about it than to do it. I need to feel more comfortable with myself in these situations."
Carol
“This training was really informational. Tons of things I wouldn’t even have thought of. I really enjoyed this class, it encompassed a lot. I supervised myself how little I hesitated, but I have to practice way more.” - Judy
"Just took the defensive handgun class today. This class is so informative that highly recommend it for any one who plans on getting or has their CC permit. The class was a fun, informative and we were able to implement lecture right into being practical and tactical. Thanks guys!" Blake
"The class was great you guys are very good at what you do. For me, an average person, this is a great class to take without being intimidated. The cost is fair the place was great. Looking forward to the defensive pistol class. " Patrick F
"This class should be required" Josh
"This class taught me so much about myself relating to high pressure events... along with how to interact with people. What to look for, how to read people, and trust your instincts if you are uncomfortable with a situation. I am still going over the scenarios in my mind saying to myself you should have done this or that differently....picking apart my actions and reactions....best class...loved it. I feel that anyone that is thinking about getting their pistol permit or currently has a pistol permit/conceal carry would benefit from this class. I took away from this class a lot of information and want to keep educating myself further with more classes and research. Kudos for a great program!" - Andrea
"My headline for this class would read-'I don't care who you are or who think you are , You need to take this class at least once". Location was great given that it allowed for real like scenarios Format was very good, time spent was broken up nicely. Cost is irrelevant as long as I receive value which I did! Pace was right on, content was what it should be. Steve's mix of real life stories and his injection of humor were worth the cost alone. I likely will take one or both classes again in the future! " Gary R
"This is the first and only class I have taken since I had my pistol. This has made me realized it's not about the firearm but the attacker." - Jason
" Let's be clear - The instructor is not on the handsome scale at all. Let's move on. The class was very informal and informative. I'm glad there were real situations and not just blind staring at videos. Having good open conversation was very helpful and the scenarios well designed. I would say that you could solicit real life situations that people may have seen or been involved in and analyze those in the class. Overall, my personal impression is that I want to continue taking more classes as in a state like NY one must be on alert as it seems the bad guys are out there and then the police show up to make life possibly more complicated. Thank you and I'll be signing up for me soon. " - Ralph
"I honestly thought it was a great class. Very good set up with Jeremy and Steve. And it's especially good that Steve kept the jokes coming because it does suck when it feels like you're just at driver's ed class and you don't do anything and you have a boring instructor. So I thought everything was spot on. Plus, I guarantee my humor was totally off yesterday so if you guys humored me that was special. I'm autistic so some days I'm funny and some days I'm like a robot lol. I think the most important thing was the scenarios whether they happen in real life or not it's always good to have a foot up on that. And granted because obviously it's not with real guns it's a lot more fun to do that stuff, but it also teaches situational awareness because I was really surprised nobody heard me drop my gun yesterday lol and then I figured okay well in this situation especially when Brenda discovers my partner in crime under the tarp it probably (especially because they were armed too), s*** would hit the fan and the Bullets would fly." Nick R
"I thoroughly enjoyed the defensive hand gun class. It moved along at a good pace, the visuals were good, and all questions were answered. My favorite part was the hands on scenarios – I have had similar training many years ago and the hands on really opened my eyes on how rusty my skills had become and I appreciated the tune up. I definitely will be taking more classes from Iron Sight." - Pat W
"Training is what I am going to fall back on it a bad situation. This is going to help me take away all the macho stuff and de-escalte and protect my self. I didn't think I could do it. - Felix
"I really enjoyed the defensive handgun class with you. You are incredibly knowledgeable and do an excellent job presenting a facts-based course that does not feel like it is designed to give an opinion, but to allow the participants to develop their opinions. I thought it was incredibly useful that our class was able to go outside and simulate different types of situations. The scenarios that you simulated during class really make a person step back and think about how they would really react in a real life situation, especially in today's world. Thank you again for a great class & I look forward to taking another class with you!" - Amy A
"This gave me a little stress and made me realize I need to prepare my family too." - Greg
Found the class to be informative and eye-opening. I was a little disappointed with my defensive tactics during a couple of the drills, but that's what I was there for - to gain some insight on how to react to certain levels of confrontation. The active shooter drill, albeit staged in a class setting, left me pondering how/what I should/could/would have done differently to thwart the shooter? It did point out that, short of being overly paranoid, one needs to be more aware of your surroundings during your daily routine and have a certain skill level to overcome the bad guy. My thanks to you and Steve for providing the training that, if/when the time comes, may save my life and those around me" - John
"I have to say the class was extremely useful and informative. Role play really made you think how to address certain situations. Especially a few days later you can review the role play and see if you could have made s different decision. This course should be mandatory for your carry permit" - Walter
"I was very pleased with the instruction I received in the defensive handgun course. I thought the instructor did an excellent job breaking down the escalation of force and the law as it pertains to self defense. It was nice to build on fundamentals and mindset in this class. Thank you for your time and I look forward to Defensive Pistol in August." - Jason
"I found the class very helpful; the scenarios were realistic and made me think that anything can happen at any time and that there are other ways to avoid a escalating situation. The personal stories told and the instructors demonstrations helped to put it all in perspective. The short videos and legal discussions reminded me of how serious it would be to fire my weapon. The format was good; kept my interest as I wasn't sitting the whole time." - Sandra P
"It’s a lot to take in, but I think I am going to come back and take it again. To see the scenarios unfold is invaluable. You can’t be prepared enough for the panic that happens" - Debi F
"You answered a ton of the questions I had when I came in today." - Phillip P
"I really had not clue what I need to do in a real situation before this class." Louise
"Thanks for offering this course. I heard a lot about it and its better than I expected. This class is really practical, easy to understand, and useful." - Travis
"Different from any other classes I have taken. I the situations and the different points of view from everyone else" Joe P
"This class makes me realize how I need more training. Its lot different to talk about it than to do it. I need to feel more comfortable with myself in these situations."
Carol
“This training was really informational. Tons of things I wouldn’t even have thought of. I really enjoyed this class, it encompassed a lot. I supervised myself how little I hesitated, but I have to practice way more.” - Judy
"Just took the defensive handgun class today. This class is so informative that highly recommend it for any one who plans on getting or has their CC permit. The class was a fun, informative and we were able to implement lecture right into being practical and tactical. Thanks guys!" Blake
"The class was great you guys are very good at what you do. For me, an average person, this is a great class to take without being intimidated. The cost is fair the place was great. Looking forward to the defensive pistol class. " Patrick F
"This class should be required" Josh
"I took my permit class somewhere else. I brought my wife to Iron Sight for her permit class and i realized these classes are not all the same! This class was no comparison to the course I got else-ware. I've also taken classroom and live-fire classes with Jeremy and Steve, and can't believe these classes aren't required BEFORE you get a concealed carry permit. it's like getting a drivers license then learning to drive. Practice and training are two different things. If you carry concealed and haven't trained with professionals who know the law and understand firearms use and operation under stress, you are putting yourself in physical and legal jeopardy, and endangering everyone around you every time you strap your weapon to your hip. DON'T BE A MENACE, BE AN ASSET. GET TRAINED." --Jim C"
"My Wife and I took the defensive handgun class and found it very informative. We will recommend this class to everyone who carries a firearm. I have some professional training, my wife and I are prior military, we regularly train at home, and came away with additional tools and a new perspective on concealed carry. This class immerses you in hands on real life situation, teaches you what kind of actions an attacker might take, and teaches you an alternative to drawing your firearm. You will learn about the laws pertaining to use of deadly physical force, and how they also pertain to protecting yourself at home. My wife and I enjoyed the pace, low pressure yet effective approach of the instructors, and content of the class. All these factors helped us decided to stayed for the low light operation class. That is another highly recommended class." -Peter and Bryn
"There is so much ambiguity in personal protection situations. Many criminals want to you occupied and when you are in the space of others you have to be prepared." Tim S
"Overall one of the best things about their classes is that you are put into real life scenarios! They provide you with all the equipment you need, SIRT pistol, flashlight, tactical training knife, and a realistic training environment to train in. I highly recommend that you take as many of their classes as you can. I train to keep myself and my family safe, what’s your motivation to train?" - Ryan
"I really liked the class, it was very informative in terms of better understanding of the legalities of the law and how to handle yourself. The tips on being aware and going with your gut were great. I wish some other women were in the class just because that changes the dynamics on how a scene would work with two women. But that is not on your company that is on other females not taking the steps to gain more knowledge. Ladies take this class! I want to make sure I am comfortable with my gun if I am going to carry it." - Paulette
"Educational but funny to which is good for any class. I had no hands on training so this was great for me. You guys did great job." - Jason S
"Being so inexperience I was a bit apprehensive going into the class. I was instantly put at ease when i saw the diversity within. Genders, ages and beards (lol) of all walks! The way the class was taught never made me feel intimidated or talked down to. The information was shared in a lighthearted fun manner that made it easy to process and remember. The true result of being passionate and extremely knowledgeable about your business and wanting to share it with others. I was skeptical that running a few scenarios in a planned environment would be as helpful as it was. When i got home and my husband jumped out from behind a door i instantly jumped into my ready stance instead of ducking for cover. I shared many of the defensive moves with my teenagers and i was dubbed "cool step mom" instead of "evil step momster" for the day, so thanks for that! Looking forward to more! " Joelle
"Good job Saturday with your defensive handgun class. You guys does a great job delivering the information and makes the class comfortable and very personable. You do not have that lecture hall feeling but more of a good personal conversation. The hands on approach to the different scenarios also makes you think about the real life situations you may be confronted with. Class location was very good because it was removed from outside interference's. Class materials were fine and class cost very reasonable. I would recommend this class to anyone that wants to learn more about concealed carry and be more prepared for reality."
- Gary D
"My Wife and I took the defensive handgun class and found it very informative. We will recommend this class to everyone who carries a firearm. I have some professional training, my wife and I are prior military, we regularly train at home, and came away with additional tools and a new perspective on concealed carry. This class immerses you in hands on real life situation, teaches you what kind of actions an attacker might take, and teaches you an alternative to drawing your firearm. You will learn about the laws pertaining to use of deadly physical force, and how they also pertain to protecting yourself at home. My wife and I enjoyed the pace, low pressure yet effective approach of the instructors, and content of the class. All these factors helped us decided to stayed for the low light operation class. That is another highly recommended class." -Peter and Bryn
"There is so much ambiguity in personal protection situations. Many criminals want to you occupied and when you are in the space of others you have to be prepared." Tim S
"Overall one of the best things about their classes is that you are put into real life scenarios! They provide you with all the equipment you need, SIRT pistol, flashlight, tactical training knife, and a realistic training environment to train in. I highly recommend that you take as many of their classes as you can. I train to keep myself and my family safe, what’s your motivation to train?" - Ryan
"I really liked the class, it was very informative in terms of better understanding of the legalities of the law and how to handle yourself. The tips on being aware and going with your gut were great. I wish some other women were in the class just because that changes the dynamics on how a scene would work with two women. But that is not on your company that is on other females not taking the steps to gain more knowledge. Ladies take this class! I want to make sure I am comfortable with my gun if I am going to carry it." - Paulette
"Educational but funny to which is good for any class. I had no hands on training so this was great for me. You guys did great job." - Jason S
"Being so inexperience I was a bit apprehensive going into the class. I was instantly put at ease when i saw the diversity within. Genders, ages and beards (lol) of all walks! The way the class was taught never made me feel intimidated or talked down to. The information was shared in a lighthearted fun manner that made it easy to process and remember. The true result of being passionate and extremely knowledgeable about your business and wanting to share it with others. I was skeptical that running a few scenarios in a planned environment would be as helpful as it was. When i got home and my husband jumped out from behind a door i instantly jumped into my ready stance instead of ducking for cover. I shared many of the defensive moves with my teenagers and i was dubbed "cool step mom" instead of "evil step momster" for the day, so thanks for that! Looking forward to more! " Joelle
"Good job Saturday with your defensive handgun class. You guys does a great job delivering the information and makes the class comfortable and very personable. You do not have that lecture hall feeling but more of a good personal conversation. The hands on approach to the different scenarios also makes you think about the real life situations you may be confronted with. Class location was very good because it was removed from outside interference's. Class materials were fine and class cost very reasonable. I would recommend this class to anyone that wants to learn more about concealed carry and be more prepared for reality."
- Gary D
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Next Step After This Class:
Defensive Handgun - Range
Low Light Operation
Small Knife & Edged Weapon Skills
Next Step After This Class:
Defensive Handgun - Range
Low Light Operation
Small Knife & Edged Weapon Skills