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CDT Women’s intro to defensive pistol. Range 1a
Event Contact(s)
Kent D Hower
Registration Info
Registration is required
About this event
Date: Oct 5th, 2024, West Shore Sportsmen’s Association 564 Ridge Rd, Lewisberry, PA 17339
Time: 0900-1700
Tuition: $260
Registration: https://citizensdt.com/product/10-05-2024-womens-intro-to-defensive-pistol-or-revolver-1-day-course-york- county-pa/
**Course is designed for the new or inexperienced woman gun owner who has no formal training.**
Required Equipment:
• Eye/Ear Protection/Ball (brimmed) Cap
• Reputable semi-automatic or revolver handgun with at least two magazines or speed loaders
• **Recommended .380, 38 Special or 9mm calibers.**
• Suitable caliber ammunition for that firearm (approx. 200 rounds)
• Magazine/speedloader pouch
• Rigid “outside the waistband” holster for that make/model handgun
• Pants and a rigid belt
• NO low-cut shirts/t-shirts
• No open-toe shoes.
Subjects covered:
• SAFETY
• Field stripping and disassembly/assembly of the semi-auto handgun.
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Action types
• Firing Cycle.
Demonstration and practice (dry-fire) of grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, follow through, loading and unloading.
Other topics covered are Situational Awareness, Concealed Carry Options for Women, Legal Considerations for Use of Deadly Force to Defend Yourself or Your Family, Safe Storage of Firearms for Families and Firearms As An Equalizer.
Second half of the day conducted live fire, with drills to ground the student in the Fundamentals of Marksmanship. With a “crawl, then walk” training approach, we build your familiarity and confidence with a firearm.
***Limited rental pistols available for small additional charge. Contact with questions; 610-597-3717***