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NRA- Defensive Pistol I Course

April 25 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Defensive Pistol I Course

Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 9

Students on the firing line sharpen their skills at close range.

Defensive Pistol I Course

April 24 – 25, 2026 See More Dates

0730-1600 Daily | Add to Calendar

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The Whittington U’s Defensive Pistol I Course is an Intermediate Level Defensive Sidearm instruction, basic handgun experience is strongly recommended such as proper gun safety, gun handling and knowledge of your firearm.

This course focuses on the everyday implementation of the Firearm into our lives.

The WU Defensive Pistol series focuses on Violence as a Means of Last Resort, with the defense of ourselves and our loved ones as part of an overall lifestyle change.

Course Syllabus

  • Classroom Instruction
    • Introduction
    • Defensive Posture
    • Fundamentals of Defensive Marksmanship
    • 3-Position Presentation Technique
  • Static Fire Drills
  • Principles of Cover (PoC)
  • PoC Movement Drills on a Reactive Fire Range

Course Cost

$300

Course Duration

Two Days

Notes

  • This is a progressive curriculum. We require students to take the courses in succession: Defensive Pistol I – Defensive Pistol II – Defensive Pistol III – Defensive Pistol Masters
  • Course participants may also purchase an ammunition package with the appropriate round count. (Call to check availability of Ammunition Packages)
  • AMMUNITION PACKAGE IS RESTRICTED TO ONE PER PERSON PER COURSE.
  • If you would like to register more than one person for this course please add it to your cart as two separate items.

Defensive Pistol I Course Requirements

Defensive Pistol I Daily Schedule (subject to change)

Save Time Before You Arrive!

All guests, visitors, spectators, and competitors aged 18 and older must complete and sign the online waiver before entering the NRA Whittington Center. For those under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the form on their behalf.

Waivers are required once per calendar year, starting on or after January 1st.

READ AND SIGN ONLINE

Details

Date:
April 25
Time:
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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