{"id":100527,"global_id":"krtnradio.com\/wp?id=100527","global_id_lineage":["krtnradio.com\/wp?id=100527"],"author":"28","status":"publish","date":"2026-04-08 14:29:33","date_utc":"2026-04-08 20:29:33","modified":"2026-04-08 14:29:33","modified_utc":"2026-04-08 20:29:33","url":"https:\/\/krtnradio.com\/wp\/event\/nra-defensive-pistol-i-course\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/krtnradio.com\/wp\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/100527","title":"NRA- Defensive Pistol I Course","description":"<div class=\"FullWidthCopy component tighten\">\n<h1>Defensive Pistol I Course<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"PhotoGallery component\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container swiper-container-initialized swiper-container-horizontal swiper-container-autoheight\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide swiper-slide-duplicate swiper-slide-prev\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"8\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4279\/defensive_pistol_i-09.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 9\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide swiper-slide-active\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4271\/defensive_pistol_i-01.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 1\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Students on the firing line sharpen their skills at close range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide swiper-slide-next\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4276\/defensive_pistol_i-06.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 6 Classroom\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Reinforcement of strong fundamentals of defensive marksmanship is equally important as firearm handling and safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4272\/defensive_pistol_i-02.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 2\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Students of the Defensive Pistol I course build the skills they need to move on to the Defensive Pistol II course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4273\/defensive_pistol_i-03.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 3\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Expert instructors have the full attention of each student as they share priceless information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4274\/defensive_pistol_i-04.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 4\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Under the watchful eye of expert marksman, students learn techniques once reserved for police and military personnel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"5\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4275\/defensive_pistol_i-05.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 5\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Important drills emphasis the importance of muscle memory that leads to success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"6\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4277\/defensive_pistol_i-07.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 7\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Practice makes perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"7\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4278\/defensive_pistol_i-08.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 8\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Expert instructors and safety officers are close by with advice, tips and help to make sure you get the most out of every drill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide swiper-slide-duplicate-prev\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"8\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4279\/defensive_pistol_i-09.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 9\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide swiper-slide-duplicate swiper-slide-duplicate-active\" data-swiper-slide-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"pg-slide-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pg-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/media\/4271\/defensive_pistol_i-01.jpg\" alt=\"Defensive Pistol I Class from the Whittington University - Photo 1\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pg-slide-caption\">\n<p>Students on the firing line sharpen their skills at close range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"TrainingCourseDetails component tighten\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-24\">\n<div class=\"active-session\">\n<h2>Defensive Pistol I Course<\/h2>\n<p><strong>April 24 &#8211; 25, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"see-more-sessions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/training\/wu-defensive-academy\/school-of-defensive-pistol\/defensive-pistol-i-course\/?tcs=20260424#\">See More Dates<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>0730-1600 Daily |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrawc.org\/umbraco\/api\/EventsApi\/GetTrainingCourseICS?id=11104&amp;sessionId=20260424\">Add to Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gun.rodeo\/bullseye\/10779\/Defensive-Pistol-I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ENROLL NOW<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Whittington U\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>This course focuses on the everyday implementation of the Firearm into our lives.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Course Syllabus<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Classroom Instruction\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n<li>Defensive Posture<\/li>\n<li>Fundamentals of Defensive Marksmanship<\/li>\n<li>3-Position Presentation Technique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Static Fire Drills<\/li>\n<li>Principles of Cover (PoC)<\/li>\n<li>PoC Movement Drills on a Reactive Fire Range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Course Cost<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>$300<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Course Duration<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Two Days<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Notes<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>This is a progressive curriculum. We require students to take the courses in succession: Defensive Pistol I &#8211; Defensive Pistol II &#8211; Defensive Pistol III &#8211; Defensive Pistol Masters<\/li>\n<li>Course participants may also purchase an ammunition package with the appropriate round count. (Call to check availability of Ammunition Packages)<\/li>\n<li>AMMUNITION PACKAGE IS RESTRICTED TO ONE PER PERSON PER COURSE.<\/li>\n<li>If you would like to register more than one person for this course please add it to your cart as two separate items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"FAQ component tighten\">\n<div class=\"group\">\n<div class=\"question\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<p>Defensive Pistol I Course Requirements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\">\n<div class=\"question\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<p>Defensive Pistol I Daily Schedule (subject to change)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"FullWidthCopy component tighten\">\n<h3>Save Time Before You Arrive!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"353\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"435\">Waivers are required once per calendar year, starting on or after January 1st.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"com_button com_button_external\"><a title=\"NRA Whittington Center Waiver\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waiverfile.com\/b\/WhittingtonCenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ AND SIGN ONLINE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"nra-defensive-pistol-i-course","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2026-04-24 07:30:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"04","day":"24","hour":"07","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2026-04-24 16:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"04","day":"24","hour":"16","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2026-04-24 13:30:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"04","day":"24","hour":"13","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2026-04-24 22:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"04","day":"24","hour":"22","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/Denver","timezone_abbr":"MDT","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"","currency_code":"","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Area Events","slug":"area-events","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":29,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"Events announced on This That and the Other.","parent":0,"count":3629,"filter":"raw","id":29,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/krtnradio.com\/wp\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/29","collection":"https:\/\/krtnradio.com\/wp\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":[],"organizer":[],"json_ld":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Event","name":"NRA- Defensive Pistol I Course","description":"&lt;p&gt;Defensive Pistol I Course Students on the firing line sharpen their skills at close range. 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