Fundamentals and the Defensive Application of the Revolver
Fundamentals and the Defensive Application of the Revolver is designed for both beginners and seasoned shooters looking to refine their skills!
In this engaging course, you'll dive into essential topics such as firearm safety, mindset development, explore the OODA Loop—a decision-making process that our minds go through, and situational awareness for personnel protection in any environment. Experience hands-on training covering everything from the fundamentals of revolver handling to shooting presentations straight from the holster. You'll learn the art of reloading, clearing common stoppages, and executing immediate action drills with confidence. Our course also features one-handed shooting drills and dynamic firing exercises that will challenge you and elevate your skills in real-world situations.
This is more than just a class; it's an opportunity to build a strong foundation in revolver proficiency and self-defense. Don’t miss out on this chance to empower yourself with knowledge and skills that could make all the difference.
Sign up today and secure your spot!
Instructed by: Ron DeChamplain -DST Firearms Instruction & Safety
Topics Covered:
• Firearms Safety
• Mindset and Attitude
• OODA Loop
• Situational Awareness
• Sight Alignment, Sight Picture, Flash Sight Picture
• Trigger Press and Reset
• Presentation from the holster and re-holster
• Unloading, Loading, Reloading
• Clearing Common Stoppages
• Immediate Action Drills
• One Handed Shooting (Dominate Hand)
• Static firing drills
• Dynamic firing drills
Equipment Needed:
• Good attitude, Open Mind, Willingness to learn
• Current picture ID on your person
• Note taking materials to include a sharpie marker
• A safe reliable centerfire defensive type pistol or revolver with strong side holster and sturdy belt. Holster must
completely cover trigger and if leather must have extra piece at top to hold holster open for re-holster. (No
Blackhawk Sherpa).
• Mag pouch/speed loader pouch
• At least two extra magazines or speed loaders or speed strips per firearm. We recommend more.
• This is an outdoor training facility. Please bring clothing for changing weather conditions.
• Kneepads are optional but we may be kneeling in gravel and /or dirt.
• Safety glasses with polycarbonate wrap around type lens and heavy frames. No glass lens.
• Ear Protection, Electronic recommended
• Ball cap or any hat with a brill/brim.
• Food and beverages. Please bring plenty of water and salty snacks as dehydration is a concern.
• Please do not handle firearms in or around your vehicle or in parking lot.
• If not holstered, guns are to be unloaded and in a hard or soft case separate from ammunition.
• Absolutely no drugs or alcohol before or during the course.
• Please bring a chair for rest periods.
Mesa, AZ -Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club.
We do not allow the recording of any video or audio during classes without written permission.
Please read Terms of Service on our policies page linked Here before checkout.