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| Class | Format | Length | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contextual Revolver: Fundamental Revolver SkillsA 2-day course for shooters new to, or somewhat familiar with, performance revolver shooting, covering the revolver utility curve, basics of revolver concealment, grip/trigger management, complex…Who it’s for: Revolver CCW carriers; Shooters new to or somewhat familiar with performance revolver shootingIncluded and extra costs: 500 rounds of ammunition; Ability to bring 24 rounds in loading devices to the line at once; Eye and ACTIVE ear protection; Quality belt-mounted, open-mouth holster (no SERPA); Quality revolver (5-8 shot capacity) | Format: In person | Official page for Contextual Revolver: Fundamental Revolver Skills, Citizens Defense Research | |
| Contextual Handgun: Fundamental Applied Pistol SkillsAn eight-hour class on marksmanship fundamentals for personal defense, including drawing from concealment, reloads, one-handed shooting, and use of cover.Included and extra costs: Bring a quality handgun and 250 rounds of ammunition; minimum three magazine pouches. | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Contextual Handgun: Fundamental Applied Pistol Skills, Citizens Defense Research |
| Personal Protection For Women (Seminar)An eight-hour seminar for women of all ages on avoiding, deterring, recognizing, and if necessary escaping or prevailing in an encounter with a stranger or acquaintance, covering common threats…Who it’s for: Minors (purchased ticket required; one parent/guardian may observe free); Women of all agesIncluded and extra costs: Comfortable attire; Drinks and snacks; Note taking material; Shirt you don’t mind getting sprayed with approximately an ounce of water | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Personal Protection For Women (Seminar), Citizens Defense Research |
| Contextual Handgun: Home DefenseA one-day course (three hours of presentation/discussion and five hours of range time) on making the home secure against intruders and protecting oneself and loved ones, covering digital and physical…Included and extra costs: 250 rounds of ammunition; Eye and ear protection (active ear protection strongly recommended); Minimum THREE magazines (at least 30 rounds to the firing line loaded); Quality belt-mounted holster covering the trigger guard (no SERPA); Quality semi-automatic handgun | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Contextual Handgun: Home Defense, Citizens Defense Research |
| Contextual Handgun: The Armed Parent/GuardianA skill-intensive two-day course on practical handgun skills in a family environment: types of attacks, avoidance skills, terminal ballistics and accuracy, one-handed access/shooting, shooting…Who it’s for: Parents and guardiansIncluded and extra costs: 3 magazines for double-stack handgun (minimum), 5 magazines or speed loaders for single-stack firearms and/or revolvers; 600 rounds of ammunition; At least one (preferably two) magazine pouches; Concealment garment; Pre-school sized backpack that can be weighted and dropped; Quality belt-mounted, open-mouth holster (no SERPA); Quality handgun | Format: In person | Official page for Contextual Handgun: The Armed Parent/Guardian, Citizens Defense Research | |
| Contextual Handgun: Concealed Skills AssessmentA one-day class shot from concealment with real-world carry guns that provides a framework to measure and assess a student's current ability against evidence-based time and accuracy standards…Included and extra costs: ACTIVE hearing protection; At least 30 rounds to the line loaded in magazines, speed loaders, or speed strips; Eye protection; Note taking material; Quality belt/Enigma mounted open-mouth holster (SERPA not allowed without employer documentation); Quality semi-automatic handgun or quality revolver; Up to 400 rounds of ammunition; Whatever form of concealment you usually employ | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Contextual Handgun: Concealed Skills Assessment, Citizens Defense Research |
| Contextual Cognition: Mental Agility, Preparation & Planning SkillsAn 8-hour presentation and discussion on the mental processes that improve a self-defender's chances of success: self-awareness, stress effects on decision-making, Boyd's O.O.D.A principles…Included and extra costs: Hydration/snacks; Note taking materials | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Contextual Cognition: Mental Agility, Preparation & Planning Skills, Citizens Defense Research |
| Contextual Handgun: Fundamental Applied Pistol Skills IIAn eight-hour intermediate-level class that refines practical defensive shooting skills, picking up where FAPS leaves off: draw speed from concealment, practical precision and speed, reloads and…Included and extra costs: 250 rounds of ammunition; Ability to bring 60 rounds to the line loaded in magazines or speed loaders, carried via belt mounted pouch/carrier; At minimum THREE magazine pouches; Eye and ACTIVE ear protection; Quality belt-mounted, open-mouth holster specifically for that firearm (no SERPA); Quality handgun | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Contextual Handgun: Fundamental Applied Pistol Skills II, Citizens Defense Research |
| Force-on-Force Adaptive Scenario Training (FFAST)An eight-hour class that layers and integrates self-defense skills with decision-making for complex situations, using realistic training scenarios with air-soft pistols, inert training OC/pepper…Included and extra costs: Ballistic eye protection; Long pants and closed-toed shoes/boots; Long sleeve t-shirt/sweatshirt/jacket for airsoft BB protection; Note taking materials; Water bottle | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Force-on-Force Adaptive Scenario Training (FFAST), Citizens Defense Research |
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