Prerequisite: This is not a beginner level class. The student needs to know and be able to demonstrate safe gun handling, weapon system familiarity, foundational marksmanship skills. We strongly recommend completion of our Defensive Handgun Class prior to registering for this course.
Our Women's Defensive Concealed Carry Class is approved with the Maine State Police for your Maine Concealed Weapons Permit. This course is a women's only course designed to teach knowledge and proficiency in proper handgun shooting fundamentals, as well as learning to use a firearm in a realistic way to fight for your life. The course will focus on knowledge needed to carry a concealed pistol and will stress the proper mechanics in every aspect of concealed carry from mindset, to proper concealment selection options unique to women, to drawing techniques and firing accurately under stress.
Course Outline:
- Survival Mindset for concealed carry
- Selecting women’s concealment gear options
- Concealed carry techniques from purse/handbag
- Concealed carry techniques from concealment clothing leggings/shirts/belly bands
- Concealed carry techniques from holster
- Proper Drawing from concealment
- Engaging from concealment
- Concealed carry drills
- Admin, Speed and Tactical Reloads
- Multiple Threat Engagements
- Close Proximity Defensive Shooting on Rubber Dummies
Required Equipment:
- Your chosen concealed carry handgun
- 3 magazines
- Concealment Holster, Purse, Handbag, and/or Concealment Clothing
- Eye protection
- Ear protection (electronic preferred)
- Weather-appropriate clothing & footwear
Estimated Round Count: 200 rounds