Approved by the Maine State Police for Your Maine Concealed Weapons Permit
You don’t get to choose when violence shows up — only how prepared you are when it does.
This Women’s Defensive Handgun Advanced course is built for women who have already taken the first step… and now refuse to stop there. For mothers who worry about getting their kids home safely. For daughters who want to protect aging parents. For women who understand that hope is not a plan — and confidence must be earned under pressure.
This is not a continuation of slow, comfortable shooting.
This is where fundamentals are tested, stress is introduced, and skills are sharpened for real life.
Violent encounters are fast, close, chaotic, and unforgiving. This course is designed to prepare you for those moments — when adrenaline hits, your heart rate spikes, and seconds matter. You’ll learn how to get the gun into the fight quickly, safely, and decisively, while protecting the people who matter most to you.
This class closes the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it when it counts.
What This Class Builds
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Speed with purpose — getting the handgun into the fight without sacrificing safety or accuracy
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Decision-making under stress — because real threats don’t wait for perfect conditions
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Confidence earned through pressure — not theory
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Accountability — every round matters, especially when loved ones are nearby
You’ll train through realistic drills using paper and steel, cognitive stressors, and multiple-threat scenarios designed to force problem-solving — not rote repetition.
This is training for women who refuse to be victims.
Course Focus & Skills Developed
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Survival Mindset for Women
Understanding violence, recognizing danger early, and acting decisively when hesitation could cost lives -
Drawing from Table
Building a fast, efficient, repeatable draw stroke that works under stress — not just on the range -
Cognitive & Decision-Making Drills
Thinking while shooting — prioritizing threats and managing chaos -
Multiple Threat Engagements
Learning to move, transition, and stay accountable when more than one danger is present -
Cover vs. Concealment
Using your environment intelligently to protect yourself and others -
Close-Threat Engagements
When distance collapses and reaction time disappears -
Administrative, Speed, and Tactical Reloads
Keeping the gun running when it absolutely must work
Required Equipment
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Your chosen concealed-carry or home-defense handgun
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2–3 magazines
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Handgun case
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Eye protection
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Ear protection (electronic preferred)
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Appropriate clothing and footwear (expect movement; dress in layers)
Estimated Round Count
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200 rounds of handgun ammunition
This class is for women who understand a hard truth:
You are your own first responder.
Your children, your family, and your future may depend on your ability to act — not freeze.
If you’re ready to move beyond fundamentals and train for the realities of an unpredictable and violent world, Women’s Defensive Handgun Advanced is where that preparation happens.
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.