AARON COWAN RDS DEFENSIVE HANDGUN I
8 Hour Block
RDS Defensive Handgun I picks up where RDS Defensive Handgun leaves off. In this course, students will be required to perform in less-than-ideal shooting positions against less-than-ideal threats, fully utilizing the 3D nature of training. This class focuses almost exclusively on movement and compromised points of aim, avoiding the more static, fundamentals-focused shooting seen in DH. This course is moderately physically demanding and the tempo is higher than some students may have experienced before; applying as much stress as possible to hone skills on the gun under closer-to-real-world circumstances. Marksmanship requirements under as realistic as possible conditions drive the two day course.
Instruction in this course includes:
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Real world safety
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Information Theory and Occam’s Razor
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Pre-assault indicators
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Stress inoculation
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Threat anatomy
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Drawing from IWB/OWB
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Tactical and emergency reloads
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Malfunction clearing (immediate and remedial action)
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Austere shooting positions
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Maximizing and recognizing adequate cover/concealment/deflection
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Primary-hand-only weapon manipulation
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Support-hand-only weapon manipulation
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Movement (on the move and explosive)
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Defense of third parties
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introduction to fight-to-gun mechanics
Equipment:
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Handgun with 3 magazines (the more the better) single stack, 5-7 magazines.
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Holster (Cross-draw prohibited)
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Magazine pouch
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At least 500 Rounds handgun
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Ear and eye protection