SCHLUETER FIREARMS INSTRUCTION

Phone: 1-605-360-5734

Email: learntwoshoot@gmail.c​om

NRA Defensive Pistol Class

This course is conducted as a NRA Defensive Pistol Class. This course will focus on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence. As a result of participating in this course, the student will be able to explain and demonstrate the following: How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm, basic principles of concealment, the difference between cover and concealment, drawing from the holster, levels of mental awareness, developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection, clearing common stoppages, use of pocket pistols, and more. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the NRA Defensive Pistol certificate. This course is only conducted by NRA Certified Advanced Pistol Instructors.

The required prerequisite for students to attend this course is:

• Possess a valid Permit to Carry Concealed from:
  
  • South Dakota Enhanced Permit​
  • Minnesota
    
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota Enhanced Permit
    
  • Utah (Resident or Non-Resident)
    
  • SD Enhanced Permit to Carry Concealed Class Certificate of Completion from Schlueter Firearms Instruction.​​

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This class is the prerequisite class to attend our other defensive firearms classes:​

• Defensive Rifle/Pistol
  
• Defensive Shotgun/Pistol
  
  

While attending this course students will learn about: 

• Firearms & Use of Force
  
• NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm.
  
• Basic principles of concealment.
  
• The difference between cover and concealment.
  
• Drawing from the holster & Re-holstering.
  
• Levels of mental awareness
  
• Developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection.
  
• Immediate action drills to clear common stoppages.
  
• Reloading under stress.
  
• Move off the line of attack and shoot.
  
• Live fire training –using a flash sight picture​
  
• And more….​
  

NRA Defensive Pistol certificate of Completion is awarded to students who successfully complete this class. 

Successful NRA DEFENSIVE PISTOL students:

• Have the option to complete:
  
  • A pre-course evaluation to attend NRA Personal Protection outside the Home. 
    
• This evaluation meets the prerequisite training requirements to attend our:
  
  • NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME CLASS.
    
• NRA PPOTH Class - consists of:
  
  • NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME LEVEL I - PART I (4/5 hours)
    
  • NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME LEVEL I - PART II (4/5 hours)
    
  • NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME LEVEL II - PART III (5/6 hours)
    
• Students pursuing their NRA Personal Protection outside the Home Certificate(s), need to complete:
  
  • NRA PPOTH LEVEL I - PART I & PART II
    
    • with in one 12 month period to receive completion certificate for this class.
      
  • NRA PPOTH LEVEL II - PART III
    
    • with in one 12 month period to receive completion certificate for this class.

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STUDENTS WILL NEED TO HAVE:

HANDGUN: 

• We recommend using a handgun appropriate for self-defense chambered in a minimum caliber of 9mm/.38 caliber.
• ​We recommend using a full sized pistol  (e.g. Glock 17), compact pistol (e.g. Glock 19), or sub-compact pistol (e.g. Glock 26, or 43) chambered in minimum of 9mm/.38 caliber.
  
  • We do not recommend the use of “Pocket Pistols” which are a very small handgun usually in .25, .32, or .380 calibers.  Their small size and complexity will greatly increase the difficulty level of learning new techniques and could cause increased frustration on the part of the student.. 
    
  • No Derringers are allowed
    
  • No single-action revolvers are allowed.​
• IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS IF YOUR HANDGUN IS ACCEPTABLE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR!
• MAGAZINES – 3 MINIMUM 4 RECOMMENDED
  
• MAGAZINES OR SPEED LOADERS POUCHES – PREFERRED
  
• 150 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION NEW FACTORY AMMUNITION ONLY – NO RELOADS.
  
• 10 ROUNDS OF INERT TRAINING/DUMMY ROUNDS.
• EYE PROTECTION
  
• HEARING PROTECTION – ELECTRONIC EAR MUFFS  RECOMMENDED
  
• BALL CAP
  
• OPTIONAL COURSE BOOK NRA GUIDE TO PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME
  

HOLSTER:

• QUALITY STRONG SIDE HIP HOLSTER.
  
• WE REQUIRE THAT YOU TRAIN WITH A FIRING SIDE, OUTSIDE THE WAIST BAND, BELT HOLSTER WHICH SECURELY HOLDS THE PISTOL SECURELY AND FULLY COVERS THE TRIGGER.
  
  • If your preferred method of carry is or will be purse, fanny pack, or other position, we can give you advice on those methods of concealed carry during class.
    
• Holsters we recommend for this class:
  
  • Safariland 6377 or 6378 ALS® Holsters     
    
    • Safariland 6378, ALS Paddle & Belt Loop Combo Holster - FIT GUIDE
  • Safariland 578 GLS™ Pro-Fit Holsters        
    
    • ​Safariland GLS™ PRO-FIT™ HOLSTER MULTI-FIT GUIDE
      
  • ​BLACKHAWK Omnivore                                 
    
    • ​​BLACKHAWK Omnivore Multi-Fit Holster - FIT GUIDE
      
  • Blade-Tech Signature OWB​​​
• RECOMMENDED FORM FITTED:
  
  • KYDEX HOLSTERS
    
  • LEATHER HOLSTERS
    
    • LEATHER HOLSTERS MUST BE RIGID ENOUGH TO REMAIN OPEN WHEN THE GUN IS WITHDRAWN TO ALLOW FOR ONE HANDED REHOLSTERING.
• MUST COVER TRIGGER/TRIGGER GUARD.
  
• HOLSTERS MUST BE RIGID ENOUGH TO REMAIN OPEN WHEN DRAWING AND RE-HOLSTERING. 
• HOLSTERS MUST BE WORN ON THE STUDENTS FIRING SIDE, OUTSIDE THE WAISTBAND. 
• HOLSTERS MUST ALLOW SHOOTER TO DRAW WITH ONE HAND!
  
• HOLSTERS MUST ALLOW SHOOTER TO RE-HOLSTER WITH ONE HAND!

• HOLSTERS NOT ALLOWED!!!!!
  
  • BLACKHAWK SERPA® HOLSTERS
    
    • OR SIMILAR HOLSTERS REQUIRING TRIGGER FINGER RELEASE MECHANISMS ARE NOT BE ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS!
      
    • FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER (FLETC)/HOMELAND SECURITY REPORT ON SAFETY ISSUES 
      
    • Video on safety issues with BLACKHAWK SERPA® HOLSTERS!
      
  • THIGH HOLSTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS!
    
  • FOBUS HOLSTERS, ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OUR CLASSES DUE TO RETENTION AND FIT ISSUES.
  • NYLON UNIVERSAL HOSTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OUR CLASSES DUE TO RETENTION AND FIT ISSUES.
    
  • ​INSIDE THE WAIST BAND HOLSTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS.
    
    • ​​If you have questions if your holster is acceptable contact the instructor:

•  BELT – QUALITY BELT, DESIGNED TO CARRY A HOLSTER AND FIREARM STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
  
• CONCEALMENT GARMENT – OPTIONAL NOT REQUIRED BUTTON DOWN SHIRT OR OTHER LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING TO CONCEAL THE PISTOL. 

COST: 

• Open Enrollment dates: $134.99 (plus tax)* ** ***
  
  • ​**Pricing may change at any time, students who sign up and pay for any open enrollment class prior to price changes will receive the class for the price they signed up for.
  • ***EFFECTIVE 09/30/2023 DEFENSIVE PISTOL I, II, III, IV and  DEFENSIVE RIFLE/PITOLS CLASSES WILL BE PRICED AT: $134.99+tax
    

Private Class Options:

• Private Classes: $200.00(plus tax) per student* ** ***​
  

*Private Class dates are subject to scheduling, approval by the instructor. 
**Private Classes - Students may be responsible for additional fees, such as class room & range fees.
***Alternate locations may be possible but subject to approval by the instructor. 

​CLASS SIZE:

10 - Students Maximum.

CLASS DATES & LOCATION:

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COURSE LENGTH:
5 to 6 Hours