Oregon Firearms Academy LLC - Defensive Handgun 2

Defensive Handgun 2
$200 per person
8 hour course
7:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Our Basic Handgun Safety course or its equivalent and Defensive Handgun 1 is required

In DH2 you'll be introduced to Team Tactics including learning how to cover for your
partner & picking gear off of the deck
and standing by teams.

This is an excellent eight-hour intermediate level training course for those who are serious about legally carrying a concealed handgun for self-defense. This class goes way beyond what is taught in our Defensive 1 course. You'll learn about methods of conceal carry, concealed handgun selection options, holsters, equipment, and real world self-defense tactics. Once on the range you'll be introduced to methods of drawing a handgun from concealment and introduction into Team Tactics including how to communication, shoot and move with a partner.

Each student will shoot a minimum of 500 rounds from their handgun. The focus of this course is on using a handgun for legal concealed carry self-defense.

NOTE: Regardless of weather conditions we will train and shoot outdoors. We do have a heated enclosed area to store gear and to get out of the inclement weather during breaks. Please dress appropriately for the weather!

You'll learn how to fight within enclosed
structures like this Force-on-Force
example using Airsoft firearms.

The classroom portion of the course covers:

Review of the four firearm safety rules
Review of tactical safety
The essential elements necessary for a private citizen to use deadly force
Various concealment options & strategies
The "Pros & Cons" regarding different types of holsters and accessories
Discover the elements effecting concealed carry
Assets of a concealed carry handgun
Liabilities of a concealed carry handgun
Clothing selection for concealed carry
Problems you're most likely to encounter
Target Indicators

As is typical in an OFA course you can expect
to get personalized coaching from our
competent & friendly staff.

The range portion of the course covers:

Review of firearms and tactical safety
Brief review of Defensive Handgun 1 skills/technique
How to correctly present (draw) your handgun from concealment
The correct process of reloading, moving, and finding cover
Introduction into "grounded" drills.
Shooting from seated positions such as at a dinner table and inside a car.
How to shoot from behind cover, while on the ground, and from various positions
How to shoot, reload, move, & communicate with a partner - "Team Tactics"

While on the range you'll receive individual coaching and support
as we have a high instructor to student ratio.

Learn the correct and safe method
to present a handgun

What you'll need for this course:

A high quality, safe, defensive type handgun for EACH student. NO .22s!
(Please bring a gun which works!) We do rent handguns with holsters.
Rental Guns are available for $50 for the class including magazines & holster - Ammo NOT included.
Sturdy belt, holster, and magazine pouch. We do sell holsters & belts. Please call to make certain we have one for your gun prior to showing up to the course!
Around 400 to 500 rounds of factory loaded new ammunition -
NO Reloads or steel cased ammo.
A minimum of three (3) magazines or speedloaders for your handgun
ANSI/OSHA approved Safety Glasses - even if you wear prescription glasses you still need Safety Glasses to wear over the top of your prescription glasses - Safety Glasses are for sale in our Pro Shop from $8 to $15 per pair depending upon what you select.
Hearing Protection
Dress comfortable for Pacfiic Northwest outdoor conditions including sturdy footwear - no open toe shoes/sandels
Baseball type cap with visor (mandatory) - caps/hats are for sale in our Pro Shop.
Knee Pads for kneeling in gravel
Bring a lunch, snacks, & drinks for the day - some snacks are for sale in the Pro Shop

Students practice from various types
and sizes of cover including
standing, kneeling and prone positions

What DH2 Graduates say about this course . . .

"If you carry 'heat' you gotta take this class!"

"I'm not just answering "5's" to be lazy, but I REALLY enjoyed this course & training. I highly recommend OFA. Thanks for the opportunty! I look forward taking more classes from you."
(A Deputy Sheriff - emphasis in the quote is his)

"Excellent instruction; well balanced; strong emphasis on safety. Excellent!!"

"These classes are a great opportunity to try and practice manuvers I would never be able to do anywhere else. Thanks for teaching me how to properly and effectively use my conceal carry purse."

"I enjoy practicing with people who are safety conscious and skilled enough to help push my limits. The different experiences and varied perspectives are the best teaching tools."

"Dummy rounds used throughout the day were very helpful!"

"Great instructors, great course! I think your experience and knowledge really shows in the professionalism of the instruction. I look forward to the next class already!"

"These guy's live tactics and breath safety! Nuff said!"

"Thank you. The encouragement is very helpful."

"Great class - well run - thank you!"

"Thanks again, Well done! Thanks for the help with my new handgun (and patience). I'm looking forward to the next class. Your staff has a good attitude and approprate sense of humor."

DH2 is an intermediate level course and focuses on legal conceal carry for self-defense or off-duty. Part of the classroom lecture covers holster, belt, and conceal carry accessories selection. As you can see by the "pile" of holsters and belts in the foreground, students can get a first hand look at what works and what doesn't work. Several students said this portion of the class saved them money on "what not to buy!"

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