About This Course
 

Are you ready to protect your home and loved ones with confidence? This instructor-led course combines practical firearm skills, threat assessment, and home defense tactics to help you respond effectively in real-life situations. You'll learn how to assess risks, de-escalate when possible, and take decisive action when necessary—all while understanding the legal responsibilities of home defense. Whether you're new to firearms or want to strengthen your defensive plan, this course offers the training and mindset to help you stay safe and prepared.
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This course is approximately 2 hours in duration and includes both guided instruction and live-fire training.
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What You’ll Learn
 

• Firearm safety principles and defensive mindset

• Choosing and operating a home defense handgun

• Fundamentals of defensive shooting (stance, grip, aiming)

• Movement and positioning for home defense scenarios

• Legal and ethical use of force in home protection

• Creating an emergency plan to safeguard your family

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Bring Your Own Gun or Rent One From Our Vault!

If Using Academy-Supplied Gear: (price $350)

Choose from 3–5 handguns (various sizes & calibers)

Ammunition included

Targets, safety glasses, and ear protection provided​
 

If Bringing Your Own Gear: 

​If you prefer to use your own firearm and gear, please select the $260 "Use My Own Firearm" option at checkout.

Must be legally able to own/possess a handgun

Reliable handgun with two or more magazines

200 rounds of range ammo

Safety glasses and ear protection

 

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What You’ll Receive
 

Book: California Gun Laws

Dry fire drill 

Resources for different firearm usage insurance

Certificate of completion 

 

 

Range Fees

*Payable to the range upon arrival (Cash or Card)
San Jose Range: $15
San Leandro Range: $25
Richmond Range: $20

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