Defensive Handgun Clinics
Overview
Ask about focused instruction for the defensive shooting skills you want to practice. Confirm which topics are currently offered, the prerequisites, group size, session length, location and tuition before choosing a clinic.
Duration
Confirm with Instructor
Location
Albuquerque, NM & Other NM Locations
Training Curriculum
Concealment Draw
Master the techniques for safely and efficiently presenting your handgun from a concealed carry position under time pressure.
Tactical Movement
Learn to move effectively while maintaining the ability to engage threats. Covers lateral movement, advancing, and retreating.
Use of Cover
Practice identifying and using cover effectively in defensive scenarios, including shooting around barriers and minimizing exposure.
Unconventional Positions
Shoot from positions you may find yourself in during a real encounter: kneeling, prone, seated, and one-handed.
Malfunction Clearing & Reloads
Build the muscle memory to quickly clear common malfunctions and perform emergency and tactical reloads under stress.
Target Discrimination
Develop the ability to quickly identify threats vs. non-threats in dynamic scenarios. Critical decision-making under pressure.
Multiple Threat Engagement
Practice transitioning between multiple targets while maintaining accuracy and proper threat assessment.
Retention Shooting
Close-quarters defensive techniques when full extension isn't possible. Shooting from compressed positions.
Force-on-Force Scenarios
Apply your skills in realistic scenario-based training using safe training equipment. Test your decision-making and skills under simulated stress.
What to Bring
Clinics require students to bring their own handgun. If you don't own a suitable handgun, consider taking our Concealed Carry Course first where complimentary rentals are available.