Defensive Handgun-2 aims to develop the defensive handgun practitioner to advance their defensive handgun skills through rigorous drills, scenario-based training, and decision-making exercises. This course is designed to elevate participants’ abilities in protecting themselves and others in high-stakes situations. With a focus on shooting fundamentals in dynamic situations, strategic movement, practical ready and carry positions, and barricade tactics, students will develop a comprehensive skillset for responding effectively to threats. The curriculum emphasizes both individual skills and tactics and builds upon the foundational skills acquired in Defensive Handgun-1, with the goal of preparing participants to competently and confidently handle complex defensive scenarios.
Prerequisites: Defensive Handgun 1
Duration: 8 Hours
Cost: $250
Required Equipment
- Standard range attire while conducting firearms training (weather-appropriate activewear, etc.)
- Reliable semi-automatic pistol w/ at least three to five magazines. Must be able to have at least 45 rounds loaded into magazines on your person.
- 350 rounds of handgun ammunition
- Strong-side belt or appendix concealment holster – drawing from concealment is prohibited in this class unless you have previously trained with us in a concealed configuration.
- Support-side magazine carrier(s)
- Belt for range work compatible w/ holster and magazine carrier
- Wrap around eye protection for daylight / current conditions. We strongly recommend ANSI Z87+ high impact approved glasses.
- Hearing protection. We strongly recommend electronic hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 25db.
- Hat with brim
- Sturdy footwear for range
** The Sig Sauer P320 handgun—along with all of its models and variants—is strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and is banned from all 540 Training classes for safety reasons.
** ANY holster with a trigger finger-initiated button retention device on the side of the holster (for example, Blackhawk Serpa CQC II model holsters), are strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and are banned from all 540 Training classes for safety reasons.
** Reloaded or handloaded ammunition is strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and is banned from all 540 Training classes for safety reasons. All ammunition must be factory new.