Successful completion of this class is highly recommended for any CHL holder, armed security, or LEO as we introduce various skills and tactics not commonly understood or offered elsewhere. Defensive Handgun 3 is an advanced course designed for individuals who have already completed Defensive Handgun 2. This class focuses on honing skills required to respond effectively to complex, dynamic, and high-risk self-defense situations. This class goes beyond marksmanship and drills deeper into tactical decision-making, advanced firearm manipulation, and real-world defensive situations. This class takes a very pragmatic and advanced approach to shooting versus gunfighting, real and perceived liability, as well as an introduction to the stressors that deteriorate performance in hyper violent, sudden attacks.
Prerequisites: Defensive Handgun 2
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.