Upcoming Courses

Self-Defense Academy Level 1
Apr
23
to May 21

Self-Defense Academy Level 1

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Meets every Tuesday evening for 5 weeks from 6:00 to 8:00.
Includes simulator use. Total cost $325

The Academy meets every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Tippecanoe County Conservation Club.  You can join any time and complete the academy in 5 weeks.

5 classes covering these topics:
·  Situational Awareness and Conflict Avoidance
·  Pistol Safety and Shooting Fundamentals
·  Self-defense Pistol Skills
·  Legal Use of Force
·  What to expect during and after your defense

 Use of simulator
              The LaserShot Firearms Simulator will be used to develop physical skills.  The simulator has many shooting drills and live-action threat simulations.  This is a powerful learning experience where the student will apply skills under stress.  No live ammunition is used allowing for a safe, anxiety-free, learning experience. 

Homework assignments
              After the completion of each class, the student will be asked to complete “homework” before returning the following week.  This homework will consist of tasks necessary to engrain the skills taught in the prior class.  This is one of the biggest advantages of taking the academy.  Mark will be coaching you to build skills for the entire duration of the academy to make sure you are proficient. 

Access to discounts on gear
              Students will be exposed to many options on gear designed for self-defense and/or to make practice safe and enjoyable.  Coupon codes will be provided on gear so the students can save money.  As new discounts are added, past Academy graduates will have access to the new discounts.

 Access to Self-Defense Academy Level 2
              Freedom Focus Self-Defense Academy Level 1 is a prerequisite for the Self-Defense Academy Level 2.  Level 2 will be entirely made up of live-fire range drills.  The drills will cover the fundamentals of safety, shooting, and self-defense tactics.  Level 2 will conclude with the successful completion of a professional live-fire qualification. 

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Self-Defense Academy Level 1
Mar
12
to Apr 9

Self-Defense Academy Level 1

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Meets every Tuesday evening for 5 weeks from 6:00 to 8:00.
Includes simulator use. Total cost $325

The Academy meets every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Tippecanoe County Conservation Club.  You can join any time and complete the academy in 5 weeks.

5 classes covering these topics:
·  Situational Awareness and Conflict Avoidance
·  Pistol Safety and Shooting Fundamentals
·  Self-defense Pistol Skills
·  Legal Use of Force
·  What to expect during and after your defense

 Use of simulator
              The LaserShot Firearms Simulator will be used to develop physical skills.  The simulator has many shooting drills and live-action threat simulations.  This is a powerful learning experience where the student will apply skills under stress.  No live ammunition is used allowing for a safe, anxiety-free, learning experience. 

Homework assignments
              After the completion of each class, the student will be asked to complete “homework” before returning the following week.  This homework will consist of tasks necessary to engrain the skills taught in the prior class.  This is one of the biggest advantages of taking the academy.  Mark will be coaching you to build skills for the entire duration of the academy to make sure you are proficient. 

Access to discounts on gear
              Students will be exposed to many options on gear designed for self-defense and/or to make practice safe and enjoyable.  Coupon codes will be provided on gear so the students can save money.  As new discounts are added, past Academy graduates will have access to the new discounts.

 Access to Self-Defense Academy Level 2
              Freedom Focus Self-Defense Academy Level 1 is a prerequisite for the Self-Defense Academy Level 2.  Level 2 will be entirely made up of live-fire range drills.  The drills will cover the fundamentals of safety, shooting, and self-defense tactics.  Level 2 will conclude with the successful completion of a professional live-fire qualification. 

Click this link for the full course description.

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CONCEALED CARRY & HOME DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS - WITH SIMULATOR & LIVE RANGE TRAINING
Oct
7

CONCEALED CARRY & HOME DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS - WITH SIMULATOR & LIVE RANGE TRAINING

Class Description

Concealed Carry Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone who wants to learn about carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; defensive shooting fundamentals; the physiology and psychology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force, and more.

This course starts is made up of three portions. The first will be education in the classroom, followed by use of the firearms simulator and then ending with live fire on the range.

During the simulator portion, the students will experience self-defense scenarios in which they will learn skills to respond appropriately.

The live fire portion will be tailored to the student’s ability and will focus on defensive use of a pistol. If you want to use your own firearm, please bring 100 rounds of ammunition for your handgun. If you wish to use one of my handguns, please bring it to my attention so we can discuss what type of ammunition you should bring. It helps to have a large frame handgun (even if this is not the handgun you carry), many magazines, an outside the waistband holster (OWB), and magazine pouch. You may bring more than one pistol and/or revolver.

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CONCEALED CARRY & HOME DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS - WITH SIMULATOR & LIVE RANGE TRAINING
Sep
9

CONCEALED CARRY & HOME DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS - WITH SIMULATOR & LIVE RANGE TRAINING

Class Description

Concealed Carry Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone who wants to learn about carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; defensive shooting fundamentals; the physiology and psychology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force, and more.

This course starts is made up of three portions. The first will be education in the classroom, followed by use of the firearms simulator and then ending with live fire on the range.

During the simulator portion, the students will experience self-defense scenarios in which they will learn skills to respond appropriately.

The live fire portion will be tailored to the student’s ability and will focus on defensive use of a pistol. If you want to use your own firearm, please bring 100 rounds of ammunition for your handgun. If you wish to use one of my handguns, please bring it to my attention so we can discuss what type of ammunition you should bring. It helps to have a large frame handgun (even if this is not the handgun you carry), many magazines, an outside the waistband holster (OWB), and magazine pouch. You may bring more than one pistol and/or revolver.

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Home Defense Fundamentals w/ Simulator
Sep
7

Home Defense Fundamentals w/ Simulator

Class Description:

This course covers the following topics: - Evaluating your home's security - Understanding home defense firearm options - Defensive shooting fundamentals - Legal use of force in, and around, the home - Violent encounters and their aftermath - Firearms Simulator Scenarios. The simulator will allow students the opportunity to practice judgment and defensive skills while responding to a simulated attack.

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