Women’s Handgun And Self Defense Fundamentals Course
Learning self-defense is a valuable life skill for everyone. This is particularly important for women because they are often more vulnerable to violence and assault. Therefore, the Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals Course is an excellent opportunity for women to learn how to protect themselves.
Women are protectors. As one of the fastest-growing demographics in the self-defense industry, it’s easy to see that women are committed to growing, learning, and, when necessary, protecting those they love. The 141Shooting Range team is here to assist you on your ongoing journey through multi-level expert training. This is not a CCW class (we teach those, too); however, most people need this training before going into a CCW class.
This class exists because women often think and learn differently. Women have unique needs and expectations, and we interact in different ways. This class is designed around YOU!
Whether you’ve never touched a firearm, you are looking for the next step in your training, or have decided to learn more about the skills, tools, and mindset needed to use a firearm for self-defense, you’re ready to handle a gun confidently every day with tips and techniques from experienced instructors in the world of weapons.
Women’s Handgun and Self–Defense Fundamental Course is a friendly and engaging training course for women who want to start, improve, or broaden their firearms skills.
With three separate modules or levels, this course is designed for those who are entirely new to firearms and want to learn more about the defensive shooting.
The fundamentals would be introduced, reviewed, and then built on as you explore:
- Situational awareness
- Common types of pistols
- Ammunition type, malfunction
- Firearms skills
- Defensive Gun Basics
- Use of lethal force
Being familiar with your weapons and assessing situations quickly lays the foundation for successfully dealing with the unexpected.
Are you prepared? Are you ready when needed?
Course Content:
It provides participants with various skills and knowledge to help them defend themselves. Contents of the course include:
Basic Handgun Safety And Operation:
Handguns and ammunition are discussed in this section, as well as the safe handling of firearms and marksmanship. Participants are required to know how to use handguns safely and effectively.
Situational Awareness And Threat Assessment:
This section aims to help participants develop situational awareness to identify potential threats and avoid dangerous situations. Assaults and other dangerous situations can be prevented with this skill.
Self-Defense Techniques:
This section will teach you about hand-to-hand combat and how to use a handgun for self-defense. It will teach participants how to use a handgun effectively in self-defense situations and basic self-defense techniques.
Legal Considerations:
We discuss laws regarding the use of force and concealed carry, as well as gun ownership and responsibilities in this section. Self-defense with a handgun requires participants to know their legal rights and responsibilities.
Levels To Our Women’s Handguns And Self-Defense Fundamental Training Course:
To do level 2 or 3, you must do level one first as a prerequisite, as these classes build on each other! As we said before, there are three different levels that can be split or combined:
Level 1: Women’s Basic Pistol Training
If you’re looking for an opportunity to join other women in learning the basics of firearms, this Women’s Basic Pistol Training course is for you.
In this course, you’ll lay the groundwork for gun fundamentals through topics such as the 4 Universal Safety Rules, Understanding Firearms, Cleaning Semi-Automatic Pistols, Posture and Grips, Trigger Control, safe handling of weapons, and a variety of other skills necessary for the proper and safe operation of a handgun.
This class is small and intimate – and for women only. By taking this course, you will enjoy the following:
- Increased self-esteem and self-confidence
- More extraordinary ability to keep loved ones safe
- Confidence in choosing the weapon that suits you best
- Extended ratings for competitive sports
The course is small enough that we can focus on your safety, provide personal attention and help you learn to shoot in a safe and fun environment without any egos or macho attitudes.
Level 2: Women’s Intermediate Pistol Training
This is the next logical training step after the Basic Pistol Class. After learning the basics of grip, stance, sight image, sight alignment, and trigger control, students should continue practicing and training to become more comfortable with the learned skills.
Once you’ve built confidence and understood fundamental gun handling skills, move on to intermediate gun training.
In this training program, you’ll learn how to take a quick look at the different types of firearms and ammunition, tips and tactics for choosing a holster. The skills taught in the Intermediate Pistol class are how to get to a target quickly while making a conscious decision about whether it is a threat and the +1 shooting method (which is a conscious decision, only shooting when there is a valid threat (lethal force).
You will also participate in training sessions that will challenge your skills while taking you to the next level. The overall goal of this class is to build your comfort and confidence while exercising actively. This is approximately 5-6 hours of classroom time and about 1.5 hours on the range!
Level 3: Women’s Defensive Pistol Training Course
Defensive Pistol Training is the “finishing line” for this particular curriculum series, but not your entire firearms journey! Continue to build your skills and understanding by adding higher levels of knowledge to what you already know. Enjoy learning new techniques like reloading, shooting on the move, using cover, and adopting the proper stance for self-defence with firearms.
One of the main lessons of this course is understanding the difference between marksmanship and defensive shooting and how the proper physical and emotional state will determine whether you are ready to do the latter.
When you register for any of these courses, you also have access to a free online training course that you can use before you come to class!
This class is about 4-5 hours of classroom time and about 1.5 hours on the range!
Benefits Of The Course:
Among the benefits of the Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals Course are:
Increased Confidence In Self-Defense Abilities:
As a result of this course, participants will feel more confident that they can defend themselves and their loved ones.
Improved Handgun Proficiency:
By improving their marksmanship skills and becoming more comfortable operating handguns, participants will be able to become better sharpshooters.
Understanding Of Legal Rights And Responsibilities:
As part of this course, participants will learn about the legal rights and responsibilities of carrying and using a handgun for self-defense.
Camaraderie And Support From Fellow Participants:
Women can build support networks and connect with like-minded individuals through the course.
Who Should Take This Course?
Every responsible woman who wants to protect herself and her loved ones with a gun should enrol. There are no prerequisites for this course, and no possession of a firearm is required. You must be at least 18 years of age to take this course. This is not a CCW class. It is a learn-how-to-defend-myself with a handgun class for Women only!
Where We Cover?
We teach world-class Concealed Carry, AR-15, CPR, BLS, Active Shooter, Self Defense, Firearms, and Conflict Management training in Arkansas’ Jonesboro, Paragould, Memphis, Little Rock, Poplar Bluff, and everywhere in between!
Who Is The Instructor?
We’re passionate about teaching women to protect themselves and those they love and empowering them to embark on their next adventure with confidence and safety. Logan Lee, the lead instructor at 141 Shooting Range, is NRA–certified and USCCA–certified. He has taught classes and hands-on programs for women for over 23 years, including Women’s Awareness and Survival Programs (WASP).
Why Trust 141 Shooting Range?
We welcome feedback from our satisfied students who can attest to the effectiveness of our Concealed First Aid, CPR, BLS, Firearms, active shooter, conflict management and other training. We work with subject matter experts and certified educators to develop quality, comprehensive and up-to-date curricula. Signup today!
Frequently Asked Questions:
A woman interested in defending herself effectively should take this course.
All participants must bring their handguns and ammunition. A course participant who does not have a laptop can rent one if they do not own one.
To participate in this course, it is unnecessary to have prior shooting experience. Applicants from all levels of expertise are welcome to enroll in the course.
Please contact us to get the detailed course format.
It includes information on situational awareness and threat assessment, self-defense techniques, legal considerations, and an overview of handgun safety and operation.
It is not only a self-defense course but also covers hand-to-hand combat and other self-defense methods.
In the course, students will learn about laws about the use of force and concealed carry, as well as gun ownership and responsibilities.
In this course, participants will learn various skills and strategies for defending themselves in real-life situations that may arise during their training. Despite this, continuing to practice and maintain skills throughout your career is imperative.
During the course, participants will learn about the handling and operation of handguns and obtain a better understanding of them. Maintaining and improving skills requires practice and ongoing training.
