Defensive Pistol – Rifle Two-Day

This course focuses on rifle and pistol combined use in defensive contexts. There are no pre-requisites as we will cover fundamentals, but you should not be brand new to guns.

Course Focus

• Pistol and rifle fundamentals
• Pistol–rifle transitions
• Movement, cover, and positional shooting
• Threat assessment and decision-making
• Accountability for every round fired
• We emphasize why techniques work, not just how to perform them.

What You’ll Train
Pistol

• Posture, grip, aiming, trigger management, and follow-through
• Draws from concealment (where range rules allow)
• Reloads and malfunction management
• Disadvantaged shooting
• Movement and use of cover

Rifle

• Zero confirmation and practical accuracy
• Sling use and rifle handling for defensive contexts
• Positional shooting (standing, kneeling, supported)
• Target discrimination and accountability
• Working around cover and obstacles
• Integration
• Pistol–rifle transitions
• Managing distance and problem-solving under pressure
• Context-driven decision making (not “shoot everything” drills)

Important Info

• Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the class starts. If you are late, we reserve the right to turn you away as a no-show.
• Bring a camp chair or stool.
• Bring note taking materials.
• You will need up to 300 rounds of FMJ ammo per gun.
• Keep your firearms in your vehicle until you receive instructions from a Range Safety Officer.
• Wear pants with a belt, sturdy athletic shoes or boots, and clothing that will allow you to be reasonably comfortable outdoors. Wear a hat with a bill. You are going to get dirty.
• Bring plenty of water and snacks – you will be outdoors all day.
• Bring a holster and mag carriers. If you want to run your everyday carry rig, do it. If you want to run your battle belt, do it. Minimum: Holster and 3 mags. Sling for rifle and at least 3 mags.
• If the weather is inclement, we WILL train. If the weather is dangerous, we delay. It’s Arizona, the weather changes in 10 minutes.
• The end time is flexible.

Directions

• Check the map below. Email wltac@warlizardtactical.com for questions.