Advanced Defensive Handgun

For serious shooters only.

This is not a beginner’s class — this is where confident, capable shooters come to sharpen their edge and push their limits. If you’re looking to refine your handgun skills to the highest level, operate under pressure, and perform with absolute precision, this course is for you.

To qualify, you must meet ONE of the following:

• Retired or active Law Enforcement or Peace Officer

• Attended at least 2 sessions of Aim Small Firearms Tactical Pistol Club

• Successfully completed a Basic Tactical Handgun course from a respected firearms training school (Sig Academy, Gunsite, Front Sight, Smith & Wesson Academy, etc.) – Proof of completion required

AND you must already have mastered safe, efficient weapon handling — ready to demonstrate on demand.

No exceptions: Students who cannot perform the required skills during class will be removed without refund.
Safety is absolute: Any safety violation results in immediate dismissal — no warnings, no refunds.

If you’re not quite at this level yet, we offer training pathways to get you ready for the next session.

Course Highlights

Over this fast-paced, immersive training, you’ll master advanced tactical skills, including:

• Strong-hand and support-hand only shooting, reloads, and malfunction clearance

• Precision fundamentals — grip, stance, sight picture, and trigger control at an elite level

• Shooting on the move — engaging multiple targets while advancing, retreating, and moving between cover

• Rapid response to threats from any direction — including left, right, and rear

• Close-contact engagements inside 3 feet

• Alternate shooting positions for tactical advantage

• Faster, cleaner draw and presentation under pressure

This is performance-driven training with a focus on movement, speed, cover, and total weapon awareness — so you walk away with the confidence to operate at the highest level when it matters most.

Required Gear

• Safe holster: Must fit your pistol, mounted on a sturdy belt. IWB or OWB permitted. No soft nylon or neoprene. Leather must be rigid and in excellent condition. Holster must fully cover the trigger guard. Bag, belly band, or other alternative carry methods are not allowed.

• Pistol: Bring a reliable, quality handgun (striker-fired, DA/SA, or 2011 style recommended). Double-stack magazines preferred. If running an optic, ensure it’s zeroed, with fresh batteries and spares.

• Attire: You will be outdoors for the day. If it rains or snows, we will remain under a covered section of the range, but you should have appropriate outdoor attire. Athletic footwear with an aggressive tread recommended. You should bring snacks and hydration as well.

• Ammunition: 300 rounds factory-loaded. 9mm available on-site at $15/box (50 rounds). Other calibers by arrangement.

🔥 Spots are extremely limited for this course to ensure a high instructor-to-student ratio. If you meet the qualifications, secure your seat now — and bring your A-game.

$225 Course Tuition

Register with a $40.00 Deposit (below). The remaining course tuition is due in cash on the course date.

To secure your spot via Zelle, Venmo, or check instead of a credit card, call or text 914-401-0440.

Deposits are NOT refundable. You can reschedule a class with 72 hours’ notice. A registration can be rescheduled up to 2 times. If a 3rd reschedule is requested, payment in full will be required to secure a seat, and no further reschedules will be possible.