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.

This session runs entirely from concealment. Leave your competition and duty rigs at home — train like you carry on the street. Your cover garment, your carry holster, your real-world draw.

To qualify, you must meet ONE of the following:

• Retired or active Law Enforcement or Peace Officer who has been to training within the last year
• Attended at least 3 sessions of Aim Small Firearms Tactical Pistol Club
• Successfully completed a basic defensive/tactical handgun course from a nationally recognized training school (Sig Sauer Academy, Gunsite, Front Sight/PrairieFire, Rangemaster, 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:

• Drawing from concealment — clearing the garment and presenting under time pressure
• Shooting on the move — engaging multiple targets while advancing, retreating, and moving between points of cover
• Strong-hand and support-hand-only shooting — including single-handed malfunction clearance
• Close-contact engagements inside 3 feet
• Alternate shooting positions for tactical advantage
• Faster, cleaner draw and presentation under pressure
• The finale: the Federal Air Marshal Qualification — one of the most demanding handgun standards in federal law enforcement. Every student gets one attempt. Curious what you’re up against? Here’s the course of fire.

Required Gear

• Concealed-carry holster: your actual carry rig — IWB or OWB worn under a cover garment. Must fit your pistol, mounted on a sturdy belt, fully covering the trigger guard. No soft nylon or neoprene; leather must be rigid and in excellent condition. No bags, belly bands, or off-body carry.
• A cover garment you actually carry under (untucked shirt, jacket, hoodie — whatever your real-world concealment is).
• Pistol: reliable, quality handgun (striker-fired, DA/SA, or 2011 style recommended). Double-stack magazines preferred. If running an optic: zeroed, fresh batteries, spares.
• Attire: outdoors all day; covered section available in rain or snow. Athletic footwear with aggressive tread recommended. Bring snacks and hydration.
• Ammunition: 400–500 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 $75.00 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.