Events for February 3 - January 12

Course Overview Prerequisite: Functional Pistol Combatives (or instructor approval) Red Dot Sights (RDS) have transformed the shooting landscape with their intuitive aiming process and threat-focused capabilities. However, as with any technology, malfunctions can occur. This course dives deep into understanding, diagnosing, and remedying the malfunctions related to RDS. Equip yourself with the knowledge to swiftly and accurately address any hiccup…

Course Overview Our Basic Pistol course is designed to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of firearms safety, handling, and marksmanship skills. This comprehensive 2-Hour Basic Pistol Course, is specifically designed for first-time and new shooters. This course provides step-by-step instruction on pistol shooting fundamentals, along with essential safety and firearm law knowledge. With 1-hour of informative lecture and 1-hour…

Course Overview Prerequisite: Functional Pistol Combatives (or instructor approval) Five out of seven people that get shot live - which means they may continue to fight even after getting hit. Seldom does a single shot from a handgun stop the threat. In this class, we learn to recognize when a tactic has failed and rapidly switch to a backup plan.…

Course Overview Prerequisites: NoneA two-hour live-fire class that introduces the student to the use of a short-range rifle platform (AR, AK, pistol caliber carbines, etc). Students will learn safe handling of their firearm, general overview of parts and how the firearm works in the classroom. On the range, students will apply safe gun handling practices while learning how to load…

When: Sign Up Contact John Pemberton at john@mydefenstraining.com Course Overview Prerequisite: None "Make your home a hard target!" A series of lectures and practical applications designed to help you prepare your home and household for a variety of emergencies.  Every month features a different specific focus, ranging from home invaders to riots/protests to weather emergencies.  After the lecture, the students are…

Prerequisites: Shotgun Combatives Course Overview In high-stress defensive situations, the ability to reload your shotgun efficiently can be the difference between success and failure. Given the limited ammunition capacity of most defense shotguns compared to carbines, maintaining a loaded weapon is vital. In this specialized course, students will delve into the nuances of shotgun reloading, distinguishing between proactive and reactive (emergency)…

Course Overview Prerequisites: Rifle familiarity (Basic Carbine class for completely new shooters) A 4-hour live-fire class that focuses on practical application of fighting rifles at short range.  Combative Carbine focuses on simple, effective techniques that are applicable for a range of dynamic conflict resolutions.  This class will give you the tools you need to get your gun in the fight…

Course Overview Prerequisite: Functional Pistol Combatives (or instructor approval) Long distance self-defense with a pistol (often considered 50’ or further) is much less frequent than close range (>20’).  However, the principles of fundamental marksmanship and physical skills required for accuracy are all the same.  Being able to effectively put a round on target at 50’ means that you are able…

INVITE ONLY COURSE This course goes beyond the concepts and techniques taught in our Pistol Mastery Classes. WILL SMITH willsmith@kodiakrange.com

Realistic Training Scenarios (RTS) are designed to test the student’s abilities under stress. This decision making course forces the student to solve simple to complex self-defense scenarios while carrying an airsoft or UTM training pistol. However, the gun is not the answer to every conflict or fight that you may encounter. Students will also be tested on verbal, de-escalation, and/or…

Course Overview Our Basic Pistol course is designed to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of firearms safety, handling, and marksmanship skills. This comprehensive 2-Hour Basic Pistol Course, is specifically designed for first-time and new shooters. This course provides step-by-step instruction on pistol shooting fundamentals, along with essential safety and firearm law knowledge. With 1-hour of informative lecture and 1-hour…

Course Overview Prerequisite: Carbine Combatives (or instructor approval) Smaller targets are harder to hit, and many lowered positions increase our stability.  In this class we learn to rapidly assume a kneeling or sitting position to maximize our ability to engage threats while increasing the difficulty for them to engage us.   When: Date: 12-20-2023 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Sign Up Contact John…

Prerequisite: Concealed Carry Course (or instructor approval) Having something in between you and the person trying to kill you is always advisable - especially if it’s able to stop a bullet!  In this class we discuss the differences between cover and concealment.  We learn to become a hard target by minimizing angles of exposure while maximizing angles of fire. Sign…

INVITE ONLY COURSE This course goes beyond the concepts and techniques taught in our Pistol Mastery Classes. WILL SMITH willsmith@kodiakrange.com

Prerequisite: Concealed Carry Course (or instructor approval) Doors are commonly called the “fatal funnel” for a reason!  When we have a team to work with, there are some excellent methods to approaching thresholds that allow us to get multiple guns in the fight quickly.  By ourselves, our tactics must change if we want to prevail.  In this class we will…