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The Whittington U’s Defensive Pistol Refresher Course is for previous Whittington U students who have attended at least Defensive Pistol Level I in the past. The Refresher Course is intended to refresh the knowledge & skills learned at the Defensive Pistol Level I Course and prepare students to progress into the next level in the progressive curriculum. These techniques are applied throughout all levels of the Defensive Pistol courses. The Refresher Course will be only ½ day in length. The Whittington U Defensive Pistol series focuses on the use of a firearm as a Means of Last Resort, with the defense of ourselves and our loved ones as part of an overall lifestyle change.
Defensive Pistol Refresher will cover:
- 4 Fundamentals of Defensive Marksmanship
- 3-Position Presentation Technique
- Static Fire Drills
- Principles of Cover (PoC)
- PoC Movement Drills on a Reactive Fire Range
$150.00
1/2 Day
- This is a progressive curriculum. We require students to take the courses in succession: Defensive Pistol I - Defensive Pistol II - Defensive Pistol III - Defensive Pistol Masters
- The Defensive Pistol Refresher Course is for Any previous Whittington U student who has taken at least Defensive Pistol I and successfully completed it
- Course participants may also purchase an ammunition package with the appropriate round count. (Call to check availability of Ammunition Packages)
- AMMUNITION PACKAGE IS RESTRICTED TO ONE PER PERSON PER COURSE.
- If you would like to register more than one person for this course please add it to your cart as two separate items.
Defensive Pistol Refresher Course Requirements
For your class, you will need:
Defensive Pistol Refresher Course Schedule (subject to change)
Day 1
0730-1200
Cancellation & Refund Policy
To ensure proper course planning and preparation, a minimum of fourteen (14) days' cancellation notice is required before the first day of class to receive a full refund of course tuition.
Cancellations received fewer than fourteen (14) days before the scheduled course start date are non-refundable.
Course Tuition Rollover Option
In select circumstances, course tuition may be transferred to a future Whittington University course, provided all of the following conditions are met:
Approval of tuition transfers is at the discretion of the NRA Whittington Center administration.
Course Cancellation by the NRA Whittington Center
The NRA Whittington Center reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule any course due to insufficient enrollment, instructor availability, weather conditions, safety concerns, facility requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances.
In the event a course is canceled by the NRA Whittington Center, registered students will be offered the option to:
The NRA Whittington Center is not responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses, lodging costs, ammunition, equipment purchases, or other incidental expenses related to course attendance.
Student Conduct & Safety Policy
The NRA Whittington Center and Whittington University are committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and responsible training environment for all students, instructors, staff, and guests.
Any student who is removed from a course due to unsafe behavior, failure to follow instructor direction, negligent firearm handling, impairment, disruptive conduct, or any action deemed to compromise the safety of others will not be eligible for a refund, tuition rollover, or course credit.
The determination to remove a student from a course for safety-related concerns shall be made at the sole discretion of the course instructors and/or NRA Whittington Center administration.
Lodging Reservations
Course cancellations and tuition refunds are handled separately from onsite lodging reservations. Participants are responsible for coordinating any lodging cancellations directly with the NRA Whittington Center lodging department, and separate cancellation policies may apply.
Cancellation Procedures
To cancel a course registration, please contact the NRA Whittington Center during normal business hours using one of the following methods:
NRA Whittington Center
Phone: (575) 445-3615
Email: [email protected]
Whittington University Administration
Phone: (575) 707-2003
This course is the Intermediate to Advanced Level Defensive Sidearm instruction that focuses on the cognitive disconnect that occurs when the mind is under emotional duress.
This course is the Advanced Level Defensive Sidearm instruction that focuses on Lowlight/No-light engagements, while employing a strong fundamental interaction with the firearm, and flashlight, along with Principles of Cover.
This is a Masters level course that focuses on potential engagements that can occur during periods of darkness.
Call 800-494-4853 or email [email protected]
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