May 23 - 24, 2024
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August 29 - 30, 2024
1600 - 0330 | Enroll Now | Add to Calendar
The Defensive Pistol Masters Risk Assessment Course focuses on the everyday situations that can occur, and assessing the risk(s) involved, to enable the best course of action in a defensive engagement.
The WU Defensive Pistol series focuses on Violence as a Means of Last Resort, with the defense of ourselves and our loved ones as part of an overall lifestyle change.
- Static Fire Drills
- Red Dot Drills
- Close Threat Drills – Static/Corridor-Standing/Corridor-Alternate Firing Positions
- Timed Engagements
- Scenario Based Engagements
$300
Two Days
- 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
- Masters Courses are designed to present challenging scenarios based on real world situations. Students can choose the Masters they would like to attend based on the topic; the only prerequisite for Masters is Defensive Pistol I, Defensive Pistol II and Defensive Pistol III.
- 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.
Every guest 18 years of age and older must read and sign the online Waiver before they are allowed onto the NRA Whittington Center. For those younger than 18 years of age a parent or legal guardian must complete the form and sign it on their behalf. Waivers must be filled out once a year every year on or after January 1st.
Or
You can fill it out when you arrive on property. Just know that it might slow down the check-in process, especially during the busy season or during large events!
Defensive Pistol Masters Course Requirements
Defensive Pistol Masters Course Requirements
What you will need (packing list is for each individual course):
Defensive Pistol Masters: Risk Assessment (subject to change)
Defensive Pistol Masters Risk Assessment Schedule (subject to change)
This example schedule of what to expect is subject to change.
Day 1
0730-0930 – Static Fire Drills w/Cover
0930–1030 – Red Dot Drills
1030–1130 – Close Threat Drill
1130-1300 - Lunch
1300-1600 – Close Threat Corridor Drills
1600 –1630: Final Discussion
Day 2
0730-0930 – Static Fire Drills w/Cover
0930–1130 – Close Threat Corridor Drills; Alternate Firing Positions
1130 – 1230 - Precision Shooting Drill
1230– Final Discussion
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A Pro Shop is located at the Whittington Center and stocks everything you need for Whittington U courses. Ammunition packages are available. See course requirements for details.
You can rent a pistol or semi-auto rifle for a Defensive Academy course.
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Before arriving, every guest must read and sign the online NRA Whittington Center Waiver.
This course introduces students to the art and science of Precision Long Range Shooting with classroom instruction, strong fundamental focus with both shooter/spotter teams and known distance data gathering.
This course builds on the foundation and fundamentals learned in the Precision Long Range I course. Students will learn techniques for Angle Fire and Alternate Firing positions.
This course builds on the foundation and fundamentals taught in Precision Long Range I-II. Students are encouraged to apply everything they have previously learned and put it to use.
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