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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
Whittington University Course Cancellation Policy
A 30-day cancellation notice is required to cancel your Course registration prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full course refund. The NRA Whittington Center will not issue you a refund if you fail to cancel your registration before the 30-day time period.
Course cancellations and refunds are handled separately from any onsite lodging.
You can cancel your course by calling (575) 707-2003. Ask for Ashley or email us at [email protected].
Safety Policy
The safety of our students and instructors are treated as top priority. The NRA Whittington Center staff and instructors have the right to remove someone from class or the range at any point during the duration of the course should there be a concern for safety risks. A student who is removed will not receive a certificate of completion. A Refund will not be issued.
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!
You can rent a pistol or semi-auto rifle for a Defensive Academy course.
Call 800-494-4853 to reserve your lodging. Learn more about our accommodations that range from primitive camping spots to fully furnished luxury suites.
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Before arriving, every guest must read and sign the online NRA Whittington Center Waiver.
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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