Defensive Handgun/Long gun Training Association
Classroom Classes
Surviving Violence: The Study of the Dynamics of Violence
$75.00
This 6 hour course introduces you to the study of human violence and the pre-attack indicators that are normally present before a violent encounter.
Learning to recognizing pre-attack behavior allows you to be prepared for or avoid a violent encounter.
Topics include:
Types of violence
Stages of violent crime
Techniques designed to avoid violent encounters.
Strategies to deal with the aftermath of a violent encounter.
We will cover various use of force models that can help you explain why you did what you did. This also covers talking to Law Enforcement after a violent encounter with methods to avoid the commen errors that cause victims problems.
Range Classes
Basic Handgun Workshop - Range Class
$50.00
A 4 hour handgun workshop (skill builder).
This class takes the new shooter through firearms safety and marksmanship. The course can also serve as a good refresher for the person who is an experiences hunter with limited handgun experience.
Drills are designed to reinforce basic marksmanship fundamentals and gun handling skills, including: Basic Draw, Draws from Concealment, Immediate Action, Reloads (Tactical and Combat).
In addition to your weapon - you will need:
A safe and appropriate handgun holster,
1 or 2 reloading devices for your weapon (magazine, speed loader,etc)
300 rounds of ammo.
Intermediate Handgun Workshop - Range Class
$75.00
A 6 hour handgun workshop
This is the next step, giving the student the opportunity to build the skill necessary to win a lethal force encounter. The program combines basic marksmanship and movement into a scenario based program. This class builds on the marksmanship skills presented in the Basic Handgun course and introduces skills for concealed carry. The student will also go through a live fire scenario with photo realistic shoot/don't shoot targets. Cover and concealment will be emphasized - both for the protection of the shooter and in evaluating the target.
After completing the scenario the student will receive feedback from the instructor as to their tactics and use of available tools. Students will also be asked to explain the reasons for each round fired - just as they would after a lethal force encounter.
Students will be pushed to improve their marksmanship under stress.
Depending on the scenario - there may also be moving targets; giving the student a introduction to the dynamics of a gun fight.
In addition to your weapon - you will need:
A safe and appropriate handgun holster,
1 or 2 reloading devices for your weapon (magazine, speed loader,etc)
300 rounds of ammo.
Advanced Handgun Workshop - Range Class
$85.00
A 8 hour handgun workshop
This class is designed to take the proficient handgun shooter and introduce them to tactical and decisional shooting.
Building on both basic and intermediate handgun skills; this course will push the shooter into making tactical decisions during live fire scenarios.
Students will be pushed to improve their marksmanship under stress.
Depending on the scenario - there may also be moving targets; giving the student a deal with the dynamics of a lethal force encounter.
In addition to your weapon - you will need:
A safe and appropriate handgun holster,
1 or 2 reloading devices for your weapon (magazine, speed loader,etc)
300 rounds of ammo.
Defensive Shotgun Workshop - Range Class
$75.00
A 6 hour shotgun workshop.
This class covers shotgun performance as a defensive weapon and ammunition selection.
Learn to use pump, semi-auto and break action shotguns.
Learn the effects of different ammo on common building materials.
Learn the techniques taught to Law Enforcement and Military for the use of shotguns in defensive situations.
In addition to your weapon - you will need:
150 rounds #6 birdshot (or smaller)
10 00 buck
5 slug.
Defensive Rifle Workshop - Range Class
$75.00
A 6 hour rifle workshop based on the AR platform (AK and other platforms can be used)
If you have chosen to use a rifle for personal or home defense this class is for you. Course covers some of the most efficient ways to manage a defensive rifle. This class will cover the most common preferred platforms. (AR, AK, Mini 14)
Learn how to employ a defensive rifle in a civilian environment.
Learn basic information on the ballistic performance of common defense rifle ammo.
Shooting positions: Standing, Kneeling, Prone and Barricade positions.
Weapons handling including loading, unloading, immediate action, and remedial actions.
Introduction to movement with a rifle.
In addition to your weapon - you will need:
2 magazines
300 rounds of ammunition
AR Basics Rifle Workshop - Range Class
$75.00
A 6 hour rifle workshop based on the AR platform.
This class is very similar to the Defensive Rifle Workshop, but it dedicated to running the most popular rifle in America. In addition, this class covers cleaning, inspections and maintenance of the AR-15 platform rifle.
In addition to your weapon - you will need:
2 magazines
300 rounds of ammunition
Proficiency Course and HR218 Qual
$25.00 / weapon
In order to help reduce your civil and criminal liabilities if you are ever involved in a situation where you have to use your weapon in defense of yourself or others, DeHLTA recommends you routinely practice and seek proficiency certification.
Our proficiency course is based on the course developed by Colorado Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for retired police officers and qualifies for your national Concealed Carry for Retired Law Enforcement permit (HR218).
In addition to your certificate showing your proficiency score we also maintain a record of the dates, score and weapon you shot the course with.
Typical time on range: 1-2 hours.
Basic Firearms Familiarization / Gun Selection
$150.00
This is primarily a classroom course designed for those who wish to become more familiar with firearms terminology. We discuss the basics of firearms usage, safety, different types of modern firearms as well as some of the common mistakes seen in the media and writing - the difference between a clip and a magazine for example.
This course can be customized to the particular needs of your group. Such as selection of a firearm for concealed carry.
For those who want a more hands-on experience, we also offer range time separately.
Typical class time: 4-6 hours // Includes limited ammunition.
Other Classes
One-On-One or Small Group Training
$35.00 / student per hour
If you need specialized training, we can work with you to build a training program designed to meet your needs.
Contact us regarding the type of training you are looking for.
Minimum charge is 2 hours.
Schedule a Class
If you are wanting to schedule a class that does not currently have a scheduled date - please click on Contact Us to Schedule a Class.
We will contact to discuss the particulars and to schedule a date. Once that is done we do ask that you please come back and make a $50.00 deposit on the class to lock it in - the remainder can either be invoiced or paid at the class.
This is a non-refundable deposit - however, we do understand that life can interfere (COVID, other unforeseen issues). In that case the deposit can be rolled over to another class.