9 hours of instruction including one-on-one coaching.
Through repetition, drills and engaging small group discussion, Safe Ground provides a rich learning environment.
- Gain confidence
- Master fundamentals
- Adopt the skills, knowledge and attitude to be responsibly armed

Fundamentals of Defensive Handgun is an 9-hour course that includes 8 hours of classroom and 1-2 hours of a live-fire practical. The classroom portion is best delivered in two 4-hour blocks; however, scheduling can be tailored to your needs.
Each student will receive individualized, one-on-one coaching at an indoor gun range. One hundred rounds of ammunition suitable to your firearm is recommended.
At the conclusion of the course, you are awarded a certificate that can be submitted with your concealed carry application as proof of training. The course covers the three fundamentals of defensive hand gunning: Marksmanship, Gun Handling and Mindset. It is a hands-on experience, so you will be working with your sidearm from the start. I provide you with a course syllabus, an outline for structuring your range time, reference material and a reading list.
Certificates are awarded at the discretion of the instructor only when the student has demonstrated the appropriate safety habits and attitude.