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Carry with Confidence – with instructor, Tatiana Whitlock
November 7, 2020 @ 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PICKETT WEAPONRY and HARRY BECKWITH GUNS ARE PLEASED TO HOST NATIONALLY KNOWN INSTRUCTOR, TATIANA WHITLOCK!
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This is an OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS to both men and women. JOIN US to learn how to carry daily and fight from concealment.
This 2-Day class gives you the knowledge, techniques, and tips to carry concealed both comfortably and confidently. Topics covered include gear selection, holster placement, attire, lifestyle logistics and male vs. female carry challenges.
Day 1: Through the exploration of various holster types carry positions and accessory placement participants learn what options work best for their body types and lifestyle. Drawing and reholstering skill are developed through a progressive series of drills to ensure safety and consistency working from the holster and managing cover garments. Day 1 is dedicated to skills development and gear logistics.
Day 2: A progression of drills to confirm Day 1 material and build real-world situational awareness, information processing, and stress management for the many facets of a deadly force encounter. Fine-tune safe and efficient technique to draw & engage from concealment as well as what to do before, during and after a deadly force event. Work with partners, movement exercises, communication skills, and more are the foundation of Day 2 where we put carry skills into context.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Students should have at least taken a basic handgun class within the past year and have a solid grasp of range etiquette and basic gun handling and safety skills.
DURATION: 2-Day Course, 16 hours Total
COURSE FEE: $400
RANGE FEE: $40 (20/day) payable in cash at check-in.
Location: Private Range, Gainsville, FL. Physical Address to be distributed at class orientation.
MEET AT: Pickett Weaponry 2/9/20 at 8-am sharp for check-in, waiver signings, ammo pickup, and orientation.
25220 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
EQUIPMENT
- Working handgun, your concealed carry handgun of choice (preferably a centerfire gun)
- Minimum of three (3) magazines
- 200 rounds of factory FMB ball ammunition
- For insurance purposes, all participants must pre-order ammo from Pickett Weaponry by contacting Michelle Pickett at [email protected]
- Eye & ear protection
- IWB (carried open not from concealment) or OWB holster ( For safety reasons bra holsters, soft side collapsible holsters, cross draw, Serpa, ankle, off-body and behind-the-back holsters are NOT allowed. Contact us with questions.)
- Magazine pouch(s)
- Sturdy gun belt
- Please pack adequate snacks, lunch and hydration options. There are no local resources convenient to the range location.
ATTIRE: High collared shirt, cover & concealment garment (bring options to work with), Baselayers or compression garment are recommended to prevent being uncomfortably “exposed” when working from a concealment holster. We recommended bringing a few cover garment options from your wardrobe to test-drive during class. Closed-toe shoes are a must! Brimmed ball caps recommended but not required.
“This class was transformative. I began hesitant and worried carrying concealed wasn’t for me and ended ready to carry every day. All of my big-ticket questions were addressed!” – Paul V.