Defensive Handgun Theory 5APR26

Defensive Handgun Theory will provide the student a detailed overview of the background, contextual, and technical knowledge necessary to succeed in using a pistol or revolver in self defense.

This is a free class open to the public.

This class is part of the Combat Rifle School. We schedule small group instruction based upon the your request. This program consists of the following 50 unique training modules, plus additional practical and field exercises. If you would like to participate in this program, the price is $995 for the first 6 months, then $165.83 per month thereafter. Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org to apply. 

1. Combat Rifle Theory
2. Basic Combat Rifle
3. Shoot Move Communicate
4. Combat Rifle Fundamentals
5. Combat Rifle Optics
6. Close Quarters Combat Rifle
7. Night Combat Rifle
8. Advanced Combat Rifle
9. Precision Rifle Theory
10. Precision Rifle Fundamentals
11. Precision Rifle D.O.P.E.
12. Precision Rifle WIND
13. Tactical Precision Rifle
14. Self Defense Theory
15. Basic Defensive Shotgun
16. Defensive Handgun Theory
17. Basic Defensive Handgun
18. Defensive Handgun Fundamentals
19. Night Defensive Handgun
20. Close Quarters Defensive Handgun
21. Advanced Defensive Handgun
22. High Intensity Gunfighting Drills
23. Close Quarter Battle Theory
24. Solo Close Quarter Battle
25. Team Close Quarter Battle 
26. The American Rifle
27. Ammunition Science 
28. Ammunition Data Collection
29. Ammunition Production
30. Special Purpose Rifle
31. Basic Tactical Fieldcraft
32. Long Range Observation
33. Basic Stealth and Camouflage
34. Ghillie Suit and Thermal Camouflage
35. Kalash Klas
36. Thermal Weapon Sights
37. Hand Grenade Theory
38. Drone Theory
39. Radio Theory
40. Land Navigation
41. Anti-Materiel Rifle Theory
42. Automatic Rifle Theory
43. Combat First Aid
44. Care Under Fire
45. Principles of Patrol
46. Principles of Reconnaissance
47. Principles of Attack
48. Principles of Defense
49. Principles of Ambush
50. Principles of Raid

Prerequisite:

None

Location:

Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose, 1 hour south from Livermore. Email admin@monarchdefense.org for detailed driving directions.

Cancellations:

If you do not plan to attend, notify us immediately so that we can give your spot in class to another student. If you register for a class then no-show, you will be charged a $50 Pain In the Ass fee. We do not issue refunds. 

Questions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.

Learn: 

The role of handguns in self defense 
How to choose a handgun for your needs
Introduction to various types of holsters
The 4 types of modern handgun
How and when to use safeties and decockers

Brief historical development of modern handguns
Double action, single action, striker fired triggers
Introduction to handgun cartridges
How to disassemble, clean, and lubricate handguns
What causes handguns to malfunction

Handgun bullet wounding effects
Science of hollow point bullets
Handgun external ballistics
Handgun accuracy and range
How to zero pistol red dots

Packing list: 

Close toe shoes
Belt and holster
Layer garments so you can adjust for cold, wet, or warm weather
Hat
Pistol with 3+ magazines or revolver with 3+ speedloaders
Cleaning kit with oil, rag, toothbrush, barrel rod
Tools for mounting and adjusting your optics, holsters etc.
Individual first aid kit (IFAK)
Eye protection
Ear protection 
1 gallon of water per day
Salty snacks and bag lunch
We have weapons, magazines, magazine carriers, pistols, holsters, night vision, armor, helmet etc. for you to borrow for free. All you need to do is communicate clearly in advance what you need to borrow, and clean what you used before turning it back in.
We can supply all the ammunition you need for $80 per person per day. We can take cash, Venmo to brian-wang-11, Zelle to info@monarchdefense.org.