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Women's Intro to Handgun

  • The Cognitive Defender 35859 Oregon 58 Pleasant Hill, OR, 97455 United States (map)

Join Carol Rozek and The Cognitive Defender for individual or group firearm safety classes to become informed, armed and ready. The Cognitive Defender provides students with the confidence to take their safety into their own hands.

Carol is a certified USCCA Firearms Instructor, NRA Instructor and Range Safety Officer, as well as a Well Armed Woman Instructor. She is also a co-leader for the Eugene, Oregon chapter of The Well Armed Woman.

6 Hours
$150.00

Topics Covered Include:

  • Understanding Guns and Gun Safety

  • Clearing Semi-Automatics

  • Universal Safety Rules

  • Fundamentals of Shooting

  • Dry-Fire Practice in the Classroom

  • Live-Fire Practice at the Range

  • Revolvers Versus Semi-Automatics

  • Bullets and Ballistics

  • Cycles of Operation

  • Common Malfunctions

  • Holsters and Concealed Carry

  • Establishing Personal Boundaries (Situational Awareness)

  • Putting It Into Practice (in the classroom and at the range)

 

Class Summary
This segment is designed to reach students who are brand new to firearms (and maybe have never picked up a gun before) and dig a little deeper into topics learned in Women's Basic Pistol. It's about learning the essentials and gaining that extra confidence and knowledge up front so you can be ready to take the next steps in your training.  All in all, this course is all about sharing the basics – along with the fun, the seriousness, and the importance of being a responsibly armed female.  After all, we are worth protecting.  We'll take a closer look at types of firearms and ammunition, as well as learn about how firearms work.  We'll also cover tips and tactics for selecting handguns and holsters.  While Women's Intro to Handgun is not a defensive pistol class, you will be introduced to the right mindset for self-defense.  And though this is not a marksmanship class, the drills we use will challenge your skills with the goal of bringing you up to the next level.

Class Schedule
Class will last for six hours. We will take a break every 45-60 minutes. Please plan your schedule accordingly.  A separate time will be arranged for range practice.

Required Gear
Classroom - Government issued identification, a good attitude and an open mind.  Range - eye protection and hearing protection, closed-toe shoes, and optionally, a hat/cap.

Things to Note
Minimum of three (3) students for this class or it may be canceled/rescheduled.

Earlier Event: May 27
South Valley Farmers' Market
Later Event: May 29
Lane County Farmers Market