BASIC PISTOL 1 & 2 - HOW TO SHOOT A HANDGUN (3 hrs each)
For new gun owners, new shooters, those who want a refresher in the basics of safe gun handling, those who have never had any formal education or training in gun safety, and those who cannot reliably and consistently keep all their shots on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper at distances up to 10 feet.
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A great "Fear Buster" course for those seeking to overcome an irrational fear of guns
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A great course for those who do not own a gun but want to learn (use of a handgun and ammunition is included in the class.)
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The Basic Pistol course is two classes. Students must take Basic 1 before taking Basic 2.
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Students cannot take Basic 2 before taking Basic 1
EmpowerSAFE! BASICS 1 & 2 (3 hrs each)
The same as Basic Pistol but limited to female students.
Essential Pistol (3 hrs)
Includes all the essential fundamentals which could not fit into Basic Pistol.
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For Students who cannot safely and/or efficiently and confidently clear malfunctions (misfires, doublefeeds or "jams") of their handgun.
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For Students who want to apply for the Texas LTC but cannot reliably and consistently keep all their shots on a 13" x 19" piece of paper at distances up to 15 yards (45 feet).
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Shooting range only. No classroom.
EmpowerSAFE! NEXT (3 hrs each)
The same as Essential Pistol but limited to female students.
Texas License to Carry (LTC) 1 (5 hrs)
State-mandated course on safety, use of force law, gun law, conflict avoidance/de-escalation.
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In-person, classroom version (also available separately as an online-only course)
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Open to anyone. Required for LTC Applicants.
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Does not teach gun handling.
Texas License to Carry (LTC) 2 (2 hrs)
State-mandated Shooting Proficiency Demonstration for Texas LTC Applicants.
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Required for those applying for a Texas License to Carry.
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For those who are familiar with their handgun and can understand and follow gun safety rules.
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For those who have reasonable shooting skills, defined as being able to keep all your shots on a 13" x 19" piece of paper at 15 yards.
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NOT a "How to Shoot" class.
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NOT for beginners or new gun owners.
Concealed Carry 1 - Holster Success (4 hrs)
Learning safe and efficient holster draw and becoming confident with carying a loaded firearm on your person.
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For Students who want to learn to confidently and safely carry a personal protection firearm on their person.
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For Students who want to advance to practicing realistic defensive scenarios
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For Students who want to learn to "qualify" their skills and performance using various standardized defensive drills.
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For Students who can pass the qualifications given at the end of our Basic Pistol and Essential Pistol courses.
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Requires a quality outside-the-waistband, concealed carry or duty-style holster.
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Does NOT teach Appendix (AIWB) carry.
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Does NOT require a Texas LTC.
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Shooting range only. No classroom component.
EmpowerSAFE! DRAW (4 hrs)
The same as Concealed Carry 1 but limited to female students.
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Contains more information on carry options and techniques for female dress and body types.
Survive 1 - Less Lethal (4 hrs)
A personal tactics and decision-making course covering less-lethal defensive tools such as pepper spray, small impact weapons and common scenarios where a person has to evaluate what is happening and how best to respond.
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Uses Image-Based Decision Drills to engage Students in multiple thought-provoking scenarios.
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Allows Students to experience the actual use of pepper spray (using functional but inert training canisters filled with water).
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Great for college students.
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Great for those who cannot, or chose not to, own a firearm.
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Classroom only. No live firearms.
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EmpowerSAFE! WOMEN-ONLY CLASSES
Look for the EmpowerSAFE! moniker to easily identify our classes for female students. The core class content is identical to what is taught in our regular classes, with added emphasis on common female options, adaptation and techniques. These classes will be taught by SVA Gun Training’s Chief Instructor Claudia McCue.