The Defensive Pistol No-light Masters Course focuses on potential engagements that can occur during periods of darkness.
September 25 - 26, 2025
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The Defensive Pistol No-light Masters Course focuses on potential engagements that can occur during periods of darkness. The purpose of Defensive Pistol No-light Masters is skill building, incorporating the overall mechanics involved with controlling the movement of the Muzzle while traversing over ground, and the interaction of holding the firearm and a lighting device.
The WU Defensive Pistol series focuses on Violence as a Means of Last Resort, with the defense of ourselves and our loved ones as part of an overall lifestyle change.
- Static Fire/Body Position Refresher Drills
- Shooting in Motion
- Corridor Drills
- No-light Engagements
- No-light Scenario Engagements
*Note: The DP Masters No-Light takes place mostly at night, so expect to end each day around 0330-0430 in the morning.
$300
Two Day
- This is a progressive curriculum. We require students to take the courses in succession: Defensive Pistol I - Defensive Pistol II - Defensive Pistol III - Defensive Pistol Masters
- Course participants may also purchase an ammunition package with the appropriate round count. (Call to check availability of Ammunition Packages)
- AMMUNITION PACKAGE IS RESTRICTED TO ONE PER PERSON PER COURSE
- If you would like to register more than one person for this course please add it to your cart as two separate items.
Defensive Pistol No-Light Masters Course Requirements
Defensive Pistol No-Light Masters Course Requirements
Defensive Pistol Masters No Light Daily Schedule (subject to change)
Defensive Pistol Masters No Light Daily Schedule (subject to change)
This example schedule of what to expect is subject to change.
1300-1400 – Static Fire Drills
1400-1600 – Shooting in Motion/Corridor Drills
1600-2030 – Meal break
2030-2130 – Static Fire Drills
2130-Until Completed – Shooting in Motion/Corridor Drills
Cancellation & Refund Policy
To ensure proper course planning and preparation, a minimum of fourteen (14) days' cancellation notice is required before the first day of class to receive a full refund of course tuition.
Cancellations received fewer than fourteen (14) days before the scheduled course start date are non-refundable.
Course Tuition Rollover Option
In select circumstances, course tuition may be transferred to a future Whittington University course, provided all of the following conditions are met:
Approval of tuition transfers is at the discretion of the NRA Whittington Center administration.
Course Cancellation by the NRA Whittington Center
The NRA Whittington Center reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule any course due to insufficient enrollment, instructor availability, weather conditions, safety concerns, facility requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances.
In the event a course is canceled by the NRA Whittington Center, registered students will be offered the option to:
The NRA Whittington Center is not responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses, lodging costs, ammunition, equipment purchases, or other incidental expenses related to course attendance.
Student Conduct & Safety Policy
The NRA Whittington Center and Whittington University are committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and responsible training environment for all students, instructors, staff, and guests.
Any student who is removed from a course due to unsafe behavior, failure to follow instructor direction, negligent firearm handling, impairment, disruptive conduct, or any action deemed to compromise the safety of others will not be eligible for a refund, tuition rollover, or course credit.
The determination to remove a student from a course for safety-related concerns shall be made at the sole discretion of the course instructors and/or NRA Whittington Center administration.
Lodging Reservations
Course cancellations and tuition refunds are handled separately from onsite lodging reservations. Participants are responsible for coordinating any lodging cancellations directly with the NRA Whittington Center lodging department, and separate cancellation policies may apply.
Cancellation Procedures
To cancel a course registration, please contact the NRA Whittington Center during normal business hours using one of the following methods:
NRA Whittington Center
Phone: (575) 445-3615
Email: [email protected]
Whittington University Administration
Phone: (575) 707-2003
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