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The Defensive Pistol Masters Risk Assessment Course focuses on the everyday situations that can occur, and assessing the risk(s) involved, to enable the best course of action in a defensive engagement.
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 Drills
- Red Dot Drills
- Close Threat Drills – Static/Corridor-Standing/Corridor-Alternate Firing Positions
- Timed Engagements
- Scenario Based Engagements
$300
Two Days
- 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
- Masters Courses are designed to present challenging scenarios based on real world situations. Students can choose the Masters they would like to attend based on the topic; the only prerequisite for Masters is Defensive Pistol I, Defensive Pistol II and Defensive Pistol III.
- 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 Risk Assessment Masters Course Requirements
Defensive Pistol Rick Assessment Masters Course Requirements
Defensive Pistol Masters: Risk Assessment (subject to change)
Defensive Pistol Masters Risk Assessment Schedule (subject to change)
This example schedule of what to expect is subject to change.
Day 1
0730-0930 – Static Fire Drills w/Cover
0930–1030 – Red Dot Drills
1030–1130 – Close Threat Drill
1130-1300 - Lunch
1300-1600 – Close Threat Corridor Drills
1600 –1630: Final Discussion
Day 2
0730-0930 – Static Fire Drills w/Cover
0930–1130 – Close Threat Corridor Drills; Alternate Firing Positions
1130 – 1230 - Precision Shooting Drill
1230– Final Discussion
Note
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
This course introduces students to the art and science of Precision Long Range Shooting with classroom instruction, strong fundamental focus with both shooter/spotter teams and known distance data gathering.
This course builds on the foundation and fundamentals learned in the Precision Long Range I course. Students will learn techniques for Angle Fire and Alternate Firing positions.
This course builds on the foundation and fundamentals taught in Precision Long Range I-II. Students are encouraged to apply everything they have previously learned and put it to use.
Call 800-494-4853 or email [email protected]
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