Citizen Pistol 1

Citizen Pistol 1 is a one day course centered around the idea that you need to be as capable and competent with your pistol as possible. We believe that how skilled and competent you are with your pistol matters. The idea that you “don’t need to be as good as (insert name of job or person you consider highly skilled)” is of small comfort when your number comes up and it is go time.

Citadel Defense does not believe in Civilian or LEO or MIL classes. We believe that all people who choose to carry a pistol for whatever reason need (and hopefully desire) a high level of competency. For that reason we title our course “Citizen”, because as Americans we believe in all of us pursuing our Martial American Heritage one step at a time.

This course is for both new and experienced shooters.  We will improve your overall pistol ability through instruction, drills, and feedback on your performance as a shooter.  Together, we will advance your weapons handling and marksmanship ability.

Topics Covered:

  • Universal and Omnipresent Gun Safety Rules

  • A Fighting/Winning Mindset

  • Pistol Fundamentals - Stance, grip, sight alignment/picture, draw etc..

  • Marksmanship

  • Weapons Handling

  • Single handed shooting

  • Shooting from various positions

  • Shooting while moving

What To Bring: Click here to download our packing list

  • An open, teachable mind

  • Handgun 9mm-45ACP

    • G19 size or larger recommended and preferred

    • A spare pistol if you have one available is always a good idea to bring to class

  • 500 rounds

    • A note on ammo: We HIGHLY recommend you shoot brass cased ammunition and NOT STEEL cased ammunition. We recommend functional ammunition in order to get the most from your training experience. There is nothing more frustrating than being at class and struggling with equipment issues. Click here to buy Fiocchi ammo from Ammo Supply Warehouse. Thank us later.

  • Note Taking Gear

  • Strong Gun Belt

  • Holster

    • A HARD SIDED holster is REQUIRED.

    • Leather, Kydex or kydex like plastic is acceptable.

    • No soft sided holsters will be permitted.

    • Kydex or kydex like material highly recommended.

    • IWB and AIWB permitted.

  • Magazine pouches (at least one is recommended)

  • Seasonally appropriate clothing suited to dynamic activity (all shooting takes place outside,- rain or shine)

  • Bag lunch and water (gallon jug recommended)

  • Ear and eye protection (electronic ears will make your life easier)

  • Weapon lube and tools

  • Bug spray and sun tan lotion

  • At least 4 working magazines (the more the better)

    • If your magazines are single stack, you will need 8 magazines.

  • Tactical light (if you have one, if not, no big deal)

  • Knee pads if desired (time will be spent kneeling)

  • Lawn chair (recommended, not required)

Suggested Pre-Class Reading: Pistolcraft by Reid Henrichs - this is by no means a requirement, simply some suggested reading to help enhance your learning experience.

Prerequisites: There are no course perquisites for this course. We do ask that you choose to safely handle a pistol while being mindful of the 4 rules of gun safety at all times. Students who choose to not handle a gun safely will be asked to leave without a course refund.

Physical Fitness Level Required: Standing for long portions of time, some kneeling, walking and laying down required.  We can work around any preexisting injuries.

Questions about gear? See our living recommended gear list here.

 

Need a Loaner?

Want to sign up but you need a loaner handgun?  Let us know, we have a limited number of pistols (first signed up, first served) available to loan you for the day of shooting.

As long as you are reading this we still have loaners available.  If we no longer are able to offer a loaner we will remove this text.  Simply let us know you need a loaner as soon as you sign up and we'll get you taken care of. 

Citadel Defense Refund Policy:
All class registrations are non refundable.  With prior notice we can switch you to a different class or someone else can take the class in your place. 

All no shows will receive no refund or class switching opportunity.