Pistolcraft: Close Range (2 Days)

In this class, defending against a spontaneous attack at extremely close range is the focus.  Think parking garage, parking lot, gas station, alleys, late/off shift employment, etc...  Where this class differs from Pistolcraft I is that it focuses exclusively on techniques against attackers from contact distance to arm's reach at most.  If this is something you want to improve and prepare for, then this class is for you.  The class will also culminate in force on force exercises with scenario-based training.  This class will benefit LE, military, and the concealed carrier alike. 

If you have taken a pistol course with us before, this class is the perfect addition to your skill set.  This course should not be your first class with us if you have not attended training with Valor Ridge due to the unique methodology. 

To see Reid discuss this class, watch the video HERE.

We recommend that you take this class with everyday carry in mind.  This means a concealable holster (appendix or hip) if concealed carry is your primary role or open carry on duty belt/holster if LE or military.

Modules covered in this class include:

--Contact distance shooting

--Techniques for creating space and distance from attackers

--Close range target discrimination

--Video analysis of real shootings

--Firing from unusual positions such as the back and side

--Multiple attackers

--Grounded opponents

--Body control techniques

--Force of force scenarios

Required equipment list:

• Pistol (Bring a spare pistol if you have one.)
• Magazines  (Double stack mags=minimum 3.  Single-stack mags=minimum 5)
• Minimum of 300 rounds of factory ammunition.  
  
• Quality kydex or leather holster that stays open for reholstering.  Soft holsters are not allowed in class. 
• Belt
• Ballistic rated eye protection.  Lowe's or Walmart has these. 
• Face mask such as paintball or airsoft mask 
  
• Electronic ear protection
• Pen and notebook 
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Rain gear
• Gun cleaning gear
• You will need to bring a lunch

Training is only open to legal, US Citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) per ITAR  (22 CFR §§120-130)

There is no minimum age to take this class.  However, students under 18 years of age are required to attend the class together with a participating adult.

Cancellations/Refund/Exchange Policy

Booking a class at Valor Ridge is a commitment to train on your given course dates.  Tuition sale is final.  We do not offer refunds or transfers to students who cancel or fail to show up for class.   We do offer refund or credit in the highly unlikely event Valor Ridge finds it necessary to cancel a course.  This policy is firm and there will be no exceptions.  

Disclaimer: 

As the result of numerous issues that have arisen over the years, we will no longer allow internally-modified firearms once they leave the factory in our classes, unless the work was performed by a certified, qualified gunsmith. 

Examples of modifications not requiring a gunsmith are: 

• Aftermarket sights
• Aftermarket rails
• Original Equipment Manufacturer replacement parts including springs, connectors, firing pins, etc…
• Mil-spec bolts and bolt carriers (Colt, BCM, Daniel Defense, CMMG, LMT, etc...)
• Retaining plates for AK trigger pins (Krebs Custom retainer plates)
• Stipling on pistols or pistol grips
• Firearms converted or rebuilt by manufacturers such as Rifle Dynamics, Krebs Custom, ETC…
• Complete factory lower receivers
• Complete factory upper receivers