Paladin Training, Inc.

Purpose

DHC1 is a one day class that focuses on technique.  It’s not a tactical class.  Expect a lot of reps working on gun handling and combat marksmanship.

The class is geared toward the beginner wanting to establish a proper technical foundation in the use of a defensive handgun, but it is also suitable for the experienced shooter needing a tune up on the basics.

Training Outline

Classroom subjects include:

• Firearm safety & range emergency procedures
• Legal and moral constraints on the use of Deadly Force
• Stopping mechanisms
• Tactical gunshot wound treatment

Range subjects include:

• The 4-count presentation
• Combat marksmanship fundamentals
• Stoppages
  • reloads
  • clearing malfunctions
• How to handle responding LE

Equipment Requirements

• Defensive handgun w / appropriate concealment holster
  • 250 rds jacketed factory ammunition
  • Three magazines (min) and the ability to carry at least one reload on your body
    • Magazines should have some form of ID on them so they can find their way back to you
  • Concealment garment
• Safety gear
  • Ball cap, ear pro and ANSI or mil-spec rated wraparound eye pro.
    • Don’t forget a pair of CLEAR lenses for low-light!
• Lunch, snacks, meds, whine stoppers, etc.
• Hydration
  • Electrolyte replacement (BodyArmor, Propel, LiquidIV, etc.) strongly recommended to supplement your water intake

Optional stuff

• Bug spray, sunscreen, other seasonal needs
• Rain gear
  • Training will continue in the event of rain.
• Note-taking gear
  • Please! Take notes! The information flow is like drinking from a fire-hose.  Write it down for further processing later.
• Folding chair

What NOT to bring

• Blackhawk SERPA holster
• Reloaded ammunition
• Ego

Admin

Date: 2 NOV 2024 and 28 DEC 2024

Location:  Florence County Sheriff’s Office range, Effingham, SC

Prerequisite training:  None

Physical requirements:  Light

Cost:  $150

• $50 deposit is required to reserve a space. Classes are kept small and there is a cut-off.
• PayPal OK [button below] or via PayPal to steve@paladintraining.com

Duration:  8 hrs

Start / Stop Times:  8:30 am – 5 pm

Misc

Out of town students:  Marriott Comfort Inn, 527 Woody Jones Blvd, Florence, SC gives a substantial ‘Paladin Training’ discount.  Here’s the link:

https://www.choicehotels.com/south-carolina/florence/comfort-inn-hotels/sc554/rates?ratePlanCode=LPDT

Call if you have questions about your sidearm, gear, etc.  PLEASE DON’T GO BUY SOMETHING EXPENSIVE FOR THE CLASS WITHOUT DISCUSSING IT WITH US!

Steve Cooper @ steve@paladintraining.com / 843-618-1381

Paladin Training, Inc.

POB 12752

Florence, SC 29504

Paladin Training is a public charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3).  Our mission is to provide world-class tactical training to law-enforcement, military, and – America’s original first responders – the armed private citizen.