Defensive Pistol 101 (DP101)
2025-03-23 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman’s Association, 2121 Sanatoga Station Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
Defensive Pistol 101 starts with a draw clinic. You will learn a proper and safe draw and holster method. You will learn defensive shooting theory and techniques and will develop your ability to operate your firearm under stress with stress inoculation drills. Please bring a cover garment as we will be working with “Concealed carry”, as well.
Both revolvers and semi-autos can be used in the course. There is a recommended amount of ammo needed for the course. HOWEVER, due to current cost and/or availability, bring what you can afford to shoot. The important thing is the repetitions of the motions and not making the gun go “Bang”.
Prerequisite: Must have a working knowledge of loading, unloading, and shooting your firearm. This is not a class for you if you have never shot your gun or don’t know how to load, stand, aim, shoot, or unload your gun.
Please bring:

Functioning, modern, centerfire, firearm
Magazines (minimum 3), or Speedloaders (revolvers- minimum 4)
A way to carry a magazine or speedloader on your belt
150- 200 rounds of ammo. Bring what you can afford to shoot. The most important thing is the training, not the “Bang”
Hard sided holster- no trigger finger locks (Ex. Serpa) (Safariland OK) This is a non-negotiable safety requirement. If you show up with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUNDS. Ask about your gear before class.
An appropriate “concealed carry” type belt (not a cop’s “Duty belt”). We prefer the KORE. You don’t want a belt that stretches.
Eye Protection- This is a non-negotiable safety requirement. If you show up with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUNDS. Ask about your gear before class.
Electronic hearing protection. We prefer the Howard Leight Impact Sport models, but there are plenty other brands out there. only 3 loaners are available and must be reserved on a “first come, first served” basis. This is a non-negotiable safety requirement. If you show up with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUNDS. Ask about your gear before class.
A Brimmed Hat- this keeps the brass from going behind your glasses. This is a non-negotiable safety requirement. If you show up with inappropriate gear, you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUNDS. Ask about your gear before class.

You can sign up for this class at: https://cdcllc.org/sign-up%2Fpay-for-classes/ols/products/defensive-pistol-101
At checkout: choose the “pickup” option NOT THE SHIPPING OPTION. The payment link has specifics on course requirements.

See a list of all classes being offered at https://cdcllc.org/class-schedule-1
LPSA members will get a 20% discount when signing up for classes. Check your email or reach out to Dave for the code.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dave Chang
Text (NO PHONE CALLS) 484-938-8828
E-mail: cdc123abc@gmail.com
Dave is the lead instructor for Civilian Defense Concepts and brings over a quarter of a century of training experience to the table. He is currently an NRA Training Counselor (pistol, rifle, shotgun, home firearms safety, CCW), NRA Refuse to be a Victim instructor (crime prevention course), NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, an NRA LE Certified Instructor (pistol, patrol rifle, and shotgun), Sig Sauer Academy Certified Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor and a graduate of their Master Pistol Instructor and Pistol Mounted Red Dot Optics Instructor programs. He is also a Taser, Pepper Spray, Munio Self Defense Keychain, AVERT and ALERRT active shooter response instructor, Mental Health First Aid Provider instructor, First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, and Advanced Bleeding Control/Stop the Bleed certified instructor. He believes in a holistic approach to self defense and he will be bringing many of these programs to the club.
