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Handgun Retention

Duration: 1 Day Round Count: 200 Tuition: $150

The Handgun Retention course focuses on providing students with the tools needed to defeat an attacker's attempt to gain control of the student's handgun during a lethal force encounter. Methods of retaining the handgun while drawn and holstered will be covered during the course. Material covered will be striking and grappling based.

A block of instruction on close range shooting techniques will also be taught.

This is a physically demanding course. Potential students should be aware that they will be striking pads, performing standing and ground-based grappling techniques, and other physical tasks. If you are unsure if you are in condition to take this course, please contact us prior to enrolling.

The course will take place outside and ground-based techniques will be on taught and practiced on the range.

The material being taught has been successfully used by military, law enforcement and concerned citizens during lethal force encounters. Tactics focus on the use of proper body mechanics and mindset instead of pure strength in order to insure the greatest number of citizens can use the material during an actual hostile encounter.

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You may register for Defensive Handgun and Handgun Retention together by selecting the bundle price on the payment page.




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Deposits are non-refundable. Course tuition fees (minus deposit) may be refunded if cancellation is made in writing at least seven days prior to class date. Cancellations that occur within 72 hours of class start may be credited at our discretion.

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Defensive Concepts North Carolina reserves the right to refuse training to individuals or groups at our discretion. Additionally, legal documentation may be required for the use of Class III, SBR, and suppressors. If in doubt, please contact us prior to class registration.


In accordance with International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations, only US Citizens will be accepted to participate in Defensive Concepts North Carolina's training courses.