Handgun Protection and Retention Workshop

Download Training Announcement

Watch this short overview of the class below

This training is conducted for anyone who ALREADY holds a conceal carry permit from any state. This
hands-on workshop will require active participation in all group exercises and activities through guided
discovery, building sub-skills and developing core skills to increase performance during all stages of
handgun protection inside and out of the holster. This hands-on workshop will address several topics that are never covered in any basic or advanced conceal carry handgun training or certification.

This 3 hour Handgun Protection and Retention Workshop is designed for RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS OWNERS (RFO) to update, train and educate in the various methods and tactics in handgun retention. This workshop is designed to enhance the RFO skills and provide them a complete handgun retention system that works regardless of the holster used.  This systems works with ANY weapon they have on their belt and secures inside a holster.  For standing front, side and rear attacks, to include the SAME technique when on the ground.

The techniques and tactics that are presented in this program are field proven. This course concentrates on use of anatomically correct techniques that allow for the natural movement of limbs without twisting and bending for control, providing the officer with various force options, disengagement techniques and the ability to retain their firearm without losing control.

Topics covered in the program include:

• Importance of selecting the right holster
• Holster familiarization exercises
• Introduction to the “Grip and Hold,” technique
• Awareness and Avoidance Tactics
• Standing handgun retention techniques (Front & Rear)
• Ground handgun retention techniques
• Handgun Retention techniques for Thigh Rigs, Shoulder and Pancake holsters
• Protecting your firearm in crowds
• Handgun Retention tactics for close quarter encounters
• Handgun Retention Techniques for retaining your firearm OUTSIDE the holster
• Disengagement Tactics
• Integrated use of force options
• Deadly Force options
• Intergraded force options
• Documentation and liability

Equipment Required: Clothing attire should duty issued (no shorts) pants recommended with a belt and footwear (closed toe required), for dynamic movement, duty belt with holster, training weapons, inert 

 

 

 

Dave Young is another Co-Founder of Vistelar with over 25 years of training and experience in corrections, law enforcement and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

To learn more about Gary and Dave, please review Vistelar’s Origins of Verbal Defense & Influence and Origins of Vistelar’s Tactical Training write-ups.

Registration Options

Pay Online Using A Credit Card: Click on Order Now at the top of this page, fill out the registration form with your credit card information and and click on Pay Now at the bottom of the page.

Pay By Check: Click on Show Other Payment Options at the top of this page, fill out the registration form and click on Pay By Check at the bottom of the page.

Request An Invoice: Click on Show Other Payment Options at the top of this page, fill out the registration form and click on Send An Invoice at the bottom of the page.

If you are paying by check or against an invoice, payment is due within 10 days of your registration. Please mail payments to:

Vistelar, LLC
Attn: Accounts Receivable
1845 N Farwell Ave., Suite 210
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Cancellation Policy

If you are not able to attend, please notify us by email as soon as possible.

Cancellations more than seven (7) business days before the first day of this course will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $150 administrative fee.

Cancellations between seven (7) and two (2) days of the first day of the course will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $250 administrative fee.

No refund will be made for cancellations within two (2) days of the first day of the course.

Vistelar reserves the right to cancel this course if there are insufficient registrations and, if that occurs, a full refund of the amount paid will be made.

Please allow two weeks to process any refund.