Echo Services Group’s Introduction to Defensive Handgun was designed for two types of students: those who are brand new to defensive concealed carry, and those who may have had their Concealed Weapons Permit for a while, but realize they have some gaps in their knowledge. The price for this course is all inclusive. EVERYTHING is provided and there will be no hidden range fees, ammo fees, or target fees. All you need to participate is a valid ID and a positive attitude. We provide everything else. 


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What You’ll Learn

Introduction to Defensive Handgun is structured in two sessions. Session one is in the classroom and is maxed at 10 students. We will cover:

  • Mindset
  • Safety
  • Legal issues
  • Nomenclature
  • Marksmanship

At the conclusion of the lecture portion of Session 1, students use a state-of-the-art firearms training simulator, the Ti Training Gunfighter Pro, to confirm they understand the fundamentals of marksmanship before selecting a day and time for Session 2, their individual range session.  

Session 2 is a one-on-one, 90-minute, live-fire range session. Each student fires a minimum of 100 rounds under direct supervision of the instructor. Students start with a suppressed .22 handgun to insure they have a firm grasp on the fundamentals before they transition to a handgun chambered in a defensive caliber (which increases muzzle blast and felt recoil). At the end of this course, the vast majority of our students are able to hold all rounds fired on a 3” x 5” target at 5 to 7 yards.

Florida Carry Permit

While our Intro to Defensive Handgun course is not branded as a “Concealed Weapon License Class,” it meets and exceeds the State of Florida’s training requirements for issuance of a Concealed Weapon License. Completion certificates from the course are recognized by the State for issuance of a Florida CWL.

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