This class is an alternative to the NRA First Steps course. It is for experienced shooters who wish to acquire the Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. This course provides the information necessary to prepare you to carry a concealed handgun for defensive use. Successful completion of this course satisfies the training requirement for the Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit.

This class includes:

Safety
Legal issues
Equipment selection and use
Tactical considerations
A review of marksmanship basics
Class size: minimum 3, maximum 10

Prerequisite: 2,000 rounds fired and familiarity with the fundamentals of firearms safety

Attendees should have:

Handgun suitable for concealed carry and 100 rounds of ammunition
Eye and hearing protection

Duration:

Classroom: 2 hours
Range: 1 hour

Cost:

Members: $100
Non-members: $125

Advanced concealed carry training. The class is is 6 hours on Saturday. Upon completion of this class, students will receive certificates that satisfy the training requirement for the Colorado Concealed Handgun permit.

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 8

The course covers:

Advanced shooting techniques
Concealed carry basics
Defensive point shooting basics
Holster technique and concealed holster techniques
Malfunctions and reloads
Cover and movement
Tactical considerations
Numerous live fire exercises
Force on force exercise with air-soft pistols
Students are expected to fire approximately 300 rounds
Students should have fired at least 2,000 rounds through their concealed carry handguns, and be able to put 9 out of 10 rounds into a 9″ diameter paper plate at 7 yards in less than 60 seconds before signing up for the course.

Cost:

Members: $150
Non-members: $175

Next Steps is your next class after completing the First Steps course. If you’d like to tighten your shot groups and become a more consistent and accurate shooter, this is the class for you.

Next Steps helps shooters refine and reinforce the positive skills learned in First Steps. The course focuses on the physical and mechanical aspects of shooting accurately. It uses classroom and range time to solidify the shooting skills necessary to prepare you for more advanced techniques.

Please note: This course does not satisfy the training requirement for the Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit.

Class size: Minimum 3, maximum 10

Prerequisite: Successful completion of First Steps or equivalent experience

Attendees should have:

Home defense handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition
Eye and hearing protection
Optional: Flashlight (hand-held) or tactical light mounted on firearm

Duration:

Classroom: 1 hour
Range: 1hour

Cost:

Members: $75
Non-members: $100

A highly requested course by women for women, taught by women. Women have a wide variety of Holsters from which to choose. This is a hands-on course educating you on the different types of Holsters and Purses available for Carry. This course will cover how you will carry, choosing the right holster for you, and carrying with confidence.

Being taught the laws of your state and the permitting requirements prior to carrying your gun in a concealed manner. It is your responsibility to not only understand the concealed carry laws but also understand the seriousness of the responsibility you assume when you choose to concealed carry.

As intelligent women, we instinctively know that we need to protect ourselves and that the world we live in, sadly requires us to always be aware of our surroundings and know that there are some very bad people out there that will do us harm. Here are just a few statistics to remind us briefly of the need to protect ourselves, whether our personal plan includes concealed carry of a gun or other methods of self defense

Class Size: Minimum 5

Duration:

Classroom: 2 hours

Prerequisite: Concealed carry permit recommended

Cost:

Member: $50.00
Non-member: $75.00

This course prepares adult shooters for entry into their first action shooting competition (IPSC/IDPA). Students will gain an understanding of: match organization, competitor and pistol classifications, safety considerations, general rules of conduct, equipment requirements, and other useful information to make their first matches successful and enjoyable. Range time is dedicated to demonstrations of action shooting sport skills. Students can shoot simplified match scenarios.

Prerequisite: Students must have fired at least 2,000 rounds from their personal handgun.

Attendees should have:

Handgun and appropriate holster, belt, and magazines
100 rounds of ammunition

Duration:

Classroom: 1:30
Range: 30 minutes

Cost:

Members: $30
Non-members: $30

Laser Shot Courses allow a student to practice, whether that be a first time shooter gaining familiarity; a competitive shooter practicing speed and draw; or possibly a defensive situation with live interactive videos. This class does not include range time, it is solely taught with interactive videos and laser guns. This class may be scaled from any level participant. Laser Shot is available for group classes and individuals.

Member Cost: $15 per half hour

Non Member Cost: $20 per half hour

Group classes may be purchased at a flat rate, please inquire by calling (718) 597-3456

This is where you begin, at Whistling Pines Gun Club; more people attend our First Steps class than any other. This class meets the Colorado concealed carry training requirements and it is geared toward beginners covering handgun fundamentals. If you are already proficient in the fundamentals, we suggest you take the Intro to Conceal Carry classes to obtain your concealed carry permit.

This class includes:

Firearm safety – 4 basic rules
Handgun types pistol and revolver
Gun handling and operation
Ammunition handling and characteristics
Live fire on the range
Gun cleaning and care

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 8

Prerequisite: None

Attendees should have:

Eye and Ear Protection (can purchase at the Club from $4.99 up)
If you do not own your own Firearm we can provide one for you
50 rounds of Ammunition

Duration:

Classroom: 2 hours
Range: 1 hour

Cost:

Members: $100.00
Non-members: $125.00

Next Steps is your next class after completing the NRA First Steps course. If you’d like to tighten your shot groups and become a more consistent and accurate shooter, this is the class for you. Next Steps helps shooters refine and reinforce the positive skills learned in First Steps.

The course focuses on the physical and mechanical aspects of shooting accurately. It uses classroom and range time to solidify the shooting skills necessary to prepare you for more advanced techniques.

Please Note: This course does not satisfy the training requirement for the Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit.

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 10

Prerequisite: Successful completion of NRA First Steps or equivalent experience (at least 1,500 rounds fired)

Attendees should have:

Home defense handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition
Eye and hearing protection
Optional: Flashlight (hand-held) or tactical light mounted on firearm

Duration:

Classroom: 1 hour
Range: 1 hour

Cost:

Members: $75
Non-members: $100

This course is designed to train participants on how to avoid danger and defend themselves with this non-lethal weapon. Participants will learn about being aware of their surroundings, as well as about the different types of pepper spray and the effects of pepper spray.

Participants will practice with inert training devices to gain confidence in the effective use of pepper spray. Participants will leave with a can of pepper spray exactly like the one they trained with. Our instructors are current or retired law enforcement professionals, which have various backgrounds in assault defense training and instruction.

This combination of knowledge and experience ensures that participants receive the best training possible while promoting an empowering experience. They are husbands and fathers who have a true passion to keep our families safe and have trained internationally.

Class Size: Minimum 5

Duration:

Classroom: 2 hours 30 minutes

Cost:

Member: $65.00
Non-member: $75.00

If you use a firearm in self-defense, you will be in the legal system and the results, even if you are 100% innocent, can be both emotionally and financially devastating.

Whistling Pines Gun Club and US Law Shield are hosting a seminar taught by:

An experienced Defense Attorney who specializes in Second Amendment cases, both Civil and Criminal
An experienced Law Enforcement officer who is an avid supporter of the Second Amendment

US Law Shield was formed five years ago specifically to provide legal defense to law abiding citizens who have used a firearm to defend themselves or their loved ones. This program has provided legal representation to hundreds of members since its inception, and is a staunch supporter of Second Amendment rights.

This seminar covers:

The legal definition and case law pertaining to the use of deadly force
Colorado’s gun laws and legislation
How to respond to the police, both after a self-defense event and / or traffic stops.

How to best protect yourself from a legal system that is stacked against you.

This course is an introduction to the steps and techniques necessary for safe movement of a pistol from holster to target, then back to the holster. The holster used will be of the belt, paddle, or inside the pants style worn at the hip on the strong side (gun hand).

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 8

Prerequisite: Successful completion of shooting proficiency test

Attendees should have:

Suitable holster as described above
Personal defense pistol that fits the holster
100 rounds of practice ammunition
Hearing and eye protection

Duration:

Classroom: 1 hour
Range: 2 hours

Cost:

Members: $100
Non-members: $125

Pistol owners who want to move beyond the bench and learn new styles and skills when it comes to protection both in and outside the home should take this course! This course is designed to provide shooters with the knowledge and experience to use and practice their pistol in defensive scenarios.

For pistol owners who have a concealed carry permit should attend as they’ll be able to practice drawing from the holster in real life scenarios. Students will learn the importance of gear, positions, and movement while staying effective and learning how defensive pistol shooting is different from target shooting.

In this class you will learn:

Ammunition and effectiveness
Movement while shooting
Sight picture, target acquisition
Gear and accessories
Proper drawing techniques when encountering a threat
Positions and shooting from cover
Load and reload while under stress
Identify malfunctions and how to clear them

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 12

Duration:

Range: 4-5 hours

Equipment Needed:

Pistol with holster - (concealed holster welcome)
Ammunition (200+ rounds)
Belt with magazine holders (at least one)
Extra magazines
Eye and ear protection
No open toed shoes - we will be moving on the range

Approximately 60% of shootings occur in times of darkness, as many as 85% of shootings occur in areas with diminished/low light. Your home and all other buildings inherently have diminished light. Artificial light can be an enabler and a disabler, you must understand the proper techniques and obtain the required skills to prevail in a gunfight. This course will provide the student with a basic understanding and working skills in the following:

Safety fundamentals specific to low to no light engagements
Night vision – anatomy and physiology, techniques and tactics
Flashlight types, pros, cons, selection
Diminished to no light tactics and techniques
Night operations, diminished light weapon management
Flashlight use
Flashlight shooting positions
Exploiting artificial light enablers and mitigation of artificial light disablers
Range work: low/dim light drills, muzzle flash demo, decisional shooting

Class Size: Minimum 4, maximum 8

Prerequisites:

This is not a beginner class. This class requires students to have extremely safe gun handling skills, ability to safely present their firearm from a holster, understanding of marksmanship fundamentals.

Attendees should have:

Equipment List (to bring): Good attitude, hearing protection, eye protection (prescription glasses are OK), comfortable and range appropriate clothing (no low neck shirt/blouse), closed toe shoes (no shoes with raised heels), safe functional handgun(s) (what you use for concealed carry or for defense in your home preferred), spare magazine or loaders for revolver (if you have them), flashlight(s) you use or might use for shooting (we will have numerous versions for you to try and use in the course), 150 rounds of newly manufactured ammunition appropriate for you handgun(s), safe quality holster, case/range bag/bag for transporting firearm and other gear. The range has pro shop with reasonably priced hearing protection, eye protection, ammunition and other gear.

Duration: 5 – 3 hours

Everything works until it stops working. Things break at the worst possible moment. When your pistol malfunctions or you run out of ammunition, you can find yourself in a deadly situation. Knowing how to put your handgun back in operation quickly is a critical self-defense skill.

All types of pistol and ammunition malfunctions are examined and illustrated, along with the appropriate corrective actions. Pistol reloading techniques are discussed and demonstrated. Malfunctions and reloads are practiced on the range to gain proficiency and confidence in the new techniques.

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 8

Attendees should have:

Suitable holster
Personal defense pistol that fits the holster
100 rounds of practice ammunition
At least one additional magazine or speed loader and carrier(s)
Hearing and eye protection (the club has a limited number of loaners)

Duration:

Classroom: 1 hour 30 minutes
Range: 2 hours

Cost:

Members: $75
Non-members: $100

Introduction: This course is designed to equip the pistol shooter with skills necessary to avoid if possible, and survive if necessary, a hostile encounter outside the home. Students will participate in classroom discussions and shooting exercises using the WPGC laser shot simulation system.

Students will have the opportunity to practice newly acquired skills during live fire “shoot and move” defensive scenarios guided by an instructor. Topics include:

Mental preparation
P.A.I.N.E.R.
Truths of a gun fight
Carry condition basic holster work
Cover and movement
Hostile ambushes
Visual transition technique
Laser Shot practice
Live fire scenarios

Duration: 6 hours

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 8

Required equipment:

Personal defense/carry pistol
50 rounds of ammunition

Recommended equipment:

Appropriate holster, purse, carry option

Cost:

Members: $200.00
Non-members: $250.00

The best way to survive in a gunfight is to move out of harm’s way. This covers shooting while advancing, retreating, and moving sideways. Students engage multiple targets while moving from location to location. The use of cover is introduced. Live fire shooting scenarios tie these skills together.

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 8

Attendees should have:

Suitable holster
Personal defense pistol that fits the holster
100 rounds of practice ammunition
At least one additional magazine or speed loader and carrier(s)
Hearing and eye protection

Duration:

Classroom: 1:00
Range: 2:00

Cost:

Members: $75
Non-members: $100

Most firearm engagements occur at ranges of five yards or less. Speed and relative accuracy are the keys to survival. Employing a natural, multi-axis index for gun alignment and a modified hand position for recoil control, shooters learn to engage targets quickly and accurately without depending on sights. Students are taught target transition techniques. Significant time is spent in live fire exercises to refine new skills.

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 10

Prerequisite: Successful completion of shooting proficiency test

Attendees should have:

Personal defense pistol or club loaner
200 rounds of practice ammunition
Hearing and eye protection

Duration:

Classroom: 1 hour
Range: 2 hours

Cost:

Members: $100
Non-members: $125

Introduction: This course starts where the Level-I class left off. The course will expose the student to active scenario-based drills, using the knife against various physical attacks. The course includes more in-depth combo-drills to help the student further develop his/her personal style and work on economy-of-motion and fluidity.

Course Goals:

Drills utilizing the lines of attack
Prioritizing threat(s) and implementing target acquisition
Position of advantage (POA) techniques
Three types of attackers and which one is statistically the most common
Sudden Offensive Counter Tactics (SOCT) and the body’s natural startle/flinch response and how to leverage it into a counter measures

Duration: 4 hours

Class Size: Minimum 3 Maximum 8

Cost:

Members: $85.00
Non-members: $90.00

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Relevant, recent, and realistic; this advanced class where you have the opportunity to put your pistol, rifle, and shotgun skills to the test in scenarios in a full move-and-shoot tactical range. Overseen by a professional instructor, with extensive operational background, this class allows you to exercise your concealed carry, home defense, counter ambush, and other techniques in near real-world range scenarios. This is an ongoing class where evolving and mastering your skills is the key.

Attendees should have:

Eye and ear protection
Firearm and holster
At least 2 mags and mag carrier
Closed toe shoes
Any other equipment you might need for your weapon system

Duration: 4hours

Cost:

Members: $75
Non-members: $85

Shotgun owners who want to prepare, practice and learn how to use a shotgun for home or personal protection will come away from this course with the ability to use a shotgun accordingly. This course will cover positions, movement, and strategy. Students should bring their shotgun or rent one from the club. This course will be held at our East club in our Tactical Bay......and most of this course will be on the range.

They will learn:

Shotgun safety in the home
Ammunition and effectiveness
Movement while shooting
Sight picture, target acquisition
Cleaning and proper storage
Gear and accessories

Students examine and handle various types of guns in the classroom. The course is designed to allow an individual to make an informed gun buying decision. NOT to learn how to shoot. Guns are available at the end of the classroom session for test firing on the range. Students are responsible for purchasing ammunition to test rental guns.

Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 12

Attendees should have:

Shotgun (please bring yours) Pump, Semi, and Break welcome!!!
Ammunition (100-rounds min total, any size buckshots, birdshots and slugs) ammo separate
Eye and ear protection

Duration:

Classroom: 1 hour
Range: 2 hours

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