Rochester Personal Defense offers self-defense classes, firearms safety and firearms training, personal safety awareness courses. Personal defense training for women and teens in the Rochester New York area.

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Firearms Training

All of our firearms classes are offered to either individuals or groups. Most of the classes can be broken into smaller segments to accommodate busy schedules. All participants must have a valid NYS pistol permit, or qualify for one of the other legal exemptions for training and shooting. Those that do not have a permit may still participate in most of the training with an "airsoft" type pistol. There are some other exceptions that are allowed by NY state law, so please contact us for information.

Pistol Shooting Basics

This class is for the student that just purchased a firearm and wants to know how to maintain, load/unload, and store the firearm safely. Topics covered will include:

• Ammunition selection
• Operation of the firearm during the firing process
• Dry fire practice
• Legalities of owning and possessing a firearm
• The shooting basics: stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, target awareness, and functions of the firearm

Equipment needed: working firearm, eye and ear protection, at least 1 magazine or speedloader (for revolver), 100 rounds of ammunition. The NRA's basic Pistol class is suggested as a prerequisite.

• Please contact Dave for more information.

NRA Basic Pistol

Included in the instruction will be Safety, Operation of both Revolvers and Semi-automatics, Ammo, Carrying, Storing, Transporting, Buying, Air Pistols, Cleaning, Shooting Fundamentals and more. A certificate is issued upon the successful completion.

Date/Time: September 21st, 2008 - 8am to 6pm
Location: Dansville Fish and Game Club,
Gibson Street, Dansville, NY 14450
Cost: 85.00 per person
Register Online

Another NRA Basic Pistol will be held in December - details to follow.

NRA Basic Pistol (Women Only)

Ladies, get all your questions about firearms answered! Other women shooters will be on hand to answer questions as well. More info and register online...

Defensive Pistol Skills 101

Dave and the instructors of Rochester Personal Defense have taken the Defensive Firearms Skills Classes 1 and 2 and combined them into Defensive Firearms Shooting Skills 101

• Firearm safety
• Legalities and justification in self defense (Article 35)
• Deescalation and disengagement from an encounter
• Verbal commands
• Drawing the handgun effectively and safely
• Trigger control and manipulation
• Malfunctions and stoppage clearing
• Tactical vs combat reloading
• Movement and shooting while moving

You will get to practice all of the skills with an unloaded handgun until you are comfortable, then you will get to go live on the range.

Note: This is not a basic level class. If you have never fired a handgun before, you should look to attending an NRA Basic Pistol class or similar training before attending this class. You must be familiar and comfortable with your handgun to attend this class. All attendess will be asked to provide verifiable experience. If you have any questions, call before registering.

Equipment needed: Eye and ear protection, A working and reliable firearm, 300 rounds of ammunition, 3 magazines or speedloaders with holders, a quality strong side type holster, comfortable clothing (comfy shoes and appropriate clothing).

Class size: 20 people max.

Upcoming Class Dates:

• Please contact Dave for more information.

Even if you have done other training or shoot a lot, you may want to consider this class to shake the rust off or refine your skills more. You can never practice or train enough.

 

DPS 101 & Pistol Permit Upgrade Combo

Now approved by Judge Cawley of the Broome County Court.

This short lecture, in addition to the DPS 101 class above, discusses the legal use of force, deescalation of violence, proper attitude when carrying, mind set and other important information that most counties require you to learn when applying to have your restricted permit UN-restricted. If you already have attended the Pistol Permit Pre-License class by RPD, you do not have to attend this lecture, only the DPS 101 class. If you are going to petition the court to unrestrict your permit, you must attend both sessions to obtain the proper letter and certificate.

If you have any questions, contact Dave.

Upcoming Class Dates:

• Lecture: September 26th, 6pm to 9pm (Friday)
  Gander Mountain store, Johnson City
  DPS 101: September 27th, 2008 8am - 6pm (Saturday)
  Tioga County Sportsman's Association,
  Carmichael Road in Owego, New York
  $200.00
  This class is full! Put your name on the waiting list.

• Lecture: November 14th, 2008 6pm to 9pm (Friday)
  Gander Mountain store, Johnson City
  DPS 101: November 25th, 2008 8am - 6pm (Saturday)
  Tioga County Sportsman's Association,
  Carmichael Road in Owego, New York
  $200.00
  Register Online

• Lecture: December 12th, 2008 6pm to 9pm (Friday)
  Gander Mountain store, Johnson City
  DPS 101: December 13th, 2008 8am - 6pm (Saturday)
  Tioga County Sportsman's Association,
  Carmichael Road in Owego, New York
  $200.00
  Register Online

Defensive Pistol Skills 201

You asked for it and here it is!!! The followup to the DPS 101 class:

In Defensive Pistol Skills 201, you will build on the skills and theories from DPS 101 and then move on to more fluid, reactive, and reflexive instruction. Carrying a firearm in public is difficult enough. This class will show you how you can be discreet but ready to defend yourself.

The classroom theory portion will cover:

• Review of Article 35
• Target threat assessment
• Multiple aggressor engagement
• Lethal force to non lethal force transitions
• Drawing from concealment clothing
• Covert/discreet presentation of the firearm
• Tactical movement and gun handling skills
• One handed shooting/reloading/malfunction clearing
• Point blank/defensive engagement (3' or less)
• PIE'ing and use of cover

On the range, you will review reloads, malfunction clearing and movement, and then you will move on to:

• Presenting from concealment
• Presenting/engaging at point blank range (close quarters draw)
• PIE'ing, cornering, and 'rolling out' from cover
• Movement away or to cover
• One handed shooting/reloading/malfunction clearing
• Multiple target engagement

NOTE: you must attend DPS 101 before taking this class. If you have comparable training experience, call us before signing up to see if you can qualify.

Equipment needed: Eye and ear protection. A working and reliable firearm. Minimum 300 rounds of ammunition.  3 magazines or speedloaders (minimum) with carry pouches. A quality 'strong side' holster and a sturdy belt. Comfortable clothing for the weather is a must.

DPS 201: October 25th, 2008 8am - 6pm (Saturday)
Tioga County Sportsman's Association,
Carmichael Road in Owego, New York
$150.00
Register Online

Defensive Pistol Skills 301

For those students that successfully complete levels 101 & 201, this class is the progression of learning to ensure that the student has built the correct attitude and skillset to have confidence in dealing with everyday situations and also those situations that present a challenge to the safety and security of the student. Topics include:

• Expansion of pie-ing and clearing techniques.
• Low light or diminished light skills
• Weak handed/strong hand disabled drawing
• Basic Firearm Retention skills
• Close proximity skills for drawing, shooting, and reholstering
• Situational changes (lethal to non-lethal or vice-versa)
• Automobile defense skills

Equipment needed: eye and ear protection, working, reliable firearm, 500 rounds of ammunition (minimum), at least 3 magazines or speedloaders with carry pouches, tactical type flashlight, and a quality 'strong side' holster. A dummy or inert firearm is required. Comfortable clothing is a must.

Firearm Tactics Skills Seminar

For those of you that are looking to increase your tactics skills, here is an easy class to attend that will give you more confidence. This class will be performed with unloaded firearms, airsoft pistols, or dummy guns. You should have at least a basic level knowledge of your firearm, and be very comfortable with its use.

This part lecture, part skills class will cover such topics as: Pie'ing corners, movement (through rooms, hallways, etc), stairs, dealing with doors and hallways, retention position while moving/searching, reloading covertly, family details, suspect interdiction/control, contact and interaction with emergency personnel, and actions with investigating officers.

You will need the following:

• An inert dummy gun. Preferably the same model that you carry.
• Your firearm (cold). We will be ensuring no ammunition enters the training area.
• 3 empty magazines. If you wish to use a revolver, you should purchase some dummy rounds as well.
• A good, reliable holster. You must be able to reholster the firearm one handed.
• A magazine pouch.
• A flashlight. One that is built for defensive skills is preferable.

This class fills up quickly. Reserve your place soon. If you have any questions about your skill level and if this class, or any class we offer, is suitable for you, please contact us before you sign up.

We are constantly adding and modifying our curriculum to stay current with the VALID ideas and skills in the industry. If you have any questions about any of the classes that we offer, please contact us.