Defensive Handgun

Decision making, legal and moral considerations, drawing from the holster with concealment, body positions, quick sight acquisition, firing from retention, clearing malfunctions, etc.
Defensive Handgun is our benchmark course and is highly recommended for individuals that have decided to carry a firearm for self-defense. Our professional staff will teach you modern handgun fighting techniques to effectively win an armed encounter, including drawing from the holster with concealment, quick sight acquisition, malfunction clearance, retention fire, and movement. We also discuss the legal and moral considerations of carrying a firearm for self-defense.
| Event Date | 03-19-2026 5:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 03-20-2026 9:00 pm |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Individual Price | $300.00 |
| Instructor | Todd Nielsen |
| Number of Hours | 8 |
| Setting | Indoor Range |
| Next Class | any other Intermediate Course |
| Location | Tactical Penguin, Orem |
| Categories | Defensive Handgun |
Defensive Handgun is our benchmark course and is highly recommended for individuals that have decided to carry a firearm for self-defense. Our professional staff will teach you modern handgun fighting techniques to effectively win an armed encounter, including drawing from the holster with concealment, quick sight acquisition, malfunction clearance, retention fire, and movement. We also discuss the legal and moral considerations of carrying a firearm for self-defense.
| Event Date | 03-28-2026 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 03-28-2026 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Individual Price | $300.00 |
| Instructor | Todd Nielsen |
| Number of Hours | 8 |
| Setting | Indoor Range |
| Next Class | any other Intermediate Course |
| Location | Tactical Penguin, Tooele |
| Categories | Defensive Handgun |
Defensive Handgun is our benchmark course and is highly recommended for individuals that have decided to carry a firearm for self-defense. Our professional staff will teach you modern handgun fighting techniques to effectively win an armed encounter, including drawing from the holster with concealment, quick sight acquisition, malfunction clearance, retention fire, and movement. We also discuss the legal and moral considerations of carrying a firearm for self-defense.
| Event Date | 04-04-2026 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 04-04-2026 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Individual Price | $300.00 |
| Instructor | Todd Nielsen |
| Number of Hours | 8 |
| Setting | Indoor Range |
| Next Class | any other Intermediate Course |
| Location | Tactical Penguin, Layton |
| Categories | Defensive Handgun |
Defensive Handgun is our benchmark course and is highly recommended for individuals that have decided to carry a firearm for self-defense. Our professional staff will teach you modern handgun fighting techniques to effectively win an armed encounter, including drawing from the holster with concealment, quick sight acquisition, malfunction clearance, retention fire, and movement. We also discuss the legal and moral considerations of carrying a firearm for self-defense.
| Event Date | 04-11-2026 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 04-11-2026 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Individual Price | $300.00 |
| Instructor | Todd Nielsen |
| Number of Hours | 8 |
| Setting | Indoor Range |
| Next Class | any other Intermediate Course |
| Location | Tactical Penguin, Murray |
| Categories | Defensive Handgun |
Defensive Handgun is our benchmark course and is highly recommended for individuals that have decided to carry a firearm for self-defense. Our professional staff will teach you modern handgun fighting techniques to effectively win an armed encounter, including drawing from the holster with concealment, quick sight acquisition, malfunction clearance, retention fire, and movement. We also discuss the legal and moral considerations of carrying a firearm for self-defense.
| Event Date | 06-03-2026 5:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 06-04-2026 9:00 pm |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Individual Price | $300.00 |
| Instructor | Todd Nielsen |
| Number of Hours | 8 |
| Setting | Indoor Range |
| Next Class | any other Intermediate Course |
| Location | Tactical Penguin, Orem |
| Categories | Defensive Handgun |
Defensive Handgun is our benchmark course and is highly recommended for individuals that have decided to carry a firearm for self-defense. Our professional staff will teach you modern handgun fighting techniques to effectively win an armed encounter, including drawing from the holster with concealment, quick sight acquisition, malfunction clearance, retention fire, and movement. We also discuss the legal and moral considerations of carrying a firearm for self-defense.
| Event Date | 06-13-2026 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 06-13-2026 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Individual Price | $300.00 |
| Instructor | Todd Nielsen |
| Number of Hours | 8 |
| Setting | Indoor Range |
| Next Class | any other Intermediate Course |
| Location | Tactical Penguin, Tooele |
| Categories | Defensive Handgun |
Defensive Handgun is our benchmark course and is highly recommended for individuals that have decided to carry a firearm for self-defense. Our professional staff will teach you modern handgun fighting techniques to effectively win an armed encounter, including drawing from the holster with concealment, quick sight acquisition, malfunction clearance, retention fire, and movement. We also discuss the legal and moral considerations of carrying a firearm for self-defense.
| Event Date | 06-20-2026 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 06-20-2026 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Individual Price | $300.00 |
| Instructor | Todd Nielsen |
| Number of Hours | 8 |
| Setting | Indoor Range |
| Next Class | any other Intermediate Course |
| Location | Tactical Penguin, Layton |
| Categories | Defensive Handgun |
Defensive Handgun is our benchmark course and is highly recommended for individuals that have decided to carry a firearm for self-defense. Our professional staff will teach you modern handgun fighting techniques to effectively win an armed encounter, including drawing from the holster with concealment, quick sight acquisition, malfunction clearance, retention fire, and movement. We also discuss the legal and moral considerations of carrying a firearm for self-defense.
| Event Date | 06-27-2026 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 06-27-2026 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Individual Price | $300.00 |
| Instructor | Todd Nielsen |
| Number of Hours | 8 |
| Setting | Indoor Range |
| Next Class | any other Intermediate Course |
| Location | Tactical Penguin, Murray |
| Categories | Defensive Handgun |