Defensive Handgun: Mar 19-20, 2026 | Orem TP

Price: $300
Date: Thursday-Friday, March 19-20, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm both nights
Location: Tactical Penguin, Orem UT

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TOPICS COVERED

• Fundamentals of marksmanship
• Understanding legal ramifications of deadly force
• Proper gear selection for your personal needs
• Proper use of a holster
• Proper magazine changes
• Malfunction clearances
• Proper target areas
• Drills to use in your own training
• Simple movements with a handgun
• Cover vs concealment principles

DESCRIPTION

Our Defensive Handgun course is the benchmark for our handgun curriculum, 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. A demanding course, Defensive Handgun utilizes multiple repetitions and instructor guidance to help you refine the core fundamentals of handgun fighting techniques, including: rapid deployment from your holster with concealment, target acquisition and accuracy while moving, retention fire, and effective clearance of malfunctions.

Additionally, this course also includes discussion of the legal and moral considerations of carrying a handgun for self-defense, along with providing you with effective drills you can practice at home to further refine your skills. If you are already an experienced individual or a professional that regularly carries a handgun, you will find this course will help keep your handgun skills current and relevant.

MINIMUM ROUND COUNT – 400 rounds

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REQUIRED GEAR

1. A properly functioning handgun
2. Minimum of 3 magazines for your handgun (5 recommended if using single stacked mags)
3. Magazine pouches for your magazines
4. Properly fitting holster and sturdy belt (Preferably a rigid or kydex style outside-the-waistband holster. No soft side collapsible holsters; you must be able to reholster using only one hand. If you intend to use an inside-the-waistband holster for this course, check with us ahead of time so we can verify the suitability of the holster and coach you on how to safely use it.)
5. 400-600 rounds of ammunition for that handgun
6. Eye protection
7. Electronic hearing protection
8. Appropriate range attire: closed-toe shoes, long pants, and crew neck shirt

SUGGESTED/OPTIONAL GEAR

1. Sharpie type pen for marking targets
2. Pen and notepad for taking notes
3. Hat or other head covering
4. Gloves
5. Knee pads and elbow pads
6. Footwear that you can stand in all day (boots are highly recommended)
7. Sunscreen or raingear (if outdoors, this course will go on rain or shine)
8. Refillable water bottle for hydration
9. Food and/or snacks (we may not have time to leave the range for lunch)
10. Body armor if you would wear it in the field while deploying a rifle and/or pistol
11. A quality tourniquet, IFAK, or trauma kit

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Ammunition not allowed: armor piercing or steel core ammo (you will be responsible for paying for any damage to the range or steel targets)

Holsters not allowed: Blackhawk SERPA holsters, any holster that requires you to use your trigger finger to defeat a retention button or switch, cross draw holsters, ankle holsters, belly band holsters, fanny pack holsters, small-of-back holsters, shoulder holsters, soft side (collapsible) holsters

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PREREQUISITES

Participants must complete Handgun Proficiency and demonstrate proficiency in safety and technique in order to take this class and gain the maximum training benefits. Exceptions may be granted by the instructor prior to signing up if you have attended other equivalent training or have sufficient experience.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Successful completion of NTAC’s curriculum through Defensive Handgun or Defensive Rifle qualifies you to participate in Shooting Around Barricades, any of our Advanced Courses including: Low Light Handgun, Handgun Manipulations, Home Defense Close Quarters Battle (CQB), Team Tactics, Vehicle Tactics, or any of our Skills Maintenance Courses.

We also strongly encourage our students to expand their knowledge by participating in our Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training. TECC training will provide you with skills that will help save lives in high-stress, unpredictable situations, and is ideal for firearms and tactical training, church safety, school volunteers or anyone else that wants to be trained and prepared for an emergency.

LOCATION

Tactical Penguin (formerly Get Some)
935 N 1200 W
Orem, UT 84057
801-437-3899