Intro to Home Defense Course

Introduction to Home Defense Course This course is designed to introduce students to practical concepts and tactics for protecting their home and loved ones during violent encounters, including home invasions, abductions, and other forcible felonies. Students will learn best practices for home defense through a combination of classroom instruction and live-fire training. Key topics include: • Legal considerations and laws regarding home protection and self-defense • Gun safety and selecting the right firearm for home defense • Safe storage and strategic placement of firearms in the home • Understanding the use of force and situational awareness • Techniques to improve home security and “harden” rooms • Developing a family emergency plan • Fundamentals of room clearing, including threshold evaluation and “slicing the pie” • Basic defensive tactics such as chokehold escapes and wrist releases The course includes a live-fire session focusing on fundamental pistol skills relevant t