Pistol

Defensive Pistol 1.0

by Paladin Group Training, LLC · Middleton, Massachusetts

Instructor Background
Law Enforcement

Level

Intermediate

Duration

8 hours

Typical Price

$215

Class Size

7 max

Course Overview

This course teaches the core skills needed to defend yourself with a pistol, including defensive mindset, safe drawing and holstering, efficient reloading, different defensive sight pictures, clearing malfunctions, one-handed shooting, and proper use of cover.

Prerequisites

Valid Massachusetts LTC (resident or non-resident), prior pistol shooting experience, ability to consistently achieve a 60% hit rate into a 10-inch circle at 7 yards from low-ready, and familiarity with pistol operation and gun safety.

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Paladin Group Training, LLC

Paladin Group Training provides focused, practical firearms instruction for the armed citizen in Massachusetts. Their philosophy centers on small class sizes with high instructor interaction, ensuring personalized attention. They offer a structured progression from core defensive pistol, rifle, and shotgun courses to specialized advanced workshops, such as low-light and weapon-light seminars. Understanding students' needs, they even provide condensed summer classes for busy schedules. The curriculum is clearly built by experienced practitioners, emphasizing real-world application and proper training gear. For Massachusetts residents seeking serious, skill-based training in a focused environment, Paladin Group is a standout choice.

Brian Bertoldo is an instructor for Paladin Group Training. He leads a variety of defensive firearms courses and workshops, including defensive pistol, rifle, and shotgun training, as well as specialized seminars on low-light techniques and handheld or pistol-mounted lights.

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