Precision Response Training

Precision Response Training cuts through the myths about self-defense. While many shooters think "three shots, three yards, three seconds" is the standard, PRT teaches students that defensive situations vary wildly—from close-quarters assaults to mass shooting scenarios where distances exceed 40 yards.

Their flagship 6-8 hour program tackles concealed carry holistically. This isn't a quick certification. Students work through:

• •Multiple carry modes and styles - trying different holsters and clothing configurations
• •Firearm selection and usage - matching gun choice to lifestyle and body type
• •Legal aspects of CCW - understanding use of force law and defensive decision-making
• •Stress inoculation scenarios - practicing CCW-appropriate reactions under pressure
• •Mental preparation - integrating daily carry into your life, not just your hip

Course Details: - Cost: $150 - Length: 1 day (8am-5pm, approximate) - Lunch break included - No live fire (students use airsoft pistols for scenario work) - Classes split into manageable sizes for thorough debriefing

Students must be safe with firearms but don't need to own a gun or have a CCW permit yet. Bring the exact carry gun and holster you plan to use—this is the only way to know what works for your body and wardrobe. If you're still deciding, PRT has equipment available (advance notice required).

Bring to class: - Open mind and notebook - Your normal everyday clothing (jacket or coat that covers your carry setup) - Eye protection (for airsoft scenarios; hearing protection optional) - Your CCW gun (unloaded, in case), empty magazines, and practice barrel or barrel blocker - NO live ammunition allowed in the classroom

"DO NOT BRING LIVE AMMUNITION TO THE CLASS." This is non-negotiable. Snapcaps/dummy ammunition for dry practice is fine.

Beyond CCW, PRT instructs competitive shooters in IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association). Their detailed blog covers:

• •New IDPA rulesets - keeping competitors current on equipment changes (AIWB holsters now legal, weapon-mounted lights approved, magazine retention rules simplified)
• •Stage optimization - how to save seconds on every run through tactical reloads, movement timing, and non-shooting efficiency
• •Reload strategy - emergency vs. tactical reloads, when to burn rounds, and how planning one decision cascades through your entire stage time
• •Realistic distances - training beyond the typical 7-yard comfort zone

They understand that IDPA success is about time management: every second saved on movement, reloading, and positioning directly improves your score.

PRT's approach rejects the oversimplified "average" defensive shooting statistics. They acknowledge that:

• •Direct assaults often occur close (car-length distance or less)
• •Mass shooting scenarios demand longer-distance accuracy (40+ yards documented)
• •You can't predict which situation you'll face, so training for both is essential
• •Real examples: Sgt. Johnson made a 104-yard one-handed shot; Eli Dicken scored 8 of 10 hits at 40 yards; Jack Wilson made a headshot at 12-15 yards

• •The tagline sums it up: "We can make you a better shooter."

Based in California, PRT conducts both one-day courses and IDPA-related instruction. Check their event registration page for upcoming class dates and locations.