LFI-1 Course Outline

Weaver, Chapman, and Aggressive Isoceles Stances

One-hand shooting drills, strong- and weak-hand

Speed reloading for revolver and semi-auto

StressFire techniques

Use of cover

The "crush" grip

Ayoob's "Wedge" technique

How to engage targets through 360 degrees

Shooting from four yards out to fifteen yards

Kneeling and crouching techniques

Enhancing the fundamentals - sight alignment, sight picture, trigger press, proper grip and stance

Drawing from the holster and concealment

Qualification - the same high standards of Law Enforcement agencies, making you courtroom defensible.

Judicious use of deadly force, threat management, when deadly force can legally be used

Various legal doctrines, legal definitions, rules of the street, moods of the courts

Discussion of criteria for justifiable shootings

Post shooting trauma

Surviving in the courtroom

Shoot/Don't shoot drills

Safety in handling and holstering handguns

Home defense tactics

Holding intruders at gunpoint effectively, what to do and say when the police arrive

Interaction with the investigating officer

Interaction with the witnesses

Withstanding subsequent interrogation

Recognizing pre-assaultive behavior

Becoming courtroom defensible

Advantages/disadvantages of revolvers and semi-autos

Modifications for defensive handguns

Ammo selection, stopping power

How to carry concealed

Tactics for defending against contact weapons, firearms, hostage situations

Concepts of anatomic shot placement

Written exam