A student tosses a jacket toward a role-player while holding a blue inert training handgun at an outdoor range.

Self-Defense • Handgun

Elite
Self-Defense
Handgun

A student uses a jacket to create time to assess her options.

What’s happening in this image?

Students learn distraction techniques to create time and distance while assessing their options. In this image, the student practices one example: throwing a jacket toward the role-player. The blue handgun confirms this is a controlled, supervised training scenario.

Observe. Decide.
Adapt.

Course Overview

Elite training builds on AFT’s earlier handgun courses. Students work through controlled challenges involving distractions, movement, teamwork and decisions in crowded settings.

8 HoursFour 2-hour sessions
ProgressiveSkills build in sequence
Scenario-BasedApply judgment as conditions change
Safety-FirstStructured briefings and supervision

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Learning Objectives
  • Maintain safe handgun handling in confined spaces and around distractions.
  • Recognize changing conditions and reassess decisions before acting.
  • Communicate and coordinate with a training partner while avoiding unsafe lines of fire.
  • Distinguish potential threats from bystanders and law enforcement in supervised scenarios.
  • Manage stress while following AFT range commands and safety protocols.
Four-Session Progression
  • Session I — Confined Spaces: Safety briefing, close-quarters handling concepts, shooting positions and movement around multiple targets.
  • Session II — Distractions: Safety briefing and controlled exercises with everyday objects, dropped equipment and changing attention.
  • Session III — Teamwork II: Safety briefing, two-person communication, positioning and movement to cover with crossfire awareness.
  • Session IV — Decision Challenges: Safety briefing, crowded shoot/no-shoot and law-enforcement recognition scenarios, followed by an adrenaline-management exercise.

The current course outline is a working guide. AFT will confirm final exercises and equipment before class.

Prerequisites

Completion of AFT’s Intro to Range Use, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Self-Defense handgun training, or demonstrated equivalent competence approved by AFT. David reviews prior training and readiness before placement.

Handgun students must be 18 or older. Students ages 16–17 may participate when an adult family member is enrolled in the same class.

Your Range Bag

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Tan range bag. Select to open the Elite Handgun supply list.Open Your Range Bag
  • Unloaded handgun transported securely in a case.
  • Secure holster and sturdy belt.
  • Eye protection, hearing protection and a billed-cap hat.
  • Closed-toe footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Approved ammunition and snap caps; final quantities will be confirmed before class.
  • Basic handgun cleaning supplies.
  • Additional clothing, inert objects or protective equipment identified by AFT before training.

PREFERRED TRAINING RANGE

Ashland Gun & Archery Club

555 Emigrant Creek Road
Ashland, Oregon 97520

Range sessions are scheduled by appointment as part of your confirmed AFT course.

Map & Directions

Is Elite Training Right for You?

AFT will discuss your previous training, safe-handling competence and goals before confirming placement.

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AFT Course Interest & Registration

Tell us about your experience and interest in Elite Self-Defense – Handgun. AFT will follow up regarding readiness and scheduling.

Course Interest & Registration

AFT does not provide legal advice; students are encouraged to review applicable Oregon laws. AFT LLC does not participate with or train individuals or groups in unlawful paramilitary activity as described in ORS 166.660.