Specialty · Advanced

Close Contact Pistol

At arm’s reach, traditional shooting positions may no longer work. Learn protected handgun access, retention shooting, and movement when an opponent is dangerously close.

Duration4 hoursTuition$250Round count200 rounds

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THE EXPERIENCE

What you’ll build.

Close Contact Pistol addresses defensive handgun problems that occur within arm’s reach of an opponent. Students build protected access to the handgun, retention shooting positions, weapon-retention awareness, movement, and positional dominance without abandoning muzzle or trigger discipline. Dry and inert-gun progressions establish safe mechanics before carefully controlled live-fire applications are introduced. The course creates physical and mental pressure while keeping every drill structured, supervised, and performance focused. This is an advanced class with enforced prerequisites for students who need a realistic bridge between conventional marksmanship and extreme close-range defense.

KEY CONCEPTS

What we’ll cover.

✓Protective posture and close-range threat management
✓Safe handgun access under physical pressure
✓Retention shooting positions and indexing
✓Weapon-retention awareness and positional control
✓Movement, angles, and disengagement
✓Progression from inert practice to controlled live fire

GEAR & EQUIPMENT

What to bring.

→Reliable handgun and secure strong-side belt holster
→Approximately 200 rounds of correct factory ammunition
→At least three magazines and magazine carrier
→Eye and hearing protection
→Long sleeves, durable pants, and mouthguard/groin protection recommended
→Inert training pistol if approved; water and snacks

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Arrive ready.

Prerequisite

Pistol Foundations plus confident, safe holster work; instructor approval recommended

Planned round count

Planning estimate: 200 rounds

Gear support

Missing equipment? Odyssey can arrange a flat-rate range-gear rental when requested during registration.

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