USCCA Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals
Course Overview
Exclusively for women and taught mostly by female USCCA-certified instructors when possible, this empowering, zero-intimidation course delivers the exact same defensive shooting fundamentals as the co-ed version—customized for women’s anatomy, carry styles, strength realities, and real-life scenarios. Built on the USCCA Protector Academy™ curriculum, it’s about confidence, control, and carry-ability every single day.
Course Purpose
Your safety isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn to draw, shoot, and decide with gear that fits your body and lifestyle—so protection feels natural, not awkward.
Who Should Attend?
- Women new to concealed carry
- Moms, professionals, students, or retirees wanting practical skills
- Anyone pursuing USCCA Women’s Defensive Shooting Fundamentals certification
Core Curriculum (USCCA Standards – Women-Focused)
- Universal Safety Rules & Mindset – Non-negotiable habits for every purse, holster, or bra carry
- Handgun Selection for Her – Grip angle, recoil management, sub-compact vs. micro 9s
- Grip & Stance for Smaller Frames – Leverage wrist lock-out, elbow micro-bend, boxing-stance power
- Trigger Reach Solutions – Short fingers, glove sizing, aftermarket back-straps
- Concealment That Works – On-body (thigh, bra, belly-band), off-body (designer purse), yoga-pants reality
- Draw Stroke Mastery – Clearing skirts, jackets, cross-body bags; 1.5-second standard
- Defensive Accuracy Drills – 3–5–7 yard women’s USCCA standard; purse-to-presentation
- One-Handed & Support-Hand Shooting – Baby on hip, phone in hand, stroller push
- Movement in Heels & Dresses – Sidestep, pivot, low-center balance
- Low-Light & Flashlight Integration – Hand-held techniques for nighttime walk to car
- Legal Self-Defense for Women – Disparity of force, stalking, domestic threats, post-incident scripts
- Force-on-Force Reality Check – Airsoft attackers in parking garage, elevator, home invasion
Live-Fire & Scenario Drills
- USCCA Women’s Qualification – 50-round course (pass = certification)
- Purse-Draw Stress Test – Timer + movement + decision targets
- “Mom Mode” Simulations – Child mannequin, grocery bags, verbal challenge
Format:
- 6–8 hours (2 hrs classroom + 4–6 hrs live-fire & force-on-force)
- All-female cohorts (max 8:1 ratio)
- Ammo, targets, holsters & training purses provided (bring duty pistol + 200 rounds)
Certification Earned
- USCCA Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals Certificate (wallet card + digital badge)
- Qualifies for insurance discounts and advanced women’s USCCA pathways
Prerequisites:
- Valid Concealed Carry Permit (Enhanced preferred)
- Eye/ear protection; dress as you daily carry (yoga pants welcome)
“Small hands. Big heart. Deadly skill.”
Enroll now—because your safety isn’t a compromise. Carry like a woman. Defend like a warrior.
Contact Taktikor for scheduling.