What Is Intuitive Defensive Shooting?
Intuitive Defensive Shooting (IDS) is simply a new brand name for the Combat Focus Shooting (CFS) program and it made sense to the founder Rob Pincus because the definition of CFS was “an intuitive shooting program”. We have changed the names of all of our CFS related classes to the new IDS designation.
Intuitive Defensive Shooting is a program designed to help the student become a more efficient shooter in the context of a Dynamic Critical Incident. This is not a marksmanship course, nor is it designed to accentuate skills that only work well on a square range in front of paper targets.
For decades, combat shooters have known (and progressive trainers have acknowledged) that the human body and mind have predictable, instinctive responses to surprise and lethal threats. While the basics of weapons handling and marksmanship are important skills for all shooters, they are not the basis for success during most lethal encounters involving the defensive use of a handgun.
Fundamentals of Intuitive Defensive Shooting
The Fundamentals of IDS is a one-day course that will expose the student to many of the core principles and fundamentals of the Intuitive Defensive Shooting Program. It is a shooting program designed to help the student be more Efficient with a defensive firearm in the context of a Dynamic Critical Incident. It is Counter Ambush Training!
The course will cover many of the following topics:
- Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting and Intuitive Skill Development
- Combat Accuracy
- Lateral Motion
- The Balance of Speed and Precision
- The Critical Incident Reload
- Volume of Fire
- Realistic Training for Multiple Target Engagement
- Understanding the Body’s Natural Reactions during a Dynamic Critical Incident.
- The Skill Development Cycle
- One-Handed and Weak Handed Shooting
- Non-Diagnostic Linear Malfunction Clearing
- Shooting in Motion (When, How, and Why)
Students will fire approximately 500 rounds of ammo.
Class Fee is $195.00
Equipment Requirements:
- Defensive Handgun
- Eye and Ear Protection
- 500 Rounds of Ammo (You may only need 300 rounds of ammo if you are using a revolver)
- Good Quality Holster (Strong Side Hip or Appendix Carry)
- 3 Magazines – for semi-autos with double stack magazines; at least 4 magazines for semi-autos with single stack magazines
- Double Magazine Pouch (for semi-auto users)
- Speed Loader Pouch that will hold 3–5 speed loaders (for revolver users)
Students MUST wear close-toed shoes and we recommend that you bring a brimmed cap and not wear a low-cut top. These items are for the safety of our students. It is also recommended that you bring a portable chair and appropriate food/hydration.
