FIGHTING HANDGUN CONCEPTS & DRY FIRE CLINIC

 Hosted by Bear Arms Training, LLC

Instructor: Adam Winch, Defenders USA

Course: Fighting Handgun Concepts & Dry Fire Clinic Course

Dates: March 19–21, 2027 (2.5 Days)

Location: 1100 Boyer Road Fort Valley, VA 22652

Schedule:

Friday, March 19 Dry Fire Clinic

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday, March 20 Fighting Handgun Concepts (Day 1)

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Sunday, March 21 Fighting Handgun Concepts (Day 2)

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

*Please arrive early for check-in and the safety briefing. Keep ALL firearms holstered or secured until instructed by the instructor.

WELCOME

Thank you for registering for Fighting Handgun Concepts & Dry Fire Clinic with Adam Winch. Hosted by Bear Arms Training, this course is designed for experienced handgun shooters who are ready to move beyond traditional square-range shooting and develop practical, real-world defensive handgun skills.

This packet contains important information to help you prepare for a safe, productive, and challenging weekend of training.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is not a beginner handgun course. Students should already possess safe firearm handling skills, be comfortable drawing from a quality holster, and understand the fundamentals of marksmanship. Throughout this 2.5-day program, students will develop the knowledge and practical skills necessary to fight effectively with a handgun under realistic conditions.

• Training topics include:
• Height-over-bore and bullet trajectory
• Acceptable versus precision accuracy
• Building efficient draw strokes
• Recoil management
• Shooting at realistic defensive speeds
• Shooting while moving
• Dynamic movement and positional shooting
• One-handed handgun operation Injured shooter techniques
• Ground fighting with a handgun
• Close-contact handgun employment
• Protecting and moving family members or third parties
• Decision-making under stress
• Vehicle considerations
• Defensive problem-solving

*This course is physically and mentally demanding and is designed to challenge experienced shooters in a safe and structured learning environment.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Adam Winch Founder & Lead Instructor Defenders USA Adam Winch is a nationally recognized firearms instructor, Master Instructor, and former military and law enforcement professional with extensive real-world operational experience.

He has trained military personnel, law enforcement officers, instructors, and responsibly armed citizens throughout the United States. Adam’s teaching philosophy emphasizes practical performance over square-range marksmanship. His instruction combines efficient handgun manipulation, movement, decision-making, and defensive problem-solving rooted in real-world experience.

Students can expect individualized coaching, measurable performance standards, and a challenging—but supportive—learning environment.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Dry Fire Clinic

Friday Evening – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

*Friday evening begins with an in-depth Dry Fire Clinic designed to establish the foundation for the weekend.

Topics include:

• Efficient handgun presentation
• Visual processing Trigger control
• Recoil management concepts
• Building an effective dry-fire program
• Diagnosing shooting performance
• Purposeful practice methods

*This session provides the “why” behind high-level handgun performance and prepares students for the live-fire training to follow.

Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday begins with safety verification, accuracy confirmation, and handgun handling assessment before progressing into:

• Precision shooting
• Draw stroke refinement
• Recoil management
• Personal speed development
• Shooting while moving
• Close-range applications
• Dynamic movement drills

Sunday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Training expands into more advanced applications including:

• Ground fighting techniques
• Unconventional shooting positions
• One-handed shooting
• Protecting others
• Dynamic movement
• Decision-based engagements Integrated defensive exercises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a moderately physical training course. Students should be capable of: Standing for extended periods Walking over uneven terrain Kneeling Squatting Moving safely to and from the ground Performing repeated positional transitions while safely handling a loaded handgun Students should also expect mentally demanding drills requiring sound judgment, awareness, and safe gun handling throughout the weekend.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Students should bring:

• Reliable semi-automatic handgun
• Strong-side belt holster (OWB or approved IWB)
• Minimum of three magazines (five recommended)
• Magazine pouches
• Approximately 1,000 rounds of factory ammunition
• Eye protection Hearing protection (electronic recommended)
• Baseball cap
• Knee pads (recommended)
• Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
• Tourniquet (CAT Gen 7 or SOF-T Wide recommended)
• Cleaning kit and lubricant
• Note-taking materials

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-66 (Front Royal) Take Exit 6 toward Front Royal. Follow US-340 South to VA-55 West. Turn onto Fort Valley Road (VA-678).

Continue approximately 8 miles, turn left onto Dry Run Road, then right onto Boyer Road. From I-81 (Strasburg) Take Exit 296 and follow VA-55 East toward Front Royal.

Turn right onto Fort Valley Road (VA-678). Continue approximately 8 miles, turn left onto Dry Run Road, then right onto Boyer Road.

FOOD, FUEL & SUPPLIES

Fort Valley Country Store

7091 Fort Valley Road

Approximately 10–12 minutes from the range.

The closest stop for:

• Breakfast Sandwiches
• Fuel
• Ice
• Drinks
• Basic groceries

Larger Superstores (Front Royal)

If you need major supplies before arriving at the range:

Walmart Supercenter

(approximately 20 minutes)

Giant Food

(approximately 20 minutes)

Kroger

(approximately 20 minutes)

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

Please bring:

• Plenty of water
• Lunch and snacks
• Electrolytes
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Folding chair
• Shooting mat (recommended for kneeling or prone shooting)
• Rain gear Weather-appropriate clothing
• Hat
• Notebook and pen

  See you on the range!

  Nate Bearfield

  Owner/Lead Firearms Trainer

  Bear Arms Training

  Prepared for Life.

  571-377-8488

  in********@*************ng.com

  www.beararmstraining.com 

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