Defensive Handgun Classes
Handguns may not be the best choice of weapons for personal defense; however, they may be the only choice available at the time of a violent confrontation. Handguns are small enough to conceal and as such, one should possess the skills to effectively defend themselves and loved ones if needed.
All handgun courses cover in depth safety and handling, cleaning & care, administrative and action loading, malfunctions and clearing, grip, drawing tactics, multiple threats, cover and concealment, stress inoculation, & situational awareness. Effective speed shooting is also covered.
Each course builds on the other. The complexity of the techniques and level of detail increases with experience. We now offer five levels of Defensive Carry! After successful completion of any of the Defensive Carry courses, students will be better prepared and more confident to defend themselves and their families if needed. Shooting with movement, manipulation skills, cover & concealment, and communication are covered in varying depths dependent upon the class’s skill level. Semi-auto pistols or revolvers are equally welcome in our classes.
All handgun courses cover in depth safety and handling, cleaning & care, administrative and action loading, malfunctions and clearing, grip, drawing tactics, multiple threats, cover and concealment, stress inoculation, & situational awareness. Effective speed shooting is also covered.
Each course builds on the other. The complexity of the techniques and level of detail increases with experience. We now offer five levels of Defensive Carry! After successful completion of any of the Defensive Carry courses, students will be better prepared and more confident to defend themselves and their families if needed. Shooting with movement, manipulation skills, cover & concealment, and communication are covered in varying depths dependent upon the class’s skill level. Semi-auto pistols or revolvers are equally welcome in our classes.
Defensive Carry I
Benoit of Cajun Arms with pistol student
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible for the Florida Out of State Carry Permit.
This course provides the student with basic skills and the mindset required to confidently operate a handgun in a violent situation. Defensive Carry I is geared toward the student with some limited experience operating a handgun; both open and concealed carry from outside the waistband. The class starts with a lively classroom session followed by active drills on the range. We develop proper shot placement on the threat, introduce fighting magazine reloads and tactical reloads. We shoot multiple targets practicing muzzle discipline and trigger reset. We develop & expand movement while shooting. Topics: Use of Force, Grip, Stance, Draw, Reset and Shot Placement.
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim with questions
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
50% deposit holds your seat.
Prerequisites
Intro to Practical Defensive Pistol or equal.
This course provides the student with basic skills and the mindset required to confidently operate a handgun in a violent situation. Defensive Carry I is geared toward the student with some limited experience operating a handgun; both open and concealed carry from outside the waistband. The class starts with a lively classroom session followed by active drills on the range. We develop proper shot placement on the threat, introduce fighting magazine reloads and tactical reloads. We shoot multiple targets practicing muzzle discipline and trigger reset. We develop & expand movement while shooting. Topics: Use of Force, Grip, Stance, Draw, Reset and Shot Placement.
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim with questions
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
50% deposit holds your seat.
Prerequisites
Intro to Practical Defensive Pistol or equal.
Defensive Carry II
Husband/Wife running Firearms Class with Jim Benoit
A 4 hour course that provides the student with refined skills required to confidently operate a handgun in a violent situation. We challenge you and take your skills to the next level in this class.Our goal is to refine your speed and smoothness.We start with an in- depth classroom session followed by tactical drills on the range. Topics:
Reinforcement and adjustment of the Foundation
Malfunction Clearing
One handed Shooting
Ready Positions
Shooting multiple targets
Neutralizing multiple threats while moving and shooting
Shooting on the Move, getting off the “X”
Presentation from awkward and uncomfortable positions
Prequisite: Defensive Carry I or equal.
300 rounds required
(Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Reinforcement and adjustment of the Foundation
Malfunction Clearing
One handed Shooting
Ready Positions
Shooting multiple targets
Neutralizing multiple threats while moving and shooting
Shooting on the Move, getting off the “X”
Presentation from awkward and uncomfortable positions
Prequisite: Defensive Carry I or equal.
300 rounds required
(Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Defensive Carry III
Advanced Pistol Techniques with Cajun Arms
Defensive Carry III
A 4 hour course that provides advanced skills to the veteran student. The class starts with an in-depth classroom session followed by tactical drills on the range. Topics: Reinforcement of the Foundation, Complex Movement, Elevation Changes While Fighting, Use of Cover and Concealment, and Advanced Stress Inoculation.
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
A 4 hour course that provides advanced skills to the veteran student. The class starts with an in-depth classroom session followed by tactical drills on the range. Topics: Reinforcement of the Foundation, Complex Movement, Elevation Changes While Fighting, Use of Cover and Concealment, and Advanced Stress Inoculation.
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Defensive Carry IV
shooting and moving as team with Cajun Arms
An advanced 4 hour session for students that have successfully completed level 1 and level 2 or 3 Defensive Carry Classes.
The class will place heavy emphasis on accountability for every bullet. We build on skills learned so far in our classes and add to them.
Multiple Steel targets will be utilized as well as 3D torsos. Topics: Reinforcement of the Foundation, Complex Movement, Elevation Changes While Fighting, Use of Cover and Concealment, and Advanced Stress Inoculation.
Topics:
Shooting from awkward positions
Complex Shoot - Don’t shoot scenarios
Decision making while shooting
Complex movement and decision making
Stress inoculation
Force Continuum coverage (Escalation of force when required. Moving from PPCT to pepper spray to sidearms)
Team work (pairs)
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
The class will place heavy emphasis on accountability for every bullet. We build on skills learned so far in our classes and add to them.
Multiple Steel targets will be utilized as well as 3D torsos. Topics: Reinforcement of the Foundation, Complex Movement, Elevation Changes While Fighting, Use of Cover and Concealment, and Advanced Stress Inoculation.
Topics:
Shooting from awkward positions
Complex Shoot - Don’t shoot scenarios
Decision making while shooting
Complex movement and decision making
Stress inoculation
Force Continuum coverage (Escalation of force when required. Moving from PPCT to pepper spray to sidearms)
Team work (pairs)
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Defensive Carry V
Benoit guiding advance pistol student
An advanced 4 hour session for students that have successfully completed level 1 and level 2 or 3 Defensive Carry Classes.
You’ve done everything possible to avoid a conflict but now you are in a life and death altercation. We will teach you how to not only survive, but to win and thrive.
The class will place heavy emphasis on your accountability and the mindset and movement required to increase your odds of success. We build on skills learned in our classes and layer realistic stress induced scenarios.
Reactive steel targets, 3D torsos, and paper targets will be utilized.
Topics:
Shooting from awkward positions
Complex Shoot - Don’t shoot scenarios
Complex movement and decision making while shooting
Stress inoculation while shooting
Fighting through cover
Presentation and fighting from seated positions (car)
Team work (pairs and 3 man teams)
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
You’ve done everything possible to avoid a conflict but now you are in a life and death altercation. We will teach you how to not only survive, but to win and thrive.
The class will place heavy emphasis on your accountability and the mindset and movement required to increase your odds of success. We build on skills learned in our classes and layer realistic stress induced scenarios.
Reactive steel targets, 3D torsos, and paper targets will be utilized.
Topics:
Shooting from awkward positions
Complex Shoot - Don’t shoot scenarios
Complex movement and decision making while shooting
Stress inoculation while shooting
Fighting through cover
Presentation and fighting from seated positions (car)
Team work (pairs and 3 man teams)
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Master Pistol Operator
pistol students fighting to their feet with Cajun Arms
A unique and challenge course for the advanced student. Prerequisites: Defensive Carry 1, 2 and/or 3, AND Level 4 and/or 5. Three to four hour course.
This course will challenge you with drills and scenarios using primarily steel targets. You will have the opportunity to run at least SIX different sidearms while being timed from the draw. Getting the gun into the drill from an unloaded condition and from the draw.The guns will be a variety of sizes, actions, and manual of arms, including a revolver. You will then have the opportunity to run the course of fire once with your own sidearm while being timed. You will then run the course with an unfamiliar sidearm.
Mastery of pistol craft must include running any sidearm in a proficient manner.
The use of the guns is included in the tuition. Students are responsible to provide ammunition. Enrollment is capped at eight students for this course.
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
This course will challenge you with drills and scenarios using primarily steel targets. You will have the opportunity to run at least SIX different sidearms while being timed from the draw. Getting the gun into the drill from an unloaded condition and from the draw.The guns will be a variety of sizes, actions, and manual of arms, including a revolver. You will then have the opportunity to run the course of fire once with your own sidearm while being timed. You will then run the course with an unfamiliar sidearm.
Mastery of pistol craft must include running any sidearm in a proficient manner.
The use of the guns is included in the tuition. Students are responsible to provide ammunition. Enrollment is capped at eight students for this course.
300 rounds required (Ammo is available at a discount to students. Please mention when registering)
Call or email Jim to register
610-399-1188 benoit@cajunarms.com
A 50% deposit is required to hold your slot
Classes are held regardless of weather
Handgun Course Required Equipment (Rentals available, contact us for details):
Jim Benoit demonstrating movement with pistol
• A desire to learn
• A safe and serviceable handgun (pistol or revolvers).
• LE, private contractors, and first responders should run their duty gear
• ANSI eye protection, and digital ear protection. (Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood) Digital Ears are available for purchase the day of class. Be sure to ask for them at time of registration. We have several models and price points.
• A quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt.
• 3 to 5 magazines or speed loaders.
• Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Wear clothing for seasonal weather in a mountain climate in order to stay comfortable.
• A “sacrificial” T-shirt is required for each class. You will have the opportunity to perforate this shirt during class when we “dress” your target with it!
• Water, drinks, snacks
Knee and elbow protection is a good idea, but not mandatory.
For Low Light: Tactical flashlight and spare batteries. A weapon-mounted light is allowed, but a handheld is still required.
A sidearm, quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt. A minimum of 3 speed loaders or magazines. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class. No magnum calibers.
Students are required to have ANSI eye protection, and ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood. Cleaning and clearing kit and Field repair parts are always helpful.
Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.
• A safe and serviceable handgun (pistol or revolvers).
• LE, private contractors, and first responders should run their duty gear
• ANSI eye protection, and digital ear protection. (Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood) Digital Ears are available for purchase the day of class. Be sure to ask for them at time of registration. We have several models and price points.
• A quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt.
• 3 to 5 magazines or speed loaders.
• Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Wear clothing for seasonal weather in a mountain climate in order to stay comfortable.
• A “sacrificial” T-shirt is required for each class. You will have the opportunity to perforate this shirt during class when we “dress” your target with it!
• Water, drinks, snacks
Knee and elbow protection is a good idea, but not mandatory.
For Low Light: Tactical flashlight and spare batteries. A weapon-mounted light is allowed, but a handheld is still required.
A sidearm, quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt. A minimum of 3 speed loaders or magazines. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class. No magnum calibers.
Students are required to have ANSI eye protection, and ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood. Cleaning and clearing kit and Field repair parts are always helpful.
Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.
Open Hand Self-defense
Real World Self-defense
Jim Benoit, Cajun Arms firearms drill
Carrying a gun for self defense is a sound concept to protect yourself and your loved ones from a violent encounter. In today’s society however, you may not always have your gun with you or on you. You may also be in a situation where you cannot use it or get to it. It is vital to know and understand how to defend yourself in such a situation as part of your self-defense plan.
We keep the lessons simple and repeatable. Just as a gun can be the “great equalizer” in a fight, the techniques you learn will also tip the odds in your favor during a violent confrontation to either get away or deploy your own sidearm.
Unlike many martial systems that “require” years of training and rely on speed, power, and a high level of fitness, we teach you how to use your body’s natural motion to create motor dysfunction of your attacker. These techniques work regardless of your age, size, or fitness level.
To round out this 4-hour class, we will also cover the foundation of sidearm deployment to ensure all students can effectively draw from the hip with proper technique, grip, stance, and trigger control using instructor provided SIRT laser training pistols.
Curriculum
We keep the lessons simple and repeatable. Just as a gun can be the “great equalizer” in a fight, the techniques you learn will also tip the odds in your favor during a violent confrontation to either get away or deploy your own sidearm.
Unlike many martial systems that “require” years of training and rely on speed, power, and a high level of fitness, we teach you how to use your body’s natural motion to create motor dysfunction of your attacker. These techniques work regardless of your age, size, or fitness level.
To round out this 4-hour class, we will also cover the foundation of sidearm deployment to ensure all students can effectively draw from the hip with proper technique, grip, stance, and trigger control using instructor provided SIRT laser training pistols.
Curriculum
- Defensive Mindset
- Turn the switch from defensive to offensive. Reply to violence with more violence
- What to expect during a violent encounter, physical & mental
- How to react to Law Enforcement when they arrive
- Situational Awareness
- Mental exercise for preparation
- Unarmed Defensive Tactics
- Defensive strike zones
- Striking techniques: punch, kick, elbows, knees, angles
- Pressure point techniques
- Distance and timing relative to distance
- Gun Disarmament using Empty Hand
- Front, side, rear.
- Gun touching body, gun not touching body
- Sidearm Deployment (draw, stance, grip, trigger reset using laser trainers)
- Techniques to get to your gun in close quarters
- Team tactics, basics of room clearing
- Basics of active shooter scenarios
- Questions and answer session
Defensive Long Gun Classes
Defensive Carbine with Benoit & Cajun Arms
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A rifle in the hands of a skilled owner is the choice of weapons for personal defense. The operator can effectively control close quarter or distant threats. All rifle courses cover in depth safety and handling, cleaning and maintaining of weapon, administrative and action loading, malfunctions and clearing, sidearm transitions, multiple threats, cover and concealment, stress inoculation, situational awareness, and flashlight deployment. Shooting with movement, manipulation skills and communication are also covered in varying depths dependent upon the class’s skill level. Complex targets are offered in most classes.
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Intro to Defensive Rifle
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A 4 hour course that provides the student with the basic skills and mindset required to confidently operate a rifle in a violent situation. Intro is geared toward the student with little or no experience operating a defensive rifle. The class starts with a lively classroom session followed by active drills on the range. Close quarter and close range engagement are covered. After successful completion of this course, students will be better prepared and more confident to defend themselves and their families if required. While the class is more geared toward AR15 platform any Carbine rifle is welcome from AK47, Mini-14, to pistol caliber carbines and 22LR carbines.
300 rounds of rifle and 100 rounds of pistol required |
Benoit moving with Carbine student
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Rifle Class Requirements
A semi-automatic rifle. No magnum calibers. Students are required to have ANSI eye protection, and ear protection. Digital ear protection is REQUIRED to ensure all direction and commands are heard and understood.
You will need a sling, a minimum of 4 magazines for your rifle, a belt or vest with pouches for at least 3 rifle magazines. Back up iron sights are encouraged. A red dot or optic is OK but it must have the ability to be dialed down to 1 power. Rifle caliber pistols are not permitted with or without a brace. Legally obtained SBR’s are permitted if a copy of the tax stamp is presented prior to class. Cleaning and clearing kit and Field repair parts are always helpful.
A sidearm, quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt. A minimum of 3 speed loaders or magazines. Knee and elbow protection is a good idea, but not mandatory. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class.
Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.
For long distance classes:
A semi-automatic rifle or bolt rifle with enough quality “glass” to shoot course targets. Sling and bipod or rest. Spotting scopes are a great idea but not required.
You will need a sling, a minimum of 4 magazines for your rifle, a belt or vest with pouches for at least 3 rifle magazines. Back up iron sights are encouraged. A red dot or optic is OK but it must have the ability to be dialed down to 1 power. Rifle caliber pistols are not permitted with or without a brace. Legally obtained SBR’s are permitted if a copy of the tax stamp is presented prior to class. Cleaning and clearing kit and Field repair parts are always helpful.
A sidearm, quality holster, belt, and 2 magazine carriers mounted on belt. A minimum of 3 speed loaders or magazines. Knee and elbow protection is a good idea, but not mandatory. Serpa Holsters are not permitted in class.
Hat, neck scarf, bug spray, rain gear and bags to carry your gear. Clothing for seasonal weather during outdoor classes is required in order to stay comfortable.
For long distance classes:
A semi-automatic rifle or bolt rifle with enough quality “glass” to shoot course targets. Sling and bipod or rest. Spotting scopes are a great idea but not required.