This comprehensive defensive shooting collection is designed to build adaptable, real-world skills through dynamic, scenario-driven drills. Featuring expert instruction from Rob Pincus and Todd Fossey, the series moves beyond static “standards” training to emphasize decision-making, movement, multiple-threat response, and practical gun-handling under pressure.
You’ll learn how to train from awkward positions, work around barriers, engage while moving, and develop the coordination needed for rifle-to-pistol transitions, reloads, and malfunction clearances. Drills like the Circle Drill, Shooting in Motion, and Take a Lap challenge speed, precision, and situational adaptability.
With clear demonstrations and actionable guidance, this collection helps shooters prepare for the unpredictability of real defensive encounters while reinforcing safe, responsible training practices.
Class Sessions
Multiple Ports Shooting Drill
10:32
You’ll learn how to train from awkward positions, work around barriers, engage while moving, and develop the coordination needed for rifle-to-pistol transitions, reloads, and malfunction clearances. Drills like the Ace of Diamonds, Circle Drill, Shooting in Motion, and Take a Lap challenge speed, precision, and situational adaptability.
Defensive Shooting Standards Drill
14:06
With clear demonstrations and actionable guidance, this collection helps shooters prepare for the unpredictability of real defensive encounters while reinforcing safe, responsible training practices.
Circle Drill
16:35
In this in-depth video lesson, Todd Fossey of Integrative Defense Strategies presents the Circle Drill, which integrates hands-free skills with firearms skills, particularly when the defender has a weapon in hand, and while a barrier is also present.
Ace of Diamonds Shooting Drill
12:20
With more than half of defensive encounters involving multiple attackers, the Ace of Diamonds Drill builds critical response skills. Todd Fossey of Integrative Defense Strategies walks through this dynamic pistol drill using overhead, bird’s-eye video for clear, practical instruction.
Drills with Long Guns and Pistols
12:36
Improve your personal defense training with practical rifle and pistol drills. Learn how to safely practice malfunction clearances, efficient reloads, and smooth transitions between rifle and handgun to build confidence and real-world readiness.
Defensive Shooting in Motion Drill
11:49
The Shooting in Motion Drill is an advanced exercise focused on engaging targets while moving laterally. Participants should be proficient drawing from the holster on the move and understand safe backstop areas. This PDN original builds dynamic defensive shooting skills.
Take a Defensive Lap Drill
15:51
Explore three variations of the Take a Lap Drill, a proven exercise for building speed and precision in defensive shooting. This versatile drill challenges movement, target engagement, and accuracy under time pressure to sharpen real-world skills.
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