Our Defensive Handgun Course is designed to educate the students about the handguns that are best for personal defense. There will be some time on the range and in the classroom; we will go over the draw stroke, moving and shooting, the plausibility principle, and the balance of speed and precision. As well as, Defensive Accuracy, Lateral Motion, The Critical Incident Reload, Volume of Fire, and Realistic Training for Target Engagement.
Rental equipment is not available. No experience is necessary. Class size is limited.
Location
SDC
Shooting Range, Classroom 238
Special Requirements
- Minimum age 18 years old
- Handgun - We recommend you train with your carry handgun as you must have a working knowledge of how to use your handgun and how to do it safely.
- 300 rounds of ammunition
- 3 magazines (You may want more if your magazine's capacity is 10 or less.)
- A good holster and belt - Handgun holsters should be good quality with proper retention (no Serpa or that style release, no cloth Uncle Mike's style).
- A way to carry extra magazines (pants pocket or magazine carrier)
- Eye and ear protection
Registration
Create your account *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
Additional information on how to create your user account can be found here.
Registration and payment can be completed online, or at the SDC Ticket Office.
MTU Recreation Programs Cancellation Policy
Date
Saturday, February 27
Registration closes on February 24, 2027 at 11:59 pm.
Schedule
| Time |
Location |
| 8:30am - 11:30am |
SDC Classroom 238 |
| 12:00pm - 5:00pm |
SDC Shooting Range |
Cost
$154/person
Questions?
Contact Jeff Stroud at 906-370-8288 or email
jsstroud@mtu.edu.
Parking
QUICK LINKS : SDC Lot 22 and Gates Lot 23
The two-hour free parking window for MTU students, members and community patrons using SDC and Gates Tennis Center facilities is now administered through the ParkMobile app.
Parking sessions beyond two hours will be charged $1.50 per hour for the additional time, plus a 45-cent ParkMobile transaction fee.
To start a ParkMobile session, scan the QR code posted on signage in the lot, visit the ParkMobile website, or download the ParkMobile app from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t have a smartphone? You can still start a session by calling 1-800-280-4149 or texting “Park” to 77223.
Have Questions?
Contact Michigan Tech Transportation Services by visiting us on campus in Room 100 of the University’s Administration Building, calling 906-487-1441 or emailing parking@mtu.edu. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After-hours support is available through Michigan Tech Public Safety at 906-487-2216.
About the Instructor
Jeff Stroud, educational consultant, started 906 Tactical in August 2008. Jeff is the MTU Range Master as well as a NRA Chief Range Safety Officer & Instructor, Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) Master instructor, Range Master Master pistol instructor, I.C.E. Defensive Coach & Counter Ambush Training instructor, US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Defensive lvl 1 instructor, MCOLES authorized trainer, a cadre-level instructor for Combat Speed LLC, a graduate of Dave Spaulding's Legacy Complete Package Course, and a graduate of Shivworks ECQC Course.
Jeff is a member of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), the US Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), the RUDY Project National Shooting Team, and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).
Email:
jsstroud@mtu.edu
