Defensive Pistol 1 (DP-1)

DP-1

Defensive Pistol 1 is the first course in the Yasuke Arms Defensive Pistol curriculum. It bridges foundational firearm handling and purposeful, doctrine-driven defensive training.

 

Who This Is For

Per Yasuke Arms policy, DP-1 students must hold an active License to Carry issued by their state of residence. Non-resident licenses are not accepted. Not licensed yet? Start with our NRA Basic Pistol / Texas LTC course.

Minimum age: 18.

Questions Before You Enroll?

Have a question about the DP-1, course requirements, or what happens next? Email us—we’re happy to help.

Email Us Your Questions: training@yasukearms.com

 

What the Course Covers

DP-1 combines two nationally recognized curricula with Yasuke Arms defensive training:

• USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals (full course): a personal and home protection plan, self-defense firearm basics, defensive shooting fundamentals, the legal use of force, violent encounters and the aftermath, gear, and basic and advanced skills

• NRA Basic CCW: carry safety, drawing from concealment, reloading and stoppage remediation, defensive accuracy, mindset, and carry modes, ending with the NRA CCW shooting qualification (50 rounds, 80% to pass)

 

Exam and Qualification Attempts

Per Yasuke Arms policy, students have one attempt at each written exam and two attempts at each shooting qualification. A student who does not pass a shooting qualification within two attempts must retake the course.

 

What You Receive

Students who complete DP-1 and pass the required qualifications receive three certificates:

• Yasuke Arms DP-1 Certificate of Completion

• USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals certificate

• NRA CCW course completion certificate

 

Course Format

Three days, 8 hours each (24 hours total). Instructor-led, in the classroom and on the live-fire range.

 

What to Bring

• Active resident License to Carry (verified at check-in)

• A reliable defensive handgun in good working condition. Yasuke Arms does not provide loaner pistols.

• A quality concealed-carry holster worn on a sturdy belt

• A cover garment (jacket, untucked shirt, or vest)

• At least three magazines or speed-loaders

• A magazine carrier that holds at least two magazines

• At least 400 rounds of factory-new ammunition: enough for USCCA and NRA live-fire drills, malfunction training, and two 50-round NRA qualification attempts. No handloads or reloads.

• At least 5 dummy rounds or snap caps in your caliber. Fluorescent-tipped dummy rounds are strongly recommended; they are easy to tell apart from live ammunition and easy to find and retrieve after each drill.

• Eye and ear protection

• Closed-toe shoes, a brimmed hat, and a closed-collar shirt

• NO SIG P320s ALLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

Location and Scheduling

Available dates, times, and range location: TBA

 

Where This Course Leads

DP-1 graduates qualify to advance to DP-2: Judicious Use of Force and Legal Aftermath.