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Self & Home Defence

Practical self-defence shooting course for civilians. Threat awareness, legal framework, close-range pistol skills and home defence planning. Poland.

Self & Home Defence

Self & Home Defence is a practical one-day course designed for civilians who want realistic, legally grounded skills for protecting themselves and their families. No military fantasy — just evidence-based techniques that work for ordinary people in ordinary environments.

You will cover threat awareness, pre-attack indicators, de-escalation, defensive use of a firearm at close range, and the legal framework for self-defence in Poland and the EU. Both armed and unarmed elements are included.

Training agenda

09:00

Mindset & legal framework

Condition Yellow, pre-attack indicators, use-of-force law in Poland, duty to retreat

10:30

Threat recognition

Body language, suspicious behaviour patterns, environmental awareness

11:30

De-escalation

Verbal commands, creating distance, exiting safely

13:00

Lunch

14:00

Home defence planning

Safe room concept, weapon storage with fast access, family communication plan

15:00

Defensive live fire

Close-range (1–5 m) pistol drills, one-hand shooting, retention shooting

16:30

Scenario debrief

Walk-through of two realistic home/street scenarios, decision analysis

Requirements

  • No prior shooting experience required
  • Min. age 18
  • Valid ID
  • Open mindset — willingness to challenge assumptions about self-defence

What's included

  • Ammunition (100 rds)
  • Range fees and targets
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Course workbook
  • Certificate of attendance

What to bring

  • Your pistol (or notify us for rental)
  • Comfortable everyday clothing — dress as you would normally
  • Notebook and pen
  • Water and lunch

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a firearms licence to attend?
For the shooting portion, yes — you must have a valid firearms licence or permission to use a training range. Contact us for details for your country.
Is this course suitable for women?
Absolutely. Approximately 30% of our Self Defence participants are women. Course content is tailored for realistic civilian scenarios, not size or strength.
Will I learn unarmed techniques too?
Yes. The course includes basic awareness and avoidance skills that apply whether you are armed or not.
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Former military instructor with Special Forces background and 15+ years of operational experience. Specialised in CQB, low-light and dynamic shooting. 3000+ students trained.

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