Warrior Women Mission
LouKa Tactical has a mission for their Warrior Women: “We believe that building a culture of Warrior Women is not only essential for our future, but also our responsibility to do so. We do this by providing professional training and development opportunities irrespective of occupation or status, for those women who are passionate, like-minded, and who identify with strength, courage, and true leadership.”
Black Wing is honored to host Lou Ann and help to accomplish this mission.
Holster Work 101
In order to draw from a holster on most ranges one must be “holster qualified.” This workshop is for the beginner and intermediate shooter/concealed pistol carrier who is interested in being holster qualified or becoming more confident and competent in drawing from a holster. Learn and practice a variety of carry techniques, practice safe accessing and drawing, firing and recovering to the holster. Classroom will be followed by detail oriented range work.
Focal Areas:
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- Safety rules of transitioning from the bench/bag to the holster that meet with every range’s safety protocols, i.e. when to holster, when to unholster, safe direction
- Tactics for carrying a firearm outside the home
- Clothing options for work, play and home
- Explore various holsters to include; holsters with and without retention, inside and outside of the waistband, on and off-body carry options
- Proper elements of accessing the firearm and acquiring a master grip
- Elements of the draw, smooth presentation to the target using both one and two handed firing techniques and re-holstering
- Carrying and accessing additional ammunition and reloading efficiently and effectively
Meet Lou Ann Hamblin with Louka Tactical
- Proudly served the law enforcement profession for 22 years before retiring.
- Master’s degree in Human Performance Technology and Instructional Design from the University of Michigan
- For the last twenty years Lou Ann has specialized in training female officers, having trained close to 5,000 in pistol alone, and is a certified firearms and defensive tactics instructor in a variety of disciplines.
- Conceptualized the nationally recognized Building Warrior Women® training event for women in public safety that has been publicized as the finest leadership and survival skills training for female officers in the United States.
- Instructs internationally in the areas of instructional leadership, training for specialty units to include survival training for school resource officers, female specific, police cycling operator and train-the-trainer level classes.
- About Louka Tactical
Class details
Pre Requisite – Students must demonstrate attentiveness, safe gun handling skills and obey range safety rules at all times
Equipment –
- Semi-auto centerfire handgun .380-.45 ACP
- Inside or outside the waistband holster (subject to inspection) (holster must be in good condition and proper fit for the handgun used, rigid and stable allowing the firearm to be holstered with one hand)
- Spare magazine and pouch(es) (speed loader recommended)
- Closed-toe shoes, wrap around eye & ear protection
Offered – Limited
Class Size – 14 maximum
Cost – $175
Ammo – 50 rounds
Range – 4 hours
Skill Level – Beginner-Intermediate
Classroom – Minimal
Upcoming Courses
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