Private Training Session
2024-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Bedico Creek Shooting Grounds, 38443 Traino Landing Road, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454, United States
We offer private training sessions for those interested in one-on-one training. This private training session Is already reserved. For further details and to book a different personal training session, please feel free to contact us.

Defensive Handgun 100
2024-06-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Bedico Creek Shooting Grounds, 38443 Traino Landing Road, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454, United States
Our Introduction to Defensive Handguns Course is designed to educate the student about the handguns that are best for personal defense inside the home, and how to use them efficiently in the context of a home defense scenario. This course is designed for those new to firearms who are interested in learning specifically about using a handgun for personal defense. No firearms experience necessary. This is a hybrid course with e-learning material that should be completed prior to the live-fire training session.
Topics Covered:

Firearm Safety
Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
Overview of Defensive Handgun Types and Which Ones are Best for Personal Defense (E-Learning)
Fundamental Tactics for Home Defense (E-Learning)
Responsible Defensive Firearms Staging and Storage (E-Learning)
Communicating with 911 and Dealing with a Law Enforcement Response (E-Learning)
“Home Defense” shooting situation

Required Gear:

Defensive handgun, loaners available on request
200 rounds of ammunition (100 for revolver shooters)
Hearing and Eye Protection

Private Training Session
2025-02-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-07 09:00 - 11:30 | MCTA Range, Flat Top Rd, Kiln, MS, 39556, United States

Be the Watchman: Enhancing Church Protection Together (Seminar)
2025-02-22 08:00 - 16:00 | First Baptist Church Mandeville, 1895 HWY 190, Mandeville, United States
Join Barret Kendrick at the Everyman Conference 2025
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Location: First Baptist Church of Mandeville
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pricing: $35 until February 3 | $45 after February 3
(Breakfast, “Man Lunch,” and snacks included)
Bearco Training is proud to announce that Barret Kendrick will be a featured breakout session instructor at the Everyman Conference 2025. This one-day men’s event is designed to challenge and encourage attendees through powerful main sessions, engaging breakout discussions, and additional attractions such as a car show and a give-away raffle.
Breakout Session: Be the Watchman – Enhancing Church Protection Together
Churches today face a variety of security challenges, from everyday safety concerns to the unthinkable. This session will equip church members and leaders with the awareness, knowledge, and confidence to take an active role in protecting their congregations.
Topics Covered:

Understanding modern threats to church safety
Practical steps to foster a secure worship environment
Active shooter prevention and response strategies
Building a vigilant and prepared congregation

About Barret Kendrick With over 15 years of experience in firearms training, use-of-force instruction, and church security consulting, Barret Kendrick is a nationally recognized educator and the founder of Defender School and Bearco Training. Certified as an advanced Force Science Specialist, he integrates real-world decision-making, stress response, and de-escalation strategies into his training programs. His goal is to equip church safety teams with the tools and mindset needed to enhance security while fostering a welcoming environment for worshippers.
Event Details & Registration

Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 AM
Opening Session: 9:00 AM
Event Concludes: 4:00 PM
Main Speakers: Waylon Bailey (Senior Pastor of FBC Covington), Greg Wilton (New Orleans Saints’ Chaplain & Dean of Leavell College), and Ronny Cooksey (Senior Pastor of FBC Mandeville)
Breakout Sessions by: Barret Kendrick, Preston Nix, Seth Stiles, Mike Bergeron, Crossroads NOLA, Hope House, and more

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and gain essential knowledge on church safety.
Register Now
For more information, contact adminassist@fbcmandeville.org or call 985-626-3217.

Integrated Handgun (Kiln, MS)
2025-04-26 09:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 | MCTA Range, Flat Top Rd, Kiln, MS, 39556, United States
Master the Skills to Defend Yourself and Your Loved Ones in the Real World

The Integrated Handgun course is for individuals ready to elevate their defensive handgun training. Building on the foundational skills taught in our Intro to Home Defense Handgun, Defensive Handgun 101/102, and Handgun Presentation and Safety Clinics, this program focuses on bridging the gap between isolated drills and practical, real-world application.
Why This Course?
In a defensive encounter, the ability to safely and efficiently deploy your firearm is just one piece of the puzzle. Real-world situations don’t occur in isolated silos—they are dynamic, unpredictable, and high-stress. To prepare for these realities, you need training that mirrors the dynamic environment in which these skills will be applied.
Think of it like sports: you can shoot free throws all day long in a controlled setting, but the game itself is constantly changing—with players moving, the clock ticking, the pressure mounting, and decisions that have to be made. Defensive firearm skills are no different. Research shows that to truly build proficiency, you must train in an environment that reflects the complexity and demands of real-world scenarios.
The Integrated Handgun course creates that dynamic training environment. Through realistic drills and immersive exercises, you’ll learn to seamlessly integrate your defensive handgun skills while employing other options into a fluid response—preparing you to act decisively when it matters most.

What You’ll Learn
This course moves beyond static range drills to teach you how to integrate defensive skills into a realistic environment, including:

Dynamic Communication: Learn how to issue clear commands, manage bystanders, and de-escalate a threat when possible.
Shooting in Complex Environments: Practice defensive firearm use in and around vehicles, crowded spaces, and other challenging situations.
Movement & Evasion: Develop strategies to evade threats, work with cover, and move effectively under pressure.
Realistic Decision-Making: Train in simulations that force you to assess threats, act decisively, and adapt to unpredictable challenges.
Critical Injury Response: Develop the ability to quickly apply bleeding control techniques to yourself or others in the aftermath of a defensive encounter, ensuring you can provide life-saving care when every second counts.
Transitioning Skills: Understand how to integrate your firearm use with other defensive techniques, such as using improvised tools or unarmed tactics.

Who Is This For?
This course is ideal for those who have completed our Intro to Home Defense Handgun, Defensive Handgun 101/102, or other similar fundamental training from another school and want to develop a deeper, more practical understanding of defensive handgun use. This course is for you if you’re ready to move beyond the basics and train for real-world encounters.

Course Details

Prerequisites: Completion of a foundational handgun course (e.g., Intro to Home Defense Handgun or Defensive Handgun 101/102)
Duration: [2 days]
Cost: [397.99]
Required Gear: A reliable handgun, quality holster, and at least 600 rounds of ammunition. A detailed equipment list will be provided upon registration.

Why Train With Us?
At Bearco Training, we believe in preparing you for reality—not just the range. Our experienced instructor uses proven methods, immersive scenarios, and dynamic drills to help you build confidence and competence in your defensive skills.

Are You Ready?Take the next step in your defensive training journey. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot in the Integrated Handgun course today!

House of Worship Safety Team Training (Louisiana)
2025-05-16 17:00 - 2025-05-17 17:00
Safety Response Training for Places of Worship

While our places of worship are generally free of violence, these types of encounters take place every day through the United States. In fact, violent crime has been on the rise on faith-based properties and events in recent years. Law enforcement plays a huge role in dealing with these events, however, those present at the time are the ones that are forced to respond first. Because of this, it is important to be both proactive in normal operations and have training for what to do during a violent encounter. While we cover several types of situations, this training course is usually focused on responding to an armed or unarmed attacker.
This course is typically hosted by a place of worship for their staff or volunteers, or those serving from surrounding places of worship. Reach out to us if you are interested in hosting. We also highly custom tailor these classes to fir the needs of the host facility.
The non-live-fire seminar is designed to provide houses of worship with a broad overview of planning for the worse-case of an active shooter event, as well as dealing with more common day to day situations.
Classroom Seminars May Include:

History and Statistics
Applicable Laws
Building Safety Teams
Team Communication
Use of Force Options
Understanding Firearms
Carrying vs Staging
Use of lights
Cover & Concealment
Shooting in Crowded Spaces
Communicating with 911
Immediate Casualty Care
Interacting with Law Enforcement
Training Simulations or Scenarios

Live-Fire Course Topics:

Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting
Presentation from the Holster While Carrying Concealed
Realistic Training for Multiple Target Engagement
One Handed Shooting
Cover and Concealment
Shooting in Crowded Environments
Extreme Precision and Unreasonable Distances

Students will typically fire about 400 rounds during a 1-day course or about 800 over a two day course.
Gear Requirements For Live-Fire Classes

Note-Taking Materials
Your defensive handgun
At least 3 magazines for double-stack, 5 for single-stack handguns
500 rounds of ammunition per day of training
A good quality, rigid holster that allows for one-handed re-holstering. If you need to borrow one, we need to know prior to the course.
A way to carry spare magazines on your person (a pocket is fine)
Ear and Eye Protection

Course Eligibility:
General Public / Law Enforcement / Military / Private SecurityChurch staff or volunteers, current or retired law enforcement, others with prior approval.

House of Worship Safety Team Training (Fletcher, NC)
2025-05-31 09:00 - 17:00

Integrated Handgun (Coeur d'Alene, ID)
2025-06-19 09:00 - 2025-06-20 17:00 | Fernan Rod and Gun Club, 11600 E. Fernan Lake Rd, Coeur d'Alene, LA, 83814, United States

Integrated Handgun (Crowheart, WY)
2025-06-28 09:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Tactical Solutions International, 189 Burris-Lenore Rd, Crowheart, WY, 82512, United States

Pistol Optic Fundamentals (Hyannis, MA)
2025-08-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Cape Gun Works, 96 Airport Road, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States
Find the Dot: Pistol Optic Fundamentals
This one-day training course is designed for responsible gun owners and professionals looking to enhance their performance with a red dot-equipped handgun. Whether you’re making the switch from iron sights or want to sharpen existing skills, this course offers practical, real-world instruction on running a red dot in a defensive context.
You’ll learn how to consistently find the dot during your presentation, track it through recoil, and stay target-focused while still achieving fast, accurate hits.
Through a combination of dry fire, live fire, and targeted feedback, students will leave with a stronger foundation in red dot handgun performance and the confidence to use their gear effectively under pressure.
Topics Covered Include:

Options with optics
What the dot is best for
Red dot zeroing and point-of-aim / point-of-impact relationships
Efficient dot acquisition during the presentation
Recoil control and dot tracking
Target-focused shooting and visual discipline
Problem-solving in low light and dynamic environments

Who Should Attend:
This course is best suited for those who have already completed a basic or defensive handgun class and are ready to build real proficiency with their pistol-mounted optic. It’s ideal for concealed carriers, security professionals, transitioning law enforcement, or anyone who carries a red dot-equipped handgun for personal protection.
Course Length: 1 DayRound Count: 400 roundsPrerequisites: Prior formal handgun training that includes working with presentation from the holster.Required Gear: A handgun with a mounted red dot, quality holster, at least 3 magazines, eye/ear protection, and a spare battery for your optic.
Instructor: Barret Kendrick is the founder and lead instructor of Bearco Training, providing realistic, research-based defensive training since 2009. With over 15 years of teaching experience and certifications in use-of-force, human performance, and active threat response, Barret equips students with the skills and judgment needed for real-world defense.
Registration: https://capegunworks.coreware.com/product/registration-for-find-the-dot-pistol-optic-fundamentals-on-08-19-2025-at-0900

Low Light Handgun (Hyannis, MA)
2025-08-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Cape Gun Works, 96 Airport Road, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States
When the Lights Go Out: Defensive Handgun Skills for Light-Limited Environments
This one-day training course is designed for responsible gun owners and professionals looking to build the skills needed to navigate and defend in low-light or no-light conditions. With a strong emphasis on handheld lights for search and identification, this course reinforces responsible light use and decision-making in environments where every shadow holds uncertainty.
You’ll learn how to effectively integrate illumination tools into your defensive response, with a strong emphasis on handheld light techniques for searching, identifying, and managing unknown contacts. Whether you’re inside your home, out in public, or moving through other structures like workplaces or places of worship, proper light use helps you make informed decisions, avoid unnecessary confrontations, and maintain control in low-light conditions. This course focuses on practical techniques for navigating varied environments, managing unknown contacts without escalating to deadly force, and applying defensive handgun skills with confidence and clarity.
Through a mix of live fire and low-light exercises, students will leave with stronger skills, sharper judgment, and greater confidence in their ability to defend under darkness.
Topics Covered Include:

Understanding light conditions and their tactical implications
Primary use of handheld lights for searching and identification
When and how to appropriately use weapon-mounted lights
Techniques for one-handed shooting and manipulation
Target discrimination and accountability in the dark
Light discipline and control under stress
Decision-making and movement in low-light scenarios
Additional defensive applications for handheld lights

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for those who have already completed a basic or defensive handgun class and are ready to add low-light competency to their personal protection plan. It’s ideal for concealed carriers, home defenders, security professionals, law enforcement professionals, or anyone serious about being prepared for encounters after dark.
Course Length: 1 DayRound Count: 400 roundsPrerequisites: Prior formal handgun training that includes working from the holster.Required Gear: A quality defensive handgun, holster, handheld flashlight (required), weapon-mounted light (optional), at least 3 magazines, eye/ear protection, and spare batteries.
Instructor: Barret Kendrick is the founder and lead instructor of Bearco Training, providing realistic, research-based defensive training since 2009. With over 15 years of teaching experience and certifications in use-of-force, human performance, and active threat response, Barret equips students with the skills and judgment needed for real-world defense.
Registration: https://capegunworks.coreware.com/product/registration-for-when-the-lights-go-out-defensive-handgun-skills-for-light-limited-environments-on-08-20-2025-at-0900
