Defensive Handgun Logic Featuring Jack Daniel & James Reeves

What You Will Learn

This is a limited-enrollment course capped at just 10 students, hosted by Thunder Ranch at James Reeves’ Neutral Ground range in New Orleans. The small class size allows for a high level of individual coaching, direct instructor access, and a more immersive training environment than typical large-format courses.

This intensive two-day program, delivered by Thunder Ranch, focuses on the practical application of the handgun for personal defense. Built on Thunder Ranch’s proven doctrine, this course develops real-world skills in handgun manipulation, marksmanship, situational awareness, and decision-making under stress.

These case studies focus on what actually happens before, during, and after a use of force, including legal exposure, investigative realities, and how otherwise justified shootings can go sideways. 

Depending on applicable state requirements, this course will satisfy the training requirement for a Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit, and may qualify for resident or non-resident concealed carry licensing or training credit. (Verify the requirements of your state in advance.)

Thunder Ranch instructors will translate these lessons directly to the range, recreating elements of real incidents and reinforcing decision-making under stress, not to mention give you a 1:5 instructor:student ratio for improving your pistol skills.

This is not a basic handgun class. We politely ask that members who enroll have at least a fundamental understanding of range safety and pistol manipulation and marksmanship. This is a combined legal and intermediate-to-expert practical training program designed to prepare students for the full reality of armed self-defense.

Expect a fast-paced environment, proven doctrine, candid instruction, and a course that emphasizes thinking as much as shooting. A group dinner/beers will follow the conclusion of the course.

Travel Reminder

When traveling with suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs), ensure you carry the appropriate documentation at all times, especially in case of police stops.

Registration and Payments

All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Please choose your class carefully. No refunds and no transfers are available.