Women's Defensive Shooting Skills
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Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026
Class Time(s): 7/14/2026: 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026
Class Time(s): 7/14/2026: 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Will County Sheriff's Department
Instructor: Deputy Kim Heath-Chudwin, Will County Sheriff's Department (ret.).Will County Sheriff's Department
16911 W. Laraway Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
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Joliet, IL 60433
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
This course will address the "atomic structure" of shooting so each shooter can find untapped structural resources in themselves and reduce inefficiencies. Emphasizing a stronger body position and a structured grip that reduces muzzle flip/time between shots, these techniques are essential for women and smaller statured shooters to increase precision. Body mechanics used will minimize felt recoil, minimize muzzle flip, and quickly improve confidence and performance. Drills presented will improve attendees’ skill levels so that they can not only shoot more accurately, but also shoot faster and maintain that accuracy. Since more time will be devoted to explanations of why they are being coached to grip and manipulate the pistol in a way that works for them, they will be able to better coach themselves at future range sessions.
The drills and shooting techniques presented in this class are taken from years of teaching pistol CQB classes and women’s shooting skills classes by the lead instructor, Kim Heath-Chudwin, who has a Master’s Degree in Sport Performance Psychology. They have been proven highly effective in training female officers to become more proficient shooters; controlling all calibers of pistols with an effective level of marksmanship.
Breaks will be short so bring plenty of food, water, PowerAde, etc. It is recommended that you bring a lunch.
Students must bring the following items to class:
- 300 rounds of quality ammunition
- Duty handgun with 3 magazines.
- Duty leather/nylon, including holster, gun belt, magazine pouch.
- Protective eye wear with wrap-around side protection - OFFICERS WEARING CORRECTIVE LENSES MUST HAVE A SET OF PROTECTIVE EYEWARE to go over their prescription glasses.
- Hearing protection - a combination of soft earplugs and shooting muffs is recommended.
- The shooting line is covered and significantly protected from the elements, however, shooters should dress appropriately for the weather. Heaters are provided in colder weather.
- Students MUST wear shirts with tight-fitting necks and baseball-type caps with bills to prevent hot brass from entering their clothing or falling behind protective eye wear.
- BDU pants or jeans are recommended, 5.11 Tactical Yoga pants are not acceptable.
- Students should pack a lunch as breaks are short.
Member Tuition: None Non- Member Tuition: None
(Members receive priority registration)
*This course is partially funded by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
This training covers the following mandates:
- Officer Safety Techniques - 2.5 Hours (1 Hour Scenario-Based) hours
- Use of Force: De-escalation Techniques - 3 Hours (2 Hours Scenario-Based) hours
