The Training Spectrum - Help me fill it in.

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OK, we gun owners are told, constantly, "take training." Do this to stay sharp and ready, in the event we ever need to defend ourselves. I take that seriously, and what I'm looking to do is build a training regimen - a series of training classes for me to take that will get me towards that goal, being more comfortable/decisive in HD/SD scenarios. Classes that will give me the skills I need, but also the practice I need in re: those skills. Learning the skills is one thing. Practicing them on a regular basis is what helps make one "confident/decisive."

Certainly, the first element would be basic weapons handling & safety. That is, holding the weapons properly, having a proper stance, proper aiming and firing on fixed targets... proper recoil management... working out any "cross eye dominant" issues etc.

What, then, is next on that training spectrum? I know of a couple of courses I'd like to take, but I need to know where they fit in, and if there are other things I should take before or after them.

Course 1: "Threat Focused Pistol." Learning "point" shooting, rather than aiming at a target.

Course 2: "Force on Force" training.

Thereafter: Whatever training or practice sessions I need that will keep me sharp and ready in the event of an HD/SD scenario.

I know, the more experience and practice i get with the above skills, the more comfortable I will get. So, if there are such things as "practice sessions," that would be real helpful. I'm not necessarily interested in "professional Sports/competition training" at this point (ie. IDPA etc), although if it does help me get the practice I'm looking for, I'll certainly consider it.

Hopefully, the training I do take will also emphasize "situational awareness." That's a huge factor in staying safe and avoiding HD/SD scenarios. I don't know if there is any specific training class to take for that (i.e. "shoot/don't shoot") but, I'll consider that as well.

So, what is your ideal training spectrum? Can you help me "fill in the blanks" in terms of what training you'd have or what practice regiment you'd undertake. Again, the goal in mind is to be situationally aware, confident and decisive, should I ever need to be for an HD/SD scenario.

Thanks, Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas