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Audience: Patrol, Tactical, and Corrections Officers

Synopsis:
A rifle in the hands of a trained operator dramatically increases that officer's potential for threat mitigation. This course is "tactical training" in its purest form and provides preparation for a variety of patrol deployments including active shooter engagements. This is one of our most requested courses. This program is challenging and participants should be in good physical condition. Days will run longer than 8 hours and the curriculum includes evening events. Participants who complete this course come away with a skill set they absolutely appreciate and are able to apply immediately!



Live-fire topics include:

• Fundamentals Review
• Failure Drills: Transition to Pistol
• Turning Movements
• Support Side Shooting
• Contact and Cover
• How to Adapt Your Shooting Platform
• Defeating a Vehicle Assault
• Officer Down Rescue
• Tactical and Effective Communication
• Moving Targets
• Shooting On The Move
• Multiple Threat Engagements
• Movement & Mobility Exercises
• Use of Cover
• Threat Discrimination: Shoot/No Shoot
• Dynamics of Low Light Engagements
• Close Quarters Battle
• Man-on-Man Drills

Regarding Our Training Philosophy and Practices
Our training staff is composed of professional and experienced coaches and we are students ourselves. We believe in treating everyone respectfully and as adult learners. Our coaches participate in the learning process and we use a building block approach to solidify skills before moving toward more advanced concepts.
We do not believe in "check the box" training nor do we believe in "lowest common denominator" training. Individual assistance is always available. Those who are not safe and conscientious with their firearms, those who are not willing to be open-minded, receive new information and try new concepts, and those who are not capable of keeping their ego in check should not enroll in our trainings.

Prerequisites and Physical Requirements for Firearms Training:

• An operator should be able to load, unload, and reload their firearm in a SAFE and CONTROLLED manner. Muzzle discipline and awareness is paramount.
• An operator must possess the physical strength and stamina to repetitively function and fire their weapon during prolonged drilling. You must be able to get up and down from standing, kneeling, and prone positions, as well as move forward, backward, and laterally.
• An operator must be able to maintain mental, physical, and emotional self-discipline and not become over-excited or lose control.
• An operator must have a keen awareness and consideration for other operators while handling firearms and conducting drills in close proximity of other operators.
• An operator should be familiar with their weapons and equipment and be able to field strip their firearm for cleaning, maintenance, and problem-solving.
• Instructor candidates are expected to be excellent communicators and willing to adapt to the role of being a student-learner as well as an instructor. There is no place in the training arena for personal aggrandizement or ego.

NOTE:
Instructor-level schools are longer than operator courses, and students participate in coaching and training delivery on the range. Make sure you have all equipment listed and backup firearms are recommended in case of failure or breakage.
We cannot guarantee that a "loaner" firearm will be available. In addition to range drills and exercises, the Tactical Rifle Instructor course includes the following teaching and training (coaching) sessions and instructional support materials on CD for the instructor candidate:

• Liability Issues
• Case Law and Precedent
• Instructional Techniques
• Coaching Beyond Fundamentals
• Preparing Incident Action/Safety Plans
• Creating Lesson Plans
• Managing Difficult Trainees
• Classroom and Range Presentations
• Designing Training for Your Agency
• Running a Safe Range at Night

Logistics:

• Ammunition: 500 pistol, 2,500 rifle
• Minimum 4 mags for pistols & rifles
• Duty/Tactical Gear
• Body Armor
• Gas Mask with Leg Pouch/Case
• Knee Pads
• Wrap Around Eye & Ear Pro (clear lenses for night)
• Cap with Brim
• Hydration
• All weather Clothing
• Duffle that will allow you to bring all your equipment to the line
• Handheld Light: All participants must have at least one high intensity hand held light.
• Weapon-Mounted Light: Highly recommended but are not a requirement.
• Sling: The operator MUST have a sling that permits a muzzle-down, front body carry.