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Audience: Patrol, Tactical, and Corrections Officers - Valid for Instructors

Synopsis:
To paraphrase Dave Grossman: “If your patrol officers are not proficient with rifles you are not behind the curve, you are not even in the fight!” This dynamic and realistic program reinforces why the semiautomatic rifle is an appropriate deployment option on every highrisk call. We will deploy the rifle as a primary tool from CQB distances to extended ranges. We emphasize “the power of a pair” and communication between officers during armed confrontation.
Days will run longer than 8 hours and our curriculum includes evening events. This program is challenging and participants should be in good physical condition.




Live-fire topics include:

• Fundamentals Review
• Zeroing, Unloading, Reloading
• Fighting Platforms
• Snapping In
• Failure Drills: Transition to Pistol
• Turning Movements
• Support Side Shooting
• Contact and Cover
• Adapting Your Shooting Platform
• Defeating Ambushes
• Officer Rescue
• Searching, Cornering, and Entries
• Mobile Threats
• Shooting On The Move
• Multiple Threat Engagements
• Movement & Mobility Exercises
• Use of Cover
• Threat Discrimination: Shoot/No Shoot
• Low Light and Flashlight Techniques
• Officer Survival: Weapon Retention
• CQB and Groundfighting
• Partner and Team Tactics

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.

Logistics:
Make sure you have the necessary equipment listed for training. Backup firearms are recommended in case of failure or breakage. We cannot guarantee that a “loaner” firearm will be available.

• Duty or Tactical Gear
• Ammunition according to course needs
• Body Armor
• Gas Mask with leg pouch/case
• Minimum of 4 magazines (pistols & rifles)
• Knee pads and gloves
• Wraparound eye & ear protection (clear lenses for night events)
• Cap with brim
• Hydration source
• Clothing for all weather conditions
• Duffel that will allow you to bring all of your gear to the line with you.
• Ammunition: 500 pistol, 2,000 rifle
• Handheld Light: All participants must have at least one high intensity hand held light
• Weapon-Mounted Light: Highly recommended but is not a requirement
• Sling: The operator MUST have a sling that permits a muzzle-down, front body carry.