Course Description:

The Low Visibility Operator (313) is an advanced 3-day course on covert carrying of pistols, compact rifles/sub-guns and other supporting equipment in non-permissive environments. Students learn the essential skills for concealing and drawing their primary carry pistol and fixed blade knife from regular street clothes in high threat surroundings. In additions, students learn the essential skills for concealing and deploying compact rifles/sub-guns from discrete carry bags as both an immediate and planned response. Close range evolutions will focus on quickly defeating the cover garment for fast, first shots on target or knife strikes to vital anatomy. Long range evolutions will focus on delivering precise shots with primary carry pistol or deploying compact rifle/sub-gun for increased range, firepower and effectiveness. Subjects covered include: concealed carry methods, defeat methodology, compact rifle/sub-gun setup, discrete carry bag setup, fixed blade knife techniques, and integrated pistol/rifle/knife techniques. A major objective is maintaining the lowest visibility possible until the last, best option is necessary to stop an attack with either primary carry pistol or compact rifle/sub-gun and break contact. Students are provided real time feedback and corrective strategies based on performance and specified needs. Additional subjects include: movement, multiple threats, choosing cover garments, fixed blade carriage, sling tension method and soft armor incorporation.

Gear List:

• Primary carry pistol, 9mm (red dot sight optional*)
• Compact rifle/sub-gun with red dot sight and weapon mounted light
• Adjustable sling
• 1,000 rounds of pistol training ammunition
• 500 rounds of rifle training ammunition
• 5x pistol magazines minimum
• 3x rifle magazines minimum
• Fixed blade knife with sheath and inert trainer
• 2-3 changes of street clothes to include pants, shirts and outerwear
• Concealed carry gear: sturdy belt, inside the waistband (IWB) holster & single and/or double magazine pouch
• Soft body armor (optional)
• Discrete carry bag/pack
• Handheld flashlight with pocket clip
• Wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Open mind

*students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Course Prerequisites:

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Course Description:

The Low Visibility Carry (312) is an advanced 2-day course on covert carrying of pistols and other supporting equipment in non-permissive environments. Students learn the essential skills for concealing and drawing their primary carry pistol and fixed blade knife from regular street clothes in high threat surroundings. Close range evolutions will focus on quickly defeating the cover garment for fast, first shots on target or knife strikes to vital anatomy. Long range evolutions will focus on delivering precise shots against complex targets outside normal pistol ranges. Subjects covered include: concealed carry methods, defeat methodology, drawstroke techniques, fixed blade knife techniques, supporting equipment and integrated pistol & knife techniques. A major objective is maintaining the lowest visibility possible until the last, best option is necessary to stop an attack and break contact. Students are provided real time feedback and corrective strategies based on performance and specified needs. Additional subjects include: movement, multiple threats, choosing cover garments, fixed blade knife carriage, improvised weapons and soft armor incorporation.

Gear List:

• Primary carry pistol, 9mm (red dot sight optional*)
• 1,000 rounds of training ammunition
• 5x pistol magazines minimum
• Fixed blade knife with sheath and inert trainer
• 2-3 changes of street clothes to include pants, shirts and outerwear
• Concealed carry gear: sturdy belt, inside the waistband (IWB) holster & single and/or double magazine pouch
• Handheld flashlight with pocket clip
• Wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Course Prerequisites:

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Course Description:

The Advanced Operators Course (311) is an advanced 3-day course combining instruction and training for duty pistols and CQB rifles. Students learn to shoot both platforms equipped with modern accessories at their upper levels of performance, balancing both speed and accuracy. The curriculum is largely made up of graded drills designed to hold the shooter to a high level of accountability. Students are expected to have a high marksmanship knowledge level and demonstrable skills. Close range shooting with both pistol and rifle will focus on applying an acceptable sight picture and using rough trigger control. Long range shooting will emphasize understanding time, distance and exposure to score the fastest hits. Subjects covered include: proper zeroing, duty-level core competencies, gear setup, acceptable sight theory, evidence observed assessments and stress management techniques. Students are provided real time feedback and corrective strategies based on performance and specified needs. Additional subjects covered include: movement, multiple threats, positional shooting, bilateral shooting, target analysis and reduced targets.

Gear List:

• CQB rifle with red dot sight (suppressed 10.5″-12″bbl is recommended)
• Adjustable two point sling
• Duty pistol (weapon light optional)
• 1,000 rounds of training rifle ammunition
• 600 rounds of training pistol ammunition
• 5x rifle magazines and 3x pistol magazines minimum
• 5x inert training rounds for both
• Training uniform: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes, ball cap and gloves
• First line gear: rigid belt, sturdy holster, magazine pouches, dump pouch and IFAK
• Second line gear: chest rig or plate carrier capable of holding 3 rifle magazines
• Elbow/knee pads or shooting pad (optional)
• Handheld flashlight
• Multi-tool device
• Wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Open mind

Course Prerequisites:

Tactical Rifle 2 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All rifle drills are shot using a low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. All pistol drills are shot from a duty/tactical holster. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or printable TRICON B8 target..

• TRICON pistol “Bravo” Standard; at the 10 yard line, fire 9 rounds reload and fire 1 round in 12 seconds. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.
• TRICON rifle “Delta” standard: at the 50 yard line, fire 2 rounds standing, go kneeling fire 3 rounds, go prone fire 4 rounds go kneeling fire 1 round in 15 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.
• TRICON rifle “Juliet” standard: at the 50 yard line, fire 10 rounds from any position in 60 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.

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Course Description:

The Off Duty Carry (213) is an intermediate 2-day course for everyday carry of concealed pistols and supporting equipment after hours. Students learn the essential skills for concealing and drawing their primary carry pistol from regular street clothes in everyday situations. Close range shooting will focus on quickly defeating the cover garment for fast, first shots on target. Long range shooting will focus on delivering precise shots against complex targets. Subjects covered include: concealed carry methods, defeat methodology, drawstroke techniques, hand positions, supporting equipment and defensive mindset. A major objective is stopping a deadly force threat by defeating any cover garment to deliver quick and effective shots. Students are provided real time feedback and corrective strategies based on performance and specified needs. Additional subjects include: movement, multiple threats, choosing cover garments, verbal commands, ammunition management and strong hand only techniques.

Gear list:

• Defensive pistol, 9mm (red dot sight optional*)
• 1,000 rounds of training ammunition**
• 25 rounds of duty ammunition
• 5 x pistol magazines minimum (8 for single stacks)
• 5 x inert training rounds
• Training uniform required:
  • Polo or T-shirt
  • Button-down shirt
  • Jacket or coat
  • Sweater or hoodie
• Concealed carry gear
  • Sturdy belt
  • Inside the Waistband (IWB) holster
  • Outside the Waistband (OWB) holster
  • Single and or double magazine pouch
• Handheld flashlight with pocket clip
• Eye protection (wrap around)
• Hearing protection
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

**students wishing to use 38spl or 380ACP are encouraged to have extra gear such as speed strips, speed loaders and magazines. Pocket and ankle holsters are permitted after demonstration of safe gun handling from open carry strong side position. 

Course Prerequisites:

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The LPVO Rifle (206) is an intermediate level 2-day course for the professional gunman emphasizing practical application of the low powered variable optic mounted on a duty M4/AR15 rifle in urban tactical scenarios. In the LPVO Rifle course students learn to deliver effective fire from 5 to 300 yards (where available). The curriculum is largely made up of marksmanship application from various positions and distances with graded drills designed to hold the shooter to a high level of accountability. Heavy emphasis is placed on mastering the following: position, grip, aiming, trigger control and follow through. 

Subjects covered include: LPVO selection & mounting, zero selection & zeroing procedures, advanced marksmanship techniques, point blank range familiarization, CQB range shooting, ballistic holds, shooting positions, sling supported shooting, positional shooting, and weak side shooting. Students learn how to create a basic data card on ballistic performance to improve shooting predictability and reliability for future engagements. Students are provided real time feedback and corrective strategies based on performance and specified needs. Additional subjects include: reticle familiarization, proper magnification use, target analysis, “red dot” shooting techniques, unconventional shooting positions.

Gear List:

• AR15/M4 duty rifle w/LPVO (6x or 8x magnification recommended)
• Two point adjustable sling
• Duty pistol
• 750 rounds of rifle training ammunition
• 250 rounds of rifle duty/match ammunition
• 5 x rifle magazines
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap (gloves optional)
• First line gear: duty belt, tactical holster (level 2 or 3 retention), magazine pouches, dump pouch & IFAK (optional)
• Second line gear: chest rig or plate carrier capable of carrying 3 rifle magazines
• Wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Notebook and pencil
• LPVO owners manual and optic specific tools
• Bi-pod and/or sandbags
• Shooters mat
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Handheld flashlight
• Multi-tool device
• Open mind

Course Prerequisite:

Tactical Rifle 2 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills start from a low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 target..

• Rifle Standard Alpha: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 12 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 points or higher.
• Rifle Standard Delta: at the 50 yard line, fire 2 rounds standing, go kneeling fire 3 rounds, go prone fire 4 rounds go kneeling fire 1 round in 20 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.
• Rifle Standard Juliet: at the 100 yard line, fire 10 rounds from any position in 60 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.

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The Patrol Rifle (205) is a 2-day advanced rifle course for the professional gunman emphasizing practical application of marksmanship skills based around tactical scenarios. Students are tested for both speed and accuracy from 0 to 100 yards (where available) using duty grade rifles equipped with a red dot sight or low powered variable optics. The curriculum is largely made up of graded drills designed to hold the shooter to a high level of accountability. Heavy emphasis is placed on mastering the following: body position, crush grip, sight management, trigger control and follow through. Subjects covered include: proper zeroing, duty level core competencies, shooting on the move, shooting behind cover, bi-lateral shooting and positional shooting. A major course objective is identifying shooter’s strengths and weaknesses in an effort to sustain and improve throughout the course. Students are provided real time feedback and corrective strategies based on performance and specified needs. Additional subjects include: backup iron sights, down optics, point of impact familiarization, ammunition management, pistol transitions and adjustable sling use.

Gear List:

• AR15 rifle with red dot sight (low powered variable optic optional)
• Two point adjustable sling
• Duty pistol
• 1,000 rounds of rifle training ammunition
• 50 rounds of rifle duty ammunition
• 50 rounds of pistol training ammunition
• 5 x pistol magazines (8 magazines for single stacks)
• 5 x inert training rounds
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap (gloves optional)
• First line gear: tactical belt, duty holster (level 2 or 3 retention), magazine pouches, dump pouch & IFAK (optional)
• Second line gear: chest rig or plate carrier capable of carrying 3 rifle magazines
• Handheld flashlight
• Multi-tool device
• Wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Open mind

Course Prerequisite:

Tactical Rifle 2 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot using a low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 target..

• TRICON “Alpha” standard: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 12 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 points or higher.
• TRICON “India” standard: at the 10 yard line, fire 1 round in 2.5 seconds or less. Repeat firing 2 rounds, 3 rounds, 4 rounds and finish with 5 rounds. Must be below par and score 135/150 or higher.
• TRICON “Juliet” standard: at the 50 yard line, fire 10 rounds from any position in 60 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.

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The Duty Pistol (204) is a 2-day advanced course for professional gunmen emphasizing practical application of pistol marksmanship skills based around tactical scenarios. Students are tested for both speed and accuracy from 0 to 50 yards (where available) using duty grade pistols equipped with pistol mounted optics from retention type holsters.The curriculum is largely made up of graded drills designed to hold the shooter to a high level of accountability.Heavy emphasis is placed on mastering the following: body position, crush grip, sight management, trigger control and follow through.Subjects covered include: proper PMO zeroing, duty level core competencies, shooting on the move, shooting behind cover, strong/weak hand only shooting and positional shooting.A major course objective is identifying shooter’s strengths and weaknesses in an effort to sustain and improve throughout the course.Students are provided real time feedback and corrective strategies based on performance and specified needs. Additional subjects include: backup iron sights, down optics, point of impact familiarization, ammunition management, close quarters shooting and duty ammunition performance.

Gear List:

• Duty pistol with a red dot sight* (WML optional)
• 1,000 rounds of training ammunition
• 50 rounds of duty ammunition
• 5 x pistol magazines (8 magazines for single stacks)
• 5 x inert training rounds
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
• Basic loadout: tactical belt, duty holster (level 2 or 3 retention), magazine pouches, dump pouch & IFAK (optional)
• Handheld flashlight
• Multi-tool device
• Wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Course Prerequisite:

Tactical Pistol 2 or similar. The suggested drills are minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot using duty pistol with red dot sight from the holster. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 target.

• TRICON “Delta” Standard; at the 5 yard line; fire 1 round in 3 seconds. Repeat drill firing 2 rounds, 3 rounds, 4 rounds and 5 rounds. Must be below par for each stage and score 120/150 or higher.
• TRICON “Bravo” Standard; at the 10 yard line, fire 9 rounds reload and fire 1 round in 15 seconds. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.
• TRICON “Echo 2” Standard; at the 25 yard line, fire 1 round from ready in 5 seconds for 5 repetitions. Repeat from the holster. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.

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