Participants will learn to assess risks and react in realistic situations that call for clear thinking and effective defensive tactics. Classroom work on use of cover and other strategies for maneuvering through a high-threat environment will be followed by drills with (non-lethal) marking rounds and live fire. The course will culminate with a skills test on the live-fire range, and all participants will leave with a personal training plan.

Required gear:

• your compact or full-size semiautomatic pistol (no sub-compacts) plus 2 or more magazines

• quality IWB/OWB holster (molded plastic/leather is best)

• eye/ear pro (electronic is best)

• 150 rounds of commercial target loads (re-manufactured and reloaded ammo is not acceptable)

• long-sleeve shirt, gloves, woven nylon belt that fits your holster

• water, snacks and notebook for notes/planning

OPTIONAL: elbow and knee pads, individual first aid kit including tourniquet, gun cleaning kit

All equipment and non-lethal Simunitions ammo will be provided.

Participants should be 21+ years old, be legally able to own a firearm, draw from concealment, rapidly change mags, clear malfunctions, and operate a firearm safely.

Discounts are available for active/retired LEOs, first responders, military (Active, Reserve, or National Guard, USAF Auxiliary-CAP) and Minnesota Gun Owner’s Caucus members. Contact us for details.