ADVANCED APPLICATIONS

Shoot, Move, Communicate & Survive

These applications were initially designed for Military Spec Ops (Tier One Units) and SWAT operators. But these applications can be used for Home & Self- Protection.

 This fast-paced course will cover paper, steel, man-on-man, high-speed drills, and shooting on the move. After this course, you will receive a personalized drill program made specifically for you to improve your training after the course.  The course focuses on increasing speed, accuracy, and consistency in high-performance shooting.  This course will take you to the next level.  This course is typically reserved for law enforcement and military personnel.

OVERVIEW

Tactical Pistol III (2 Days)

2-Day Advanced Tactical Carbine and Pistol

Concealed Carry Tactics

CQB Fundamentals

Close Quarters Marksmanship Training

Door Threshold Movement and Techniques

Small Units Tactics Course (Team Level)

TACTICAL PISTOL III (2 DAYS)

To begin with a general review of Tactical Pistol I & II.  Everything covered in this course will be done with strong and support hands.  Subjects covered will include reloads, shooting on the move, moving targets, awkward shooting positions from cover, shooting from vehicles, tactical reloads, slicing pie, target order of engagement, and flashlight techniques.  Includes personalized critique and a custom-tailored training program.

2-Day Advanced Tactical Carbine and Pistol

Course

This course is for the experienced shooter who has completed the Skull Drag Basic introductory carbine and pistol course and has aspirations to learn a variety of tactical applications utilizing both firearms. The course will consist of a quick review of instructions on firearm safety, firearm operation, and the proper handling techniques needed for tactical shooting.

The remaining 13 hours will involve an assortment of increasingly challenging drills and events. After completion of the tactical carbine and pistol course, the student will have an in-depth understanding of firearms safety and marksmanship fundamentals and how to tactically maneuver and engage multiple targets from a variety of firing positions with the semi-automatic pistol and carbine.

Course Objective: The student will demonstrate a high level of tactical proficiency and accuracy with the semi-automatic pistol and AR-15 type carbine.

The course includes 16 hours of instruction.

Enabling Objectives:

General firearms safety

Safe loading, unloading, and proper clearing procedures

Sights, zeroing, slings, holster, equipment setup

The must-haves of rifle and pistol marksmanship

Reloading & malfunction drills

Shooting positions

Multiple shots/multiple target Drills

Shooting on the move

Shooting from barricades & covered positions

Efficient follow-on training program

Ammo requirements (Student Furnished): 300 rounds of pistol ammunition, 500 rounds of rifle ammunition. 

Prerequisite (one of the following):

Successful completion of Skull Drag Tactical Basic Course. Former/ Current SWAT Member, DOD with proven light weapons training. DOE, DOS (WPS) Certified, Air Marshal Certified.

Successful completion of both Skull Drag Tactical Courses or Equivalent Pistol and Carbine must-have courses 

Training schedule: Show time is 8:30 a.m. daily, with instruction starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. A one-hour period is allotted for lunch 

Individual equipment (Student Furnished):

Pistol with 4 magazines /Carbine with 5 magazines

Belt with holster and magazine pouches/vest or kit

Magazine holder for the carbine/rifle.

Knee and Elbow pads (optional)

Weapon cleaning kit (with Oil for guns.)

Rain gear

Eye and Ear protection

Food and water (hour lunch.)

Hat/Gloves (rifles will get hot.)

Sunscreen

Optical Sight for rifle (Optional, but highly recommended.)

The course includes 14 hours of instruction.

Cost: $550 per person. Individualized/ group/ family instruction is available upon request.

CQB Fundamentals

The CQB Fundamentals Course is designed to teach the fundamentals of room entry. You will be introduced to the same building block skills taught to Tier 1 Operators during CQB training. Emphasis will be placed on the basic fundamentals and a firm understanding of tactics in order to build a solid base for more advanced training. Due to time and safety constraints, this is generally a rifle only course. You will leave this course with a solid understanding of the principles of CQB and the individual tasks when clearing rooms. This course established the fundamentals level to progress on to advanced CQB, Home Defense, Active Shooter and more.

·       * Costs can vary depending on location and class requirements

TRAINING TOPICS

CQB Fundamentals and Principles

Lethal Shot Placement

Shooting while moving Forward and Laterally

Lateral Target Transitions

Target Discrimination

Tactical Order of Engagement

2 Man room Entry

4 Man (Team) Entry

Basic Clearance Procedures

Post-Assault Procedures

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

Attendees must be bale to perform the following tasks unaided:

·       Group consistently without major error

·       Maintain Safety, Trigger Finger Awareness, and Muzzle Awareness at all Times

·       Load, Unload, and Reload

·       Correct Basic Stoppages

·       Maintain Safety, Trigger Finger Awareness, and Muzzle Awareness at all Times

COURSE EQUIPMENT

Body Armour with Plates

Suitable Outdoor Clothing

Boots/Outdoor Shoes

Gloves

EYye Protection

Digital Ear Protection

Ability to Hydrate

Knee Pads

Ability to Carry (MIN): 2 MAGAZINES

Rifle suitable for Training - WITH SLING

Close Combat Optic (EOTECH EXPS 3.0 RECOMMENDED)

4 Rifle Mags

450 Rounds Rifle (MIN)

Weapon Cleaning Kit

Weapons Oil

Inclement Weather Gear (Rain/Cold)

Chamber Flag

Door Threshold Movement and Techniques

The Door Threshold Movement and Techniques course is a continuing 1-day training event, focusing on the principles and techniques of the entry phase of CQB. Students will be exposed to how to leverage angles, body position and mechanics in order to efficiently open a door with a focus on being able to engage immediately and take shots sooner. Students will be exposed to the nuances of threshold techniques, fundamentals of footwork and body positioning at a level of extreme detail.

Students will receive extremely detailed feedback and instruction at an individual level.

This 1 Day course is differentiated between students, where each student will be able to progress at their own rate and onto more difficult door and threat arrangements, independently of the rest of the class. Students may continue to attend this 1 Day class and pick up where they left off and continue to progress.

This is an entry-level course that will focus on Safety and Fundamentals. This course may be attended with Rifle and/or Pistol, however Rifle is recommended.

The techniques presented will be appropriate to set the foundation for weapons manipulation in a tactical or combat environment. All techniques taught throughout the tactical pistol course are the same techniques currently in use and validated in real world operations by the US's premier counter-terrorism and special operations unit, 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force).

I am committed to ensuring that each attendee receive adequate personal feedback and attention, as a result this course has a hard limit of 12 students- without exception.

* Costs can vary depending on location and class requirements

Small Units Tactics Course (Team Level)

The Small Unit Tactics Course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Team and Squad level tactics. You will be introduced to the same building block skills taught to Operators during training. Emphasis will be placed on the basic fundamentals and a firm understanding of tactics in order to build a solid base for more advanced training. The Tactics and Techniques taught in this course are the same tactics used and validated by conventional and Special Operations Units in Real World Operations and is taught by combat veterans with combat experience in them.

* Costs can vary depending on location and class requirements

TRAINING TOPICS

Land Warfare Tactics

Principles of Patrolling

Individual Movement Techniques

Movement Formations

React to Contact

Break Contact

Contingency Drills

Use of Cover

TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Vest or LBE

Suitable Outdoors Clothing

Boots/ Outdoors Shoes

Gloves

Eye Protection

Digital Ear Protection

Ability to Hydrate

Knee Pads

Elbow Pads (optional)

Ability to carry (min): 5 Magazines

Rifle suitable for training w/sling

Zeroed sight or optic

5 rifle magazines (min)

850 rounds Rifle (Min)

Weapon cleaning kit

Weapons oil

Chamber Flag

Inclement Weather gear (Rain/Cold)