Description:

Defensive Carbine I is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to
build confidence and proficiency in carbine employment. Balancing speed with precision and
proven problem-solving techniques, Defensive Carbine I will allow students to test their abilities
in this dynamic and intensive course. Defensive Carbine I serves as a prerequisite for Defensive
Carbine II.
Topics Include:
Safety
Gear and equipment optimization
Marksmanship fundamentals
Zeroing
Presentations
Methods of engagement
Engaging with speed and precision
Post engagement considerations
Multiple target engagements
Tactical/admin reload
Critical communication
Speed/emergency reload
Stoppage clearance and problem solving
Pivoting and rapid target acquisition
Target engagements on the move
Final event incorporating all skills learned in the course.

Must have:

Required Equipment:
400 rounds of ammunition minimum
Reliable carbine, (NFA items are acceptable)
3 magazines or minimum
Magazine pouches, (reloading from pockets is acceptable)
Sling – One, two, or three-point
Ear Protection (electronic preferred)/ Eye Protection
Recommended Equipment:
Battle belt or chest rig, or purpose-built messenger bag/active shooter kit
Gloves
Firearm lubricant
Dress how your lifestyle would dictate your likely dress for carbine employment.

Description:

Defensive Carbine Manipulation is the class for every defensive carbine owner. It covers the
fundamentals of marksmanship and problem solving of your defensive carbine.

Topics Include:
Safety
Gear and equipment optimization
Presentations
Methods of engagement
Engaging with speed and precision
Post engagement considerations
Multiple target engagements
Tactical/admin reload
Speed/emergency reload
Stoppage clearance and problem solving

Must have:

Required Equipment:
200 rounds of ammunition minimum
Reliable carbine, (NFA items are acceptable)
3 magazines minimum
Magazine pouches, (reloading from pockets is acceptable)
Sling – One, two, or three-point
Ear Protection (electronic preferred)/ Eye Protection
Recommended Equipment:
Battle belt or chest rig, or purpose-built messenger bag/active shooter kit
Gloves
Firearm lubricant
Dress how your lifestyle would dictate your likely dress for carbine employment.

Description:

The Enhanced Firearms Qualification (EFQ) provides shooters the ability to use the public range as a personal training facility. Shooters can qualify for handgun, carbine, or both which will give the shooter the ability to perform multiple tasks. Handgun EFQ will allow for the following:

Handgun EFQ:
Draw from the holster
Shoot faster than 1 round per second
Presentation drill
Reload drills
Stoppage clearances
Movement offline
Transition drills

Description:

The Enhanced Firearms Qualification (EFQ) provides shooters the ability to use the public range as a personal training facility.
Shooters can qualify for a handgun, carbine, or both which will give the shooter the ability to perform multiple tasks. Carbine EFQ will allow for the following:

Carbine EFQ:
Presentation Drills
Shoot faster than 1 round per second
Reload drills
Stoppage clearances
Transition drills
Shoot at your target closer than 15 yards

Description:

Defensive Handgun Manipulation is the class for every defensive handgun owner. It covers the
fundamentals of marksmanship and problem solving of your defensive handgun.

Topics Include:
Safety
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Presentations
Methods of engagement
Alternate aiming points
Drawing
Engaging with speed and precision
Tactical/Admin reload
Critical communication
Speed/Emergency reload
Stoppage clearance and problem solving

Must have:

Handgun
200 Rounds of ammunition
3 magazines minimum
Holster
Magazine Pouches
Belt

Description:

Intro to Handguns (first time owners)

Description:

This two-day course presents the core skills needed when working in a rifle squad. We will begin with individual skills
then advance to working in fire teams. The course will culminate to a final event where three fire teams operate as a
squad in the defense forced to take offensive measures. The course will feature man-marking force on force. We will
provide dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday as well as all ammunition.
Material Covered:
1. Individual
Camouflage
Kit optimization and silencing
Orienteering concepts
Observation
Combat profiling
Lowlight target detection
Tactical medicine (self-aid)
2. Fire Team
The fire team concept
Roles and responsibilities
Communication (verbal/hand and arm)
Formations
Movement
Immediate actions
Maneuver element
Base of Fire
Bounding
Rushing
The fire team in the defense
Casualty care (buddy aid)
3. Squad
Formations
Immediate action to contact
Hasty ambush
Hasty defense
Setting up a defense
Casualty evacuation
Intelligence gathering
planning
The Squad in the attack

Must have:

Gear List
AR variant rifle with sling. (we can provide a rifle if needed)
Load bearing equipment (mag pouches, chest rig, or plate carrier)
Clear lens eye protection
High dexterity clothing
Water resistant note taking material
Flashlight
Camelback or canteens to hold water. (water will be provided)
Quickly prepared and consumed food for four meals
High calorie snacks
Sunglasses
Camouflage clothing
More socks than you think you will need
Rain gear (dress for the weather)
Hiking or hunting boots
Hygiene items
Absolutely no live ammunition of any type will be allowed in the training area.
Recommended Items:
Compass
GPS
Natural color non reflective tape
Small backpack (natural color)
Sleeping bag
Insect repellent
Sleeping mat

Description:

The goal of Ladies Only Handgun Fundamentals is for responsible gun owners to gain confidence and
increase their ability to safely handle and employ a handgun.
By the end of this class, the students will know how to use the controls of modern handguns, load a
handgun, unload a handgun, clear a handgun, and shoot a handgun accurately.

Other topics will include:
Storing a handgun in the home
Holster selection
Alternative carry methods
Profession and lifestyle considerations
Safeguarding our love ones
Firearms as a tool
Firing various handguns (size, caliber, and types)

Must have:

Hearing protection
Eye protection
Note taking materials

Description:

Defensive Handgun Manipulation is the class for every defensive handgun owner. It covers the
fundamentals of marksmanship and problem solving of your defensive handgun.

Topics Include:
Safety
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Presentations
Methods of engagement
Alternate aiming points
Drawing
Engaging with speed and precision
Tactical/Admin reload
Critical communication
Speed/Emergency reload
Stoppage clearance and problem solving

Must have:

Handgun
200 rounds of ammunition
3 magazines minimum
Holster
Magazine Pouches
Belt

Description:

Defensive Carbine II is designed to build on the core competencies gained in Defensive Carbine
I and challenge the students in a fast paced, mentally, and physically demanding course.
Defensive Carbine II places an emphasis on efficiency, critical thinking, communication, and
teamwork. This course culminates in a final event that requires each shooter to employ the
techniques learned in Defensive Carbine I and II while experiencing mental and physiological
stressors.
Topics Include:
Safety
Defensive Carbine I refresher
Handgun employment as a secondary firearm
Transitioning between primary and secondary
Immediate displacement to a dominant location
Support side engagements
Alternative shooting positions
Critical problem solving
Use of cover
Vehicle dynamics
Mutual supporting engagements
Final event

Must have:

400 rounds of carbine ammunition minimum
150 rounds of handgun ammunition
Reliable carbine and handgun
3 magazines or more for carbine
2 magazines or more for handgun
Magazine pouches for carbine and handgun, (reloading from pockets is acceptable)
Sling - One, two, or three-point
Quality holster
Ear Protection (electronic preferred)/ Eye Protection
Recommended Equipment:
Battle belt or chest rig, or purpose-built messenger bag/active shooter kit
Gloves
Firearm lubricant
Dress how your lifestyle would dictate your likely dress for carbine employment.

Description:

Defensive Handgun II reinforces the core fundamentals covered in Defensive Handgun I with
emphasis on urgency, economy of motion, precision and one hand manipulation. Shooters will
understand the dynamics of a defensive encounter while negotiating the use of cover, multiple
shooting positions, and shooting on the move. The course culminates to a final individual event
that requires each shooter to employ the techniques learned in Defensive Handgun I and II while
experiencing mental and physiological stressors. Defensive Handgun II serves as the
prerequisite for Defensive Handgun III.
Topics Include:
Safety
Defensive Handgun I review
Speed and precision
Single hand manipulations
Protection of a third party
Alternative shooting positions
Use of cover
Engagements on the move
Pivoting and rapid target acquisition
Final event

Must have:

Recommended Equipment:
A handgun chambered for a common defense caliber
A quality (non-collapsing) holster
At least 3 magazines
300-400 rounds
Eye protection
Hearing protection

Description:

Defensive Carbine I is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to
build confidence and proficiency in carbine employment. Balancing speed with precision and
proven problem-solving techniques, Defensive Carbine I will allow students to test their abilities
in this dynamic and intensive course. Defensive Carbine I serves as a prerequisite for Defensive
Carbine II.
Topics Include:
Safety
Gear and equipment optimization
Marksmanship fundamentals
Zeroing
Presentations
Methods of engagement
Engaging with speed and precision
Post engagement considerations
Multiple target engagements
Tactical/admin reload
Critical communication
Speed/emergency reload
Stoppage clearance and problem solving
Pivoting and rapid target acquisition
Target engagements on the move
Final event incorporating all skills learned in the course.

Must have:

Required Equipment:
400 rounds of ammunition minimum
Reliable carbine, (NFA items are acceptable)
3 magazines or minimum
Magazine pouches, (reloading from pockets is acceptable)
Sling – One, two, or three-point
Ear Protection (electronic preferred)/ Eye Protection
Recommended Equipment:
Battle belt or chest rig, or purpose-built messenger bag/active shooter kit
Gloves
Firearm lubricant
Dress how your lifestyle would dictate your likely dress for carbine employment.

Description:

Defensive Carbine Manipulation is the class for every defensive carbine owner. It covers the
fundamentals of marksmanship and problem solving of your defensive carbine.

Topics Include:
Safety
Gear and equipment optimization
Presentations
Methods of engagement
Engaging with speed and precision
Post engagement considerations
Multiple target engagements
Tactical/admin reload
Speed/emergency reload
Stoppage clearance and problem solving

Must have:

Required Equipment:
200 rounds of ammunition minimum
Reliable carbine, (NFA items are acceptable)
3 magazines minimum
Magazine pouches, (reloading from pockets is acceptable)
Sling – One, two, or three-point
Ear Protection (electronic preferred)/ Eye Protection
Recommended Equipment:
Battle belt or chest rig, or purpose-built messenger bag/active shooter kit
Gloves
Firearm lubricant
Dress how your lifestyle would dictate your likely dress for carbine employment.

Description:

The Enhanced Firearms Qualification (EFQ) provides shooters the ability to use the public range as a personal training facility. Shooters can qualify for handgun, carbine, or both which will give the shooter the ability to perform multiple tasks. Handgun EFQ will allow for the following:

Handgun EFQ:
Draw from the holster
Shoot faster than 1 round per second
Presentation drill
Reload drills
Stoppage clearances
Movement offline
Transition drills

Description:

The Enhanced Firearms Qualification (EFQ) provides shooters the ability to use the public range as a personal training facility.
Shooters can qualify for a handgun, carbine, or both which will give the shooter the ability to perform multiple tasks. Carbine EFQ will allow for the following:

Carbine EFQ:
Presentation Drills
Shoot faster than 1 round per second
Reload drills
Stoppage clearances
Transition drills
Shoot at your target closer than 15 yards

Description:

Defensive Handgun Manipulation is the class for every defensive handgun owner. It covers the
fundamentals of marksmanship and problem solving of your defensive handgun.

Topics Include:
Safety
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Presentations
Methods of engagement
Alternate aiming points
Drawing
Engaging with speed and precision
Tactical/Admin reload
Critical communication
Speed/Emergency reload
Stoppage clearance and problem solving

Must have:

Handgun
200 Rounds of ammunition
3 magazines minimum
Holster
Magazine Pouches
Belt

Description:

Intro to Handguns (first time owners)

Description:

This two-day course presents the core skills needed when working in a rifle squad. We will begin with individual skills
then advance to working in fire teams. The course will culminate to a final event where three fire teams operate as a
squad in the defense forced to take offensive measures. The course will feature man-marking force on force. We will
provide dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday as well as all ammunition.
Material Covered:
1. Individual
Camouflage
Kit optimization and silencing
Orienteering concepts
Observation
Combat profiling
Lowlight target detection
Tactical medicine (self-aid)
2. Fire Team
The fire team concept
Roles and responsibilities
Communication (verbal/hand and arm)
Formations
Movement
Immediate actions
Maneuver element
Base of Fire
Bounding
Rushing
The fire team in the defense
Casualty care (buddy aid)
3. Squad
Formations
Immediate action to contact
Hasty ambush
Hasty defense
Setting up a defense
Casualty evacuation
Intelligence gathering
planning
The Squad in the attack

Must have:

Gear List
AR variant rifle with sling. (we can provide a rifle if needed)
Load bearing equipment (mag pouches, chest rig, or plate carrier)
Clear lens eye protection
High dexterity clothing
Water resistant note taking material
Flashlight
Camelback or canteens to hold water. (water will be provided)
Quickly prepared and consumed food for four meals
High calorie snacks
Sunglasses
Camouflage clothing
More socks than you think you will need
Rain gear (dress for the weather)
Hiking or hunting boots
Hygiene items
Absolutely no live ammunition of any type will be allowed in the training area.
Recommended Items:
Compass
GPS
Natural color non reflective tape
Small backpack (natural color)
Sleeping bag
Insect repellent
Sleeping mat

Description:

The goal of Ladies Only Handgun Fundamentals is for responsible gun owners to gain confidence and
increase their ability to safely handle and employ a handgun.
By the end of this class, the students will know how to use the controls of modern handguns, load a
handgun, unload a handgun, clear a handgun, and shoot a handgun accurately.

Other topics will include:
Storing a handgun in the home
Holster selection
Alternative carry methods
Profession and lifestyle considerations
Safeguarding our love ones
Firearms as a tool
Firing various handguns (size, caliber, and types)

Must have:

Hearing protection
Eye protection
Note taking materials

Description:

Defensive Handgun Manipulation is the class for every defensive handgun owner. It covers the
fundamentals of marksmanship and problem solving of your defensive handgun.

Topics Include:
Safety
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Presentations
Methods of engagement
Alternate aiming points
Drawing
Engaging with speed and precision
Tactical/Admin reload
Critical communication
Speed/Emergency reload
Stoppage clearance and problem solving

Must have:

Handgun
200 rounds of ammunition
3 magazines minimum
Holster
Magazine Pouches
Belt

Description:

Defensive Carbine II is designed to build on the core competencies gained in Defensive Carbine
I and challenge the students in a fast paced, mentally, and physically demanding course.
Defensive Carbine II places an emphasis on efficiency, critical thinking, communication, and
teamwork. This course culminates in a final event that requires each shooter to employ the
techniques learned in Defensive Carbine I and II while experiencing mental and physiological
stressors.
Topics Include:
Safety
Defensive Carbine I refresher
Handgun employment as a secondary firearm
Transitioning between primary and secondary
Immediate displacement to a dominant location
Support side engagements
Alternative shooting positions
Critical problem solving
Use of cover
Vehicle dynamics
Mutual supporting engagements
Final event

Must have:

400 rounds of carbine ammunition minimum
150 rounds of handgun ammunition
Reliable carbine and handgun
3 magazines or more for carbine
2 magazines or more for handgun
Magazine pouches for carbine and handgun, (reloading from pockets is acceptable)
Sling - One, two, or three-point
Quality holster
Ear Protection (electronic preferred)/ Eye Protection
Recommended Equipment:
Battle belt or chest rig, or purpose-built messenger bag/active shooter kit
Gloves
Firearm lubricant
Dress how your lifestyle would dictate your likely dress for carbine employment.

Description:

Defensive Handgun II reinforces the core fundamentals covered in Defensive Handgun I with
emphasis on urgency, economy of motion, precision and one hand manipulation. Shooters will
understand the dynamics of a defensive encounter while negotiating the use of cover, multiple
shooting positions, and shooting on the move. The course culminates to a final individual event
that requires each shooter to employ the techniques learned in Defensive Handgun I and II while
experiencing mental and physiological stressors. Defensive Handgun II serves as the
prerequisite for Defensive Handgun III.
Topics Include:
Safety
Defensive Handgun I review
Speed and precision
Single hand manipulations
Protection of a third party
Alternative shooting positions
Use of cover
Engagements on the move
Pivoting and rapid target acquisition
Final event

Must have:

Recommended Equipment:
A handgun chambered for a common defense caliber
A quality (non-collapsing) holster
At least 3 magazines
300-400 rounds
Eye protection
Hearing protection