Civilian Tactical Firearms Courses
When it comes to you and your family, you can only count on yourself for protection.
Carrying a firearm is only the first step in defending yourself and your family. Here in Brevard County there are very few opportunities to learn how to properly handle a gun for self defense. Most people think that having a gun is enough. It's not! You must be able to draw your firearm from a concealed position, disable or distract your attack, and use your firearm under extreme stress.
If you think that going to a gun range, even once a month which is a lot, standing still and shooting at a paper target prepares you to deal with a violent offender who is yelling at you while threatening to kill you, you are fooling yourself.
Most, have heard the saying that perfect practice makes perfect. Well that's not entirely true. Perfect practice under the proper stress makes perfect. Think of it this way: You go to a batting cage or a driving range and practice hitting balls until you are perfect. Your stance, your swing and your focus are perfect. Every time you swing you can hit the baseball over the wall or the golf ball 500 yards. You are perfect. Now you step onto the field at the Devil Rays stadium or the greens in Augusta. There are thousands of fans, cameras flashing, people cheering. How well do you think you will hit the ball? What's the difference from what you have been practicing? Stress and anxiety is the difference.
It's also the difference when between shooting on the range and having a firearm stuck in your face or having with a knife screaming that he will kill you if you don't do what he says.
I can tell you from 16 years of experience as a police officer, that reality is far different than the range. Having been is several violent encounters; I have learned the best way to train is through scenario based training that replicates the stress of a real life encounter. In our classes, we will show you the concepts and skills you need to be prepared for these encounters. The level 1 class gives the basic understanding of how to draw, move and shoot a firearm from a concealed position. You will also learn the tactics and strategies need to disarm a violent criminal, and finally you will learn how to draw and move while someone is shooting at you.
Ross and Harlee,
Sorry I did not get back quicker for your newsletter.
I concur with Jo, Greg and Teresa that your Civilian Tactical Firearms class was an enlightening and practical experience. As I told you in the class, I have taken the Brevard Firearms Safety class 5 times over the past dozen years, a 3 day tactical handgun class from a national instructor, but I felt I needed some practical (may I say confrontational) training. Some of this training you absolutely cannot do with live firearms, and the "Airsoft" tool provides an excellent means of giving safe face-to-face training. Drills that allowed the student to being proactive in defending oneself or get shot was my biggest take with this class. When you have a predator (classmate) with a gun pointed inches from my chest, and now I have the skills and confidence to redirect the handgun and mitigate the threat; there is no way I would have thought I would ever attempt this move until now. Another skill I have confidence in performing now is "cutting-the-pie" of clearing a dwelling. I have seen a lot of tactical TV shows explaining the method, but having HarLee demonstrate it, I now know how to do it patiently, safely, and correctly.
I could go on more, but the bottom line take is you never can get enough training and Civilian Tactical Firearms I is a worthwhile class to take.
Don
Ross,
It took a little while for me to really digest everything I learned in your class. The more I talked to family and friends about the class; the more I realized just how much I really did learn.
Your class should be required in addition to the mandatory 8 hour concealed carry class. It's the practical, hands-on follow up to the classroom.
I am certainly on my way to feeling more confident and capable in my ability. And I'm looking forward to more training.
Tanya Klepper
Hey Ross,
Thanks again for the great time and great information in the Tactical class Saturday. I can't wait to practice everything I learned with the airsoft gun...what you taught us is very useful, but I really enjoyed myself too! Please keep me posted on other types of classes you'll be giving in the future. If you're teaching it, I'll take it!
"I really enjoyed the Tactical Firearms course on Saturday. After taking the Concealed Weapons Course, I knew I wanted to continue learning more and more.
This class goes beyond the Concealed Weapons Course, and teaches some real-world skills I can continue to practice and use. The use of the Airsoft guns alone was
very valuable to me. I learned they are a great tool to practice with, since I don't have much experience with real guns. This is a great course for women, and Ross is very patient and ready to answer any and all questions."
Karen Sisson
The course was exciting and fun. Definitely worth every minute.
Robert Hicks
I learned a lot of useful information since I am totally inexperienced with a weapon.
Susan Nipper
The course was very informative. I now understand how I would react in a real world situation. I also know what I need to work on to get better prepared.
Mike Sciarriro
The training center is located at
700 Atlantis Rd. 303
Melbourne Fl 32904
Map and Directions
Tactical Application Pressure Point System
The Talon Close Quartes Impact Weapon allows you to discreatly carry a weapon in your hand. When attacked, you will be able to immediately respond to defend yourself.
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