About this course:
This course will be 2 full days of advanced medical care for the K9. The course is designed to help handlers and team members better treat a K9 in the pre-hospital setting. The emphasis will be on working K9s such as those in law enforcement, search and rescue, disaster response, and handler assistance but the principals will be equally applicable to your home pet.
Day one will be an intensive dive into the “medical side” of EMS covering things like heart issues, heat/cold issues, bloat, allergic reactions, poisoning, etc. Day two will be an intensive dive into the trauma side covering broken bones, penetrating injuries, falls, etc.
Participants will perform procedures on the Trauma FX advanced animatronic K9 Hero medical trainer. https://www.traumafx.net/solutions/vets-k9-handlers/ Topics Covered:
Equipment Required:
Notepad and Pen
Prerequisites:
None
Notes:
This will be an intensive fast paced class. Be prepared to take copious notes.
Instructor:
Dr. Cheryl N. DVM – Founding member of K9 TCCC
Cost:
$275
Note - if you are a current law enforcement K9 handler employed by a police department, please contact us prior to registering for the possibility of partial/full scholarship.
About This Course:
This is our standard basic handgun course, offered in a ladies only setting. While we believe intermediate and advanced training should be co-ed, sometimes just starting out it is good to be in a setting where many of you have the same types of concerns and challenges when carrying your firearm. This course seeks to offer that environment.
If you are considering (or have already) purchasing a handgun, it is vital you get training in proper operation. While your friend/spouse/parent can help, quality professional training can make an extreme difference in your ability to safely and effectively handle your handgun.
This course is for those new to the handgun platform, new to their particular gun, or those who simply want to refresh the fundamentals.
For those who are new to handguns and are considering taking our defensive handgun level 1 course, this will lay the groundwork for you to successfully get the maximum benefit.
Course Topics:
Required Equipment:
If you already have a handgun, please bring it to the class. If you do not, we offer a rental program where you can try a variety of handguns to become better informed on what to purchase in the future.
All participants should bring ear and eye protection and dress appropriately for the weather.
Required Prerequisites:
Special Notes:
This course is a mixture of classroom discussion and live fire on the range.
This course is open to ages 14+ as long as a parent attends.
For those renting a handgun please complete the rental registration at time of class sign up. You can purchase your ammunition day of class at current market rates. We do NOT mark-up ammunition or make a profit, you simply reimburse at our cost.
Price:
$50
Red Dot optics/sights (RDS) have become prevalent on rifles and are now considered the standard for close quarter fighting rifles. The same is projected for pistols as the technology continues to adapt and improve. For shooters whose eyesight might not be perfect, red dots can offer several advantages. However, using a red dot optic is not exactly the same as using traditional sights. This course will give you the fundamentals necessary to properly transition to and deploy a RDS on your handgun.
For those who are considering making the switch, we will have rental handguns available to use.
Topics Include:
Defensive Handgun Level 1 or equivalent training at another certified training facility
Open to ages 14 and over when attending with a parent.
Price: $175
In the domestic US, we often take for granted our easy access to high quality medical care. If you get injured, you simply go to the hospital or doctors office and get yourself fixed.
However, if you are hiker, adventure sports participant, or can imagine a time when access to the ER might be limited, understanding how to close a wound can be a vital skill. Although a short class won't teach you how to close a wound worthy of a plastic surgeon, you can learn the basic closures required to help prevent infection and further damage to the wound site.
Topics Covered Include:
When to suture
Types of suture
Types of closures
Infection control
Equipment Needed:
You will need to purchase a practice suture training kit prior to class. If you do not order your own, you can purchase one from us when you get your ticket.
Note:
Open to participants 14 and over when parent attends
$75
About this Course:
In Understanding and Controlling Fear you learned about real fear, anxiety, altercation stress, and some methods to deal with each.
This class will teach you how to be able to better deal with the amygdala response and handle a crisis like a professional. While the methods taught were designed to be used in extreme situations, they work equally well in everyday stress / fear management.
Topics Covered:
How core values affect your physiology
How to rapidly develop thought patterns and influence emotions
How to manage your energy and focus your attention to react properly
Exercises to become unconsciously skilled in stress response
Equipment required:
An open mind
Pen and paper
Understanding and Controlling Fear Course Completion
Course Notes:
This is a classroom course, but come prepared to be challenged mentally and emotionally.
Price: $125
The shotgun is one of the most misunderstood weapon systems, but also one of the most versatile. While many people have used a shotgun to hunt, or to shoot cans, proper utilization in a defensive situation is much different. Ammunition selection, how to change ammunition mid fight, strengths and limitations, extra shell placement, are all things that must be considered to get the most out of the weapon. We will cover various techniques for deploying the shotgun in different scenarios to allow the operator to get the most out of this tool. If you are considering having a shotgun as part of your home defense plan, or you are a patrol officer who wants to get better at its utilization, this is a vital course for you. Regardless of how many rounds you have fired at your local range or while hunting, you will learn how to use your shotgun in real world situations.
Tactical shotgun, pump or automatic, gauge does not matter
Method to carry extra shells (Side saddle preferred… stock saddle, sling strap, belt pouch, etc are all fine).
75 rounds of number 7 or 8 birdshot
5 rounds of 00 buckshot
5 rounds of slugs.
Ear and Eye protection
If you do not have a weapon, you can use one of ours (simply pay for the ammunition).
Solid understanding of firearm safety
Course is open to those 14+ when a parent attends
$95
Many people think a firearm is a magic wand which will help ward off evil. Others think they will be able to use it to “scare” off an attacker. Some people think they will have no issue using a firearm when the time comes. The reality is all of these are myths. Using a firearm in a defensive situation requires a certain mindset, and that mindset needs to be developed far before the need arises. Knowing when NOT to use the firearm, the thought process which will occur in a violent encounter, and the ramifications on you if you do pull the trigger. These are all things most people never consider when they purchase their firearm. Regardless of your skill with a firearm, this is a vital course.
Firearms safety on the range versus firearms safety on the street
The types of firearm owners
Rules of engagement
Preparing your mind for the street
Refusing to Lose
Levels of force
The OODA Loop at its application
Why you would lose a gunfight
Our philosophy of training
Pen and Paper for Notes
Open to ages 14+ with a parent.
This course is designed for students of all levels who own a firearm for self-defense purposes
About This Course: This course will enable those first on scene to provide critical care to the trauma patient. This is especially valuable in rural auto accidents, work place injuries, farm injuries, or injuries while working on the home....where professional medical treatment might be delayed. This is similar, yet totally different from the TCCC course. They enhance each other without much overlap.
This course will cover:
Assessment & Scene Management
Traumatic Injuries
Head Trauma
Spinal Trauma
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Treatment of Burns
Oxygenation / Circulation
Hemmorrhage Control & Shock
Central Nervous System
Special Populations
Geriatric Trauma
Pediatric Trauma
Environmental Emergencies
Open to ages 14+ with parent attending
$125
One of the keys to being able to survive a violent encounter is the ability to maintain a clear head and keep communicating with those around you. Whether it be a teammate, an innocent bystander, or the target you are engaging, clear communication in the heat of the moment is often much harder to do than most people expect. You must be able to work with those around you in a fluid manner to maintain maximum team effectiveness.
Naval Special Warfare members are among the best in the world at engaging forces much larger than themselves, and this stems from their ability to communicate and the extensive drills they run every week.
In this course, you will be shown many of the drills used to create these highly efficient warriors, and how you can use them to further refine your skills. This course will focus on Tactical Teamwork and Communication.
– Rifle (AK, AR, SCAR)
– 3 Rilfe Magazines
– Rifle Sling
– Method to carry your rifle magazines (Vest, Plate Carrier, Harness, Battle Belt, etc.)
– Handgun
– 2 Handgun Magazines
– Holster (no SERPA)
– Method to carry your handgun magazines
– 300 Rifle Rounds (no penetrator tips) and 300 Pistol Rounds. If you bring more ammo you can run the drills multiple times.
If there is a piece of gear you do not have, please let us know and we can likely provide you something to borrow.
Course will run from 10:00am until 5:00pm on Saturday, and 9:00am until 4:00pm on Sunday. We will break for lunch both days.
Solid understanding of safe weapon handling. Familiarity with both handgun and AR manipulation including reloads and malfunctions.
You can take the NSW series in any order.
All participants who complete all 6 courses will receive a special T-shirt and certificate.
Open to ages 14+ with a parent attending
This course is taught by a former Navy SEAL (Verification upon serious inquiry)
$345
AK Rifle Fundamentals
In this course you will learn how to efficiently manipulate the AK series of rifles. Close to 100 million of these Kalashnikov rifles have been made throughout the world. Whether you own an AK and want learn how to confidently utilize it for self-defense or simply wish to gain a deeper understanding of its attributes and how it was designed to function, this class is for you.
This AK course will cover the following:
What to Bring:
Open Mind…
Any AK patterned rifle
3 magazines (any rig or pouch system that allows you to carry the 2 or more extra mags)
Ear pro & eye protection
400 rounds of ammunition (+ or - depending on how you choose to run certain drills)
$195
Have you ever observed how some individuals appear to handle stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma with greater resilience? Have you pondered why you or others sometimes feel trapped in cycles of negative thoughts and emotions? Are you aware of the connection between mental health and physical well-being?
These phenomena find explanation in the realms of neuroimmunology and neuropsychology. Formerly attributed to inherent traits, we now understand these differences as products of individual neurological makeup. The exciting revelation is that the brain isn't fixed; it's malleable. By understanding and actively engaging with this plasticity, you can not only transform your thought processes but also reshape the very structures of your brain. These changes yield improvements not just in emotional and mental health but also directly impact physical well-being.
This course is not a journey of self-help, motivation, or spirituality. Rather, it offers a rigorous exploration grounded in scientific research and evidence-based practices. Delve into the workings of the brain, how they influence various facets of life, and the actionable medical theories for effecting change. Regardless of your background or educational journey, you'll find value in this course.
Pathways of depression, anxiety, grief, and stress
Mission focused mindset and delayed responses
Resilience and mental “toughness”
Mental / Physical interactions
Breaking the cycles of toxic thinking
Nutritional and pharmaceutical components of brain chemistry
Pen and Paper for notes. This is a classroom based course.
This course is open to ages 16+ with a parent in attendance. This course will cover topics that are very academic and medical based. Younger participants are welcome but the material may be advanced for their understanding.
About This Class:
Active Shooters situations are particularly demanding, because encounters are rarely ever the same. Responders are unable to envision and prepare for every possible outcome, so the ability to adapt rapidly to unpredictable circumstances is essential.
Increasing the psychological pressure is the surprise nature of the events where responders are often caught in the moment. Decision making must be highly fluid because there is no time before making critical split-second decisions on actions. A breakdown in communications, an inaccuracy interpreting the situation, or an overly impulsive decision can easily lead to casualties.
One of the most dangerous parts of responding to an active shooter decision is when an assailant is inside a room. In fact, in an urban CQB environment, even with well-trained soldiers, the casualty rate can often be higher than 50 percent. Bottom line, if we can avoid making room entry, it is usually the best decision.
Threshold analysis in CQB is about using the doorway threshold as a strategic tool to gain an advantage over potential threats by maximizing situational awareness, controlling entry, and utilizing dynamic movement to maintain a tactical edge.
Defensive Handgun Level 1, or equivalent training through us or at another recognized facility. You must have above average weapon safety understandings and muzzle discipline. Please contact us with any questions about these prerequisites.
This course is a perfect compliment to our Civilian Response to Active Shooter, Fighting in Structures, and Dynamic Room Entry courses.
This course is available to those 18 and over.
This course isn't overly physical must you must have your brain engaged at all times.
$175
We want to think our church is a place of refuge where we can safely grow a relationship with our God, family, and fellow congregation. Unfortunately, churches are quickly becoming one of the most targeted places for violence.
Many churches have started safety or security teams, but they often lack the ability to give proper training and guidance to the team members. In too many instances the church board simply finds the person in the congregation who happens to be a police officer, tags them to develop a security plan, and then opens it up to volunteers. While this is certainly better than having nothing in place, this approach can leave many holes in a fully comprehensive security plan.
Getting a full team together to offer training has issues. People have complicated schedules. Training facilities are limited. Training courses may offer some of the base skills, but they are not tailored to the church environment.
While we offer full advisement, planning, and training packages to churches, we found many other instances where individual safety team members understand it is “up to them” to get the training required. This course will help individuals who have been tasked to serve their church in a security or safety team role to be better prepared. In addition, several topics will be discussed they can take back to their organizations to help implement a more comprehensive plan.
Situational Awareness before, during, and after the service
De-escalation techniques for church environments
Firearms and other weapons considerations
Safeguarding the offering and financial contributions
Protecting the children
Medical issues, fires, weather events, and other safety emergencies
Legal liability
This course is primarily aimed at individual safety team members but will help guide the basis for an overall church plan.
This is a fast paced course with many topics covered
Follow-on training is available to go deeper into each topic
Course Description:
Have you taken our Defensive Handgun Level 1 and ready for a fast-paced day to take your skills to the next level?
Research and our own experience in our Force-on-Force classes show one of the most common injuries in a fight are injuries to the hands. If you take one of your hands out of the fight, can you still properly operate your weapon?
This course will take the skills you learned about drawing your weapon, reloading, and clearing malfunctions, and force you to do all these things with one hand out of play. In addition, we will work on drawing from compromised positions and introduce you to the concepts of reactionary shooting (shooting through the draw without a sight picture).
In addition, this course will combine Moving & Shooting skills, where you will learn how to effectively shoot while moving.
Standing still in a gunfight will get you killed. You are either pressing the attack, retreating, moving toward cover, or moving toward an objective. Being able to manipulate your weapon one handed, weak handed, and while moving are vital to your success. This course will make extensive use of footwork, weapon control, and shot placement while on the move.
Defensive Handgun Level 1.
If you have attended a defensive handgun course at another facility where you are familiar with drawing from a holster and clearing all malfunctions you will be accepted.
$150
The inevitable thing about being in a gunfight is that the goodguy can get hurt. Often that includes you getting hurt. However, when the fight is raging on, you still have to focus on neutralizing the threat and then treating the wounds. “Winning the gunfight” is great, but more important is “Winning and Surviving”. This course will help you prepare to do both.
This course is a blend of skills taught in our shooting and medical classes. This course focuses on handgun engagements. This is VERY MUCH a handgun course.
Fighting from a Disadvantage
Managing Compromised Ability
Rapid Care While Moving
Self-Extrication
Victim Movement Techniques
Semi-Automatic Handgun
Holster (NO Serpa Holsters due to insurance regulations)
3 Magazines
Magazine carry method
Approximately 350 rounds of ammunition
Eye and Ear protection
If you have a TRAINING IFAK, bring it. We will have ones to borrow
Handgun Level 2 or equivalent
Stop the Bleed or higher equivalent (TCCC, EMT, etc)
If you do not have those prerequisites but want to attend the course, please send us a message.
This is a physically demanding course
The reality is most gunfights in the domestic United States will take place up close and personal. The idea you will be shooting your adversary at 25 yards is usually a myth and a mindset which makes it easier for you to feel safe after going to the range and practicing your marksmanship aimed at static paper targets. Statistics show the majority of gunfights happen within 3 yards, and many within arms reach. Some places will teach you to create distance from your adversary, but we teach if you find yourself in a deadly encounter to get close, interrupt their OODA loop, end the fight, and go home.
This course will teach you how to fire your weapons without sights, quickly, in close, and with potential other obstacles in the way.
Magazine carry method for at least 1 spare magazine
Approximately 300 rounds of ammunition
T-Shirt or Sweatshirt you don't mind destroying
Please equip yourself as you would carrying during everyday life. No battle belts, chest rigs, etc unless that is how you go the grocery store (police duty gear is acceptable)
Defensive Handgun Level 2, or equivalent training through us or at another recognized facility. You must have above average weapon safety understandings and muzzle discipline. Please contact us with any questions about these prerequisites.
This is a very advanced course, it isn't overly physical must you must have your brain engaged at all times.
Although the most probable engagement distance in the real world will be under 25 yards, there are times when probable isn’t actual. It could be a hostage situation from an extended distance, it could be an active shooter down a long hallway, or it could be someone outside using cover to prevent you from closing the distance.
This course is designed to allow you to take accurate shots from 25 – 100 yards using a standard setup handgun with iron sights or red dot
Defensive Handgun Level 1 or equivalent
This course is not a highly physical course, but participants should expect to be moving and getting into various positions (kneeling, seating, prone, etc)
About This Course
In today’s world, trauma doesn’t just happen on the battlefield or in hospitals—it happens in our neighborhoods, homes, workplaces, and schools. Natural disasters, violent incidents, personal loss, and other distressing events can leave everyday people feeling overwhelmed, frightened, or isolated. When someone we care about experiences trauma, it’s natural to want to help—but many of us don’t know how to respond in a way that’s truly supportive.
This course was designed to fill that gap.
This course is an empowering 8-hour classroom-based training that teaches everyday people how to be an effective source of calm, compassion, and stability in the aftermath of a crisis. You don’t need a degree in psychology to make a difference—you just need the right tools, understanding, and approach.
Participants will learn how to recognize signs of emotional and psychological distress, offer practical support without causing harm, and avoid common mistakes that can unintentionally deepen trauma. Whether you’re a parent, coworker, friend, teacher, or simply someone who wants to be better prepared to support others in difficult times, this course gives you the skills to step up with confidence.
This training is not a replacement for professional mental health care—it’s a bridge. A way to help others get from the moment of crisis to a place where healing can begin. And along the way, you’ll learn how to take care of yourself, too.
Understanding psychological trauma and its immediate impact
The principles of psychological first aid (PFA)
How to communicate calmly and effectively with someone in distress
Providing support without pushing, judging, or retraumatizing
Identifying red flags that indicate the need for professional help
Setting boundaries while offering help
Recognizing and managing your own stress responses as a helper
How to support children and teens after a crisis
Building personal and community resilience
Resources and referral tools for further support
Sometimes you just need to get into a door quickly and don’t have time to find the keys or pick the lock. Perhaps there is a medical emergency, fire, or violent situation. Knowing how to get inside the door with speed and safety is paramount to you being able to address the situation on the other side.
This course will show numerous techniques and tools to utilize for the purpose. Students will open doors, windows, and gates. The course is applicable to law enforcement, fire, ems, and civilians.
Operational Safety
Identification of Fortifications and Locking Mechanisms
Manual Breaching
Ballistic Breaching
Mechanical Breaching
Overview of Explosive Breaching
Tool Selection
Gloves such as MechanixWear or Tactical Gloves
Eye Protection
This is a mildly physical course where students will have to swing heavy battering rams, hold saws, etc.
This is an INDOOR course
This course is taught by a former Miami area SWAT officer
$225
This event was totally revamped in 2023
About this Event:
This event will be a solid day of challenges which will test you in various areas of handgun, hiking, navigation, puzzles, survival, etc.
If you enjoy Tough Mudder, Mammoth Challenge, Spartan, IDPA, ISPC, etc….but you want to see a combination of other skills, you will LOVE this event.
Due to the nature of this event, the exact details will not be disclosed, but here are some things you can expect.
There are various segments to allow participation by all skills and fitness levels.
You must have solid understanding of firearm safety.
Must be 16+
This course will not have camping, long hikes, etc. Courses with running or other physical activity will be scored in a way where those with skill can compensate for any physical ailments.
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