MALC Training Institute upcoming events

Defensive Handgun Level 1 (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

About This Course:

Many people think they know how to operate a handgun or to shoot accurately. However, do you know how to rapidly deploy your handgun in a stressful situation, make a successful hit, reload your weapon, and perform them all within 3 seconds?

If you are considering carrying a handgun for personal defense, or just want to keep one in your nightstand, this is a vital course for you. Regardless of how many rounds you have fired at your local range, you will learn how to use your handgun in real world situation.

This course is designed for those who have a basic understanding of handguns, but want to learn how to utilize it in a defensive situation.

Course Topics:

Range Safety
Carry Positions and Holster Selection
Proper Grip and Stance for Defensive Situations
Drawing from the Holster
After Action Drills
Ammunition Management and Reloads
Safe Dry-Fire Practice Methods and Drills

Required Equipment:

Semi-automatic Handgun
Extra Magazine and method to carry that magazine
Holster (No SERPA Retention Holsters, No Belly Band Holsters)
Approximately 100 rounds of ammunition

It is strongly recommended you have your own handgun and holster for this class. If you do not, please contact us and we can arrange for you to rent a handgun and borrow a holster.

All participants should bring ear and eye protection and dress appropriately for the weather.

Required Prerequisites:

You must know how to properly load your weapon, operate the slide action (and any safeties), Understand sight alignment and trigger control. If you are brand new to handguns or feel you need more training in the basics, please sign up for the Basic Handgun course prior to attending this course.

Defensive Firearms Mindset is highly recommended but not required.

Special Notes:

This course is open to ages 14+ as long as a parent attends.

Price:

This course is $75

Handgun rental is $25 + Market cost for ammunition - Please bring cash to course to pay instructor

Registration Notes:

If the class is full you can sign up for the waitlist. This does NOT mean you have a spot to attend. If someone cancels we go down the waitlist and give first chance to register to those on the waitlist. Only once you complete your full registration and payment are you guaranteed a spot in the course.

Defensive Rifle Level 1 (AR Platform) (23 Aug 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

About This Course:

Many people think they know how to operate a rifle and shoot accurately. For most, this has included taking their rifle to a range and shooting at paper targets until they could consistently hit a bull’s-eye. However, this is NOT fighting with your rifle. Can you rapidly deploy your rifle in a stressful situation, clear any malfunctions, and make successful hits all within 3 seconds?
If you are new to the AR platform, or have only used it for target practice, this is a vital course. This a basic level course, but even more experienced weapon operators will gain additional experience in using the weapon for defensive situations.

This course covers proper stance and grip, and covers topics such as point-of-aim versus point-of impact, various methods to sight your rifle, reloads, and weapon malfunctions. Discussion will include different optics, slings, and other rifle accessories.

Required Equipment:

Good quality magazine fed weapon (AR platform in 5.56/.223, 9mm, 6.8spc, etc.)

Approximately 100 rounds of rifle ammunition

Rifle Sling

2 extra rifle magazines and a method to carry those magazines

If there is something you do not have, inform us in advance and we can arrange for you to borrow.

All participants should bring ear and eye protection and dress appropriately for the weather.

We do have AR rifle’s available for rental including ammunition (Please Inquire for current prices).

Prerequisites:

None

This course is open to ages 14+ as long as a parent attends.

Price:

$95

Naval Special Warfare Skills and Drills - Handgun (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

About this course:

If you want to take your skill with firearms to the next level, you have to focus on the foundations.

Naval Special Warfare members are among the best in the world at fighting with firearms, and this stems from 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 focuses on extreme refinement of handgun skills.

-Weapon Manipulation

-Weapon Safety in Tight Quarters

-Accuracy vs. Speed

-Accuracy vs. Efficiency

-Mindset Drills

While you do not need to be a master firearms expert, you will need to know the basics of how to run your weapon system including how to do speed reloads and clear malfunctions. We will modify the drills to work within your physical limitations.

Equipment Required:

- Handgun

- 2 Handgun Magazines

- Holster (no SERPA)

- Method to carry your handgun magazines

- 500 Pistol Rounds

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.

Prerequisites:

Understanding of basic handgun manipulation. It is highly recommended you have completed our Defensive Handgun Level 1 course or a similar course at another certified training facility

Notes:

Open to ages 14+ with a parent attending

This is the first course of a 6 part series. Participants who complete all 6 courses will receive a special T-shirt and certificate. You may attend parts 1, 2, or 3 in any order. You must attend parts 1, 2, AND 3 in order to attend parts 4, 5, and 6.

This course is taught by a former Navy SEAL (Verification upon serious inquiry)

Price:

$345

Small Unit Tactics (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

About This Course:

If you have to respond to a threat outside and plan to utilize partners such as your spouse, sibling, adult children, or friends…it is important to know how to work together as a coherent team. The best equipment won’t do any good if you don’t have a good plan to properly approach the threat and communicate with your team while doing so.

Being able to quickly analyze a situation, develop a proper solution, AND have the entire team on the same page is vital.

This course will introduce you to the same skills taught to Operators in real world applications.

Topics Covered:

Land Warfare Tactics
Small Unit Formations
Signals
Hasty Crossings
Reaction to Contact
Breaking Contact
Contingency Drills

Equipment Required:

CO2 / Green Gas powered airsoft rifle
1,000 rounds of 6mm airsoft rounds and sufficient CO2 cartridges depending on your platform
Airsoft face mask
Goggles
Throat protection (a scarf is fine)

This course will have a force on force aspect utilizing airsoft rifles. We will have rifles, ammunition, gas, and safety equipment available to rent for the course if you do not have your own equipment.

Prerequisites:

All participants should have basic rifle handling skills

Notes:

This course will be outdoors, fast paced, and challenging. You do not have to be in great physical condition but there will be short runs, various positions, etc involved.

Instructor:

Nick G., former Army Special Forces (Green Beret)

Cost:

$295

Long Distance Rifle (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

SPECIAL NOTE: This class is EXTREMELY limited in size. All participants will receive a coupon for a free suppressor in the caliber of choice.

About This Course:

This course is designed for rifle owners who wish to enhance their skills and proficiency in precision shooting at extended distances. This comprehensive course is tailored to equip participants with the knowledge, techniques, and mindset required to engage targets accurately and consistently at long ranges.

Topics Include:

Ballistics and External Factors: Students will gain a deep understanding of long-range ballistics, wind estimation, environmental effects, and other external factors that impact bullet flight. They will learn how to apply this knowledge to make accurate adjustments for various shooting scenarios.

Shooting techniques, including body positioning, breathing control, trigger control, follow-through, and sight picture refinement. Students will practice these techniques to enhance their overall shooting performance.

Data Analysis and Record Keeping: Students will learn the importance of data analysis and record keeping for long-range shooting. They will explore methods for tracking shot placement, calculating adjustments, and maintaining comprehensive shooting logs to refine their shooting skills over time.

Zeroing and Optic Maximization: Students will learn how to zero, confirm, and then utilize the full features or their optic

Equipment Required:

Rifle with sling (all platforms are acceptable. Most students bring a bolt action in .308 or 6.5c)

All sighting platforms are acceptable (optic with Mil or MOA reticle recommended but not required)

Approximately 200 rounds of ammunition (see list below for recommended types) We have noticed several issues with handloaded ammunition. Therefore for this course you MUST use factory ammunition.

Eye and Ear protection

Sand Socks (Socks filled with sand, beads, corn, etc to support rifle stock)

Rifle bipod

Applied Ballistics App (available in app store for 29.99)

Equipment Optional:

Spotting scope and/or binoculars

Tripod (standing/kneeling weapon support)

Shooting mat

Chair

Canopy

Rain gear

Prerequisites:

A solid understanding of your weapon platform and full familiarity and compliance with firearm safety.

A willingness to break old shooting habits and learn new.

Note:

This course will go out to 400 yards, but will teach accuracy and precision allowing the shooter to apply the same techniques to longer ranges.

The course will start in the classroom to discuss ballistics, windage, etc before going to the range that afternoon. Do NOT go directly to the range.

* Free suppressor is from Backdraft Suppressors. You are still responsible for transfer fees, shipping to your local class 3 dealer, and any hub adapter you need for threaded barrels.

Price:

$375

Recommended Ammunition:

.223 Remington

Federal Premium Gold Medal Match 69gr Sierra Matchking

Federal Premium Gold Medal Match 77gr Sierra Matchking

6.5 Creedmoor

Hornady Match 140gr ELD-M

Hornady Match 147gr ELD-M

Federal Premium Gold Medal Match 130gr Berger AR Hybrid

Federal Premium Gold Medal Match 140gr Sierra Matchking

.308 Winchester

Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr Sierra Matchking

Federal Gold Medal Match 175gr Sierra Matchking

Federal Premium Gold Medal Match 185gr Berger Juggernaut

6.5 Grendel

Hornady Black 123gr ELD-M

Federal Premium Gold Medal Match 130gr Berger AR Hybrid

WOLF Military Classic 100GRN FMJ Steel

Federal Premium Gold Medal Match 130gr Berger AR Hybrid

5.56 NATO

Federal Lake City 77gr OTM

7.62x51

Lake City M118LR 175gr BTHP

SRE 1 - Situational / Behavioral Analysis (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

About this Course:

This course is part of the Sidney Reilly Experience

A master spy needs to know how to maintain environmental awareness. But just knowing what is going on around you is not enough. You have to be able to read the clues and predict what may be coming. Are you in safe, or do certain clues help you see what could become a very dangerous situation?

In addition to reading the situational awareness, you need to be able to read people, often from a distance. Can you tell who may be out of place in the room without looking at facial features or clothing? Not just to predict threats, but to spot potential allies, potential obstacles, etc. You need to be able to walk in a room and know if something goes wrong, who might be able help you as much as who might be there to hurt you.

The skills learned in this course will help prepare you to excel in the later courses in the series.

This course will cover the following topics:

Increasing Overall Situational Awareness
Reading and Interpreting the Baseline
Reading and Interpreting Clues in the Flow
Reading and Interpreting Body Language from a Distance
Reading and Interpreting Body Language during Conversation
Detecting Anomalies in People and the Environment
Other Topics only Disclosed to Students

While this series is labeled as a "Spy" series, the lessons taught are directly applicable for all people in their daily life.

We guarantee this course will change the way you see crowds and individuals.

Other Courses in the Series Include:

Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance
Close Range Improvised Weapons
Kidnaping Prevention and Escape

Those who complete the full series will be rewarded with a challenge coin.

You can take the courses in any order.

Equipment Needed:

Comfortable walking shoes for day 2

Notepad and Pen

Prerequisites:

None

Notes:

This course will be classroom followed by in-the-field exercises where students will test what they have learned

Price:

$295