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• Psychological Self-Defense: How to Recognize, Resist, and Recover from Manipulative People

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    MALC Classroom, 3254 Market Place Drive, Edinburgh, IN 46124
  • Spaces left
    19

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  About This Course:

  Most of us know how to protect our physical safety—but what about our psychological well-being? Emotional abuse, gaslighting, manipulation, and narcissistic behavior can be just as damaging as physical threats, especially when they come from people we can’t easily avoid—coworkers, partners, family members, or authority figures.

  This course is an empowering 8-hour classroom-based training that gives everyday adults the tools to protect their mental and emotional boundaries, even in environments they can’t escape. Grounded in current research but presented in plain language, this class helps you recognize red flags, avoid psychological traps, and respond with clarity and strength.

  You’ll learn how to stay grounded in the face of toxic behavior, how to protect your identity and values from erosion, and how to choose the safest and most effective path—whether that means adapting, confronting, or exiting the relationship entirely. You don’t need a psychology degree to defend yourself—you just need a clear understanding of how manipulation works, how it affects your brain, and how to take back your power.

  Whether you're navigating a difficult workplace, a challenging family dynamic, or a painful personal relationship, this course will help you stay strong, stay sane, and stay in control.

  Topics Covered Include:
  

  Understanding emotional manipulation and abuse

  Narcissistic traits and behavioral red flags (non-clinical)

  Gaslighting, guilt-tripping, and coercive control tactics

  How trauma bonding and fawning responses work

  The psychological cost of staying—and leaving

  Boundaries that hold up under pressure

  Communicating with manipulative people without becoming a target

  “Gray Rock” and “Yellow Rock” techniques

  Planning for emotional and physical safety

  Rebuilding your inner voice and personal identity

  Prerequisites:

  None

  Equipment Required:

  Pen and Paper for notes. This is a classroom based course.

  An open mind
  

  Notes:

  This course is open to ages 16+ with a parent in attendance. Come prepared to confront hard truths, challenge old patterns, and leave with a stronger sense of self.

  Price:

  $125

  
  

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• Defensive Shotgun Level 1

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
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    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    MALC Range, 6077 South US HWY 31, Edinburgh, IN 46124
  • Spaces left
    3

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  About This Course:

  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.

  Equipment Required:

  • 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).

  Prerequisites:

  Solid understanding of firearm safety

  Notes:

  Course is open to those 14+ when a parent attends

  Price:

  $95

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• 22LR Marksmanship Challenge

  • When
    26 Apr 2026
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    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    MALC Range, 6077 South US 31, Edinburgh, IN 46124
  • Spaces left
    8

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  About This Event:

  This will be a fun competition.

  There will be various individual stages scored.  Each stage will be of various distances between 25 and 100 yards.  Time and targets will be varied.

  Prizes will be awarded, but the focus is on fun and camaraderie.  Plus it will give everyone an option to see what setups other people have.
  
  Equipment Required:

  .22LR caliber rifle

  Iron Sites, Scopes, Red Dots, etc are allowed.

  Semi-Auto, Pump, Lever Action, or Bolt Action.  Single shots will struggle in timed events.

  If you have a $200 setup, it will be fine.  If you have a $2,000 setup, it will be fine.  Again, this is as much about fun as it is competition (although it will be a competition with bragging rights and prizes)

  If you do not have a rifle, buy the ammo and run the one we provide (no cost).

  Bring eye and ear protection

  Some sort of mat to lay on the ground in case of inclement weather

  200 rounds of ammo.  As long as it is 22LR type does not matter.

  Prerequisites:

  Safe Firearms Handling Skills

  Age Limit:

  None as long as a parent attends

  Cost:

  $75

  
  

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• Handgun / Rifle Transitions

  • When
    3 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    MALC Range, 6077 South US HWY 31, Edinburgh, IN 46124
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    0

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  About This Course:

  If you have a rifle, chances are you also have a handgun.  Being able to properly use the 2 platforms in concert with each other is a vital skill.  There are times when quickly switching to your handgun is an advantage, but you must be able to do so smoothly and efficiently.  This course will help teach you the basics of transitioning from rifle to handgun and back.

  Topics Covered:

  Transitions due to ammunition

  Transitions due to malfunctions

  Transitions due to cover, barriers, or environment

  Working reloads, malfunctions, and other issues in a dual platform

  Equipment Required:

  • Rifle (AR, SCAR, AK, etc)
  • 2 Rifle Magazines
  • Rifle Sling
  • Method to carry your rifle magazines
  • 200 rounds rifle ammunition
  • Handgun (semi auto)
  • 2 Handgun Magazines
  • Holster (No SERPA)
  • Method to carry your handgun magazines
  • 200 rounds handgun ammunition

  Prerequisites:

  • Defensive Rifle Level 1
  • Defensive Handgun Level 1

  If you have attended the equivalent of both courses at another facility you will be accepted.

  Price:

  $150

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• Long Distance Rifle

  • Start
    16 May 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    MALC Physical Tactics Center, 2900 Graham Road, Suite A, Franlkin, IN 46131
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    0

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  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

  
  

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• Being the Bridge: Helping Others Through Trauma

  • When
    23 May 2026
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    MALC Classroom, 3254 Market Place Drive, Edinburgh, IN 46124
  • Spaces left
    9

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  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.

  Topics Covered:

  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

  Equipment required:

  An open mind

  Pen and paper

  Prerequisites:

  None

  Course Notes:

  This is a classroom course, but come prepared to be challenged mentally and emotionally.

  Price:

  $125

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• Asymmetrical Knife Fighting - Ladies Only

  • When
    30 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    MALC Physical Training Center, 2900 Graham Road, Suite A, Franklin, IN
  • Spaces left
    11

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  About This Course:

  THIS IS A LADIES ONLY VERSION OF OUR CLASS.

  In many areas, assailants prefer using bladed or pointed weapons. Additionally, there are places where carrying a firearm is not permitted, but you may be allowed to carry a knife for self-defense.

  Most knife fighting or knife defense classes resemble a choreographed dance more than practical training for real encounters. Such encounters are often ambushes, typically brief but always brutal. Your training needs to focus on the actual techniques employed by most attackers.

  This is not a martial arts training course. It is a hybrid-style, reality-based system with techniques you can apply immediately.

  Topics Include:

  • ·       Multiple Angles of Attack
  • ·       Footwork and Distancing
  • ·       Direct and Efficient Strikes
  • ·       Clinch and Control
  • ·       Simplicity and Adaptability
  • ·       Mindset and Awareness

  This course is focused on practicality and is designed with methods to adapt to various situations, opponents, and personal fitness, skill, and size.

  Equipment Required:

  • ·       Eye protection
  • ·       Groin protection for males and breast protection for females is optional but recommended
  • ·       Wear a shirt you don’t mind getting destroyed.  It probably won’t, but you never know.
  • ·       Training knives will be supplied, but you are welcome to bring your own

  Prerequisites:

  • ·       None
  • ·       This class is geared toward the individual with little to no martial arts or fighting experience.
  • ·       If you have martial arts experience, you will still benefit by learning the additional nuances of this style.

  Special Note about Physical Condition:

  You do NOT have to be in great shape, be strong or particularly fast. A 100 pound woman can drop a man twice her size using the principles taught. That's not hyperbole, and will be demonstrated in class.

  Price:

  $125

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• Fundamentals of the Church Safety Officer - Fort Wayne

  • When
    27 Jun 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oak Park Church, 14922 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
  • Spaces left
    38

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  About This Course:

  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.

  Topics Covered:

  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

  Equipment Required:

  Notepad and Pen

  Prerequisites:

  None

  Notes:

  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

  Price:

  $95

  
  

  
  

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