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Defensive Tactics Armed & Unarmed

 

                                                                                             Stop Control and Neutralize 

                                                   This course presents H2H defensive tactics that stop the assailant attack, Then into control tactics                                                           and neutralize. 

 

 

 

 

 

Spontaneous Edged Weapon Response

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 This course presents both common methods of knife attacks and methods for initiating the assault. Officers will develop gross motor skills based immediate action drills in response to a sudden knife attack.  Immediate action drills are a combination of blocking and close quarter striking to stop the attack.  It provides options to control the attacking weapon and transition to a weapon or takedown. 

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This training focusing on sudden Spontaneous edged weapon attack when the officer has not knowingly prepared to respond. Study of gross motor skill Actions to Spontaneous edge weapon Assaults:

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                                                                                      Officer Unarmed Response:

                                                 Officers will be taught specific drills to enhance their Spontaneous edged defense who do not carry                                                          firearms, such as correctional and security level 2 officers. The focus will be on disengagement,
                                                  escape and evade and officer survival strategies.

 

                                                                                          Officer Armed Response:

                                                 Officers will be taught specific drills to enhance their Spontaneous edged defense and who are armed                                                     with a firearm. The focus will be on danger acknowledgment, disengagement and the ability to procure                                                   your sidearm while under duress.

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                                                                     Ground Defensive Tactics & Avoidance is armed / unarmed grappling.

 

                                                                               Here we are referring to engaging in the extremely close quarter combative                                                                                               circumstance, again armed or unarmed, standing up or on the ground, the intent is                                                                                   to neutralize the suspect as quickly as possible by applying force to do structural                                                                                       damage on the suspect.

 

                                                                               As is the rule in weapons combat “L.E.O/Security and P.P.O”., in Combative                                                                                               Grappling we train to stay on our feet. We do not want to give up mobility and                                                                                           visibility on the ground and we don’t want to get into a wrestling match with the                                                                                         suspect as they maybe additional threats that the officer is not aware of.

That being said we must train on the ground but we want to neutralize suspect as quickly as possible and be able to move on. We want very little body-to-body contact if at all possible. The more body-to-body contact there is,
the more contact points the suspect has to wrestle against. The fewer contact points applied
against the suspect, not  only is he/she less able to engage in counter-movements, but the
more force you are able to apply to into  areas that will mostly effectively leverage to neutralize
the suspect.

 

This is vital for all “L.E.O/Security and P.P.O” as well as civilians specially in today’s
NASTY world, where your life isn’t worth much and people rather than help pull out their cell
phone and video tape your demise.

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                                                                        Weapon Retention and Crises Weapon Recover

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"Weapon retention."  Nothing about this phrase provides a glimpse of the terror and the panic involved when you suddenly realize what that vicious tugging at your side means.  And nothing in that phrase hints at the grit and the heart that is needed to keep your weapon when a prepared offender, or even an opportunistic suspect, attempts to murder you with it.

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                                                                      What is IMPORTANT to known about weapon retention:

                                                         1) If an offender takes your weapon from you, he will attempt to murder you with it 80% of the time.

                                                         2)  If an offender makes a second attempt to take your weapon, you will be murdered 80% of the                                                                  time.

                                                         3) Between 8 and 15% of all officers murdered every year die after being shot to death with their                                                                 own weapon.

                                                             Every officer deserves and requires the finest weapon retention training there is, this course                                                                     focuses on effective and defensible physical skills involving outcome-based, simple to learn,                                                                   gross-motor skill dependent, non-technical defense methods designed for your average and/or least able officers.  Based upon Efficient Combatives analytical skills, officers learn to logically problem solve defense tactics situation.

 

1) Efficient Combative analytical skills

2) Standing Holstered Retention

3) Standing weapon In-Hand Retention

4) Reality Based Weapon Retention Application

5) Holstered  In-Hand Retention Ground Defensive Tactics

6) Reality Based Officer Ground Defensive Tactics

7) Crisis Weapon Recovery Tactics

8) Rifle Retention       

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                                                                Ground Defensive Tactics & Avoidance is armed / unarmed grappling.

 

                                                                               Here we are referring to engaging in the extremely close quarter combative                                                                                               circumstance, again armed or unarmed, standing up or on the ground, the intent is                                                                                   to neutralize the suspect as quickly as possible by applying force to do structural                                                                                       damage on the suspect.

 

                                                                               As is the rule in weapons combat “L.E.O/Security and P.P.O”., in Combative                                                                                             Grappling we train  to stay on our feet. We do not want to give up mobility and                                                                                           visibility on the ground and we don’t want to get into a wrestling match with the                                                                                         suspect as they maybe additional threats that the officer is not aware of.

That being said we must train on the ground but we want to neutralize suspect as quickly as possible and be able to move on. We want very little body-to-body contact if at all possible. The more body-to-body contact there is,
the more contact points the suspect has to wrestle against. The fewer contact points applied
against the suspect, not  only is he/she less able to engage in counter-movements, but the
more force you are able to apply to into  areas that will mostly effectively leverage to neutralize
the suspect.

 

This is vital for all “L.E.O/Security and P.P.O” as well as civilians specially in today’s
NASTY world, where your life isn’t worth much and people rather than help pull out their cell
phone and video tape your demise.

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                                                                                             The Art of The Gun Draw

                                                       Whether it’s during firearms qualification or in the middle of a gun fight for your life, if you want                                                                  more time for target acquisition and shoot proficiency, improving the speed and efficiency of your                                                            gun draw will do just that.

                                                        An efficient and fast gun draw focused on repeatable economy of motion and gun placement with                                                           the fast retention holster draw is all part of the collective of your gun draw and weapon-handling                                                               skill set, it could save an officer's life. 

Unfortunately, there are too many officers who draw their handguns as if a threat will give them all the time and space in the world. Generally, I don’t blame these officers for the lackadaisical handgun presentation. I blame their firearm instructors. There is no reason instructors should allow this type of draw and presentation during training. Allowing this laziness conditions officers to slowly present their handguns even when confronted with a threat. Officers  should condition themselves to draw their handgun like  they mean it every single time.

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T.D.T.C. offer this training as we see it as a crucial PART OF ANY OFFICERS TRAINING!!! The reason for getting the gun out of the holster is to confront a threat. The faster the gun is drawn from the holster, the more time you have to assess and shoot accurately.

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Advance Defensive Pistol Discipline  

Pistol Craft next level on Force on Force matrix.

 

This is the course that everyone is talking about! It is  one of the most comprehensive 2-day pistol class! This course discipline is literally a life saver.  Pistol course discipline prepares you to prevail in a real world violent confrontation! This intensive course covers an incredible amount of material in just two days and we have been told that it covers more than any 5 day course at the "big schools".

 

Topics include the role and attributes of the handgun, legal aspects of deadly force , mental conditioning for combat, movement and communication. Live fire AIRSOFT drills include both one- and two-handed shooting, shooting on the move, use of cover and concealment, loading and reloading, using both eye level as well as retention techniques, at a variety of ranges and from a variety of body positions. This course is about 40% lecture on mindset, tactics, skill, and legal issues but don’t worry because you will still be shooting  BOTH AT TRAGETS & Each with airsoft so you know what it is like to move and shoot and not get hit 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                        Advance Pistol L1:  Slicing the Pie "Pieing"  is the term used for a technique used to traverse a                                                               corner while clearing a structure or while maneuvering around structures/objects out of doors.

                                                       In general, there are but a small handful of methods for dealing with corners, rooms, stairwells etc.                                                         This is typically a "dynamic" tactic where speed of entry and aggressive action is required. Or you                                                           can "Slice the Pie" to negotiate the turn, which is a systematic clearing of the area in "slices".

                                                       It is a 16-40 hour course at this time. 

                                                      Class equipment requirements are completion of Pistol L2.

                                                      This Discipline is Airsoft Live fire.  safety goggles or glasses and soft body armor

 

       

 

 

 

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                                                          Advance Pistol L2:  Drawing your pistol from an open carry is a task while under duress.
                                                          Topics covered include: Drawing your Pistol from the holster Isosceles stance
                                                          Drawing your Pistol: From the holster kneeling position
                                                          Drawing your pistol: From the holster on your back
                                                          Drawing your pistol: From the holster while forward running
                                                          Drawing your pistol: From the holster while running back wards.
​                                                          introduction to C.A.R. Center Axis Relock method of pistol draw and pistol combat, Drawing your                                                            gun from concealment

                                                          Class equipment requirements are completion of Pistol L2.

                                                          This Discipline is Airsoft Live fire.  safety goggles or glasses and soft body armor

 

 

 

                                                                Advance Pistol L5:  vehicle gun fire discipline.
                                                                Topics covered include: In car application
                                                                Opening Door Application

                                                                Exiting Vehicle Threat in front Application
                                                                Exiting Vehicle Threat on side Application
                                                                Vehicle Threat on Front Application
                                                                Vehicle Threat on Back Application
                                                                Vehicle Threat on Bottom Application
                                                                Class equipment requirements are completion of Advance Pistol L5.

                                                                This Discipline is Airsoft, Simm and Live fire.  safety goggles or glasses and soft body armor

 

 

 

                                                       

                                                               Advance Pistol L7:  Force on Force 
                                                               Experience the practical application of the skills and tactics you have in your arsenal using                                                                       airsoft handguns/rifles which shoot plastic projectiles (bb's) up to 400 fps. Develop your                                                                           reaction times when faced with simulated attacks with a knife or handgun. See how you                                                                           respond to an attacker running at you full speed from 21 feet with a plastic knife (Tueller Drill).                                                                 Experience first hand attacks from close contact and intermediate distances. Practice shoot                                                                     house tactics against armed adversaries...quite different from shooting targets in a shoot                                                                         house. 

                                                               Topics covered include: Judgment Pistol Shooting
                                                               Clearing rooms
                                                               Clearing parking lot

                                                               Clearing Home
                                                               Armed attack 21 ft rule 
                                                               protection of family 
                                                               Battlefield pick ups
                                                               Wounded family member 
                                                               Class equipment requirements are completion of Advance Pistol L6.

                                                               This Discipline is Airsoft Live fire.  safety goggles or glasses and soft body armor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                              Advance Pistol L8 - Center Axis Relock  (aka) C.A.R.

                                                              Designed by Paul Castle. The most notable feature of the CAR system is its unique firing                                                                        stance. There are four positions that are taught, each of which is used based on how far the                                                                    target is from the shooter, as well as various tactical considerations for the situation. All firing                                                                    positions are based on a "bladed" stance, which means the shooter stands sideways relative                                                                  to their target, with their non-dominant arm's shoulder facing the target. In addition, all four                                                                      positions involving keeping the firearm very close to the torso compared to other shooting                                                                        stances, and in all but one, the weapon is held tilted slightly to one side, rather than vertically.                                                                  The four individual positions are described as follows:
                                                              High, Combat High, Extended, Apogee.

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                    Cardiovascular-Distress-Shooting

 

Cardiovascular-Distress-Shooting is a unique Discipline of training. We focus on this discipline to help shooters and Security & L.E.O.  to better prepare for that potential gun battle. This discipline could potentially save your life or that of your love ones.
Here is a small out of what you could face at our complex. We will not let you know what your discipline outline will be till you are here.

                                                               A typical obstacle course will likely be similar to the following:

                                                                 Start in a patrol car with your seatbelt on and your hands on the wheel or at the end of your                                                                     home.
                                                                 When instructed, get out of the patrol car, open the trunk and retrieve a baton and an inert                                                                       firearm or run from the corner of your home to the other end.
                                                                 Place the firearm on a nearby pedestal.
                                                                 While carrying the baton, run 220 yards.
                                                                 Climb or jump over a short wall., High step over several low hurdles., Belly crawl, Drag a                                                                         dummy weighing 150 pounds or more 50 feet.
                                                                 Drop the dummy and repeat the rest of the course in reverse, Belly crawl, High step, Wall                                                                         climb or run upstairs, Run 220 yards.
                                                                 Dry fire the handgun or Tactical Airsoft live fire at target and Return to patrol car or house.

 

                                                                                     Dont miss this awesome discipline. And so much more