Upcoming Classes
Building Tactics - Kinetic Consulting
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Building tactics is a 2 and more person CQB course. Students should know how to safely manipulate and shoot their rifles in problem solving and decision making environments. This is not a beginner's class and can be difficult depending on you level. CQB experience is a plus, but not necessary. This class will cover many of the concepts, principals, and tactics associated with working in a team environment. All the shooting will be done with UTMs non-lethal training munitions.
(3 Day, 26-30 hour class)
This is a Non-lethal munition based course using UTM marking rounds. Your rifle will be converted to use UTMs. Conversion bolts and UTM ammunition is provided
NO LIVE AMMUNITION WILL BE USED
Required Equipment:
Clear Eye protection
AR-15 style rifle with a white light, and sling
No magazines are needed (we provide them)
Chest rig or plate carrier
1-2 mag pouches
Water
Spare Batteries
Personal Individual First aid kit (Gear to be used on you)
Marker
Notepad
Additional but not required equipment:
Knee pads
Spare Firearm
Snacks/Food
Cleaning kit w/ oil
After payment, your slot is guaranteed in class.
The Human Element - MDFI
MDFI ALUMNI ONLY
DESCRIPTION:
Class Flow: PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY INTENSE This is a Force-On-Force class. You may be put into situations where you are shot at by UTM (Ultimate Training Munition) projectiles while wearing issued safety gear (see: they hurt / sting).
We train and train and train for what will hopefully never happen. As we live and work to enjoy our life of liberty and freedom, there is always someone who is willing to try and take that from us. That being said, life is not all about worrying about all of the bad, but it does warrant the conscious thought that bad things can occur and that being as prepared as possible is far better than never readying ourselves.
MDFI’s The Human Element will put you, your training, your life experiences, the way you interact with others and your environment all to the test.
WHAT THIS CLASS IS:
The ultimate problem-solving class. There are no more paper targets. You and your actions will determine the outcome of this class. This is the class for the person who wants a litmus test of their place as a responsibly-armed citizen. You will test your use of verbal skills, intermediate force and lethal force skills, articulation and understanding of constitutional use of force. This class is about a desire for feedback and improving yourself as a responsible member of society. You will be immersed in situations with a cadre of role players to truly test how you deal with realistic life scenarios that encompass all use of force levels and types of situations a person may encounter.
WHAT THIS CLASS IS NOT:
This is not paintball. This is not time to play shoot ‘em up with UTMs for fun. If you are an unsafe gun handler, lack a proper skills foundation, or have poor emotional control don’t even hover near the register button. This is for the serious student looking to better themselves.
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS UTM/SIM ONLY AT AN INDOOR SHOOTHOUSE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SIMULATE COMMON OCCUPIED STRUCTURES. LIVE WEAPONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED* Please carry to class as legally warranted. Cadre will notify students of proper range-safety procedures prior to training.
THE HUMAN ELEMENT SERIES:
This course is offered in series to provide students with different scenarios if taking the class multiple times. Series must be taken in order (starting with Series 1) but can be repeated if a student desires. Series 2 coming soon.
TOPICS COVERED:
In-depth Firearms Responsibility (safety) and Medical Briefing
You
Others
Life
This class will put you in real life scenarios and offer detailed reviews of how you perform in them.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED:
All gear and ammo needed is included in the cost of class.
Ballistic Eyewear Required
Come as you normally are in public. Any and all gear you carry on your person day to day.
Note Taking Materials / Laptop would be ideal
You must bring your CPL (or LE credentials) to class.
RECOMMENDED:
Clothing You Don’t Mind Getting Dirty / Damaged
Appropriate Clothing for Climate (indoors but can get chilly)
Knee Pads
Flashlight w/Extra Batteries
Snacks + Drink for 2 Days of Training (Electrolyte Drinks/Powder)
Thin gloves. UTM gloves are available for purchase at class.
S.O.L.O. - Slytac Training
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SOLO is our deliberate & direct to threat structure problem solver course. It is intended for that single patrol officer who has limited resources available to him or is fighting against the clock due to an active killer. The program was designed to meet the needs of patrol officers or citizens looking to learn, improve & study solo response methods of patrol tactics and TTPs with a data driven & human behavior approach.
Our goal is to aid in building confidence during solo structure work and help reduce the "lag time" during common issues found in structure procedures. This course will help to create a better understanding of reduced personnel patrol structure mechanics (1 man) and close quarter battle procedures combined with Reality Based Training (RBT) and Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) and Non-Lethal Weapons.
Students will be introduced to CQB workshops, force on target, light force and finally force on force. In order to provide reality based training with updated techniques and methods regarding solo structure dominance and close quarter battles.
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT LIST
NO LIVE AMMO - THIS IS SIMMS, UTM ETC ONLY
Full duty belt / tactical loadout / plain clothes (your normal work setup).
100-200 rounds of simunitions / Force on Force / UTM etc for each system - you can shoot as much or as little, ammo count is on you - (limited supplies are available and will be provided).
If you have your own marking system bring it including ammo - airsoft is also acceptable.
Corresponding marking system for above marking rounds (handgun and carbine) - Can be ran Handgun only also
Force on force helmet, neck and groin protection (sports cup). Paintball mask will work.
CAT or SOF T TQ on your person is mandatory an IFAK is recommended.
Cleaning kit, gun lube and push rod
Long sleeve shirt and gloves are mandatory. Knee pads and elbow pads are optional.
Handheld flashlight(s), extra batteries and clear eye protection for low light work.
Food & beverages
Note taking material
COURSE PREREQUISITES
U.S. Citizen.
Able to legally carry a firearm.
Able to demonstrate and employ safe weapons handling during courses of fire.
Previous intermediate to advanced firearms training to include courses of fire where movement, barricades, working around others, communicating and adverse shooting positions were addressed.
Low Light Opposed - Slytac Training
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Low light opposed is our three day program that was created to combine our low light applications courses with reality based training with non-lethal training ammunition. Low light opposed focuses on how to effectively work in a low light environment while understanding the primary flashlight applications, techniques, and search methods on the carbine & handgun platform.
Our goal is to aid in building confidence during low light structure work and help reduce the "lag time" during common issues found in structure procedures. This course will help to create a better understanding of reduced personnel patrol structure mechanics (2-3 man) and close quarter battle procedures combined with Reality Based Training (RBT) and Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) and Non-Lethal Weapons.
Students will be introduced to CQB workshops, force on target, light force and finally force on force. Low light opposed will validate techniques & applications through force on target than evolving to force on force. Come prepared mentally & physically.
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT LIST
Approximately at least 400 rounds of handgun and 400 rounds of carbine ammunition
NLTA Handgun & Carbine conversion including at least 200 rounds of handgun and carbine NLTA ammunition (limited supplies will be available & provided). Any marking system is acceptable.
Sturdy Holster w/ Belt
Magazine pouches
Handheld light (mandatory) Weapon light (optional, but recommended)
Spare batteries for light systems
2 glow sticks
Ear and eye protection (clear eye protection for low light)
Weapon lubrication/cleaning kit
Comfortable clothing used for strenuous activity (Pants only)
Food and Beverage (highly recommended)
Note taking material (optional)
Personal IFAK for injured shooter work
Proper protective equipment for RBT headgear, neck and groin protection
TWO DAY FORMAT - NLTA (SIMMS, UTM) ONLY
Same equipment as above minus LIVE AMMUNITION - NO LIVE FIRE
NLTA Handgun & Carbine conversion including at least 200 rounds of handgun and carbine NLTA ammunition. You can shoot as much or as little as you like.
If you have your own system please bring it including ammunition - any marking system is acceptable.
Marking systems and ammunition will be available for those who do not have NLTA.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
U.S. Citizen.
Able to legally carry a firearm.
Able to demonstrate and employ safe weapons handling during courses of fire.
Previous intermediate to advanced firearms training to include courses of fire where movement, barricades, working around others, communicating and adverse shooting positions were addressed.
Practical Shooting Fundamentals - Ben Stoeger
This is the flagship class. We work on fundamental USPSA skills and apply them in a stage environment. We shoot a mix of drills and stages.
We also work on hitting small targets, moving around through stages, and breaking down stages. Don’t let the “Fundamentals” in the title for this class mislead you. This isn’t a class for new shooters. This is geared towards people that already shoot USPSA, understand scoring and safety rules, and want to improve.
Students should leave class with an idea about how to dry practice more efficiently and how to improve the foundation skills for USPSA.
Student Pre-Requisites: This is NOT a beginner course, this is specifically designed for shooters that want to begin competition shooting.
Recommended equipment: Weather appropriate attire, sunscreen, portable chair, range gear, no open toed shoes, food, hydration.
Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, hearing protection, USPSA gear (holster, mag pouch, etc) match loadout, appendix and duty rigs are allowed, expect to shoot just over 1000 rounds of ammunition, you can shoot less if you only bring 1000 rounds. 5 magazines on your person.
***Price includes Range Fees***
Anatomy of Structures - Defensive Elements
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ANATOMY OF STRUCTURES CQB CLASS
A principle and procedure based approach to reducing angles of exposure with angles of attack within an environment.
This class lays the foundational level skills, techniques, procedures, and shapes involved with structures and CQB. This class will be a partnered class as 2 man CQB is the launching pad for all team based or solo CQB.
Students Will Learn:
The 4 Principals Of CQB
Understanding principle based training versus tactics based training
Breaking Our Environment Into 4 Shapes
Shape Procedures
Door Procedure
Room Procedure
CQB is Procedures, Procedures Are Made of Techniques, and Techniques Are Made of Skills
Threat Priority
Reduction Of Angles
Ready Positions
Carry Positions
One Man Room Clearing - Warrior Poet Society
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Course Overview
This is one of Warrior Poet Society’s most under-valued courses, as many think it’s only something for SWAT teams and military members. The reality is that every patrol officer answering a call, every civilian investigating a ‘bump in the night’, and really, every person who comes in harms way in or around any structure is engaging in room clearing. This is high-stakes chess and the unforgiving game of angles. Here, pistol / rifle skills graduate into something far more important: tactics. All military, law enforcement, and civilians are welcome to attend this 2 day course, pending legal possession of a firearm and US citizenship. Students will learn timeless tactical principles and combat-proven, deliberate clearing techniques, which will enable them to spot the threats much earlier and avoid getting ambushed.
Additional Information
This class is a mix between classroom time, drills, force-on-target, and force-on-force exercises. The course will review different types of clearing methods and display the various tactics that make them successful. For single-man clearing outside of an active shooter scenario, we will major on more deliberate clearing methods. This course does not have any live fire. You may run the course with your AR-15 / m4 carbine and one of our conversion kits, and/or a Glock 17 pistol (we will provide). Face masks will also be provided, as well as ammunition. You will need to bring other protective gear such as thicker clothing, neck protection, gloves, baseball cap, etc.
Who Can Attend?
All U.S citizens ages 18 and up that are legally allowed to own/purchase/possess a firearm and who have completed an introductory firearm safety course. Minors are not permitted.
You must have an intermediate/advanced level of training in pistol and/or rifle and be able to provide proof of training. You will be tied to whatever weapon system in which you have adequate training. If you are trained in both, you will be able to switch intermittently if you so choose.
What Do You Need?
A quality semi-automatic AR / M4 / AK platform (Glock 17 force-on-force guns provided)
Equipped with a Rifle Sling and Red Dot. If you could, a weapon light is recommended.
If you have a holster for Glock, bring it!
At least 1 magazine holster
Wrap around eye protection
Water/snacks
Clothing suitable for inclement weather
No ammunition required, as $100 worth of training ammunition per student will be provided
SWAT Medic Development Level 1
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This three-day, 24-hour program is designed to train current or prospective SWAT Medics/Tactical Emergency Services (TEMS) technicians with the knowledge and ability to provide lifesaving and sustaining immediate trauma care techniques and tools in support of police SWAT operations. The course is open to Paramedics, EMTs (B) and Law Enforcement officers.
This dynamic course will provide students with the knowledge to understand tactical situations and to apply life-saving strategies to traumatic injuries which they may encounter as the primary medical technicians on SWAT teams or other tactical units. Students will learn and practice the proper use and limitations of field expedient trauma equipment and skills to include tourniquets, pressure dressings, occlusive dressings, combat gauze, wound packing, pressure points, airway management, etc. Students will also learn how to use improvised tools and materials to treat traumatic injuries when commercial equipment is not available.
Students will be guided through tactical decision-making processes, conducting effective triage of injured victims and the specific intervention methods to apply based on an understanding of the different zones of operation within tactical incidents. Students will then be given opportunities to assess their tactical decision-making processes and the proper use of medical interventions within various scenario-based training modules.
Required Equipment:
- Notebook and pen
- Helmet
- Tactical vest
- Tactical belt
- Ballistic eyewear
- Med bag (we will provide training equipment but students may want to their own setup)
- Rifle and pistol (if allowed by your agency)
Practical Shooting Fundamentals - Ben Stoeger
This is the flagship class. We work on fundamental USPSA skills and apply them in a stage environment. We shoot a mix of drills and stages.
We also work on hitting small targets, moving around through stages, and breaking down stages. Don’t let the “Fundamentals” in the title for this class mislead you. This isn’t a class for new shooters. This is geared towards people that already shoot USPSA, understand scoring and safety rules, and want to improve.
Students should leave class with an idea about how to dry practice more efficiently and how to improve the foundation skills for USPSA.
Student Pre-Requisites: This is NOT a beginner course, this is specifically designed for shooters that want to begin competition shooting.
Recommended equipment: Weather appropriate attire, sunscreen, portable chair, range gear, no open toed shoes, food, hydration.
Required equipment: Clear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1, hearing protection, USPSA gear (holster, mag pouch, etc) match loadout, appendix and duty rigs are allowed, expect to shoot just over 1000 rounds of ammunition, you can shoot less if you only bring 1000 rounds. 5 magazines on your person.
***Price includes Range Fees***
One Man Room Clearing - Warrior Poet Society
Register HERE
Course Overview
This is one of Warrior Poet Society’s most under-valued courses, as many think it’s only something for SWAT teams and military members. The reality is that every patrol officer answering a call, every civilian investigating a ‘bump in the night’, and really, every person who comes in harms way in or around any structure is engaging in room clearing. This is high-stakes chess and the unforgiving game of angles. Here, pistol / rifle skills graduate into something far more important: tactics. All military, law enforcement, and civilians are welcome to attend this 2 day course, pending legal possession of a firearm and US citizenship. Students will learn timeless tactical principles and combat-proven, deliberate clearing techniques, which will enable them to spot the threats much earlier and avoid getting ambushed.
Additional Information
This class is a mix between classroom time, drills, force-on-target, and force-on-force exercises. The course will review different types of clearing methods and display the various tactics that make them successful. For single-man clearing outside of an active shooter scenario, we will major on more deliberate clearing methods. This course does not have any live fire. You may run the course with your AR-15 / m4 carbine and one of our conversion kits, and/or a Glock 17 pistol (we will provide). Face masks will also be provided, as well as ammunition. You will need to bring other protective gear such as thicker clothing, neck protection, gloves, baseball cap, etc.
Who Can Attend?
All U.S citizens ages 18 and up that are legally allowed to own/purchase/possess a firearm and who have completed an introductory firearm safety course. Minors are not permitted.
You must have an intermediate/advanced level of training in pistol and/or rifle and be able to provide proof of training. You will be tied to whatever weapon system in which you have adequate training. If you are trained in both, you will be able to switch intermittently if you so choose.
What Do You Need?
A quality semi-automatic AR / M4 / AK platform (Glock 17 force-on-force guns provided)
Equipped with a Rifle Sling and Red Dot. If you could, a weapon light is recommended.
If you have a holster for Glock, bring it!
At least 1 magazine holster
Wrap around eye protection
Water/snacks
Clothing suitable for inclement weather
No ammunition required, as $100 worth of training ammunition per student will be provided
Vehicle Interdiction Course (VIC) - Holistic Solutions Group
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WHAT: Vehicle Interdiction Course (V.I.C.) is an extensive and high tempo 3 day course. Among the most dangerous activities that American Law enforcement/tactical and patrol units perform as part of their official duties is responding to and rendering assistance in mitigating active and indirect threats posed by VIOLENT FUGITIVES/SUSPECTS, through vehicular and/or mobile operations. These operations pose high risk, but are made increasingly more dangerous when there are not plans or procedures in place.
This course of instruction will be to showcase how investigation units and tactical operations/enforcement teams can work together when the environment mission needs to be adapted on short notice.
WHO: Any ACTIVE/RESERVE Law Enforcement Officer – Credentials needed to be emailed to “c.cooper@holisticsolutionsgroup.com” prior to class.
GEAR LIST:
Issued body armor/plate carriers used for Operations/Daily Duty Use
Daily Uniform AND single change of plain clothes.
Flannel Button Down Shirt
Duty Rifle and Duty Pistol with belts and holsters used in daily operations
200 rounds of live rifle ammo
100 rounds of live pistol ammo
NLTA (Sims, UTM, FX) rifle conversion
NLTA Pistol
100 rounds of NLTA (weapon of choice) – NLTA ammunition and weapons can be rented from MTAC if needed (UTM only). Contact MTAC directly.
Go HERE to register.
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