DEFENSE & FIREARMS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(Open to individuals who may legally own and/or possess a firearm)
Pistol Optics I (8 Hours)
This course introduces students to the effective use of pistol-mounted optics. Instruction focuses on acquiring and maintaining the optic reticle during the draw, presentation, and firing process, as well as during multiple-shot strings and common weapon manipulations such as reloads and malfunction clearance.
Required Equipment:
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Pistol equipped with an optic
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3 magazines (recommended)
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Belt-mounted duty, competition, or concealed-carry holster that fully supports the pistol and covers the trigger. Holster must allow one-handed draw; trigger-finger retention holsters are prohibited.
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Magazine pouches (optional; pockets permitted for concealed carry)
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Eye and hearing protection (rentals are available at Sharpshooters courses)
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300 rounds of ammunition
Note: The instructor reserves the right to disallow any holster deemed unsafe.
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Pistol Optics II (8 Hours)
This intermediate-level course builds on foundational optics skills, emphasizing increased firing speed while maintaining accuracy. Students will train to maintain visual accountability of the reticle while moving, shooting from nonstandard positions, and utilizing cover.
Required Equipment: Same requirements as Pistol Optics I Course
Note: Pistol Optics I and II can be combined into one 2-day course.
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Critical Response Concealed Carry I (8 Hours)
This course addresses physiological and cognitive responses to high-stress defensive encounters. Students will explore the mental aspects of performance under stress and apply these concepts through live-fire drills that emphasize speed and accuracy. While not a concealed weapons permit course, it is well suited for those who carry concealed.
Required Equipment:
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Pistol
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3 magazines (recommended)
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Concealed-carry holster that fully supports the pistol and covers the trigger. Holsters must allow one-handed draw; trigger-finger retention holsters are prohibited.
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Eye and hearing protection (rentals are available at Sharpshooter’s courses)
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300 rounds of ammunition
Note: The instructor reserves the right to disallow any holster deemed unsafe.
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Critical Response Concealed Carry II (8 Hours)
This advanced course expands on defensive concepts, including cover versus concealment and vehicle ballistics. Students will participate in live-fire drills incorporating movement, use of cover, and tactics for operating in environments with non-threat individuals present.
Required Equipment: Same requirements as Critical Response Concealed Carry I Course.
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Ladies Critical Response Concealed Carry
This course is a condensed version of Critical Response Concealed Carry I, tailored to women. Instruction covers stress response, defensive mindset, and fundamental pistol and concealed-carry skills. It is ideal for new concealed carriers or those seeking additional foundational
training.
Required Equipment:
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Pistol
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3 magazines (recommended)
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Concealed-carry holster that fully supports the pistol and covers the trigger. Holsters must allow one-handed draw; trigger-finger retention holsters are prohibited.
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Eye and hearing protection (rentals are available at Sharpshooter’s courses)
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150 rounds of ammunition
Note: The instructor reserves the right to disallow any holster deemed unsafe.
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Low-Light Operator (8 Hours)
This course focuses on threat identification and engagement in low-light environments. Topics include equipment selection for handheld and weapon-mounted lights, low-light search techniques, reloads and malfunction clearance, target transitions, and shooting on the move.
Required Equipment:
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Pistol (weapon-mounted light preferred)
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Handheld light
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3 magazines (recommended)
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Belt-mounted duty, competition, or concealed-carry holster that fully supports the pistol and covers the trigger. Holsters must allow one-handed draw; trigger-finger retention holsters are prohibited.
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Clear eye and hearing protection (rentals are available at Sharpshooter’s courses)
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350 rounds of ammunition
Note: The instructor reserves the right to disallow any holster deemed unsafe.
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Open Defense Courses
Law Enforcement Courses
(Open to active law enforcement officers only due to tactical content)
Pistol Optics Operator (16 hours)
This course introduces students to the effective use of pistol-mounted optics. Instruction emphasizes efficient acquisition and consistent tracking of the optic reticle during the draw, presentation, and firing process. Students will develop the ability to maintain reticle awareness through multiple-shot strings and during common weapon manipulations, including reloads and malfunction clearance.
Building on foundational optics skills, the course focuses on increasing firing speed while maintaining accuracy. Students will train to apply these skills while moving, shooting from nonstandard positions, and utilizing cover, reinforcing visual accountability of the reticle in realistic and dynamic shooting environments.
Required Equipment:
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Duty pistol with mounted optic
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3 magazines
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Duty belt with holster
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Eye and hearing protection
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700 rounds of ammunition
Low-Light Operator (8 Hours)
This course covers threat identification and engagement in low-light environments, emphasizing duty equipment and law enforcement applications. Instruction includes the selection and use of handheld and weapon-mounted lights, low-light search techniques, reloads and malfunction clearance, target transitions, and shooting while moving.
Required Equipment:
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Duty pistol with weapon-mounted light (preferred)
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Handheld light
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3 magazines
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Duty belt and holster
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Clear eye and hearing protection
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350 rounds of ammunition
Counter Ambush: Patrol Officer Response (16 Hours)
This course addresses ambush response tactics for patrol officers, both inside and outside of vehicles. Instruction includes solo- and two-officer response strategies and the effective use of vehicles as cover.
Required Equipment:
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Duty pistol with three magazines
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Duty belt and holster
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Body armor
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Training pistol (blue gun)
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Training tourniquet (if available)
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Eye and hearing protection
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500 rounds of ammunition
Officer Down / Injured Officer Response (16 Hours)
This course trains officers in emergency medical care and rescue techniques while an active threat remains present. Students will practice defending themselves with simulated injuries and transitioning between duty pistol and patrol rifle under stress.
Required Equipment:
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Duty pistol with three magazines
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Patrol rifle with three magazines (preferred, not mandatory)
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Duty belt and holster
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Body armor
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Training pistol (blue gun)
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Training tourniquet (if available)
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Eye and hearing protection
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250 rounds of pistol ammunition or 450 if not using a patrol rifle
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200 rounds of rifle ammunition
Basic Patrol Rifle (24 hours)
This course provides foundational patrol rifle training for shooters new to AR15/M4 platforms and serves as an effective refresher for experienced users. Instruction covers rifle disassembly, maintenance, and reassembly, as well as zeroing optics and iron sights. Students receive training in reloads, malfunction clearance, mechanical offset, rifle-to-pistol transitions, multiple firing positions, use of cover, lowlight techniques, shooting while moving, and solo and two-officer movement.
Required Equipment:
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Duty pistol with three magazines
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Patrol rifle with three magazines
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Duty belt and holster
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Rifle magazine pouches
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Body armor
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Eye and hearing protection
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200 rounds of pistol ammunition & 800 rounds of rifle ammunition
Law Enforcement Instructor Development Courses
Use of Force Scenario Development – Train the Trainer (16 Hours)
Prerequisite: Completion of an instructor development course
This course prepares instructors to design and safely conduct use-of-force training scenarios. Topics include relevant case law, human stress response, decision-making under stress, scenario safety protocols, and student debrief using a student-led feedback model.
Required Equipment:
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Non-lethal training pistol (e.g., Simmunition, UTM)
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50 rounds of non-lethal training ammunition (blanks)
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Eye protection
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Duty belt
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Taser (if issued)
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Training tourniquet (if available)
Firearms Instructor (Pistol)
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Basic Patrol Rifle Instructor
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Students may withdraw up to 14 days before the class and receive a full refund. Refunds may be subject to processing fees if applicable.
Cancellations made fewer than 14 days before the class are not eligible for a refund; however, students may request a credit toward a future class of the same topic or class of equal price. If the seat in the class was purchased by a law enforcement/government agency or business, the seat may be transferred to an employee of the same agency or business. Seats purchased by individuals are not transferable but the individual may request a credit for future class of the same topic or a class of equal price. Requests for transfers or credit must be made at least 12 hours prior to the class start time.
No refunds, transfers, or credits will be issued once the class has started or for failure to attend without prior notice. Partial attendance does not qualify for a refund or credit.
Credits must be used within 12 months of the original class date and are non-transferable by individual purchasers. Credits given for seats purchased by a law enforcement agency or business may be transferred to another employee of the same agency or business.
In the event that we cancel or reschedule a class, students will be offered the option to transfer to a new date or receive a full refund.
Exceptions to this policy may be made at our sole discretion.