Learn As You Go...
"Learn As You Go" is a phrase that could easily describe my life's path. The things I've learned are engineered into the weapons I build, and are infused into the advice and training I give.
My knowledge isn't based on taking the NRA Instructor's course then hanging out my instructor's shingle. Rather, I've dedicated many years to being a student of firearms and tactics. I'm often asked what's in my training file. I don't treat it like a closed file which is how some instructors act when asked the question. My file is absolute and expansive - and I'm still adding to it.
My knowledge is based on the fact that since 2004 I've attended 61 courses (and counting) in varying disciplines to include weapons employment, CQC, dignitary protection, team tactics, structure clearing, reactive shooting, precision rifle, and tactical medicine. As a student you want to have an instructor who knows what it is to be a student. Few instructors in this industry can show you a truly comprehensive training file. Note: When I say "Training File" I'm referring to class certificates that demonstrate that one has parked their ego, listened to an instructor, and tried it their way. I'm not referring to running around the industry collecting "Instructor Certificates." So what's in my training file? Here, have a look...
A.P.O.S.T.C.: Tactical Operator Training - Tac Firearms II
Costa Ludus: Vehicle Elements Theory
Executive Resources International: Dignitary & Executive Protection
FBI: Basic Crisis Negotiations
FBI: Crisis Negotiations - Specialty Topics
Handgun Combatives: Advanced Combative Pistol
Handgun Combatives: Critical Space Pistol
Handgun Combatives: Adaptive Combat Pistol 1
Handgun Combatives: Adaptive Combat Pistol 2
Handgun Combatives: Combative Pistol
High Caliber Training: Remington Rifle 1
High Caliber Training: Roger’s Range
Sentinel Concepts & Centrifuge Training: Vehicle Low Light CQB
Talon Defense: Defensive Carbine
Talon Defense: Low Light Carbine 1
Talon Defense: Low Light Carbine 2
Talon Defense: Low Light Carbine 3
Talon Defense: Carbine Skill Builder 1
Talon Defense: Carbine Skill Builder 2
Talon Defense: Carbine Tactics 1
Talon Defense: Carbine Tactics 2
Talon Defense & Ditch Medicine: Combat Casualty Care / Handgun
Talon Defense & Ditch Medicine: Combat Casualty Care Advanced Handgun / Carbine
Talon Defense: Concealed Carry Handgun
Talon Defense: Defensive Handgun
Talon Defense: Low Light Handgun 1
Talon Defense: Low Light Handgun 2
Talon Defense: Low Light Handgun 3
Talon Defense: Street Defense Handgun
Talon Defense: Handgun Tactics 1
Talon Defense: Handgun Tactics 2
Talon Defense: Handgun Vehicle Defense
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Counter Ambush & Vehicle Defense Low Light
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Injured Shooter 2-Day
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Injured Shooter 1-Day
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Injured Shooter 1-Day
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Injured Shooter Low Light
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Vehicle Defense
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Vehicle Defense & Counter Ambush 1
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Vehicle Defense & Counter Ambush 2
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Vehicle Defense & Counter Ambush 3
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Vehicle Defense & Counter Ambush Low Light 1
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Vehicle Defense & Counter Ambush Low Light 2
Talon Defense: Handgun/Carbine Vehicle Defense Low Light
Tactical Defense Institute: Tactical Rifle 1
Tactical Defense Institute: Tactical Rifle 2
Tactical Defense Institute: Tactical Rifle 2
Tactical Defense Institute: Tactical Rifle 3
Tactical Defense Institute: Pistol 1-3
Tactical Defense Institute: Pistol 1-3
Tactical Defense Institute: Pistol 4-5
Tactical Defense Institute: Handgun Active Killer
Tactical Defense Institute: Shotgun Tactical
Tactical Response: Fighting Rifle
Tactical Response: Immediate Action Medical
Tactical Response: Fighting Pistol
Valor Ridge: Rifleman 1
Vickers Tactical: LE/MIL CQB
Way of the Gun: Performance Carbine & Pistol
Wartac CQC: Close Quarter Pistol
Wartac CQC: Arm's Length Gunfighting
Site Content
Basic Rifle
Basic Rifle was born out of conversations with clients who are looking for beginner level instruction. Subjects covered: getting past the fear factor, how to set up your rifle, optics, sights, shooting stance, malfunction clearance, sling use, weapon lights, cleaning and maintenance, shooting on the move, precision shooting, and various shooting positions. If you are a beginner then this is the class for you. If you put in the work you'll leave this class with a solid confidence in your abilities.
Basic Handgun
Basic Handgun is a must have course for new shooters who intend on keeping a handgun for self defense. Subjects covered: getting past the fear factor, choosing the correct handgun for your lifestyle, optics Y/N, sights, fighting stance, malfunction clearance, holsters, drawing and holstering, cleaning and maintenance, shooting on the move, working from cover. This is the course that you need if you want to introduce yourself and your family to handguns.
T1C Shoot-N-Scoot
The T1C Shoot-N-Scoot is a wild card class. It will vary in skill sets and weapons and will offer fresh instruction where students can move and shoot to their hearts content. Sometimes the skill sets will be basic in nature and other times they will be intermediate to advanced. Each one will be announced on the T1C Calendar as they draw near.