Single Person Tactics
This course provides Tactical Problems designed for the lone / single person armed with a handgun to dominate when confronted with a critical incident experienced inside structures in the public and or private sector (both residential and commercial).
Who should attend – this course is specifically designed to provide training and information to persons who have attended the 250 Defensive Pistol course or greater. This class is intended to be a deep dive into single person building clearing tactics enhancing one’s skill level, and expertise in this discipline. This will benefit citizens, Law Enforcement, Military Personnel, and other armed professionals.
Topics to be covered: Tactical Responsibilities, entry guidelines and movement tactics. General scenarios and courses of action required: response to active shooters, burglary to your home, rapid exit extraction methods from a restaurant or café, going barricaded, evacuation of others. You will be coached to make a hasty assessment, evaluation of structure design and conclude the context of situation to drive courses of action.You will acquire the ability to choose the safest tactic, and method of clearing based on the situation and terrain.
Equipment Needed – a reliable pistol (9mm or larger) with holster and magazine holders, and 5 five magazines (single stack) or 3 three magazines (double stack), hearing protection, clear and dark lens glasses, handheld flashlight (500 lumens or brighter), sturdy shoes, elbow and knee pads, long sleeve shirt (for force on force).
*Important Prerequisite: 250 Defensive Pistol (w/grade of “Marksman” or higher)
Marksmanship, gun handling, and mindset - the combat triad. In 250 and 350 my family and I focused intently on the first two, but we only scratched the surface on developing a combat mindset. Ballistic Response Against Violent Encounters (BRAVE) is...
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Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisite:
* 250 Defensive Pistol (w/grade of “Marksman” or higher)
Cost: $1,425.00
Ammunition Required:
700 Ball 100 Frangible
Upcoming Dates
Single Person Tactics
- March 13, 2027 - March 15, 2027
Requirements
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Location Offered
Class Details
Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisite:
* 250 Defensive Pistol (w/grade of “Marksman” or higher)
Cost: $1,425.00
Ammunition Required:
700 Ball 100 Frangible
Upcoming Dates
Single Person Tactics
- March 13, 2027 - March 15, 2027
Requirements
General Requirements:
Class Requirements
What to Bring to Gunsite Academy:
What to bring videos
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