This course is an advanced defensive tactics program designed to prepare law enforcement officers and security professionals to respond effectively to close-quarters encounters involving edged weapons and firearms. It addresses the unique challenges posed by sudden assaults, rapid escalation, and limited reaction time during lethal force confrontations. Training integrates principles from firearms tactics, edged-weapon defense, and empty-hand combatives to enhance survivability in ambush or close-contact scenarios. Emphasis is placed on threat recognition, weapon retention and disarmament, transitioning between force options, and decision-making under stress. This hands-on course includes scenario-based drills that simulate realistic attacks and force-on-force encounters.

Key Topics Covered:

-Recognize pre-assault indicators and behavioral cues preceding gun or knife attacks.

-Apply legal and tactical principles governing the use of deadly force in close-quarters encounters.

-Execute close-range defense against edged weapon threats using evasive movement, control tactics, and counterstrikes.

-Retain their firearm during attempted disarmament and control physical confrontations while holstered or drawn.

-Transition fluidly between empty-hand defense, firearm, and edged weapon deployment.

-Utilize environmental awareness and positioning to mitigate attack angles and weapon access.

-Demonstrate disarming techniques against firearms and knives under dynamic conditions.

-Participate in high-stress, scenario-based training to enhance decision-making and response speed.

-Articulate use-of-force decisions in reports and legal proceedings based on objective threat assessment.

Who Should Attend:

This course is for law enforcement and security professionals who want to learn practical applications for responding to knife and gun attacks.

Required Equipment:

-Duty handgun and a minimum of three magazines.

-Duty belt, retention holster, and associated gear.

-Training pistol and knife.

-Eye protection, mouthguard, groin protection, and appropriate training attire. -500 rounds of quality ammunition.

Duration:

Live: 2 days (minimum of 6 students)

Prerequisites:

Evidence of handgun safety and marksmanship courses.