Simulated Encounter Firearms Training

Civilian Preparation for an Active Shooter Event

admin — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:10:22 +0000

Short Description: This is a two-hour seminar targeted at civilians to teach them what to do if they are involved in an Active Shooter event at their work, while attending church, at the mall, movie theatre etc. It is similar to the methodologies taught by police departments throughout the US. The information is so important that we decided to offer a class for those that aren’t able to attend a course offered by their local police or other law enforcement organization.

More Details: The course goes through the history of Active Shootings, planning for an AS event, some psychology and what to do during an actual AS event. We are offering this class at no charge to churches, civic organizations etc. We will also be hosting these classes regularly for the public at a very low cost.

The seminar is available for businesses, corporations etc. at their location for a reasonable cost.

What You Will Learn

Areas and questions that will be covered are:

Some of the facts around Active Shooter events
The demographics of the perpetrators of Active Shootings
The human psychology of reactions during high-stress events
How to build an Active Shooter Plan for an organization
What to do during an Active Shooter event
Self-defense options
How your attitude may decide your outcome
What to do after an Active Shooter event
What the police will do and how their tactics have changed
Some of the effects of being involved during these difficult events

This seminar can be presented to groups of 8 or more. Please check our calendar for available public seminars or contact us to schedule a private seminar for your group or organization.

Please Note: due to the graphic and potentially disturbing content, this seminar is not suitable for children.

2 hour seminar with questions following.

Basic Concealed Carry

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:16:35 +0000

Short Description: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely carry a concealed (or open carry) firearm.

More Details: This course is for all those considering carrying a concealed firearm after obtaining a George Weapons Carry License. This course is comparable to courses required for concealed carry licenses in some states.

What You Will Learn

During the course, you will learn how to safely handle and carry a firearm. Areas and questions that will be covered are:

What are the 4 rules of safe gun handling.
Safe storage and transportation or firearms.
Principle handgun parts and operations.
Safely loading and unloading a handgun.
Developing a firearms home safety plan.
Choosing between concealed and open carry.
Types and styles of holsters.
Review of Georgia law.
Where and where you cannot carry a firearm in Georgia.
How to properly grip your pistol.
How to safely draw and deliver your firearm.
Sight alignment and sight picture.
Taking your first shots.

Students will receive course materials.

Course cost includes course materials.

Beginner level course usually open to 15 attendees.

4 hour course

NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:50:48 +0000

Short Description: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.

More Details: Prerequisite: This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, and experienced shooters (shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm). Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.
Description: This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.
Note: Lesson III of this course: Firearms and the Law, and Legal Aspects of Self-Defense, is conducted by an attorney licensed to practice law within the state in which this course is given and who is familiar with this area of the law, or a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) who possesses an intermediate or higher Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate granted within the state, or an individual currently certified to instruct in this area of the law by the state in which this course is presented. NRA Certified Instructors may conduct this lesson only if they meet the requirements stated above and then only in their capacity as an attorney, or other state certified individual not in their capacity as an NRA Certified Instructor.

Holiday Special – 2 for 1 Tactical Simulator Training

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 02:46:57 +0000

Train like the police and the military. This is a private lesson with an experienced instructor on one of the leading firearms simulators. Nearly a thousand simulations that can branch between no-force to lethal force. After the simulation, review your shots frame by frame to see how you did and how you can improve. The instructor will work with you on techniques to improve your judgement, speed and tactical use-of-force skills.

Work with the Instructor On:

Drawing from Concealed or Open Carry
Delivery Technique
Moving Off of the “X”
Target Discrimination
Shoot / No Shoot
Tactical Teaming
Dealing with Multiple Adversaries
Active Shooter Scenarios
Critical Distance
Defense of Others
Many Other Techniques and Skills

Best of all – NO NOISE, NO SMELL and NO AMMO COSTS

Defending Your Family

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:52:03 +0000

Short Description: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for securing your home and protecting your family in the event of an attempted or successful home intrusion / invasion.

More Details: It’s late in the evening – you hear someone breaking into your house – what do you do? Do you have a plan to protect your family? Think it can’t happen to you? Home invasions in the greater Atlanta Area are on the rise in all areas – even Buckhead and Roswell – so if you don’t have a plan – you should.

Now offered for the first time in the Southeast – powerful, detailed,training for private citizens like you. Join us for 4 hours of discussion and instruction that will help you devise a defensive plan of action. It may never happen to your or your family, but shouldn’t you be prepared just in case it does?

What You Will Learn

During the course, you will learn how to stay safe in your home, what to do if someone tries to get into your home, when to stay, when to leave, and when and how to fight. Areas and questions that will be covered are:

What is my plan if my home is invaded?
When should I use lethal force in defending my home?
How should I protect my home from invasion?
How should I safely store firearms in my home?
Open carry vs. concealed carry in the home?
Where should I be if my home is invaded?
Should I be using video surveillance?
Can alarm systems be overridden?
Can lighting help my home defense?
Can I defend up close – hand to hand vs. close gun in hand?
What options do I have for non-firearms home defense?
After an event, what should I do and say to Law Enforcement?
What happens after a home invasion?

Students will receive course materials.

Course cost includes course materials.

Beginner level course

4 hour course

NRA First Steps Pistol

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:08:25 +0000

Short Description: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a specific pistol safely.

More Details: NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.

Instructional topics include:

Range safety rules and video
NRA’s rules for safe gun handling
Pistol parts and operation
Types of ammunition
Shooting fundamentals
Shooting from the bench rest position and two handed standing positions
Cleaning the pistol
Continued opportunities for skill development

Students will receive the NRA Guide to Basic of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and course completion certificate.

Course cost includes handgun rental, target and eyes and ears protection. Ammunition is not included, and must be purchased through SharpShooters USA when using a SharpShooters USA firearm. If you have our own handgun, you are more than welcome to bring and use it for the class.

Beginner level course

8 hour course

NRA Basic Pistol

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:43:32 +0000

Short Description: Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely.

More Details: This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.

The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. This course includes classroom and range time.

Instructional topics include:

Range safety rules and video
NRA’s rules for safe gun handling
Pistol parts and operation
Types of ammunition
Shooting fundamentals
Shooting from the bench rest position and two handed standing positions
Cleaning the pistol
Continued opportunities for skill development

Beginner level course

8 hour course

Beginning Tactical Carbine

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 16:04:49 +0000

Short Description: You know how to shoot your tactical carbine rifle but you want to become more comfortable and learn to defend with it.

More Information: This is an entry level course for carbine shooters. This class is geared for those who have not had any formal instruction.

Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Sling use will be introduced as well as the beginning methods of movement, target acquisition and discrimination. You will learn about field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting.

Class requirements:

Eye & Ear protection (electronic hearing protection is strongly recommended)
Serviceable carbine – typical calibers are 9mm, 45 ACP, 30 cal, 5.56 mm, 7.62 x 39mm
Serviceable sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions – tactical type preferred
Minimum 1 magazine pouch – or method to carry spare magazine(s)
Minimum of 3 serviceable magazines (5 is better)
400 rounds of ammo for the day (400 per day) – service type
Suitable range wear depending on the season
Good attitude

Advanced-beginner level course

8 hour course