About This Course:
Many people think they know how to operate a handgun or to shoot accurately. However, do you know how to rapidly deploy your handgun in a stressful situation, make a successful hit, reload your weapon, and perform them all within 3 seconds?
If you are considering carrying a handgun for personal defense, or just want to keep one in your nightstand, this is a vital course for you. Regardless of how many rounds you have fired at your local range, you will learn how to use your handgun in real world situation.
This course is designed for those who have a basic understanding of handguns, but want to learn how to utilize it in a defensive situation.
Course Topics:
Range Safety
Carry Positions and Holster Selection
Proper Grip and Stance for Defensive Situations
Drawing from the Holster
After Action Drills
Ammunition Management and Reloads
Safe Dry-Fire Practice Methods and Drills
Required Equipment:
Semi-automatic Handgun
Extra Magazine and method to carry that magazine
Holster (No SERPA Retention Holsters, No Belly Band Holsters)
Approximately 100 rounds of ammunition
It is strongly recommended you have your own handgun and holster for this class. If you do not, please contact us and we can arrange for you to rent a handgun and borrow a holster.
All participants should bring ear and eye protection and dress appropriately for the weather.
Required Prerequisites:
You must know how to properly load your weapon, operate the slide action (and any safeties), Understand sight alignment and trigger control. If you are brand new to handguns or feel you need more training in the basics, please sign up for the Basic Handgun course prior to attending this course.
Defensive Firearms Mindset is highly recommended but not required.
Special Notes:
This course is open to ages 14+ as long as a parent attends.
Price:
This course is $75 Handgun rental is $25 + Market cost for ammunition - Please bring cash to course to pay instructor
Registration Notes:
If the class is full you can sign up for the waitlist. This does NOT mean you have a spot to attend. If someone cancels we go down the waitlist and give first chance to register to those on the waitlist. Only once you complete your full registration and payment are you guaranteed a spot in the course.
About This Course
In today’s world, trauma doesn’t just happen on the battlefield or in hospitals—it happens in our neighborhoods, homes, workplaces, and schools. Natural disasters, violent incidents, personal loss, and other distressing events can leave everyday people feeling overwhelmed, frightened, or isolated. When someone we care about experiences trauma, it’s natural to want to help—but many of us don’t know how to respond in a way that’s truly supportive.
This course was designed to fill that gap.
This course is an empowering 8-hour classroom-based training that teaches everyday people how to be an effective source of calm, compassion, and stability in the aftermath of a crisis. You don’t need a degree in psychology to make a difference—you just need the right tools, understanding, and approach.
Participants will learn how to recognize signs of emotional and psychological distress, offer practical support without causing harm, and avoid common mistakes that can unintentionally deepen trauma. Whether you’re a parent, coworker, friend, teacher, or simply someone who wants to be better prepared to support others in difficult times, this course gives you the skills to step up with confidence.
This training is not a replacement for professional mental health care—it’s a bridge. A way to help others get from the moment of crisis to a place where healing can begin. And along the way, you’ll learn how to take care of yourself, too.
Topics Covered:
Understanding psychological trauma and its immediate impact
The principles of psychological first aid (PFA)
How to communicate calmly and effectively with someone in distress
Providing support without pushing, judging, or retraumatizing
Identifying red flags that indicate the need for professional help
Setting boundaries while offering help
Recognizing and managing your own stress responses as a helper
How to support children and teens after a crisis
Building personal and community resilience
Resources and referral tools for further support
Equipment required:
An open mind
Pen and paper
Prerequisites:
None
Course Notes:
This is a classroom course, but come prepared to be challenged mentally and emotionally.
Curious about how night vision and thermal imaging actually work? Whether you're a first responder, hobbyist, law enforcement professional, or simply interested in the technology, this 3-hour classroom-based lecture takes a deep dive into the science and history behind seeing in the dark.
You'll explore how the human eye adapts to low-light conditions, how night vision and thermal optics enhance that capability, and how these tools have evolved from military origins to widespread civilian use. This course will also give you a solid understanding of the differences between equipment generations—so you can make informed decisions about what technology best fits your needs.
Whether you're preparing for a low-light training class or simply want to demystify the tech, this session will illuminate the invisible world around you.
· Anatomy of the human eye and how it adapts to darkness
· How night vision and thermal imaging enhance human sight
· Generations of night vision devices: Gen 1 through Gen 4
· Key differences between night vision and thermal technologies
· Practical applications in military, law enforcement, first responder, and civilian contexts
· Strengths, limitations, and misconceptions about image enhancement tools
· The future of night vision and emerging tech on the horizon
Equipment Required:
Pen and Paper for Notes
Open to ages 14+ with a parent.
This course is classroom only. It is theory and understanding. It is NOT a live fire class
Cost:
$35
Most of us know how to protect our physical safety—but what about our psychological well-being? Emotional abuse, gaslighting, manipulation, and narcissistic behavior can be just as damaging as physical threats, especially when they come from people we can’t easily avoid—coworkers, partners, family members, or authority figures.
This course is an empowering 8-hour classroom-based training that gives everyday adults the tools to protect their mental and emotional boundaries, even in environments they can’t escape. Grounded in current research but presented in plain language, this class helps you recognize red flags, avoid psychological traps, and respond with clarity and strength.
You’ll learn how to stay grounded in the face of toxic behavior, how to protect your identity and values from erosion, and how to choose the safest and most effective path—whether that means adapting, confronting, or exiting the relationship entirely. You don’t need a psychology degree to defend yourself—you just need a clear understanding of how manipulation works, how it affects your brain, and how to take back your power.
Whether you're navigating a difficult workplace, a challenging family dynamic, or a painful personal relationship, this course will help you stay strong, stay sane, and stay in control.
Topics Covered Include:
Understanding emotional manipulation and abuse
Narcissistic traits and behavioral red flags (non-clinical)
Gaslighting, guilt-tripping, and coercive control tactics
How trauma bonding and fawning responses work
The psychological cost of staying—and leaving
Boundaries that hold up under pressure
Communicating with manipulative people without becoming a target
“Gray Rock” and “Yellow Rock” techniques
Planning for emotional and physical safety
Rebuilding your inner voice and personal identity
Pen and Paper for notes. This is a classroom based course.
Notes:
This course is open to ages 16+ with a parent in attendance. Come prepared to confront hard truths, challenge old patterns, and leave with a stronger sense of self.
$125
Classic Design. Modern Skill.
There’s a reason the revolver has stood the test of time. Iconic, reliable, and surprisingly versatile, the revolver still holds a respected place in the world of personal defense. But don’t let its simplicity fool you—operating a revolver effectively requires a different set of skills than today’s more common semi-automatic handguns.
Whether you're considering a revolver for everyday carry, backup use, or simply want to master a timeless platform, this course provides a solid foundation for safe, confident, and effective revolver handling.
You’ll leave this course with a deep respect for what the revolver can do—and the skills to make it work for you. Whether you're dusting off a family heirloom or carrying a snub-nose for personal defense, this is the class that bridges tradition with tactical readiness.
If you do not have a revolver, please contact us and we can arrange for you to rent a handgun and borrow a holster.
All participants should dress appropriately for the weather (This is an outside course).
You must understand basic firearms safety and range procedures.
$95 If you need to borrow a handgun please pay the instructor $30 to reimburse for the ammunition
About this Course:
Sometimes you just need to get into a door quickly and don’t have time to find the keys or pick the lock. Perhaps there is a medical emergency, fire, or violent situation. Knowing how to get inside the door with speed and safety is paramount to you being able to address the situation on the other side.
This course will show numerous techniques and tools to utilize for the purpose. Students will open doors, windows, and gates. The course is applicable to law enforcement, fire, ems, and civilians.
Operational Safety
Identification of Fortifications and Locking Mechanisms
Manual Breaching
Ballistic Breaching
Mechanical Breaching
Overview of Explosive Breaching
Tool Selection
Gloves such as MechanixWear or Tactical Gloves
Eye Protection
This is a mildly physical course where students will have to swing heavy battering rams, hold saws, etc.
This is an INDOOR course
Instructor:
This course is taught by a former Miami area SWAT officer
$225
This event was totally revamped in 2023
About this Event:
This event will be a solid day of challenges which will test you in various areas of handgun, hiking, navigation, puzzles, survival, etc.
If you enjoy Tough Mudder, Mammoth Challenge, Spartan, IDPA, ISPC, etc….but you want to see a combination of other skills, you will LOVE this event.
Due to the nature of this event, the exact details will not be disclosed, but here are some things you can expect.
There are various segments to allow participation by all skills and fitness levels.
You must have solid understanding of firearm safety.
Must be 16+
This course will not have camping, long hikes, etc. Courses with running or other physical activity will be scored in a way where those with skill can compensate for any physical ailments.
Many people think they know how to operate a rifle and shoot accurately. For most, this has included taking their rifle to a range and shooting at paper targets until they could consistently hit a bull’s-eye. However, this is NOT fighting with your rifle. Can you rapidly deploy your rifle in a stressful situation, clear any malfunctions, and make successful hits all within 3 seconds? If you are new to the AR platform, or have only used it for target practice, this is a vital course. This a basic level course, but even more experienced weapon operators will gain additional experience in using the weapon for defensive situations.
This course covers proper stance and grip, and covers topics such as point-of-aim versus point-of impact, various methods to sight your rifle, reloads, and weapon malfunctions. Discussion will include different optics, slings, and other rifle accessories.
Good quality magazine fed weapon (AR platform in 5.56/.223, 9mm, 6.8spc, etc.)
Approximately 100 rounds of rifle ammunition
Rifle Sling
2 extra rifle magazines and a method to carry those magazines
If there is something you do not have, inform us in advance and we can arrange for you to borrow.
We do have AR rifle’s available for rental including ammunition (Please Inquire for current prices).
$95
This course is part 3 of the Sidney Reilly Experience. Courses are standalone and can be completed in any order.
A master spy needs to be able to conducted operations in areas where he might not have access to conventional weapons. In today’s world, even those of us who aren’t spies often find ourselves in areas where we cannot carry a gun, knife, or club. What if you are visiting a city with strict weapon laws, or flying commercially, or travelling to another country? What if you still want to be safe when you can’t carry a weapon?
This course will cover improvised weapons and non-conventional fighting techniques, so no matter where you are, you will be able to find ways to protect yourself and your loved ones.
The skills learned in this course will help prepare you to excel in the later courses in the series.
This course will cover the following topics:
· “Dirty” Boxing (Panuntukan / Suntukan) · Fighting with blunt and sharp objects · Fighting with a strip of clothe such as a scarf or shemagh · Finding other weapons in your close proximity · Use improvised weapons against standard weapons such as knives/guns
· “Dirty” Boxing (Panuntukan / Suntukan)
· Fighting with blunt and sharp objects
· Fighting with a strip of clothe such as a scarf or shemagh
· Finding other weapons in your close proximity
· Use improvised weapons against standard weapons such as knives/guns
While this series is labeled as a "Spy" series, that is merely a fun name. The lessons taught are directly applicable for all people in their daily life.
Additional Courses Include:
· Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance · Situational Awareness and Behavioral Analysis · Kidnaping Prevention and Escape
· Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance
· Situational Awareness and Behavioral Analysis
· Kidnaping Prevention and Escape
Those who complete the full series will be rewarded with a unique souvenir
Notes
Although this is a physical course by nature, those of all conditioning, physical ailments, or age will be able to complete the course and learn how to better protect themselves
This course is open to ages 14+ with a parent attending
Birthing is a natural process, but is often fraught with concern for both the mother and baby. While modern medicine and emergency services have come a long way, deliveries still happen outside of the hospital. It could be planned, or it could be the result of an automobile accident, a natural disaster, or simply because the delivery is progressing much quicker than anticipated. Knowing what to do in these situations is vital.
This course will cover many of the aspects required to have a successful out of hospital delivery. It is vital information for anyone serious about their medical training, those who may respond to disaster areas, those who consider themselves properly prepared for a collapse of services, or those who simply have a desire to get the most medical training possible.
This course will cover:
- Female anatomy before, during and after pregnancy
- Physiological birth (how baby moves down birth canal)
- Supplies to have on hand during birth
- What is and is not an emergency during birth
- Non-pharmaceutical pain management
- Managing birth emergencies without medical professionals
- Recovery needs
- Lactation anatomy, mechanics and common issues
Open to ages 14+ with parent attending
Violent encounters usually happen in close. When an attacker is close and using a weapon, the time you have to react is greatly reduced. However, your options for defense are often much greater if you know how to properly control the situation.
Naval Special Warfare members are experts at conducting extreme close quarters combat. This course stems from many of the same techniques.
In this course you will be taught fighting at zero distance with empty hand, blades, impact objects, and finally with firearms.
You do not have to be an expert at any of the weapons prior to attending, nor do you have to be a martial artist. This course will show you effective, direct techniques.
This course will use SIRT feedback training handguns for the force-on-force portion.
Comfortable clothes for working both standing and on the ground
Safety glasses
Holster to carry your handgun like you would in real life. This course is not for battle belts etc unless you use one of those daily.
This is one part of a six part series. You can attend them in any order. Upon completion of all 6 courses you will receive a special commemorative T-shirt.
Note:
This is an indoor course
The course is physical in nature, but will be adapted to your fitness level. You do not have to be in excellent shape to get high value from this course.
This course is taught by a former Navy SEAL (Verification upon serious inquiry)
$295
Having an advanced understanding of medical conditions, pharmaceuticals, diseases, and non-traumatic injuries can help you better understand when to seek advanced care and when you might be able to treat yourself at home. In addition, if you ever find yourself in some sort of apocalyptic situation, shipwreck, lost in the wilderness, etc….knowing advanced medical skills can be the difference between life and death.
The knowledge and skills in this class are extremely applicable to anyone who goes on mission trips or serves in disaster rescue situations.
Taught by a highly experienced medical doctor, this is a fast paced and mentally demanding course. Regardless of your current medical skill set you will learn new things.
Topics include but not limited to:
· Diseases
· Conditions
· Infections
· Non-traumatic injuries
· Prescription Medication
· Over-the-counter Medication
· Patient Movement
· Patient Evaluations
Pen and Paper to take extensive notes
This course is open to participants as young as 14 with a parent also attending.
Course will run from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
For those attending the Holiday party we will conclude in plenty of time on Saturday night.
Doctor D. Miller
In many areas, assailants prefer using bladed or pointed weapons. Additionally, there are places where carrying a firearm is not permitted, but you may be allowed to carry a knife for self-defense.
Most knife fighting or knife defense classes resemble a choreographed dance more than practical training for real encounters. Such encounters are often ambushes, typically brief but always brutal. Your training needs to focus on the actual techniques employed by most attackers.
This is not a martial arts training course. It is a hybrid-style, reality-based system with techniques you can apply immediately.
Topics Include:
This course is focused on practicality and is designed with methods to adapt to various situations, opponents, and personal fitness, skill, and size.
Special Note about Physical Condition:
You do NOT have to be in great shape, be strong or particularly fast. A 100 pound woman can drop a man twice her size using the principles taught. That's not hyperbole, and will be demonstrated in class.
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