Program Overview: In this program of instruction, you will be trained in how to defend against an edged weapon attack when you carry a firearm (armed) or when you can’t carry or access your firearm, how to use a firearm against a violent physical threat at extreme close quarters and how to defend yourself, and those with you, against a violent physical edged weapons attack even if you have nothing in your hands.
Brief Description: Utilized by the U.S. Dept. of Defense, civilian Law Enforcement and protective services professionals who are required to successfully managing multiple assailants, this program answers the questions: What can I do to defend against an assailant who is attacking me and or others with an edged weapon, and I cannot get to my firearm in time? What can I do in those precious few seconds when I’m reacting to a surprise attack, while trying to get to my gun? What if I’m taken off guard and with nothing in my hands – how can I defend myself and/ or my partner from a life-threatening edged weapon assault? What’s the very best way to make combat effective round placement in the shortest amount of time with my handgun at close quarters and under extreme duress?
Course includes: Protecting from exposure against the seven lethal strike zones of your body targeted by skilled assailants, managing the fateful injury/ distance liability gap, risk metrics, reduce response time tactics, rapid response body mechanics, wound analysis & effects, armed (and unarmed) defense against an edged weapon attack at extreme close quarters, shooting performance CQB gun handling skills, engaging multiple assailants and a rare training block on exotic edged weapons to include familiarization with the infamous “karambit” where you will be introduced to the curve blade – how it is used, its advantages over a straight edge and what makes the curved blade such a unique and effective tool employed at conversational ranges. and other curved blades. There is no prerequisite for this course other than basic firearms training. Loadout gear: Duty rig and blue gun or inert training pistol fitting your duty rig holster.
Hosted by ISA, Indiana Agency Invitation Only