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SURVIVING A FORCE ENCOUNTER (S.A.F.E)

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A "SOUP TO NUTS" COURSE THAT PROVIDES THE STUDENT WITH INVALUABLE TOOLS FOR SURVIVING A FORCE ENCOUNTER

This all-encompassing course will expose the student to knowledge that will allow them to survive a deadly force encounter tactically, mentally, and legally. “From soup to nuts” this course will teach the mental and physical skills needed before, during, and after a force encounter. The student will be walked through several realistic force scenarios and then given the tactics and weapons handling skills to overcome the various situations. In addition, the student will be exposed to what is expected from the legal system and how to mentally prepare for post-combat stressors that may arise.

Overview:

  • Tactical handgun skills

  • Moving and shooting

  • Effective use-of-cover

  • Multiple adversaries

  • Defensive knife usage

  • Hand-to-hand skills

  • Ground combat

  • Force-on-force (training site permitting)

  • Combat mindset

  • Legal system step-by-step

Prerequisite

This course is an intermediate level course. It is not an entry level course. The student needs to know and be able to demonstrate safe gun handling, weapon system familiarity, foundational marksmanship skills, and working from a holster.

 

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Equipment

  • Pistol or revolver in one of the following calibers: .380, 9MM, .38SPL, .357 Magnum, .357SIG, .40S&W, or .45ACP (no other calibers allowed)

  • 3 magazines / 5 speedloaders minimum

  • Belt mounted, dominant side concealment holster or duty rig

  • Magazine Pouches

  • Sturdy Belt at least 1.5” wide

  • Concealment garment or duty gear

  • Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning

  • Clothing suitable for training in all weather conditions

  • Hat with a brim

  • Hydration system

  • Sunscreen and bug spray

  • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses

  • Earmuffs and ear plugs

  • Knee and elbow pads (optional)

  • Body armor (optional)

Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH location.

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Ammunition

  • 400 rounds of pistol ammunition

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