Guardian Citizen
Principle-Based Applied Combatives
CTAC 1 and 2
This curriculum is classroom-based with limited Live-fire range exercises. Topics we cover are listed below and may vary by class.
Firearms and Personal Defense Fundamentals, Emergency Trauma Care
- SAFETY check at the DOOR and every re-entry to ensure a safe training environment.
- “Stop The Bleed” training and certification in emergency trauma response (HANDS-ON and practiced in class).
- “Demystifying the Gun”. Firearm fundamentals – function, takedown, mags, holsters, belts, sights/alignment.
- How to practice effectively so you can build skills utilizing your internal learning mechanisms.
- Footwork and foundation for moving through space/crowds and dynamic shooting principles.
- Draws from a Holster – 5 stages of Draw and 3 ranges of presentation and weapon retention.
- Delayed and Obscured Draw.
- Making the critical “prey-to-predator” switch that can save your life.
Dynamic Defensive Shooting, Carjacking Defense, and Mental Strength
- Balance, Movement, and using cover versus a threat.
- Dynamic shooting from various positions (seated, ground, on back, on side, etc.)
- Moving and shooting, drawing while moving, footwork triangles, how to fall, and how to get up.
- Low-light decision making and threat discernment
- Weapon malfunction recognition and clearance steps.
- Carjacking avoidance, defense, and prevention strategies.
- Self-Defense Core Principles: Balance, Movement, Targeting, Looseness, and violence of action/forward pressure.
- Certificate of Completion, eligibility for CTAC 2 and a super cool Conditioned Response decal.
To request private, group, or on-site business training, please contact us.