Teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

Course topics include:

1. Pistol knowledge & safe gun handling.
2. Ammunition knowledge & the fundamentals of pistol shooting.

3. Shooting positions and shooting qualification.
4. Scoring targets and maintaining your pistol.
5. Continued opportunities for skill development.

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo. Do not buy a firearm for this course but students are encouraged to use their own if they have one. *

~8 hours

$225/$175 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

Can bundle with Basic Rifle!

This course is a pre-requisite for NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home.

All appointments will be listed under current classes for others to signup unless you book for a private course.

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

Course topics include:
1. Basic defensive shooting skills.
2. Strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation.
3. Firearms and the law
4. How to choose a handgun for self-defense
5. Continued opportunities for skill development.

*Student materials and range fees are included in the price. Students can borrow a firearm and pay for ammo if needed. *

8 hours

$225/$175 For Each Additional Student (Max 6)

Must take Basic Pistol or First Steps Pistol before this course.

This course is a pre-requisite for NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home.

All appointments will be listed under current classes for others to signup unless you book for a private course.

Teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.

Course Topics Include:
1. Carry, store and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside of the home.
2. Level 1: 225 rounds on the range learning different shooting techniques
3. Level 2: 125 rounds learning more advanced shooting techniques

*Students must bring their own firearm (9mm or .38 special minimum), sturdy belt, strong side hip holster, 2 magazines, 2 magazine holders,  pull over and jacket cover garments to this course, and 200 rounds of ammo.*

12-16 Hours (2 Days)

$375/$175 For Each Additional Student (Max 6)

Must take Basic Pistol or First Steps and Personal Protection In The Home first or pass the pre-course assessment.

Bundle All 3 Courses starting at $625!

All appointments will be listed under current classes for others to signup unless you book for a private course.

The NRA Defensive Pistol Course will focus on the techniques needed to develop a defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence.

Course Topics Include:

1. How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling When Carrying Concealed
2. Basic Principles of Concealment and the Difference Between Cover and Concealment
3. Drawing from the Holster
4. Levels of Mental Awareness
5. Developing the Proper Mindset When Using a Pistol for Personal Protection
6. Clearing Common Stoppages
7. Moving off the line of attack and shooting
8. Shooting Qualification

*Students must bring their own firearm (9mm or .38 special minimum), sturdy belt, strong side hip holster, 2 magazines, 2 magazine holders,  pull over and jacket cover garments to this course, and 200 rounds of ammo.*

4 Hours

$150/$100 For Each Additional Student (Max 4)

It is recommended that students have taken NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home or are experienced shooters as this course is designed to review concealed carry concepts and reinforce already developed skills.

All appointments will be listed under current classes for others to signup unless you book for a private course.

The Duty Handgun Course is MPOETC approved (CLE02086) and designed to push the limits of operator performance and enhance their overall proficiency, speed, and accuracy of first hit. This is achieved by discussing industry standards, direct coaching, and performing drills that review, refine, and reinforce operator concepts of positioning, efficiency of movement, and firearm manipulation while under duress. At the end of the course, operators will be able to apply the skills they learned to better protect themselves and those close to them.

Course topics include:

1. Discussion of handgun setup, storage, ballistics, and core concepts of use

2. Dry practice of loading considerations, level 1-2 malfunction clearance, and tactical loading

3. Ready/carry positions and timing to first shot

4. Positional shooting, utilizing cover, and shooting on the move

5. Combination of the introduced skills in lessons 4 and 5 with an emphasis on urgency

8. Multiple Threats and Decision Making

9. MPOETC Pistol Qualification

*Students must have pistol, sling, 3 magazines, duty gear or conceal gear, 250 rounds of ammunition*

8 Hours

$225/175 for each additional student (Max 6)

All appointments will be listed under current classes for others to signup unless you book for a private course.

General public must take all pistol courses before this course.

Two hours of private instruction for a single person or couple to work on an individualized curriculum. Perfect for people looking to work on multiple different firearm types or practice more advanced skills such as drawing from the holster, moving and shooting, etc.

$150/$225

The Patrol Shotgun course is MPOETC (CLE02085) approved course and designed to push the limits of operator performance and enhance their overall proficiency, speed, and accuracy of first hit while keeping the gun in the fight. This is achieved by discussing industry standards, direct coaching, and performing drills that review, refine, and reinforce operator concepts of positioning, efficiency of movement, and firearm manipulation while under duress. At the end of the course, operators will be able to apply the skills they learned to better protect themselves and those close to them.

Course topics include:
1. Discussion of shotgun setup, storage, ballistics, and core concepts of use
2. Dry practice of loading considerations, level 1-2 malfunction clearance, and loading techniques
3. Confirming point of impact with shotgun slugs
4. Ready/carry positions and timing to first shot
5. Positional shooting, utilizing cover, and shooting on the move
6. Combination of the introduced skills in lessons 4 and 5 with an emphasis on urgency
7. Decision Making and moving targets
8. MPOETC Shotgun Qualification

*Students must have a shotgun, sling preferred, 125 shells, 10 slugs, and 10 buckshot

8 Hours

$225/175 for each additional student (Max 6)

All appointments will be listed under current classes for others to signup unless you book for a private course.

General public must take shotgun orientation or a private lesson focused on basic shotgun use before this course.

Two hours of private instruction for a single person or couple to work on an individualized curriculum. Perfect for people looking to work on multiple different firearm types or practice more advanced skills such as drawing from the holster, moving and shooting, etc.

$150/$225

The NRA Range Safety Officer Course develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.

Course topics include:
1. Introduction to the Basic RSO Course.
2. Role of the Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures
3. Range Inspection and Range Rules
4. Emergency Procedures
5. Range Safety Briefing
6. Gun Stoppages & Malfunctions
7. RSO Examination & Administration Items

*Student materials are included in the price.*

~9 Hours

$175 Per Student (Min 4-Max 12)

Tuition does not include NRA Credentialing fees which are $40 for members and $175 for non members payable to the NRA after course completion to activate the credential

The NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to training and supervising NRA range safety officers and developing range standard operating procedures.

Students must be a certified NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is included in this course as a pre-requisite.

Course topics include:
1. NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
2. Standard Operating Procedures
3. Inspections
4. Emergency Procedures
5. Range Safety Briefing
6. Gun Stoppages & Malfunctions
7. CRSO Examination & Demonstration of Organizational/Teaching Skills

*Student materials are included in the price.*

~14 Hours

$400 Per Student (Min 4-Max 12)

Tuition does not include NRA Credentialing fees which are $40 for members and $175 for non members payable to the NRA after course completion to activate the credential

The Lamperd Less Lethal Pepper Spray Course is designed to introduce users of the general public or security officers to what Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is and the considerations that must be taken into account for its ethical and legal use.

Course topics include:

1. What is OC?
2. How OC Works
3. Use of Force and Justification of Force
4. Types of OC deployment and handling
5. Types of OC exposures
6. Considerations when using OC

*Student materials are included in the price*

4 hours

3-year Certification

$150 per student/$100 per additional student

The Lamperd Less Lethal Defensive Tactics and Use of Force Course is designed to introduce the general public or security officers to different tactical and physical options available to defend oneself and the considerations that must be taken into account for ethical and legal use of force.

Course topics include:

1. Situational Awareness
2. Use of Force and Justification of Force
3. Use of Force Continuum
4. Stances
5. Blocks, kicks, and punches
6. Pressure Points
7. Handcuffing and searching
8. Disarming techniques

*Student materials are included in the price*

6 hours

2-year Certification

$175/$125 per additional student

The Lamperd Less Lethal Defensive Tactics, Use of Force, and Pepper Spray (OC) Course is designed to introduce the general public or security officers to different tactical and physical options available to defend oneself and the considerations that must be taken into account for ethical and legal use of force.

Course topics include:

1. Situational Awareness
2. Use of Force and Justification of Force
3. Use of Force Continuum
4. Stances
5. Blocks, kicks, and punches
6. Pressure Points
7. Handcuffing and searching
8. Disarming techniques
9. What is OC?
10. How OC works
11. Types of OC Deployment and Handling
12. Types of OC Exposures
13. Considerations when using OC

*Student materials are included in the price*

6-8 hours

DT/UOF 2 year certification/ OC 3 year certification

$300 per student / $200 per additional student

The De-Escalation course is MPOETC approved and designed to reinforce the importance of de-escalation and highlight that de-escalation is enabled before, during, and after an incident in a variety of ways. This is achieved by discussing the importance of empowering individuals to make decisions for resolving conflict, identifying personality types, and practicing good communication and tactics. At the end of the course, students will be able to apply the skills they learned to better protect themselves, others, and those close to them.

Course topics include:
1. What is De-Escalation?
2. Complete Concepts of De-Escalation
3. Building the Tool-Kit for De-Escalation
4. Understanding Personalities
5. Procedural Justice
6. Practical Exercises

4 Hours

$350 for up to 10 students

The ASP Certification Course is a dynamic, hands-on 7-hour training experience specifically designed for protection professionals, including executive protection agents, private security officers, and law enforcement personnel. The course is designed to acquaint participants with operational use of the ASP Tactical Baton, Tactical Restraints/Performance Flashlights and/or OC. The training includes basic portation (carrying) and presentation (drawing) techniques as well as defensive application procedures. Certification acknowledges that the individual officer met a competency-based standard of knowledge and performance with practical, court-defensible, and easily retainable techniques for real-world application.

Course Topics Include:

1. Mechanics and operation

2. Legal aspects of use

3. Threat assessment and situational awareness

4. Presentation techniques

5. Target zones

6. Dedicated drills using each system separately

7. Integrated drills utilizing all systems together

*Students should be in good health and decent fitness for this course*

*Students must have their own baton/ scabbard, flashlight/holder, handcuffs, and duty belt*

1, 2, or 3 day options – Baton and OC can be done individually or as a 2 day course

1 Day – Baton or OC – $225/$175 per additional student

2 Day – Baton + Handcuff/Flashlight – $400/$300 per additional student

3 Day – Baton + Handcuff/Flashlight + OC – $600/$375 per additional student

Please call 412-254-6665 or email Anthony@specialtasksgroupsecurity.bookit.one for multi day scheduling

2 year certification