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"Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be in readiness for the conflict; for it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar"! ~ Winston Churchill,1940

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PERSONAL INSTRUCTION
2/4/8 hr slots | $50/hr plus fees | Available Upon Request

Counterterrorism Institute Personal Instruction Class


Institute Instructors are available by appointment for individuals and small group who would rather have personal instruction rather than attend a public class. Instructor is available in handgun, shotgun, rifle and full auto weapons. All instruction is defensive in nature.

Personal instruction fees begin at $50.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum PLUS all range/target fees.

 

PRECISION RIFLE *NEW*
8 hours | $175 | Oct. 2, 2010 | 9 am - 5 pm | Fairfield, Utah

Defensive Handgun Class - Combat Terror This is a 1-day, hands on all shooting course. It is designed to teach shooters to effectively take game at distances of over 100 yards. The course is held at the Global One Complex, Fairfield, Utah in Utah County.

The course will teach the average shooter long range rifle skills such as:

  • Range estimation
  • Wind doping/estimation
  • Bullet drop compensation
  • Various shooting position
  • Understanding D.O.P.E. and how to record it
  • Long range marksmanship skills.
  • Students will be shooting all day from a variety of positions.

Tuition INCLUDES all range fees, targets, instruction, and catered lunch plus a certificate of training from the Institute.

Instructors: Instructors for this course are combat veterans and military trained snipers

 

ADVANCED DEFENSIVE HANDGUN

8 hours | $175 | TBA | 9 am - 5 pm | Ogden, Utah

Defensive Handgun Class - Combat TerrorThis is a comprehensive and somewhat intense 1-day course for people who already have some defensive shooting experience. You will have the opportunity to learn more and hone your defensive shooting skills during realistic drills. Course content includes:

  • Engaging multiple threats
  • Clearing malfunctions
  • Developing a faster draw
  • Performing speed/emergency reloads
  • Getting off the X
  • Firing from unusual positions and from cover
  • Shooting on the move
  • Shooting/reloading and clearing malfunctions with only one hand
  • Live fire shooting house
Tuition INCLUDES all range fees, targets, instruction, catered lunch and a certificate of training. Only 16 slots are available.


 

TACTICAL RIFLE CAMP
2 Days | $375 | August 21-22, 2010 | 12pm-9pm on the 21st, 9am-5pm on the 22nd | Fairfield, Utah

Defensive Handgun Class - Combat TerrorThis course is an intense and comprehensive course of instruction in the use of the rifle/carbine for self defense situations. It is NOT for novice shooters. You must already possess some level of skill with your rifle in order to attend. Police, Military and Security personnel will receive the NRA Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle certification upon completion.

Course topics will include:

  • Rifle marksmanship building
  • Shooting from unusual positions
  • Shooting from various forms of cover
  • Shooting on the move
  • Shooting with support side
  • Low light shooting
  • Long gun retention
  • Transitions drills
  • Verbal/Non Verbal communications with partners

Course Instructors are Nationally certified NRA LE Patrol Rifle Instructors, Utah POST and/or local SWAT Instructors. Equipment needed is Any multi-shot rifle/carbine with a sling, handgun and holster, minimum of 5 magazines per rifle, 3 for pistol. Bring 1,000 rounds of practice ammo for the rifle and 150 rounds for handgun. Personally reloaded ammunition is not permitted. Bring a good flashlight or weapon light, knee and elbow pads.

WARNING! Classes are held regardless of weather. Dress for it

 

UTAH CONCEALED FIREARM PERMIT
4 hrs | $50 | Aug. 7, 2010 | 10 am - 2 pm | SLC, UT

Concealed Firearm Permit Class - Combat Terror

Requirements: Must bring photo ID

A mandatory 4 hours of training to comply with Utah law. Course topics include: Utah law, liaison with police, methods of carry, firearms safety, use of force, etc. Price INCLUDES finger printing, photographs, and notary.

 

DEFENSIVE RIFLE
4 hrs | $100 | August 29, 2010 | 1pm - 5pm | SLC, UT
4 hrs | $100 | October 9, 2010 | 1pm - 5pm | SLC, UT

Defensive Rifle Class - Combat TerrorThis short, intense 4 hour course covers the basics of using the rifle or carbine as a defensive tool. The course will cover the most important aspects of rifle skills, including:

• How to ZERO your rifle
• Firing from various defensive positions
• Reloading effectively
• Clearing malfunctions/stoppages
• Shooting while moving
• Shooting with either hand

This is an ALL SHOOTING course. Any type of rifle is acceptable. Bring your AR-15, AK, Winchester or even your 10/22 if that is what you have. We will teach you how to fight with it. Shooters will need about 250 rounds of rifle ammo and a means or carrying your ammo or magazines along with the manual and cleaning kit for your weapon. Classes are held regardless of weather. Dress for it.

 

DEFENSIVE HANDGUN
4 hrs | $100 | August 29, 2010 | 9am-1pm | SLC, UT
4 hrs | $100 | October 9, 2010 | 9am-1pm | Ogden, UT

Defensive Handgun Class - Combat Terror

This half day course is designed to give the novice shooter basic skills required for self defense. No experience is required, but you must provide your own weapons. Only adults 18 and older may attend. Course content will include:
  • Shooting from various positions
  • Firearm Safety
  • How the handgun operates
  • Shooting while moving
  • Reloading effectively
  • Drawing from a holster
  • Shooting with either hand
  • Correcting malfunctions/jams

This is an ALL SHOOTING course. Under the guidance of highly experienced Instructors, you will learn very quickly how to handle your weapon safely and shoot effectively to protect yourselves and your loved ones.

 

CONCEALED CARRY GUN FIGHTING
8 hrs | $175 | Aug. 7, 2010 | 9am-5pm | Harrisville, Ut

Advance Concealed Carry Tactics Class - Combat TerrorThis full day course is geared towards the experienced shooter who wants to
enhance his/her tactical concealed carry, self defense skills. This course is
NOT for first time shooters. This is a more in depth self defense shooting course than Defensive handgun. This course requires the shooter to execute all drills and shooting from a concealed holster. The course topics will include:

  • Selection of effective concealed holsters
  • Drawing and shooting with either hand
  • Injury/emergency reloading and clearing of stoppages
  • Shooting on the move
  • Shooting from unusual positions
  • Force on force scenarios
  • Catered lunch on site

Class held at the Swanson Tactical Training Center, Harrisville,Utah. (swansontactical.org)

 

URBAN RIFLE/ HANDGUN
8 hrs | $175 | October 23, 2010 | 9am - 5pm | Fairfield, UT

Urban Rifle/Handgun Class - Combat TerrorThe Urban Rifle course is a fast paced, 1-day (8 hours) training event geared towards law enforcement, corrections, military and security agencies but is open to anyone without a criminal conviction. The drills and tactics you will learn will give you the skills and knowledge to use a rifle or carbine in a self defense situation. It is a basic course. The student should already possess good basic marksmanship skills. Course topics will include:

  • Rifle marksmanship skills & testing
  • Shooting from unusual positions
  • Shooting from cover
  • Firing on the move
  • Reloading skills
  • Engaging multiple targets
  • Stoppage/Malfunction drills
  • Transition to handgun drills
  • Verbal/Non verbal communications

Our Course Instructors are Nationally certified NRA LE Patrol Rifle Instructors, Utah POST and/or local SWAT Instructors. Special Equipment needed is any weapon system of any caliber (even .22s) with a sling, handgun and holster, minimum of 3 magazines per weapon. Bring a minimum of 500 rounds of rifle ammo, 100 rounds pistol ammo, cleaning kits, flashlight. Knee and elbow pads are recommended.

 

LOW LIGHT HANDGUN
4 hrs | $100 | Aug. 15, 2010 | 9am - 1pm | Springville, Utah

Low Light Handgun Class - Combat TerrorClass Held at Rangemasters in Springville, UT.

FBI statistics prove that more than 80% of all lethal confrontations take place in low light situations. This is true whether you are a cop, soldier or housewife defending your home. This course will teach you the most modern low light shooting tactics & techniques that will help you survive a low light confrontation! This is the same block of instruction that we give to local police and military units. Topics will include:

  • How to select proper lighting tools
    • hand or weapon mounted
  • Various LIVE FIRE shooting techniques
  • Loading, unloading and clearing stoppages in the dark
  • White light employment tactics/techniques
  • Shooting and communicating with a partner

Equipment: Handgun, holster, extra magazines or speed loaders and at least one hand held white light, knee pads. Surefire, Streamlight, Gladius, are good flashlights but any high intensity light is fine. Bring a minimum of 200 rounds of range ammo. Tuition includes all training, hand outs, range time, targets and a certificate of training from the Institute.

 

LOW LIGHT TACTICS / CQB
8 hrs | $175 | TBA | 9am - 5pm | N. SLC, UT

Class will be held at the URBAN WARFARE CENTER in N. Salt Lake.

Most Lethal encounters occur in low light situations. This is true whether you are a police officer on the beat, a soldier in combat or an armed citizen. This important training will teach you some of the latest low light techniques that you need to survive a violent confrontation. Topics include:

        • Proper light deployment
        • Low Light movement and tactics
        • Flashlight shooting techniques
        • Force on Force engagements
 

CERTIFIED DIGNITARY PROTECTION OPERATOR
36 hrs | $995 | October 29-31, 2010 | 9am - 9pm | Salt Lake City, Utah
36 hrs | $995 | February 11-13, 2011 | 9am - 9pm | Phoenix, Arizona

Certified Dignitary Protection Operator (bodyguard) Class - Combat Terror Three days long, 36 hours total. This is a comprehensive entry level course to introduce persons interested to the field of Dignitary Protection. The course includes LONG training days of at least 12 hours. Topics include: handgun skills, movement drills, cover and evacuation drills, motorcade operations, weapons retention/disarming, unarmed defense. A written exam, shooting test, advance survey and practical field exercise must be successfully completed in order to become certified. It is a gross myth that professional operators must be male or very large and powerful. FALSE! Anyone of average size can learn these skills.

 

TERROR 101 - SUICIDE BOMBER PREVENTION and RESPONSE
4 hrs | TBA | 12pm - 4pm | SLC, UT

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN FEATURED ON KSL TV NEWS FOR ITS OUTSTANDING HELP TO THE COMMUINITY. WE OFFER THIS CLASS FREE OF CHARGE TO HELP EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY AGAINST THREATS AND HOW TO RESPOND.

Terrorism Awareness Class - Combat Terror This 4 hr. course was developed by the Dept. of Homeland Security for the general public. It outlines who the terrorists are, what the goals are and how they plan to operate in our communities. They may use bombs. They may also use snipers, construction vehicles, aircraft or tanker trucks. As good citizens we should all be aware of what these activities may look like and how to report them before they occur. A certificate of training from the Dept. of Homeland Security is awarded to each person who completes the course. Tuition: FREE. This course is offered free of charge as a community service.

 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TRAUMA INCIDENTS
8 hrs | $175 | TBA | 9 am - 5pm | N. SLC, UT

Emergency Response to Trauma Incidents Class - Combat TerrorClass will be held at the renowned Urban Warfare Center, N. SLC, Utah.

This 8 hour hands on course provides instruction to the average non medical person in treating serious trauma injuries, including gun shot wounds. Topics include: patient assessment, hemorrhage control, airway techniques, carries and lifts, triage. No medical training is required to take this course. Local police SWAT and/or military special operations medics teach this course. Realistic special effects make-up and simulated blood/injuries are used along with sound. Music, sirens and other special effects are used to induce stress.

 

HANDGUN RETENTION/DISARMING, KNIFE DEFENSE
7 hrs | $100 | TBA | 10 am - 5 pm | SLC, UT

Handgun Retention Class - Combat TerrorThis is a 7 hr. course designed to teach the basic principles of handgun retention. That is to say the HOW TO of preventing someone from taking your handgun away from you and how to take it back if they do. Physical hands on drills are conducted with weapons in the hand and in the holster. Training is done both standing and on the ground. Although somewhat physical, the average person can complete the course. Live firearms are not permitted. Inert training guns are provided.







 

CLOSE QUARTERS GUN FIGHTING
8 hrs | $175 | July 18, 2010  | 9 am - 5 pm | SLC, Utah

This one day course is geared towards the experienced shooter who wants to enhance his/her tactical, self defense skills. This course is NOT for first time shooters. The course topics will include:
        • Weapons placement
        • Shooting with either hand
        • Injury/emergency reloading and clearing of stoppages
        • Shooting on the move
        • Fighting with your handgun
        • Ground fighting techniques
 

URBAN SHOTGUN/ HANDGUN
8 hrs | $175 | July 31, 2010 | 9am - 5 pm | SLC, UT
8 hrs | $175 | November 13, 2010 | 9am - 5 pm | SLC, UT

CTIA - Defensive Shotgun ClassA limited number of slots are available for this exciting course. Tuition INCLUDES a hearty lunch catered at the range and a certificate of training from the Institute.

The shotgun is undoubtedly the most devastating of all hand held personal weapons. It is also the most versatile. More Americans own shotguns than any other type of weapon. This intense, one-day course is designed to bring the average shooter to a strong level of defensive competence FAST. This is an all shooting class, encompassing the following topics:

    • Learning how a shotgun ‘patterns’
    • Selecting proper defensive shotgun ammunition
    • Selecting shotgun accessories
    • Firing from unusual positions
    • Firing on the move
    • Firing from positions of cover
    • Firing with either hand
    • Changing loads
    • Clearing malfunctions/stoppages
    • Transitioning to the handgun

Our Course Instructors are Nationally certified with the NRA or Utah POST or military special operations. Special Equipment needed is any multi shot weapon (double barrel) of any gauge. An ASSAULT type weapon is NOT required to attend. A handgun and strong side holster will also be needed. Complete gear/ammo list provided upon registration.

 

ACTIVE SHOOTER/ARMED INTRUDER INTERDICTION FOR CIVILIANS
2 Days | $375 | TBA | Harrisville, UT

CTIA - Active Shooter/Armed Intruder InterdictionSo called ACTIVE SHOOTER situations occur all the time. They happen everywhere. They have occurred on military bases, schools, churches and shopping malls. The shooter may be a deranged employee, a criminal or a terrorist. When these incidents occur, whoever is on the scene at the time is going to be the only life saving option available. That may be an off duty police officer, security personnel or an armed citizen.

This intense 2 day course is aimed at training armed professionals how to respond effectively to save lives. Conducted at one of the premier tactical training venues in the US, course content will include.

  • Liaison with responding police
  • Advanced first aid techniques
  • CQB handgun techniques
  • Handgun retention
  • Team movement and communications
  • Force on force role playing scenarios
    • schools, stores, public streets, etc. with Simunitions or other non lethal projectiles
  • LIVE FIRE shoot house drills
  • Low light tactics
  • Low light shooting techniques
  • Employment of improvised weapons
  • Catered lunch on site

Prerequisite: This course is NOT for the beginner. Registrants must document proof of recent handgun training at a recognized firearms school. In addition, everyone attending must present one of the following; a concealed carry permit from any state, a clearance letter from Utah BCI documenting a clean criminal history, a security license from any state, police or military ID. Failure to provide this documentation will result in the registrant being dropped from the course.

Where: Held at the Swanson Tactical Training Center, Harrisville,Utah (www.swansontactical.org)

 

ARMED INTRUDER AWARENESS
4 hrs | $100 | September 18, 2010 | 10am - 2pm | SLC, UT

CTIA - Armed Intruder AwarenessMumbai! Trolley Square! Virginia Tech! Incidents like these happen all the time. They happen everywhere. Do you, your family members or your employees know what to do in situations like these?
 
This intense, informative 4 hour course will teach you the basics of how to effectively respond if you are ever caught up in such a deadly situation. The course topics include:

        • How to develop a personal Survival Mindset
        • Learn effective self defense response options
        • How to recognize and employ improvised weapons
        • How to react to the Law Enforcement response
        • Developing your personal Emergency Response Plan
        • Hands-on role playing scenarios

Who should attend? This course is open to the public. Adults only may attend. This is valuable training for religious organizations, Business Owners/Managers, Security personnel, HR Managers and other decision makers. It is open to anyone who is interested in personal safety.


 

CLOSE RANGE RIFLE GUNFIGHTING
4 hrs | $100 | TBA

CTIA - Close Range Rifle GunfightingThis course is aimed at the experience shooter who wants to learn the defensive use of his/her rifle at close range to protect themselves and family.
This an intense half day of training that is intended to quickly develop the shooters skills. Topics will include:

        • Shooting from unusual positions
        • Immediate response to threats
        • Dynamic movement while shooting
        • Engaging multiple threats
        • Transition to handgun drills

Equipment needed: Any caliber rifle, including .22s with a sling, 300 rounds of rifle ammo, 100 round pistol ammo, minimum of 3 rifle magazines, knee pads, eye/ear protection.


 

TACTICAL CONCEALED CARRY
2 Days | $375 | TBA | SLC, Utah

CTIA - Tactical Concealed CarryThis is a comprehensive 2 day course of training for the armed citizen with a concealed carry permit. It is geared towards the intermediate to advanced level shooter. In this course we will train you and test your shooting and tactical skills as never before. Held at the famous Urban Warfare Center in N. Salt Lake, you will receive training normally restricted to police and military units. Course content includes:

  • Advanced shooting techniques
  • Force on Force scenarios . All weapons and equipment provided.
    • active shooters, armed robbery, ATM assault, etc
  • Movement & Cover tactics
  • Handgun Retention skills
  • Flashlight defensive tactics
  • Low light shooting tactics & techniques
  • Live Fire shoot house drills
  • Treatment of gunshot wounds
  • Liaison with responding police
  • Catered lunch on site

Be warned! This course is for the serious armed professional. It is NOT for a beginning shooter. This is deadly serious, life saving training course.

Prerequisite: In order to attend this course you must provide documentation of one of the following: a concealed carry permit from any state, a security officer license from any state, an original copy of a clearance letter from the Utah BCI showing no criminal history or police/military ID.


 


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