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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
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.
4 hrs | $50 | April 17, 2010 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm | SLC
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.
This 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.
4 hrs | $80 | 3/13/10 | 9am - 1pm or 1pm-5pm| SLC, UT
Two classes are being offered on 3/13/10.
One from 9 am to 1 pm and the other is from 1 pm to 5 pm.
The 1 pm to 5 pm class is FULL.
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.
This 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)
The 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.
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: Only $100.00 per person. This includes all training, hand outs, range time, targets and a certificate of training from the Institute.
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:
Class will be held at the Swanson Tactical Training Center in Ogden, Utah
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 | March 28, 2010 | 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.
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.
8 hrs | $175 | March 20, 2010 | 9 am - 5pm | N. SLC, UT
Class 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.
This is a 4 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.
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
8 hrs | $175 | April 10, 2010 | 9am - 5 pm |
SLC, UT
A 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.
2 Days | $375 | April 24-25, 2010 | Harrisville, UT
So 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)
Mumbai! 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.
This 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.
This 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.
Impact Guns and Counterterrorism Institute of America, LLC have teamed up to give you a two hour Basic Handgun Course. The course will consist of one hour of classroom lecture and one hour of live fire range time. Cost is $60.00 which includes the 35 page classroom manual and range targets.
Items to be covered:
Firearm safety
Handgun operation
Ammunition selection
Correcting Malfunctions
Fundamentals of proper shooting
Stances
Grip
Sight Alignment
Sight Picture
Trigger control
Shot placement
Feeling at home on the firing range
Students will need to bring: range glasses, hearing protection, handgun they wish to train on and 100 rounds of their firearm's ammunition.
This 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:
Two classes are being offered on 3/13/10. 
This full day course is geared towards the experienced shooter who wants to
The 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: 
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:
Class will be held at the URBAN WARFARE CENTER in N. Salt Lake.
Class will be held at the Swanson Tactical Training Center in Ogden, Utah
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.
Class will be held at the renowned Urban Warfare Center, N. SLC, Utah. 
This is a 4 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. 
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:
A 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. 
So 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.
Mumbai! 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 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 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: