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May 3, 2025
Michael Janich has teamed up with Spartan Tactical in a Strategic Partnership to offer his world renowned Martial Blade Concepts training system. Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) is an edged-weapon system specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s concerned citizen and armed professional. Based on Michael Janich’s extensive analysis of the Filipino martial arts and many other systems, MBC takes combat-proven tactics and adapts them to modern tools, threats, and legal concerns. The result is a practical, easy-to-learn system that is ideally suited to modern self-defense. MBC tactics focus on “stopping power” - the ability to immediately and decisively stop an assailant from continuing his attack. This system emphasizes an in-depth understanding of human physiology and the most effective methods of targeting key structures with small, legal-to-carry knives. Using “biomechanical targeting”, this approach has been thoroughly reviewed and validated by leading experts in the field of tactical medicine. Course Description: This 1-day training course provides a formal, structured training format for students seeking to learn the critical skills of defending themselves with a legal-to-carry folding or fixed-blade knife. This training course provides students with formal information and training on the logic and theory of the Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) system of personal defense with edged weapons, including knife carry considerations, the destructive capacity of knives, knife stopping power, anatomical targeting, and the use-of-force laws related to personal defense with knives. This hands-on training course develops the student's skill sets through both solo training drills and interactive training with partners. Partner training involves light, controlled contact with purpose-designed, blunted training knives to develop proper body mechanics, structure, and technique. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
May 4, 2025
- Michael Janich has teamed up with Spartan Tactical in a Strategic Partnership to offer his world renowned Martial Blade Concepts training system. Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) is an edged-weapon system specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s concerned citizen and armed professional. Based on Michael Janich’s extensive analysis of the Filipino martial arts and many other systems, MBC takes combat-proven tactics and adapts them to modern tools, threats, and legal concerns. The result is a practical, easy-to-learn system that is ideally suited to modern self-defense. MBC tactics focus on “stopping power” - the ability to immediately and decisively stop an assailant from continuing his attack. This system emphasizes an in-depth understanding of human physiology and the most effective methods of targeting key structures with small, legal-to-carry knives. Using “biomechanical targeting”, this approach has been thoroughly reviewed and validated by leading experts in the field of tactical medicine. Course Description: This 1-day training course provides a formal, structured training format for students seeking to learn the critical skills of defending themselves with a legal-to-carry folding or fixed-blade knife. This training course provides students with formal information and training on the logic and theory of the Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) system of personal defense with edged weapons, including knife carry considerations, the destructive capacity of knives, knife stopping power, anatomical targeting, and the use-of-force laws related to personal defense with knives. This hands-on training course develops the student's skill sets through both solo training drills and interactive training with partners. Partner training involves light, controlled contact with purpose-designed, blunted training knives to develop proper body mechanics, structure, and technique. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
May 17, 2025
Starts 8:00 AMCourse Description: This intense 2-day firearms training course focuses on aggressive gun-handling skills and dynamic action while deploying the handgun in low light / diminished light environments. Students will learn how to execute low-light tactical concepts and target discrimination while using various flashlight deployment techniques. Multi-tasking and movement in diminished light will also be emphasized throughout the course. This course will extensively cover how the human eye works in diminished light, use of ambient light during threat engagement as well as various flashlight deployment techniques to illuminate, identify and disorient threats. Students should be familiar with their equipment and have solid intermediate gun-handling skills established prior to attending this firearms training course. Students that have completed our 2-day Covert Carry Strategies & Tactics Certification Course are eligible to work from concealed carry in this class. This is an excellent skill building course for students seeking to enhance their IDPA skill-set and concealed carry tactics. The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Review principals of personal defense. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Enhanced tactical aptitude. Physiology of the human eye and natural night vision. Engaging threats using ambient light. Use of Tritium sights vs. non-illuminated sights. Use of weapon mounted flashlights. Use of hand held flashlights. Threat identification and target discrimination. Tactical concepts of operating in low light conditions. Use of the flashlight to disorient an adversary. Presentation of the pistol from the high ready position. One hand shooting while deploying a flashlight. Threat assessment and area scanning. Movement off the line of force and lateral displacement. Dominating the weapon, threat and visual areas. Working with pistol mounted optics in low-light conditions. Engagement and displacement drills. Loading, unloading and press checking in diminished light. Ammunition management - Tactical reloads and emergency reloads in diminished light. Clearing malfunctions in diminished light. Weapon manipulation in diminished light. Shoot / don't shoot target discrimination drills. Enhanced tactical speed shooting concepts. Mastering Sight Gear 2 - The Flash Sight Picture in low light. Low-Light X-Box timed stress course. Timed Low-Light Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. "He who controls the light shall control the darkness!" Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: $ 395.00 (Tuition fee includes range fee) Course student limit: 16 Student requirements: Note pad & pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, holster and magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, at least (1) reliable handheld flashlight, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Weapon mounted flashlights are allowed in addition to the required hand held flashlight, bring more then one handheld flashlight in case your primary light goes down, bring replacement batteries and / or battery chargers, zip-up or button-up concealment garments / vests are allowed (optional). Ammunition requirements: 600 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
May 18, 2025
- Course Description: This intense 2-day firearms training course focuses on aggressive gun-handling skills and dynamic action while deploying the handgun in low light / diminished light environments. Students will learn how to execute low-light tactical concepts and target discrimination while using various flashlight deployment techniques. Multi-tasking and movement in diminished light will also be emphasized throughout the course. This course will extensively cover how the human eye works in diminished light, use of ambient light during threat engagement as well as various flashlight deployment techniques to illuminate, identify and disorient threats. Students should be familiar with their equipment and have solid intermediate gun-handling skills established prior to attending this firearms training course. Students that have completed our 2-day Covert Carry Strategies & Tactics Certification Course are eligible to work from concealed carry in this class. This is an excellent skill building course for students seeking to enhance their IDPA skill-set and concealed carry tactics. The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Review principals of personal defense. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Enhanced tactical aptitude. Physiology of the human eye and natural night vision. Engaging threats using ambient light. Use of Tritium sights vs. non-illuminated sights. Use of weapon mounted flashlights. Use of hand held flashlights. Threat identification and target discrimination. Tactical concepts of operating in low light conditions. Use of the flashlight to disorient an adversary. Presentation of the pistol from the high ready position. One hand shooting while deploying a flashlight. Threat assessment and area scanning. Movement off the line of force and lateral displacement. Dominating the weapon, threat and visual areas. Working with pistol mounted optics in low-light conditions. Engagement and displacement drills. Loading, unloading and press checking in diminished light. Ammunition management - Tactical reloads and emergency reloads in diminished light. Clearing malfunctions in diminished light. Weapon manipulation in diminished light. Shoot / don't shoot target discrimination drills. Enhanced tactical speed shooting concepts. Mastering Sight Gear 2 - The Flash Sight Picture in low light. Low-Light X-Box timed stress course. Timed Low-Light Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. "He who controls the light shall control the darkness!" Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: $ 395.00 (Tuition fee includes range fee) Course student limit: 16 Student requirements: Note pad & pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, holster and magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, at least (1) reliable handheld flashlight, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Weapon mounted flashlights are allowed in addition to the required hand held flashlight, bring more then one handheld flashlight in case your primary light goes down, bring replacement batteries and / or battery chargers, zip-up or button-up concealment garments / vests are allowed (optional). Ammunition requirements: 600 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
May 22, 2025
Starts 8:00 AMCourse Description: This comprehensive 2-day firearms training course introduces the student to the AR-15 / M-4 rifle. During this course, students will learn how to operate one of the most common weapon systems that law enforcement agencies across the country are deploying for patrol duty use. Students will become familiarized with the AR-15 / M-4 rifle platform and will learn the basic gun-handling skills that are necessary to safely operate and maintain this weapon system as well as deployment techniques for patrol duty applications. Students will also learn about nomenclature, disassembly / reassembly, mechanical operation, care & cleaning, preventive maintenance, function testing the rifle, function testing magazines, zeroing iron sights & electronic sights and shooting from standing, kneeling and prone positions. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
May 23, 2025
- Ends 6:00 PMCourse Description: This comprehensive 2-day firearms training course introduces the student to the AR-15 / M-4 rifle. During this course, students will learn how to operate one of the most common weapon systems that law enforcement agencies across the country are deploying for patrol duty use. Students will become familiarized with the AR-15 / M-4 rifle platform and will learn the basic gun-handling skills that are necessary to safely operate and maintain this weapon system as well as deployment techniques for patrol duty applications. Students will also learn about nomenclature, disassembly / reassembly, mechanical operation, care & cleaning, preventive maintenance, function testing the rifle, function testing magazines, zeroing iron sights & electronic sights and shooting from standing, kneeling and prone positions. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
May 24, 2025
Starts 8:00 AMCourse Description: This 2-day firearms training course focuses on the experienced / intermediate shooter that wants to transition from Iron Sights to the Pistol Mounted Optic (PMO) handgun. This course was developed for the shooter that already understands how to operate a semi-automatic pistol with iron sights, and wishes to transition to and learn how to use a Pistol Mounted Optic on their personal defense handgun. Students will learn enhanced dry-practice and live-fire techniques that focus on development of combat gun-handling skills in preparation for use of the Pistol Mounted Optic handgun for home defense, concealed carry, LE duty and personal defense applications. This course will also cover the primary elements of combat mindset, situational awareness, principals of personal defense and the physiological response & reaction of the human body under duress. Students that successfully pass the timed Pistol Mounted Optics Handgun Qualification Course will receive a certified marksmanship rating and eligibility to progress on to our advanced handgun training programs. This program, or it's equivalency, is a pre-requisite to attend our following training programs: 2-day Advanced Tactical Handgun Course 2-day Covert Carry Strategies & Tactics Course 2-day Dynamic Room Entry Handgun Course 2-day Dynamic Handgun Combatives Course 2-day Low-Light Handgun Strategies & Tactics Course 2-day Handgun Fighting from Compromised Positions Course The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety review. History of the RDS or PMO, nomenclature, mounting and maintenance. Verifying PMO zero and zeroing theory. Parallax check. Target focus check and verification. PMO dot failure drills. Defensive shooting fundamentals review. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Developing tactical aptitude and situational awareness. Target distance and optical illusions. Methodology of combat shooting the PMO semi-automatic pistol. Loading / unloading and press checking. Multi-tasking while operating the semi-automatic pistol. Presentation from ready pistol. Presentation from the holster. Threat assessment and area scanning. Mastering Sight Gear 1 – Precision marksmanship. Mastering Sight Gear 2 – The Flash Sight Picture. Mastering Sight Gear 3 – Indexed Proximity Shooting Roll thru the link – trigger manipulation drills. Precision marksmanship and target analysis. Combat marksmanship and target analysis. Emergency reloads and tactical reloads. Review Class 1, 2 and 3 malfunction clearance drills. Ball & dummy live-fire skill building drills. Enhanced defensive gun-handling skills. Body Armor / Drugged Assailant defeating drills. Combat gun-handling skills development. Enhanced dry-practice skill building drills. Enhanced gun-handling skills diagnostics. Lawful use of force and laws of personal defense. Precision concentration drills. Understanding time elements used in courses of fire. Split-time rhythm drills and controlled multi-shot applications. Timed Pistol Mounted Optics Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: Listed below. ($ 395.00 for this class at the Alpha Range - Range fee included) ($ 495.00 for this class at the ASC Range - Range fee included) Course student limit: 14 Student requirements: Notepad and pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty pants belt (leather or nylon), holster and magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with Pistol Mounted Optic (PMO), at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, micro-fiber cleaning clothe for optics glass, anti-fog spray or drops for PMO / RDS glass cleaning, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. (For outdoor classes only) Ammunition requirements: 750 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns and LE Duty handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
May 25, 2025
- Course Description: This 2-day firearms training course focuses on the experienced / intermediate shooter that wants to transition from Iron Sights to the Pistol Mounted Optic (PMO) handgun. This course was developed for the shooter that already understands how to operate a semi-automatic pistol with iron sights, and wishes to transition to and learn how to use a Pistol Mounted Optic on their personal defense handgun. Students will learn enhanced dry-practice and live-fire techniques that focus on development of combat gun-handling skills in preparation for use of the Pistol Mounted Optic handgun for home defense, concealed carry, LE duty and personal defense applications. This course will also cover the primary elements of combat mindset, situational awareness, principals of personal defense and the physiological response & reaction of the human body under duress. Students that successfully pass the timed Pistol Mounted Optics Handgun Qualification Course will receive a certified marksmanship rating and eligibility to progress on to our advanced handgun training programs. This program, or it's equivalency, is a pre-requisite to attend our following training programs: 2-day Advanced Tactical Handgun Course 2-day Covert Carry Strategies & Tactics Course 2-day Dynamic Room Entry Handgun Course 2-day Dynamic Handgun Combatives Course 2-day Low-Light Handgun Strategies & Tactics Course 2-day Handgun Fighting from Compromised Positions Course The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety review. History of the RDS or PMO, nomenclature, mounting and maintenance. Verifying PMO zero and zeroing theory. Parallax check. Target focus check and verification. PMO dot failure drills. Defensive shooting fundamentals review. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Developing tactical aptitude and situational awareness. Target distance and optical illusions. Methodology of combat shooting the PMO semi-automatic pistol. Loading / unloading and press checking. Multi-tasking while operating the semi-automatic pistol. Presentation from ready pistol. Presentation from the holster. Threat assessment and area scanning. Mastering Sight Gear 1 – Precision marksmanship. Mastering Sight Gear 2 – The Flash Sight Picture. Mastering Sight Gear 3 – Indexed Proximity Shooting Roll thru the link – trigger manipulation drills. Precision marksmanship and target analysis. Combat marksmanship and target analysis. Emergency reloads and tactical reloads. Review Class 1, 2 and 3 malfunction clearance drills. Ball & dummy live-fire skill building drills. Enhanced defensive gun-handling skills. Body Armor / Drugged Assailant defeating drills. Combat gun-handling skills development. Enhanced dry-practice skill building drills. Enhanced gun-handling skills diagnostics. Lawful use of force and laws of personal defense. Precision concentration drills. Understanding time elements used in courses of fire. Split-time rhythm drills and controlled multi-shot applications. Timed Pistol Mounted Optics Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: Listed below. ($ 395.00 for this class at the Alpha Range - Range fee included) ($ 495.00 for this class at the ASC Range - Range fee included) Course student limit: 14 Student requirements: Notepad and pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty pants belt (leather or nylon), holster and magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with Pistol Mounted Optic (PMO), at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, micro-fiber cleaning clothe for optics glass, anti-fog spray or drops for PMO / RDS glass cleaning, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. (For outdoor classes only) Ammunition requirements: 750 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns and LE Duty handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
May 31, 2025
Starts 8:00 AMCourse Description: This intense training course focuses on developing aggressive combat gun-handling skills that are necessary for deploying a handgun from concealment for personal defense. This is an excellent training course for concealed carry permit holders and law enforcement officers working plain clothes and carrying off-duty, that carry their firearms concealed on their person regularly. Students will work the entire class from concealment and will develop reflexive gun-handling skills and tactical speed shooting concepts that will enable them to quickly and efficiently draw and engage threats from close quarter engagement distances out to 10 yards. Moving off the line of force, lateral displacement and multi-tasking during threat engagement will be emphasized throughout this course while shooting with two hands and alternating right hand only and left hand only engagement sequences. This is a fast paced, physically demanding firearms training course! Students should be in good physical condition, familiar with their equipment and have solid intermediate gun handling skills established prior to attending this firearms training course. The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Principals of personal defense. Covert carry methodology, concepts and tactics. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Enhanced tactical aptitude. Review of shooting fundamentals. The natural action stance and thumbs forward grip. Methodology of combat shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Refining presentation from the holster and concealment Mastering Roll Thru the Link trigger press and reset. Reducing stimulus / response time. Balancing speed and accuracy. Tactical speed shooting concepts. Moving off the line of force and lateral displacement. Threat engagement strategies. Threat assessment and area scanning. Dominating the weapon, threat and visual areas. Engaging threats from static turns and pivots. Ammunition management and reloading techniques. Malfunction clearance drills. Enhanced combat gun-handling skills. Engaging multiple threats. Drugged assailant and body armor defeating drills. CQB strike and withdraw drills. One hand engagements during lateral displacement. CQB multi-shot flow drills. CQB weapon retention concepts. Use of the flash sight picture vs. perfect sight alignment. Mastering Sight Gear 3 - Front sight proximity shooting. Combined skills evaluation shoot-offs. Timed Covert Carry Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: Listed below. ($ 395.00 for this class at the Alpha Range with range fee included) ($ 495.00 for this class at the ASC Range with range fee included) Course student limit: 16 Student requirements: Note pad & pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, concealment garment (jacket, shirt or vest), heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, reliable concealment holster, magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. Inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters and Appendix-inside-the waistband (AIWB) holsters will be allowed, but must be examined and approved by the instructors prior to use in the class. Shoulder holsters, cross-draw holsters, fanny pack holsters or ankle holsters will not be allowed in this class! Ammunition requirements: 700 rounds (Minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request.) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
June 1, 2025
- Course Description: This intense training course focuses on developing aggressive combat gun-handling skills that are necessary for deploying a handgun from concealment for personal defense. This is an excellent training course for concealed carry permit holders and law enforcement officers working plain clothes and carrying off-duty, that carry their firearms concealed on their person regularly. Students will work the entire class from concealment and will develop reflexive gun-handling skills and tactical speed shooting concepts that will enable them to quickly and efficiently draw and engage threats from close quarter engagement distances out to 10 yards. Moving off the line of force, lateral displacement and multi-tasking during threat engagement will be emphasized throughout this course while shooting with two hands and alternating right hand only and left hand only engagement sequences. This is a fast paced, physically demanding firearms training course! Students should be in good physical condition, familiar with their equipment and have solid intermediate gun handling skills established prior to attending this firearms training course. The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Principals of personal defense. Covert carry methodology, concepts and tactics. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Enhanced tactical aptitude. Review of shooting fundamentals. The natural action stance and thumbs forward grip. Methodology of combat shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Refining presentation from the holster and concealment Mastering Roll Thru the Link trigger press and reset. Reducing stimulus / response time. Balancing speed and accuracy. Tactical speed shooting concepts. Moving off the line of force and lateral displacement. Threat engagement strategies. Threat assessment and area scanning. Dominating the weapon, threat and visual areas. Engaging threats from static turns and pivots. Ammunition management and reloading techniques. Malfunction clearance drills. Enhanced combat gun-handling skills. Engaging multiple threats. Drugged assailant and body armor defeating drills. CQB strike and withdraw drills. One hand engagements during lateral displacement. CQB multi-shot flow drills. CQB weapon retention concepts. Use of the flash sight picture vs. perfect sight alignment. Mastering Sight Gear 3 - Front sight proximity shooting. Combined skills evaluation shoot-offs. Timed Covert Carry Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: Listed below. ($ 395.00 for this class at the Alpha Range with range fee included) ($ 495.00 for this class at the ASC Range with range fee included) Course student limit: 16 Student requirements: Note pad & pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, concealment garment (jacket, shirt or vest), heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, reliable concealment holster, magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. Inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters and Appendix-inside-the waistband (AIWB) holsters will be allowed, but must be examined and approved by the instructors prior to use in the class. Shoulder holsters, cross-draw holsters, fanny pack holsters or ankle holsters will not be allowed in this class! Ammunition requirements: 700 rounds (Minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request.) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
June 7, 2025
Starts 8:00 AMCourse Description: This comprehensive 3-day firearms training course combines our 2-day Semi-automatic Pistol Skills Course and our 1-day Defensive Pistol Skills Course into one exclusive program that focuses on enhancement of defensive shooting techniques and combat gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol. This course will provide students with formal, structured information and training on firearms safety, nomenclature, operation, defensive gun-handling skills and use of force laws covering self-defense & personal defense applications. Student's will learn enhanced dry-practice and live-fire techniques that focus on development of combat gun-handling skills in preparation for use of the semi-automatic pistol for home defense, concealed carry and personal defense applications. This course will also cover the primary elements of combat mindset, situational awareness, principals of personal defense and the physiological response & reaction of the human body under duress. This program, or it's equivalency, is a pre-requisite to attend our following training programs: 2-day Pistol Mounted Optics Defensive Handgun Course 2-day Advanced Tactical Handgun Certification Course 2-day Covert Carry Strategies & Tactics Certification Course The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Nomenclature of the semi-automatic pistol. Preventive maintenance inspection of perishable parts. Function testing passive safeties and magazines. Fundamental diagnostics of defensive shooting. The natural action stance and thumbs forward grip. Mastering Sight Gear 1 - perfect sight alignment. Mastering Sight Gear 2 - The Flash Sight Picture. Roll thru the link - trigger manipulation drills. Defensive marksmanship and target analysis. Combat marksmanship and target analysis. Defensive gun-handling skills development. Combat gun-handling skills development. Presentation from high ready pistol Presentation from the holster. Thumb check and proper indexing during re-holstering. Loading / unloading and press checking. Timed ammunition management - Emergency reloads, tactical reloads and speed reloads. Timed malfunction clearance drills - Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 malfunctions. Methodology of shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Developing a dry-practice program and dry-practice skill building drills. Fundamental diagnostics and self-correcting fundamental errors. Review of proper cleaning, maintenance and lubrication. Awareness of exposure to toxic metals and solvents. Firearm transport laws and proper firearm storage. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Developing tactical aptitude and situational awareness. Target distance and optical illusions. Safe operation and control of the semi-automatic pistol. Threat assessment and area scanning. Ball & dummy live-fire skill building drills. Lawful use of force and laws of personal defense. Precision concentration drills. Understanding time elements used in courses of fire. Progressive multi-shot drills. Split-time rhythm drills and controlled multi-shot applications. Standards drill test and evaluation. Timed Defensive Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course fee includes custom laminated Spartan dry-practice target and laminated dry-practice rules handout. This is the most comprehensive 3-day defensive pistol program available in the industry - period! Course duration: 3 days (24 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: $ 495.00 (Tuition fee includes all range fees and use of loaner firearms) Course student limit: 14 Student requirements: Notepad and pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, holster and magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. (For outdoor classes only) Ammunition requirements: 450 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
June 8, 2025
- Course Description: This comprehensive 3-day firearms training course combines our 2-day Semi-automatic Pistol Skills Course and our 1-day Defensive Pistol Skills Course into one exclusive program that focuses on enhancement of defensive shooting techniques and combat gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol. This course will provide students with formal, structured information and training on firearms safety, nomenclature, operation, defensive gun-handling skills and use of force laws covering self-defense & personal defense applications. Student's will learn enhanced dry-practice and live-fire techniques that focus on development of combat gun-handling skills in preparation for use of the semi-automatic pistol for home defense, concealed carry and personal defense applications. This course will also cover the primary elements of combat mindset, situational awareness, principals of personal defense and the physiological response & reaction of the human body under duress. This program, or it's equivalency, is a pre-requisite to attend our following training programs: 2-day Pistol Mounted Optics Defensive Handgun Course 2-day Advanced Tactical Handgun Certification Course 2-day Covert Carry Strategies & Tactics Certification Course The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Nomenclature of the semi-automatic pistol. Preventive maintenance inspection of perishable parts. Function testing passive safeties and magazines. Fundamental diagnostics of defensive shooting. The natural action stance and thumbs forward grip. Mastering Sight Gear 1 - perfect sight alignment. Mastering Sight Gear 2 - The Flash Sight Picture. Roll thru the link - trigger manipulation drills. Defensive marksmanship and target analysis. Combat marksmanship and target analysis. Defensive gun-handling skills development. Combat gun-handling skills development. Presentation from high ready pistol Presentation from the holster. Thumb check and proper indexing during re-holstering. Loading / unloading and press checking. Timed ammunition management - Emergency reloads, tactical reloads and speed reloads. Timed malfunction clearance drills - Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 malfunctions. Methodology of shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Developing a dry-practice program and dry-practice skill building drills. Fundamental diagnostics and self-correcting fundamental errors. Review of proper cleaning, maintenance and lubrication. Awareness of exposure to toxic metals and solvents. Firearm transport laws and proper firearm storage. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Developing tactical aptitude and situational awareness. Target distance and optical illusions. Safe operation and control of the semi-automatic pistol. Threat assessment and area scanning. Ball & dummy live-fire skill building drills. Lawful use of force and laws of personal defense. Precision concentration drills. Understanding time elements used in courses of fire. Progressive multi-shot drills. Split-time rhythm drills and controlled multi-shot applications. Standards drill test and evaluation. Timed Defensive Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course fee includes custom laminated Spartan dry-practice target and laminated dry-practice rules handout. This is the most comprehensive 3-day defensive pistol program available in the industry - period! Course duration: 3 days (24 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: $ 495.00 (Tuition fee includes all range fees and use of loaner firearms) Course student limit: 14 Student requirements: Notepad and pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, holster and magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. (For outdoor classes only) Ammunition requirements: 450 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
June 9, 2025
- Ends 5:00 PMCourse Description: This comprehensive 3-day firearms training course combines our 2-day Semi-automatic Pistol Skills Course and our 1-day Defensive Pistol Skills Course into one exclusive program that focuses on enhancement of defensive shooting techniques and combat gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol. This course will provide students with formal, structured information and training on firearms safety, nomenclature, operation, defensive gun-handling skills and use of force laws covering self-defense & personal defense applications. Student's will learn enhanced dry-practice and live-fire techniques that focus on development of combat gun-handling skills in preparation for use of the semi-automatic pistol for home defense, concealed carry and personal defense applications. This course will also cover the primary elements of combat mindset, situational awareness, principals of personal defense and the physiological response & reaction of the human body under duress. This program, or it's equivalency, is a pre-requisite to attend our following training programs: 2-day Pistol Mounted Optics Defensive Handgun Course 2-day Advanced Tactical Handgun Certification Course 2-day Covert Carry Strategies & Tactics Certification Course The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Nomenclature of the semi-automatic pistol. Preventive maintenance inspection of perishable parts. Function testing passive safeties and magazines. Fundamental diagnostics of defensive shooting. The natural action stance and thumbs forward grip. Mastering Sight Gear 1 - perfect sight alignment. Mastering Sight Gear 2 - The Flash Sight Picture. Roll thru the link - trigger manipulation drills. Defensive marksmanship and target analysis. Combat marksmanship and target analysis. Defensive gun-handling skills development. Combat gun-handling skills development. Presentation from high ready pistol Presentation from the holster. Thumb check and proper indexing during re-holstering. Loading / unloading and press checking. Timed ammunition management - Emergency reloads, tactical reloads and speed reloads. Timed malfunction clearance drills - Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 malfunctions. Methodology of shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Developing a dry-practice program and dry-practice skill building drills. Fundamental diagnostics and self-correcting fundamental errors. Review of proper cleaning, maintenance and lubrication. Awareness of exposure to toxic metals and solvents. Firearm transport laws and proper firearm storage. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Developing tactical aptitude and situational awareness. Target distance and optical illusions. Safe operation and control of the semi-automatic pistol. Threat assessment and area scanning. Ball & dummy live-fire skill building drills. Lawful use of force and laws of personal defense. Precision concentration drills. Understanding time elements used in courses of fire. Progressive multi-shot drills. Split-time rhythm drills and controlled multi-shot applications. Standards drill test and evaluation. Timed Defensive Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course fee includes custom laminated Spartan dry-practice target and laminated dry-practice rules handout. This is the most comprehensive 3-day defensive pistol program available in the industry - period! Course duration: 3 days (24 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: $ 495.00 (Tuition fee includes all range fees and use of loaner firearms) Course student limit: 14 Student requirements: Notepad and pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, holster and magazine carriers, personal defense handgun with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. (For outdoor classes only) Ammunition requirements: 450 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
June 28, 2025
Starts 8:00 AMCourse Description: This intense 2-day firearms training course focuses on tactical speed shooting, development of aggressive gun-handling skills and dynamic displacement while operating the semi-automatic pistol under duress. The concepts of dominating the weapon, threat, and all visual areas while continuously moving will be emphasized throughout the class. Students will develop reflexive gun-handling skills that will enable them to quickly and efficiently engage threats while performing multiple complex tasks. This is a fast paced, physically demanding firearms training course! Students should be in good physical condition, familiar with their equipment and have solid intermediate to advanced gun-handling skills established prior to attending this firearms training course. The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Principals of personal defense. Advanced pistol methodology and concepts. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Enhanced tactical aptitude. Review of shooting fundamentals. The natural action stance and thumbs forward grip. Methodology of combat shooting the pistol. Refining presentation of the pistol from the holster. Refining presentation of the pistol from ready pistol. Presentation of the pistol from position SUL Mastering Roll Thru the Link trigger press and reset. Balancing speed and accuracy. Tactical speed shooting concepts. Reducing stimulus / response time. Multi-shot progressive shooting drills. Multi-shot rhythm drills and split time reduction strategies. Moving off the line of force and lateral displacement. Threat assessment and area scanning. Dominating the weapon, threat and visual areas. Engaging threats during continuous movement. Engaging threats from static turns and pivots. Ammunition management and reloading techniques. Malfunction clearance drills. Combat gun-handling skills. Multiple threat engagement strategies. Drugged assailant and body armor defeating drills. Weapon retention and disparity of force issues. Use of the flash sight picture vs. perfect sight alignment. Mastering Sight Gear 3 - Front sight proximity shooting. Team shoot-offs on steel and paper targets. Man vs. man stress course - combined skills evaluation. Effects of handgun projectiles on body armor, kinetic energy transfer and back-face signature. Timed Combat Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: Listed below. ($ 495.00 for this class at the ASC with range fee included) Course student limit: 16 Student requirements: Note pad & pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, holster and magazine carriers, personal defense pistol with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. Ammunition requirements: 800 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
June 29, 2025
- Ends 5:00 PMCourse Description: This intense 2-day firearms training course focuses on tactical speed shooting, development of aggressive gun-handling skills and dynamic displacement while operating the semi-automatic pistol under duress. The concepts of dominating the weapon, threat, and all visual areas while continuously moving will be emphasized throughout the class. Students will develop reflexive gun-handling skills that will enable them to quickly and efficiently engage threats while performing multiple complex tasks. This is a fast paced, physically demanding firearms training course! Students should be in good physical condition, familiar with their equipment and have solid intermediate to advanced gun-handling skills established prior to attending this firearms training course. The following Student Performance Objectives (SPO's) will be covered in this course: Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures. Principals of personal defense. Advanced pistol methodology and concepts. Conditioning mental focus and combat mindset. Enhanced tactical aptitude. Review of shooting fundamentals. The natural action stance and thumbs forward grip. Methodology of combat shooting the pistol. Refining presentation of the pistol from the holster. Refining presentation of the pistol from ready pistol. Presentation of the pistol from position SUL Mastering Roll Thru the Link trigger press and reset. Balancing speed and accuracy. Tactical speed shooting concepts. Reducing stimulus / response time. Multi-shot progressive shooting drills. Multi-shot rhythm drills and split time reduction strategies. Moving off the line of force and lateral displacement. Threat assessment and area scanning. Dominating the weapon, threat and visual areas. Engaging threats during continuous movement. Engaging threats from static turns and pivots. Ammunition management and reloading techniques. Malfunction clearance drills. Combat gun-handling skills. Multiple threat engagement strategies. Drugged assailant and body armor defeating drills. Weapon retention and disparity of force issues. Use of the flash sight picture vs. perfect sight alignment. Mastering Sight Gear 3 - Front sight proximity shooting. Team shoot-offs on steel and paper targets. Man vs. man stress course - combined skills evaluation. Effects of handgun projectiles on body armor, kinetic energy transfer and back-face signature. Timed Combat Handgun Qualification Course with certified marksmanship rating. Course duration: 2 days (16 hours) 0800 - 1700 each day Course tuition: Listed below. ($ 495.00 for this class at the ASC with range fee included) Course student limit: 16 Student requirements: Note pad & pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, heavy-duty leather or nylon pants belt, holster and magazine carriers, personal defense pistol with at least (3) standard capacity magazines or (5) single stack magazines, handgun cleaning kit and gun oil / CLP. Recommended equipment: Rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system and water. Ammunition requirements: 800 rounds (minimum) (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request) Pistol Mounted Optic / Red Dot Sight handguns are allowed in this course. This course will be limited to Personal Defense handguns that are designed to be carried for personal protection. Competition configured pistols will not be allowed in this course. Contact us directly if you have any questions about the eligibility of the handgun you would like to use in this course. For more information on how to register for this course, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
August 23, 2025
Starts 8:00 AMCourse Description: This comprehensive 3-day firearms training course combines our 2-day Semi-automatic Pistol Skills Course and our 1-day Defensive Pistol Skills Course into one exclusive program that focuses on enhancement of defensive shooting techniques and combat gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol. This course will provide students with formal, structured information and training on firearms safety, nomenclature, operation, defensive gun-handling skills and use of force laws covering self-defense & personal defense applications. Student's will learn enhanced dry-practice and live-fire techniques that focus on development of combat gun-handling skills in preparation for use of the semi-automatic pistol for home defense, concealed carry and personal defense applications. This course will also cover the primary elements of combat mindset, situational awareness, principals of personal defense and the physiological response & reaction of the human body under duress. For the folks interested in attending a technical class on how to operate a semi-automatic pistol, this is one of the most comprehensive classes you can attend to learn the Natural Action Stance / Thumbs Forward Index grip system. Many people use this class to convert from revolver to pistol, SA only to striker, DA / SA to striker, DAO to striker as well as conversion from the Modern Technique (Thumbs Down revolver grip) to the Natural Action Stance / Thumbs Forward Index grip system. We have more conversion students attending this class then we do new shooters, but this class is designed to accommodate both categories of shooters. If you're looking to up your game and refine your fundamental gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol, this is the class you want to take. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
August 24, 2025
- Course Description: This comprehensive 3-day firearms training course combines our 2-day Semi-automatic Pistol Skills Course and our 1-day Defensive Pistol Skills Course into one exclusive program that focuses on enhancement of defensive shooting techniques and combat gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol. This course will provide students with formal, structured information and training on firearms safety, nomenclature, operation, defensive gun-handling skills and use of force laws covering self-defense & personal defense applications. Student's will learn enhanced dry-practice and live-fire techniques that focus on development of combat gun-handling skills in preparation for use of the semi-automatic pistol for home defense, concealed carry and personal defense applications. This course will also cover the primary elements of combat mindset, situational awareness, principals of personal defense and the physiological response & reaction of the human body under duress. For the folks interested in attending a technical class on how to operate a semi-automatic pistol, this is one of the most comprehensive classes you can attend to learn the Natural Action Stance / Thumbs Forward Index grip system. Many people use this class to convert from revolver to pistol, SA only to striker, DA / SA to striker, DAO to striker as well as conversion from the Modern Technique (Thumbs Down revolver grip) to the Natural Action Stance / Thumbs Forward Index grip system. We have more conversion students attending this class then we do new shooters, but this class is designed to accommodate both categories of shooters. If you're looking to up your game and refine your fundamental gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol, this is the class you want to take. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
August 25, 2025
- Ends 5:30 PMCourse Description: This comprehensive 3-day firearms training course combines our 2-day Semi-automatic Pistol Skills Course and our 1-day Defensive Pistol Skills Course into one exclusive program that focuses on enhancement of defensive shooting techniques and combat gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol. This course will provide students with formal, structured information and training on firearms safety, nomenclature, operation, defensive gun-handling skills and use of force laws covering self-defense & personal defense applications. Student's will learn enhanced dry-practice and live-fire techniques that focus on development of combat gun-handling skills in preparation for use of the semi-automatic pistol for home defense, concealed carry and personal defense applications. This course will also cover the primary elements of combat mindset, situational awareness, principals of personal defense and the physiological response & reaction of the human body under duress. For the folks interested in attending a technical class on how to operate a semi-automatic pistol, this is one of the most comprehensive classes you can attend to learn the Natural Action Stance / Thumbs Forward Index grip system. Many people use this class to convert from revolver to pistol, SA only to striker, DA / SA to striker, DAO to striker as well as conversion from the Modern Technique (Thumbs Down revolver grip) to the Natural Action Stance / Thumbs Forward Index grip system. We have more conversion students attending this class then we do new shooters, but this class is designed to accommodate both categories of shooters. If you're looking to up your game and refine your fundamental gun-handling skills with the semi-automatic pistol, this is the class you want to take. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
August 30, 2025
Starts 8:30 AMNon-LEO training pre-requisite: Our 2-day Advanced Tactical Handgun Certification Course or firearms training course of equivalent level. Law Enforcement Officers that have completed their state certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification training meet the pre-requisite handgun training standards for this course. Students will be screened by interview to verify they meet the training pre-requisites for this course. Course Description: This intense 2-day firearms training course focuses on development of advanced gun-handling skills and tactical speed shooting concepts that are necessary to increase speed in presentation, reloading, target acquisition and manipulation of the semi-automatic pistol. This course will address balancing speed and accuracy while operating the semi-automatic pistol in a tactical capacity. Students will be challenged throughout this firearms training course with a variety of reactive steel targets and courses of fire. Stress will be induced throughout the course by use of man vs. man shoot-offs. Extensive repetitions will concentrate on developing skills using multi-shot rhythm drills during single and multi-target engagements. This is a fast paced, physically demanding firearms training course! Students should be in good physical condition, familiar with their equipment and have solid intermediate to advanced gun-handling skills established prior to attending this firearms training course. This is an excellent skill building course for students seeking to enhance their IDPA or IPSC skill-set and rating. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
August 31, 2025
- Ends 5:00 PMNon-LEO training pre-requisite: Our 2-day Advanced Tactical Handgun Certification Course or firearms training course of equivalent level. Law Enforcement Officers that have completed their state certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification training meet the pre-requisite handgun training standards for this course. Students will be screened by interview to verify they meet the training pre-requisites for this course. Course Description: This intense 2-day firearms training course focuses on development of advanced gun-handling skills and tactical speed shooting concepts that are necessary to increase speed in presentation, reloading, target acquisition and manipulation of the semi-automatic pistol. This course will address balancing speed and accuracy while operating the semi-automatic pistol in a tactical capacity. Students will be challenged throughout this firearms training course with a variety of reactive steel targets and courses of fire. Stress will be induced throughout the course by use of man vs. man shoot-offs. Extensive repetitions will concentrate on developing skills using multi-shot rhythm drills during single and multi-target engagements. This is a fast paced, physically demanding firearms training course! Students should be in good physical condition, familiar with their equipment and have solid intermediate to advanced gun-handling skills established prior to attending this firearms training course. This is an excellent skill building course for students seeking to enhance their IDPA or IPSC skill-set and rating. For more information about this training program, visit our website at - www.TeamSpartan.com
