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Firearms Training Courses

Firearms Training – Handgun

Objectives: Proficiency in Pistol craft starting with safety, protective gear, nomenclature, load-unload, presentations, malfunction and cleaning.

ATAC Training courses are not open to the public, invitation or vetted referral only.  All ATAC courses are restricted and designed for ATAC contractors only.

Overview: Pistol Classes in a prioritized/progressive order below:

  • Understanding the History and Cycle of Operation.
  • Learn the Sequence of Shooting.
  • Learn presentations from holster to target w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Learn how to perform Tactical and Combat Reloads.
  • Learn how to clear malfunctions such as failure to fire, failure to eject/extract and double feeds.
  • Learn firing positions from Concealment and Cover.
  • Learn field strip/breakdown and maintenance for your specific pistol.
  • Learn how to properly perform a detailed cleaning of your pistol.
  • Solo entries-room clearing w/confirmation of point of impact. (Note: This is an Advanced Course)
  • Team Tactics-room clearing w/confirmation of point of impact. (Note: This is a Restricted and Advanced Course)

Handgun

  • 1 Day Handgun Prep
  • 2 Day Defensive Handgun
  • 4 Day Defensive Handgun
  • 2 Day Night Defensive Handgun
  • 2 Day Tactical Handgun
  • 2 Day Night Tactical Handgun

RIFLE Semi-Select and Full Auto

Prerequisite: Pistol Course

Objectives: Proficiency in Semi-Auto Rifle craft starting with safety, protective gear, nomenclature, load-unload, presentations, malfunction and cleaning.

Overview: Rifle Classes in a prioritized/progressive order below:

  • Understanding the History and Cycle of Operation.
  • Learn the Sequence of Shooting.
  • Learn presentations from holster to target w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Learn how to perform Tactical and Combat Reloads.
  • Learn how to clear malfunctions such as failure to fire, failure to eject/extract and double feeds.
  • Learn supported and unsupported firing positions.
  • Learn firing positions from Concealment and Cover.
  • Learn field strip/breakdown and maintenance.
  • Learn how to properly perform a detailed cleaning.
  • Hostage Taker Shots w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Solo entries-room clearing w/confirmation of point of impact. (Note: This is an Advanced Course)
  • Team Tactics-room clearing w/confirmation of point of impact. (Note: This is a Restricted and Advanced Course)

SEMI-AUTO RIFLES:  AR-15/M4 AK-47, SCAR, SOCOM 16, Mini-14

  • 1 Day Rifle Prep
  • 2 Day Practical Rifle
  • 4 Day Practical Rifle
  • 2 Day Night Practical Rifle
  • 4 Day Night Practical Rifle
  • 4 Day Advanced Practical Rifle
  • 4 Day Precision Rifle 1
  • 4 Day Precision Rifle 2

AUTOMATIC WEAPONS

  • 1 Day SMG
  • 2 Day SMG
  • 4 Day SMG
  • 2 Day Select Fire M16
  • 4 Day Select Fire M16

SHOTGUNS

Prerequisite: Pistol Course

Objectives: Proficiency in Shotgun Training starting with safety, protective gear, nomenclature, load-unload, presentations, malfunction and cleaning.

Overview: Shotgun Classes in a prioritized/progressive order below:

  • Understanding the History and Cycle of Operation.
  • Learn the Sequence of Shooting.
  • Learn presentations from holster to target w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Learn how to perform Tactical and Combat Reloads.
  • Learn how to clear malfunctions such as failure to fire, failure to eject/extract and double feeds.
  • Learn firing positions from Concealment and Cover.
  • Learn field strip/breakdown and maintenance for your specific pistol.
  • Learn how to properly perform a detailed cleaning of your pistol.
  • Hostage Taker Shots w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Team Tactics-room clearing w/confirmation of point of impact.

SHOTGUN:  Pump & Semi Auto

  • 1 Day Shotgun Prep
  • 2 Day Tactical Shotgun
  • 4 Day Tactical Shotgun
  • 2 Day Night Tactics Shotgun
  • 4 Day Advanced Tactical Shotgun

 

SUBMACHINE GUNS

Prerequisites: Pistol Course and Rifle Course

Objectives: Proficiency in Submachine Gun training starting with safety, protective gear, nomenclature, load-unload, presentations, malfunction and cleaning.

Overview: Submachine Gun Classes in a prioritized/progressive order below:

  • Understanding the History and Cycle of Operation.
  • Learn the Sequence of Shooting.
  • Learn presentations to target w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Learn how to perform Tactical and Combat Reloads.
  • Learn how to clear malfunctions such as failure to fire, failure to eject/extract and double feeds.
  • Learn firing positions from Concealment and Cover.
  • Learn field strip/breakdown and maintenance.
  • Learn how to properly perform a detailed cleaning.
  • Hostage Taker Shots w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Solo entries-room clearing w/confirmation of point of impact. (Note: This is an Advanced Course)
  • Team Tactics-room clearing w/confirmation of point of impact. (Note: This is a Restricted and Advanced Course)

GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS

Prerequisites: Pistol Course, Rifle Course and Shotgun Course

Objectives: Proficiency in Machine Gun Training starting with safety, protective gear, nomenclature, load-unload, presentations, malfunction and cleaning.

Overview: Machine Gun Classes in a prioritized/progressive order below:

  • Understanding the History and Cycle of Operation.
  • Learn the Sequence of Shooting.
  • Learn how to perform reloads.
  • Learn how to clear malfunctions.
  • Learn firing positions.
  • Learn field strip/breakdown and maintenance for your specific pistol.
  • Learn how to properly perform a detailed cleaning.
  • Select and Suppressive/Cover Fire on command w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Relocation with cover fire to concealment vantage points.
  • Team Tactics-cover fire for entry team w/confirmation of point of impact.

LIGHT LEVELS Training and Tactics

Prerequisites: Must have pistol specific qualification prior to registering

Objectives: Understanding the benefits and the liabilities of natural and artificial light.

Overview: Utilizing hand held and weapon mounted light sources.

  • Understanding levels of light applied  below:
  1. Bright Light:  This is direct sunlight or artificial light.  It is also outside in the midday or in the office or a house with lights on.
  2. Low Light:  In an outdoor environment, this is when the sun is down or the sun is up.  In an interior environment, this is when the light is dim or when minimal lighting   is present.
  3. Ambient Light:  Ambient light refers to any outside light such as sunlight coming through windows or an overhead room light.  Ambient light, in most cases, does not provide adequate light. It’s commonly inconsistent and you must take advantage of its illumination. Low or ambient light will provide silhouettes or “shapes” of people or objects.  This would include the moon, poor lighting conditions, light from down the hallway or an open door with light shining through.
  4. No Light: In an interior environment, this is when the lights are out.  In an exterior environment, this would be after the sun sets or on an overcast night.  This also includes closed interior spaces with all the lights off.  Usually this will not be outside but inside like a warehouse.  You will not be able to identify threats without illuminating in no light conditions.
  • Alignment of Light, Weapon and Target w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Illuminating reflective materials.
  • Self or teammate illumination principles.
  • Movement with light on and off w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Training scenarios with light levels tactics employed throughout w/confirmation of point of impact.
  • Team Tactics, cover fire, buddy drag, care under fire w/confirmation of point of impact.

FORCE ON FORCE Simunition Training and Scenarios

Prerequisites: Must have pistol and rifle qualification prior to registering and be recommended by a staff member for this course.

Simunition training used as Force on Force is the most realistic training that can be interactive and provided in a variety of course options, which are ALL stress under fire scenarios.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory! PPE: Helmet, Neck, Eye, Neck, Groin, Vest, Gloves, Pants, Sleeves. Gender specific.

  • Rental of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory to ensure safety, complete coverage and maintenance. Buddy checks mandatory.
  • Rental of Simunition platforms is mandatory to ensure safety, validity and maintenance standards.

AK-47 and AK-74 ARMORERS COURSES

Prerequisites: Must have a basic understanding or have taken 2 or 4 day rifle course.

Objectives: Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of the Combloc AK series of firearms. Learn the cycle of operation and basic skills to keep the AK-47 and AK-74 rifle system working in any environment.

Overview: Armorers Courses in a prioritized/progressive order below:

  • Learn the tools required to repair and maintain the firearm platform.
  • Learn how to field strip/breakdown for maintenance and what is required for this action.
  • Learn how to break down the components for comprehensive inspection and cleaning.
  • Understanding how the mechanical system of the AK interacts for the complete cycle of operation.
  • Learn how to identify worn and defective parts.
  • Learn how to remove/replace the fire control assembly.
  • Learn how to diagnose why certain malfunctions are happening and how to repair or replace the potential cause.
  • Leave with a full understanding of the AK-47, AK-74 and most of the other AK series weapon platforms.