Note: This block is great for DEFENSIVE and COMPETITIVE shooters and is not context specific. 

What it is:  A short (2-3 hours), interactive, informative online course taught through video lecture, instructor demonstration and feedback perfectly designed to help the student learn and master a skill. Learn from the comfort of home! You DON’T need a range or even live ammunition to dramatically increase your skill level. Students who have attended an ONLINE class tell us they learned more than the ON RANGE class they took! Sessions include instruction, dry fire (or Coolfire) drills as well as live fire drill assignments at the end of class.  Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for continuing education purposes or personal tracking. 

How it works:  Students will learn from lectures and participate in skill practice for live instructor feedback.  

While students are encouraged to participate, anyone enrolled can simply watch, learn and ask questions.  It's your choice! 

What you need: 1. Computer or Smart Device and Internet with good speed, 2. Webcam with microphone, 3. Distraction free room 4. Course required firearm gear (see the gear list for your course)

THIS CLASS COVERS: This block is great for DEFENSIVE and COMPETITIVE shooters and is not context specific. 

A detailed mini block that will teach the key fundamental principles of building the perfect grip, proper trigger management, as well as sight management (red dot and iron sights are covered in this block, but for an expanded class on Red Dot, check out Red Dot Basics).  This block will focus exclusively on the performance aspect of the grip, trigger and aiming process.  You will learn the keys to developing high levels of speed with acceptable accuracy in this block of instruction.  

Required Gear: 

• Strongly Suggested: Coolfire Converted Handgun (www.coolfiretrainer.com) use code MIKE30 for $30 off  OR
• Unloaded Handgun  OR
• S.I.R.T. Pistol (https://nextleveltraining.com/) use code Seeklander10 for a discount
• Note Taking material

Note: This is the location the class will be held at per the coordinator Hwy 20, Gate 450, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 you may email him at this email for clarification: kndexter@gmail.com

Open to: Anyone.  A basic level of proficiency (loading, unloading, and familiarity) is required.

Course Description: This course is a piece of my total training system that reinforces the techniques covered in my book Your Defensive Handgun Training Program. The program will take your shooting to the next level. The full training system is like nothing else available today, focusing on not only the execution of skills but in the critical process to properly train those skills and subsequently improve your results.  This class INCLUDES a downloadable version of the training drill AND videos for you to follow in your training once you have graduated class.   Self-defense context is also thoroughly covered in this program, defining the distance related concepts of a fight with a handgun. This course is ideal for anyone who carries a handgun for combative (self-defense) purposes, and will benefit both the novice as well as experienced shooters. It is the pre-requisite course for those wishing to take other Shooting-Performance advanced handgun courses. 

Class Learning Objectives:

• Principles of Adult Learning
• Heart Rate Management /Combat Breathing
• Self Defense Observe, Orient, and Defend Principles
• Mental Preparation for the Fight
• Physical Preparation for the Fight
• Legal Preparation for the Fight
• Principles of an Effective Training Program
• Carry Gear and Firearm Setup
• Principles of Dry Fire Training (manipulation training)
• Principles of the Firing Cycle (high performance marksmanship)
• Live Fire Micro and Macro Drills (firing cycle)
• Concepts of a Proper Live Fire Training Session

Required Gear:

• Serviceable handgun and magazines (2-3) or speed loaders (2-3)
• Handgun carry gear (we recommend your daily carry holster and gear)
• 850 rounds of ammunition *Note, this is an estimated quantity due to the unique flexibility of the program, students may shoot more or less
• 10 rounds of dummy ammunition (your caliber)
• Concealing garment (if you carry concealed)
• Firearms rated eye and ear protection
• Personal comfort items (chair, water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)

High Risk Environment Course (HREC) AKA "Warrior Camp" is a five day instensive training camp for American Warrior Society coined members.

Any environment can become "High Risk" and the HREC curriculum is as broad as the threats presented in the urban landscape and touches many domains. Included in the cost of the course are five nights of lodging, an intensive lockpicking and non-destructive breaching UNLOC I&II Certification, a pepper spray curriculum provided by Sabre Red's OC Certification, rules of engagement via a Law of Self-Defense Level I Certification, and finally, a two-day Defensive Handgun Course including low-light defensive shooting. Lunches are included, as well as a social event hosted at the training location in East Tennessee.You MUST be a member to attend.  Join here. 

This intensive week line camp includes a large vareity of focused subjects designed to help you survive in a High Risk Environment, and include: 

• UNLOC I and II (Lockpicking and non-destructive breaching)
• Sabre Red OC (Pepper Spray) Certification
• Law of Self Defense Level I Curriculum
• Defensive Handgun Skills
• Low Light Fighting Skills (white light)
• Weapon Retention
• Digital Security
• Mini Sessions: Bug Out, Vehicle Set Up, Restraint Defeat, etc.