TacTrain offers three levels of Battle Pistol Training, one Level of Combat Pistol Training along with Pistol/Carbine Skills Workshops, Ladies Only Defensive Pistol, and Urban Concealed Carry. We also offer additional classes with combined gun training. Students beginning their defensive tactical training should attend the Level-I, Level-II and Level-III Battle Pistol 1st Dimension courses. The Level-I, II, & III Battle Pistol include the fundamental basic skills, to prepare students for 2nd Dimension of fight training. The 1st Dimension begins where students previous CCW training or Basic Gun Introduction training concludes, and prepares students to develop the mindset and handling skills to prevail during a mortal combat defensive engagement. 1 Dimension courses also provide advanced students with an excellent opportunity to review the basic fundamentals of Gun Fighting.
     The Level-IV Combat Pistol course leads the student into the 2nd Dimension, after completing and meeting minimum standards of the 1st Dimension. The Level-IV 2nd Dimension is a HSLD course exposing students to the rigors and challenges of gun fighting with a Battle Pistol as a lethal tool and their mind as their primary weapon. They are results orientated and skills based. This course includes several primary skill sets which students have an opportunity to learn their best method to achieve success. This class is held rain or shine on an outdoor range facility. Students attending this course should be in relatively good physical condition and prepared to work in the changing environment of the Sonoran Desert. This 2nd Dimension course is designed to mentally and physically improve students combat skills.
     All Dimension courses have been designed around proven methods, techniques and skills for self-defense and offense in the real world for citizen civilians, military, security and personal protection professionals. We use a proven building block system easy for students to understand. Students should be prepared to dedicate attention and effort during class, and committed to student self-training between attending the progressive levels.
     Each level of pistol training in the 1st Dimension and Level-IV 2nd Dimension are 1-day (8 hour) and the tuition cost is $125.00 - $150.00 per course level.
     Pistol Skills Workshops are conducted to allow students an opportunity to train between formal training courses and/or to maintain their skill level. These are 1/2-day (5 hour) events , cost is $50.00. Content of each workshop is based on the demand of those students attending. Workshops are open enrollment available to all TacTrain alumni students and qualified guest.

* Safe Handling Skills - Student should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to handle and be familiar with their pistol. Recognized courses such as the AZ-CCW, NRA Basic Pistol or First Step, will be accepted; or approval from the Chief Instructor based on your past experience and training.

** Any waiver to enter 2nd Dimension training without attending 1st Dimension training with Chief Instructor approval only. Consideration for previous training may be used, or, student may option to Test Out.

Level-I Battle Pistol 1st Dimension consist of 1-day (8 hours) during daylight hours, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in north phoenix). Course study areas include;

     · Gun Safety.
     · Introduction to a Hot-Range.
     · Loading.
     · Unloading.
     · Fighting Stance.
     · Reloading (Speed/Stress, Tactical, Administrative, Emergency).
     · Fundamentals of Defensive Marksmanship.
     · Presentation (Draw).
     · S-D-P (Smooth-Deliberate-Precision).
     · Index/Extension Shooting.
     · Trigger Reset.
     · Pairs, Standard Response, Failure Drills.
     · Look-Scan-See- Assess (LSSA).
     · Precision Marksmanship.
     · Target Acquisition.
     · Malfunctions.
     · Awareness.
     · Timed Drills.
     · Combat Readiness.
     · Fighting Mind-Set.
     · plus more.

Student should be familiar with their pistol. If not, they should take time to study the manual or seek help from a reliable source to become familiar with the safe operation, features and functions of their pistol. Students should be familiar and confident to load magazines (or speed loaders), field strip and clean their firearm, and all the specific features and functions of your make and model firearm.

Also students should know and commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:

     1. All GUNS are always LOADED
     2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
     3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
     4. KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, to both sides, above, below, in front and behind.
     5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Level-II Battle Pistol 1st Dimension consist of 1-day (8 hours) during daylight hours, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in north phoenix). Course study areas include;

     · Gun Safety.
     · Level-I Element Review.
     · S.D.P. (Smooth-Deliberate-Precision).
     · Natural Point of Aim.
     · Multiple Targets.
     · One-Handed Shooting.
     · Pivot Turns.
     · Status Press Check.
     · Barricades.
     · Position Shooting, Standing, Kneeling (Speed, Supported, Double Knee).
     · Position Shooting, Roll-Over Prone.
     · Shoot and Move.
     · Move and Shoot.
     · Shooting-on-the-Move.
     · S.T.S. (Skills-Tactics-Strategies).
     · Combat Readiness.
     · Fighting Mind-Set.
     · plus more.

Students should have completed their Level-I homework assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct several dry practice and live fire self-training sessions in preparation for this course.

Also students should know and commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:

     1. All GUNS are always LOADED
     2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
     3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
     4. KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and behind.
     5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Pistol/Carbine Skills Workshops are held on a dedicated range specifically for TacTrain alumni students and guests. The subject matter at each of these events is dictated by the attending students needs. Beginners and advanced students can be separated or mixed dependent on the skill area selected. Coaches and instructors are available to assist students at any level. Full day participation is not required. Students should arrived prepared for a hot-range with a minimum of equipment (at Level-I 1st Dimension) and ammo they intend to use. Pistols students do not have to have a carbine, nor do carbine students have to have a pistol.

Level-III Battle Pistol 1st Dimension is a 1-day (8 hour) day/night class held at the range facility. During the day ours students review the fundamentals of Level-I and II, are introduced to scenario challenges, as well as being introduced to HSLD (high-speed, low-drag) of the 2nd Dimension. Level-III also includes an introduction to night shooting (low light, no lights, and lighted targets using tactical type fighting handheld lights). Course study areas include;

     · Gun safety.
     · Level-I and Level-II Review.
     · Cold Start.
     · Combat Precision Hit Placement (Internal Targeting).
     · Extended Position Shooting (Kneeling).
     · Squatting Position.
     · Supine Prone Position.
     · Move and Shoot/Shooting on the Move.
     · Alternative Sighting/Retention Position.
     · Introduction to HSLD 2nd Dimension Training.
     · Daylight Scenario Shooting.
     · Daylight Qualification.
     · Night Vision Principles, What Works, What Doesn't.
     · Night Shooting Techniques, No Light, Artificial Light.
     · Handheld Lights, Weapon Mounted Lights.
     · Low Level Light Target Acquisition.
     · No Light Target Engagement.
     · Combination No Light/Handheld Light Shooting,
     · Implications of Target Identification.
     · Night Scenario Shooting.
     · plus more.

Students should have completed their Level-II homework assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions in preparation for this course. Students are expected to have mastered the basic fundamentals introduced during the Level-I and Level-II and completed their self-training sessions.

Also students should know and commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:

     1. All GUNS are always LOADED
     2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
     3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
     4. KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and behind.
     5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Level-IV Combat Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours) daylight class held in the field. 2nd Dimension courses are HSLD (high-speed, low-drag). Students are provided the required time to learn and develop, however at a much more demanding pace than the 1st Dimension. Students learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the class. Level-IV is a position and movement course involving some obnoxious positions and constant movements, similar to what one should expect during battle. Course study areas include: Gun safety, cold start, 1st Dimension review and qualifications, kneeling positions (transition into and out of) speed, supported, double knee, squatting and other variations, prone positions (transition into and out of) roll-over, Olympic, urban, supine and other variations, positions utilizing barricade cover, shooting-on-the-move, advance, withdraw, perpendicular and oblique, combination transitions of movement and positions, 360* look-scan-see-assess, alternative sighting methods, multiple adversaries, introduction to personal protection, S-D-P, S-T-S, combat readiness, combat/fight mind-set, intro to team fighting, plus more. Students should expect to be challenged with physical and mental restraints. This is a hands-on class with many CQB (Close Quarter Battle) challenges. Students should expect to get into the mud or dust during this rain or shine class and bring appropriate clothing for the season.

Students will have met the minimum performance standards to enter the 2nd Dimension. Students should have completed their 1st Dimension homework assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions in preparation for this course. Students are expected to have mastered the basic fundamentals during the 1st Dimension and their self-training sessions. Student who do not self-train in preparation will face difficulty in successfully negotiating this course.

Also students should know and commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:

1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4. KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and behind.
5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

The Ladies Only Defensive Pistol course consist of 1-day (8 hours) during daylight hours, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in North Phoenix). Course study areas include; Gun Safety, Pistol Nomenclature, Storage, Handling, Carry Methods, Mind-Set, Mental Conditioning, introduction to a hot-range, fighting stance, loading, unloading, reloading, fundamentals of defensive marksmanship, presentation, look-scan-see- assess, awareness, combat readiness and fighting mind-set, plus more.

Student should be familiar with their pistol. If not, they should take time to study the manual or seek help from a reliable source to become familiar with the safe operation, features and functions of their pistol.

Also students should know and commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:

1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4. KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and behind.
5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

The Urban Pistol Concealed Carry course consist of 1-day (8 hours) during daylight and night hours, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (located in North Phoenix). Course study areas include; Gun Safety, Handling, Concealed Carry Methods, Mind-Set, Mental Conditioning, loading, unloading, reloading, fundamentals of defensive marksmanship, presentation from cover, look-scan-see- assess, awareness, combat readiness and fighting mind-set, reality of lethal attack, plus more.

Student should be familiar with their pistol. If not, they should take time to study the manual or seek help from a reliable source to become familiar with the safe operation, features and functions of their pistol. Students should be familiar and confident to load magazines (or speed loaders), field strip and clean their weapon, and all the specific features and functions of your make and model weapon.

Also students should know and commit to memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:

1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2. NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3. KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4. KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and behind.
5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY