Police Firearms & Combatives

Civilian Firearms Training

Swordplay

Special Seminars

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Police Firearms  & Combatives

Firearms for the Injured/Downed Officer
During a gunfight many officers are injured, or find themselves on the ground. This one-day class will teach officers how to use firearms when they are injured or on the ground.

Police Groundfighting
All too often, officers find themselves in a physical confrontation with a subject in which they have been taken to the ground. This one-day class will emphasize how to win this confrontation.

Defensive Use of the Lockblade Knife
Many officers carry lockblade folding knives. This one-day class will provide techniques for using these knives in a life-and-death confrontation.

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Civilian Firearms Training & Combatives

Introduction to the Double-Action Revolver
The double-action revolver is a good, economical way to start learning how to use a handgun. This one-day class will introduce the new gun owner to the use of the double-action revolver. Classroom and handgun range required for this class.

Introduction to the Double-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol
Many new gun owners purchase double-action semi-auto pistols. This one day class will introduce the safe, effective use of these guns. Classroom and handgun range required for this class.

Use of the Handgun for Defense
This intermediate class, for handgun owners who plan to use them for self defense, will cover legal considerations, as well as teach tactics and techniques for use. Classroom and firearms range required for this class. 

Use of the Shotgun/Pistol Caliber Rifle for Home Defense
Many cities and towns have made the ownership of handguns illegal. This class will teach the use of the shotgun or pistol-caliber rifle (carbine) for home defense. Classroom and firearms range required for this class.

Defensive Use of the Lockblade Knife
Many people carry lockblade knives as a tool and a defensive weapon. This class will emphasize legal considerations, as well as tactics and techniques for the defensive use of these knives.

*New!  Defend Yourself!
Everyone, from teenagers to senior citizens, has the right to defend themselves, their friends and their families from violence. This one-day class teaches one method of basic, unarmed self-defense that is easy to learn in a short time. This class can be broken up into shorter sessions on request.

*New!  Dressed for Success
At a time when many of us must be concerned about urban crime and other threats to safety but also comply with stringent security regulations, we still must find a way to keep ourselves safe.  This one-day class focuses on the use of everyday items that are legal to carry anywhere for self defense.  This class can be broken up into three two-hour sessions on request.

Any of our classes may be scheduled as women-only, on request.

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Swordplay
     These one- or two-hour classes can be brought to any venue for instruction in the Noble Science of Defence.

Footwork of DiGrassi
This class introduces the footwork for the single sword as taught by DiGrassi.

Case of Swords from DiGrassi
This class teaches a set of drills used to make the student familiar with the use of a Case of Swords based on DiGrassi. 

Drills for Single Sword
This class will introduce a series of drills used to teach the footwork and bladework for the student of defence.

Rapier Melees
This is a class for the SCA rapier fighter who is interested in learning/working with tactics for rapier melees.  

Learning from Swetnam
This class introduces the techniques for single rapier and rapier and dagger, as taught by Joseph Swetnam. 

Rapier and Dagger of Swetnam
This class is an extensive look at the rapier and dagger techniques of Joseph Swetnam.

Introduction to the Noble Science of Defence: How to Introduce Rapier When There Isn't Enough Gear to Go Around
This class is aimed at teaching the instructor who is working with beginning students. It presents a series of drills and movements to introduce footwork without requiring protective gear or swords.

Medieval Defence for Modern Times
The medieval fighter could not always be armed, so he learned unarmed grappling and weapons defenses along with his other martial arts.  This class will introduce some of these techniques and show how they can still be used in our modern times.

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  Special Seminars
     These seminars are for authors, actors or others interested in authentic police tactics.

"Take 'Em Down"
Presents police search procedures and handcuffing techniques with practical demonstrations.

"Bang, Bang -- You're Dead!"
Presents step-by-step what really happens in a gunfight.

"Police! Don't Move!"
Presents and discusses the spectrum of use of force in police work.

Cutting to the Quick
Includes practical demonstration of what real knives and swords can do to real people with real flesh.

"Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?"
Demonstrates firearms and weapons concealment techniques.

"Hang 'Em High!"
Presents in-costume look at life as a Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Old West.

"...Sam Colt Made Them Equal"
Discusses the history of modern firearms. (Can include shooting modern guns, if a firearms range is available.)

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