Preston Tactical Courses

PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Basic Handgun
Location: Livingston, TX
Duration: 1 day or 2 day
Course Details:
This course is the introduction to the use of the defensive handgun. New and experienced shooters will
benefit from this course. Build a strong foundation with your handgun while becoming safe and confident.
This a great class for shooters that want to learn or hone their fundamentals with a handgun and build the
skills necessary for more advanced training. Come learn the fundamentals that will allow you to accomplish
the mission on demand on under stress.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Nomenclature
Fundamentals of shooting
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Loading and unloading procedures
Malfunction clearing
Personal shooting plans and training programs
Required Equipment:
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking materials
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 400 Rounds ammunition
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Tactical Handgun
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 1 day or 2 day
Course Details:
This course focuses on the tactical use of the handgun.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Loading / Unloading / Malfunction Clearing procedures
Personal shooting plans and training programs
Realistic time and accuracy standards
Shooting positions
Use of Cover / Concealment
Surgical Shooting
Target discrimination
Multiple target engagements
Shooting and Moving
Stress shooting
Required Equipment:
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking materials
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 500 Rounds ammunition
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Tactical Handgun 2
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 2 day
Course Details:
This course builds on Tactical Handgun I and focuses on responding to encounters from close ranges and
different / multiple angles of attack. Students will learn how to manage distances and the battlefield to win
encounters, how to gain and maintain the tactical advantage, and how to efficiently deal with critical
incidents.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Weapons presentation in close quarters
Realistic time and accuracy standards
Use of Cover / Concealment
Surgical Shooting
Shooting and Moving
Basic Team / Family Tactics
Strong Arm, Edged weapon, & Firearm encounters
Pre-incident indicators
Required Equipment:
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches
 Eye/Ear Protection, gloves, long sleeve shirt
 Note taking materials
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 1000 Rounds ammunition
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Basic Rifle
Location: Livingston, TX
Duration: 1 day or 2 day
Course Details:
This course is the introduction to the tactical use of the tactical rifle. Build a strong foundation with your rifle
while becoming safe and confident. This a great class for the shooter wanting to learn the fundamentals with a
rifle and build the skills for more advanced training.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Nomenclature
Fundamentals of shooting
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Loading and unloading procedures
Zeroing procedures
Malfunction clearing
Shooting positions
Personal shooting plans and training programs
Realistic time and accuracy standards
Required Equipment:
 Rifle with 3 magazines, tactical sling, and iron sights
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking materials
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 500 Rounds ammunition
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Tactical Rifle
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 1 day or 2 day
Course Details:
This course focuses on the tactical employment of the rifle.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting
Gear selection
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Zeroing procedures
Loading and unloading procedures
Malfunction clearing
Shooting positions
Use of Cover / Concealment
Surgical Shooting, Target discrimination
Multiple target engagements
Personal shooting plans and training programs
Realistic time and accuracy standards
Required Equipment:
 Rifle with tactical sling, 3 magazines, and iron sights
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking material
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 500 Rounds ammunition Rifle or 1000 rounds rifle ammunition (2 day class)
 200 Rounds ammunition Handgun
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Basic Shotgun
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 1 day
Course Details:
This course is the introduction to the use of the shotgun. Build a strong foundation with your shotgun while
becoming safe and confident. This a great class for the shooter wanting to learn the fundamentals with a
shotgun and build the skills for more advanced training.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Nomenclature
Fundamentals of shooting
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Loading and unloading procedures
Malfunction Clearing
Personal shooting plans and training programs
Realistic time and accuracy standards
Required Equipment:
 Pump or Semi-Auto Shotgun with tactical sling
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking material
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 350 Rounds light target loads
 50 Rounds “OO” Buck
 20 1oz. Slugs
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Tactical Shotgun
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 1 day or 2 day
Course Details:
This course focuses on the tactical use of the shotgun.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting
Gear selection / Ammunition selection
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Zeroing / Patterning procedures
Loading and unloading procedures
Malfunction clearing
Shooting positions
Use of Cover / Concealment
Surgical Shooting / Target discrimination
Multiple target engagements
Personal shooting plans and training programs
Realistic time and accuracy standards
Required Equipment:
 Pump or Semi-Auto Shotgun with tactical sling
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking material
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear / Water
 350 Rounds light target loads or 500 round light target load (2 day class)
 50 Rounds “OO” Buck
 20 1oz. Slugs
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Low Light Handgun Tactics
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 1 day
Course Details:
This course focuses on the tactical employment of the handgun in low light environments.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting
Gear selection
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Loading and unloading procedures
Malfunction clearing
Use of Cover / Concealment
Surgical Shooting
Target discrimination
Handheld and weapon mounted lights
Flashlight techniques
Principles of low light encounters
Required Equipment:
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches
 Handheld tactical flashlight with spare batteries
 Weapon mounted light (optional)
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking material
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 500 Rounds ammunition Handgun
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Vehicle Defensive Tactics
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 1 day
Course Details:
This course focuses on dealing with high threat situations while in and around vehicles.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting
Gear selection
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Use of Cover / Concealment
Surgical Shooting
Shooting positions
Target discrimination
Ballistics
Shooting through intermediate barriers
Vehicle deployments
Required Equipment:
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking material
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 350 Rounds ammunition Handgun
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Team Tactics
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 2 days
Course Details:
This course focuses on developing the skills and concepts to effectively operate as a team in high risk
environments.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting
Gear selection
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Use of Cover / Concealment
Surgical Shooting
Shooting positions
Target discrimination
Team concepts
Team communication
Team movement
Team / Family tactics
Team building exercises
Required Equipment:
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking material
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 500 Rounds ammunition Handgun
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Home / Personal / Family Defense Tactics
Location: Livingston, TX
Course Length: 2 days
Course Details:
This course focuses on teaching armed Americans to responsibly defend themselves and their family members
in their home.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety / Shooting Fundamentals
Gear selection
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Developing a Layered Defense
Use of Cover / Concealment
Target discrimination
Ballistics (Myth and Reality)
Link up with family members / EMS / Law Enforcement
Movement Techniques
Solving common tactical problems / decision making
Threat indicators
Use of force / Legal considerations
Medical emergencies
Required Equipment:
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches for handguns
 Eye/Ear Protection, Gloves, Long Sleeve Shirt
 Note taking material
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 300 Rounds ammunition Handgun (2 Day class only)
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Gunshot Wound / Trauma Kit Demonstration
Location: Livingston, TX
Duration: 1 day
Course Details:
The gunshot wound / trauma kit demonstration provides you with information and demonstrations on what
to carry in your trauma kit and how these items are commonly applied. This course will show you what gear
you need to carry and don’t need to carry; also how to set up your trauma kit to handle traumatic incidents.
Basic kits are provided for you to keep as part of the training. FYI: This course does not certify you as a tactical
medic.
The following topics will be covered:
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Discussions on TCCC / BTLS
Good Samaritans
Tourniquets
Airways
Hemostatic Agents
Gauze / Emergency Bandages
Chest Seals
Splints
Lifts, Drags, Carries
Tactical & Medical problems
Required Equipment:
 Note taking materials
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]
PRESTON TACTICAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course: Tactical Trauma
Location: Livingston, TX
Duration: 1 day
Course Details:
This course provides you the opportunity to train hands on to solve both medical and tactical problems.
Students will learn to work through core situations involving medical and tactical problems. You will work on
these skills on an individual and team level. This course allows you to test your abilities and your gear under
stressful conditions.
The following topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety & Fundamentals of shooting
Mental conditioning and combat mindset development
Discussions on TCCC / BTLS
Tourniquets
Airways
Hemostatic Agents / Wound packing
Gauze / Emergency Bandages
Chest Seals
Splints
Lifts, Drags, Carries
Individual and Team - Tactical & Medical problems
Required Equipment:
 Handgun with 3 magazines or speed loaders
 Holster and magazine pouches
 Eye/Ear Protection
 Note taking materials
 Appropriate clothing for weather / Rain Gear
 Water
 300 Rounds ammunition
Registration / Payment:
Register at www.PrestonTactical.com or e-mail: [email protected]