TacTrain offers seven levels of Battle Pistol Training along with Pistol Skills Workshops. Students beginning their defensive tactical training should attend the Level-I and Level-II Battle Pistol 1st Dimension courses. The Level-I and II Battle Pistol include the fundamental basic skills, including an introduction to night shooting, to prepare students for 2nd Dimension of fight training. The 1st Dimension begins where 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.
     Level-III, IV, V, VI, & VII courses lead the student into the 2nd Dimension, after meeting minimum standards of Levels I & II. The 2nd Dimension are HSLD courses 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. Each course includes several primary skill sets which students have an opportunity to learn their best method to achieve success. These classes are held rain or shine on an outdoor range facility. Students attending these courses should be in relatively good physical condition and prepared to work in the changing environment of the Sonoran desert. 2nd Dimension courses are designed to mentally and physically improve students combat skills.
     Level-VIII and IX courses take the student into the 3rd Dimension. These courses are available by invitation only to students who have presented the highest physical, mental and moral standards of proficiency. The 3rd Dimension extends the skills development of S-D-P-FAST (Smooth-Deliberate-Precision) and Integrated-STS (Skills-Tactics-Strategies) techniques under unpredictable and stress induced situations.
     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 is 1-day (8 hours) and the tuition cost is $100.00 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-day (6 hour) events , cost is $20.00. 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.

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* 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, fighting stance, loading, unloading, reloading (stress/speed, tactical, administrative, emergency), fundamentals of defensive marksmanship, presentation, S-D-P (Smooth-Deliberate-Precision), shoot-and-move, pivot turns, 90* look-scan-see- assess, precision marksmanship, target acquisition, malfunctions, 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. 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

Level-II Battle Pistol 1st Dimension consist of 1-day (8 hours) at the range facility, as a day/night class (starts in the afternoon). Course study areas include: Gun safety, Level-I element review, SDP, internal targeting, multiple targets, one-handed shooting, barricades, position shooting, standing, kneeling (speed, support, double knee), roll-over prone, shooting-on-the-move, STS (skills-tactics-strategies), combat readiness, fighting mind-set, introduction to low-light, artificial-light, no-light shooting, 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 Skills Workshops are held on a dedicated range specifically for TacTrain alumni students. 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 DMP-I level) and ammo they intend to use.

Level-III Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours) daylight class held at the range facility. 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-III 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, 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, plus more. Students should expect to get into the mud or dust during this rain or shine class and bring appropriate clothing for the season.

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.

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 Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours) day/night class held at the range facility, starting in the afternoon. 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 night fire course. Course study areas (daylight) include: Gun safety, introduction to S-D-P-FAST, smooth-deliberate-precision-FAST, done real fast, introduction to vehicle fighting using positions of advantage, introduction of night fire techniques during daylight hours. Course study areas (night) include: night vision principles, what works, what doesn't, various artificial hand held lights, weapon mounted lights, low level light target acquisition, no light target engagement, combination no light/handheld light shooting, implications of target identification, position shooting at night, shooting-on-the-move at night, plus more.

Students should have completed their Level-III homework assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions keeping their skills honed in preparation for this course. Students should review elements of the introduction to night fire covered during Level-II Battle Pistol 1st Dimension.

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-V Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours) daylight class held at the range facility. 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 1st Dimension. Students learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the class. Level-V is a loss of function course. Course study areas include: Gun safety, one handed shooting, first hand/second hand, manipulation of handling and marksmanship fundamentals with only the first (primary) hand, and with only the second (secondary) hand, adversary engagement will include partial sight loss, loss of a leg, or arm, or hand, or both or maybe all, etc., introduction to overcoming extreme and adverse loss of movement and dexterity while under obnoxious positions and movement, time restrictions induced stress, SDP, STS, plus more.

Students should have completed their Level-IV homework assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions improving their skills developed during previous 1st and 2nd Dimension courses. 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

Level-VI Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours) daylight class held at the range facility. 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 1st Dimension. Students learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the class. Level-VI is a problem solving skills application course. Course study areas include: Gun safety, situational analysis scenarios, students are challenged to integrate S-T-S, skills-tactics-strategies to overcome dynamically changing threats, combat readiness and combat/fight mind-set. In addition long range accuracy and S-D-P-FAST skills are further developed, plus more.

Students should have completed their Level-V homework assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions keeping their skills honed in preparation for this course. Students should practice rapid decision making and be prepared with a clear mind and in good physical condition. During this course student experience the confidence of success and the mental anguish of failure.

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-VII Battle Pistol 2nd Dimension is a 1-day (8 hours) daylight class held at the range facility. 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 1st Dimension. Students learn the value of combat readiness and must be prepared to keep pace with the class. Level-VII is a CQB and team course. Course study areas include: Gun safety, introduction to CQB (close quarters battle), break-and-fight, close-and-fight, close-break-distance-fight, introduction to team fighting, 2-man, 3-man, 6-man teams, team safety, team support, firepower support, ammo management, team maneuvers, plus more.

Students should have completed their Level-VI homework assignment; review the Student Handout, conduct multiple live fire self-training sessions intermixed with several dry fire self-training sessions keeping their fundamental and advanced skills honed in preparation for this course. Students should spend extra time on their gun handling skills. This is a high risk course demanding the strictest student attention to detail and safety. Students not fully prepared may be required to stand-down during certain segments.

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