Patriot Training and Consulting
Instructor # 3327014 | Patriot Training and Consulting, LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 7/16/2023
Certification Renewal Date 7/16/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Countering the Mass Shooter
My Biography
Established in 2011, Patriot Training and Consulting, LLC offers professional, customized firearms and security training, safety seminars, and security consulting. Our clients benefit from decades of real-world experience, knowledge, training, and formal education. Chris, PatriotTAC's lead instructor and owner, makes use of his degrees in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security for the benefit of PatriotTAC's students. He has maintained current Firearms Instructor Status since 1988 and continues to attend advanced firearms and personal protection instructor training regularly; thus ensuring PatriotTAC clients receive the most updated information.
Some of Chris’ credentials include:
-Owner/Operator and Lead Instructor, Patriot Training and Consulting LLC
- Glock Modular Optics System (MOS) Instructor Workshop Graduate
- Sig Sauer Academy Pistol Instructor
- USCCA Certified Concealed Carry and Home Defense Firearms Instructor
- USCCA Countering The Mass Shooter Threat Instructor
- National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Assoc. (NLEFIA) Red Dot Sights for Duty Pistols Instructor
- Sig Sauer Academy Certified Shotgun Instructor
- Glock Pistol Instructor Workshop Graduate
- Certified Concealed Carry-Handgun Instructor, N.C. D.O.J. Training and Standards Commission
- Qualified Handgun Instructor, Maryland State Police
- Certified Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Instructor, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT)
- Modern Samurai Project (MSP) Red Dot Pistol Instructor Course Graduate
- U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Marksmanship Instructor Supervisor
- U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Infantry Weapons Instructor
- Live Fire / Demolitions Range Instructor
- U.S. Marine Corps Primary Marksmanship Instructor
- National Rifle Association Certified Pistol Instructor
- National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer
- National Rifle Association Personal Protection/Home Defense Pistol Instructor (PPITH)
- National Rifle Association Personal Protection Pistol Instructor (PPOTH)
- Certified Glock Armorer
Professional Activities & Affiliations
- Member, Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF)
- Member, National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association (NLEFIA)
- Member, International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA)
Chris has invested in both his instructor and shooting skills by training under these world class firearms instructors and training academies:
Riley Bowman, USPSA Grand Master
Bill Blowers of Tap Rack Tactical
Mark Smith of JBS Training
Bob Vogel of Vogel Dynamics
Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project
Kerry Davis of Dark Angel Medical
Jerod Reston of Reston Group Training
Gil Narvaez of Fortitude Consulting
Total Defense Solutions (TDS)
Sig Sauer Academy Pistol and Shotgun Instructor Certifications
Glock Professional Training
Trijicon Red Dot Optics Course
International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI)
National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association (NLEFIA)
Current Classes Available
Request a Class
This Intro to Handguns class is specifically designed for those who are brand new to or returning to the use of handguns. The instruction is provided in a relaxed setting, so it's perfect for those who may have reservations. Students will have the opportunity to practice learned skills with an empty handgun before shooting live fire on the range with the instructors. While on the range, the instructors will work closely with each student ensuring they understand and are able to apply the fundamentals and safely handle a handgun.
COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE
. Universal Firearms Safety Rules
- Proper Range Etiquette and Range Safety Rules . The Anatomy of a Pistol . Handgun Considerations: What's appropriate for you? . Safely Handling and Using a Handgun . Basic Shooting Techniques
This course is perfect for those who:
- have fears or reservations about firearms
- are preparing to take a more advanced course
- live with someone who owns a firearm
- are considering the purchase of, or purchased a handgun .- want to ensure their children are safe in a home with a gun
- are seeking an NC Concealed Carry permit but lack prior formal handgun training
To request individual training sessions, visit https://patriottac.com/ or email info@PatriotTAC.com.
Patriot Training and Consulting, LLC offers private instruction and personalized coaching designed to help shooters advance their skills at every level. Whether you are a new shooter, preparing to complete BLET or other academy requirements, seeking to improve marksmanship, learning defensive shooting techniques, building shooting fluidity, preparing for an instructor qualification, maintaining law enforcement proficiency, or advancing competitive shooting skills, we provide the knowledge, experience, and structured training necessary to help you achieve your goals.
Private instruction offers a personalized, progressive approach to skill development. To effectively measure progress and ensure meaningful results, most students complete a minimum of two to three training sessions.
Unless the session is designated as a firearms familiarization course, all first-time students will receive a comprehensive firearms fundamentals and safety review, required instructional content, and a Range Safety Brief. Each initial session also includes a skills evaluation using the student’s chosen firearm platform. This evaluation allows instructors to assess current proficiency levels and establish performance benchmarks to track progress throughout training. Students should bring the firearm(s) they intend to train with and a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition per session, though additional ammunition may be required depending on individual training objectives.
Patriot Training typically charges $50 per hour for one-on-one instruction. Students who schedule a three-hour training block receive a discounted rate of $125 for the full session.
There is NO COST to attend this seminar.
In this two hour seminar, you will learn what actions you can take to protect yourself during an active shooter incident.
In this course, you'll gain real-life knowledge from law enforcement professionals who are regular instructors of active shooter training programs.
Topics include:
- Tactics for handling active shooter incidents
- How to take a proactive role (as opposed to being a powerless victim)
- Essential survival skills
PatriotTAC periodically offers a free seminar on the topic of “Using Force – Weighing the Options.” The seminar explores the legal and practical considerations of using deadly force in certain situations.
Participants learn about “force” and “deadly force,” when using deadly force is justified to protect oneself or others, and whether displaying a weapon counts as the use of deadly force. The seminar also reveals the legal system’s handling of use-of-force cases and the potential consequences for responsible gun owners.
Our Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Training is conducted by a Maryland State Police Qualified Handgun Instructor. This course satisfies the firearms training eligibility requirements for the Maryland Wear and Carry Permit.
Course topics include:
- Firearm safety
- Handgun mechanisms and operation
- Basic principles of marksmanship
- Pistol care and maintenance
- Situational awareness
- Defensive shooting fundamentals
- State firearm laws
- Home firearm safety
This course requires live-fire range training and qualification. Students must demonstrate handgun safety and proficiency, shooting a course of fire at least twenty-five rounds, from no further than fifteen yards with a minimum score of 70% accuracy.
Class Time: 16-hours Range Time: 2-hours
Cost: $275
If you are new to handgun shooting, or have not shot a handgun regularly, it is recommended that you participate in our Handgun Fundamentals Class before taking the Wear and Carry course or before attempting the Maryland Wear & Carry Pistol certification course of fire. Firearms Training Basic Class 8 hours of hands on instruction from Chief John Ayala an USCCA and NRA certified instructor.
This training class is open to persons not prohibited from owning, possessing, or having access to firearms. Participating in and passing this training course does not guarantee you will be issued a Wear and Carry Permit in the state of Maryland, or any other state or jurisdiction. Permit issuance is solely at the discretion of the Maryland State Police. Initial permit training is 16 hours and renewal training is 8 hours and either can be accomplished in this training class
This course is designed to introduce students to safe handling, proper maintenance, and effective use of AR-15 rifles. Built around the AR-15 rifle, this course brings awareness to the usefulness of this platform in the context of civilian home defense and defense of life.
Instructor-led range time includes safety essentials, confirmation of zero, and operation of an AR-15. Students will work on drills that incorporate dry-fire and live fire with kinesthetic alignment, mechanical offset (and the application of hold over), along with the balance of speed and precision shooting at defensive distances. Students new to the platform will learn how to use an AR-15 for home and self-defense. Experienced AR shooters will gain a better understanding of proper zero, importance of round trajectory and mechanical offset for close target engagement.
Classroom topics include: Overview of basic AR-15 nomenclature and function Cleaning and maintenance Equipping the AR-15
Live-fire range topics include: How to safely and effectively operate an AR-15 How to confirm zero How to improve skills and precision with an AR-15
This course is specifically tailored for Real Estate Professionals. The goal of this course is to inform and educate Real Estate Agents on how to stay safe on the job.
Topical areas include:
Recognizing the unique aspects of your job that put you at risk of a violent encounter.
Learn to avoid violent encounters by developing an acute awareness of your surroundings.
Differentiate between “looking” and “seeing,” and understand how to detect threat indicators early.
Recognize the physical and psychological effects you might experience during a dynamic critical incident.
Learn how to employ various defensive strategies to mitigate an unwanted encounter before it escalates.
Recognize the defensive options — both armed and unarmed — you can use to help keep you safe.
Lessons:
- Why are Real Estate Agents at Risk?
- Situational Awareness
- How Stress Affects the Body
- Mindset and Defensive Strategies
- Defensive Options
In this class, Realtors learn how to identify job-related activities that put them at risk of an attack. Attendees also learn techniques they can use to stay safe on the job.
Prepare for the Unexpected: Comprehensive First-Aid Training that anyone could use. Whether a gunshot wound, a motor vehicle accident, an off-roading emergency, or a sporting event incident, students of this class could use these skills to save a life! A person experiencing major blood loss from a gunshot wound has approximately three minutes left to live. Don't be helpless—learn techniques anyone can use to try to buy the precious time needed until EMS arrives. No prior first aid or medical training is needed!
In this course you will see:
Live instruction from our first-aid instructors
Hands-on demonstrations with a course certification
Methods to treat a gunshot wound to the arm, leg, chest, abdomen, head, and neck; and
Methods to control shock and to place a victim into a safe position until EMS arrives
This course was developed by Rick Hammesfahr, M.D., former chairman of the Curriculum and Examination Board (CEB) for the United States Special Operations Command. Under his guidance, the CEB developed Tactical Medical Emergency protocols and techniques currently being used on the battlefield today. Additionally, The instructors have years of experience treating a variety of gunshot wounds.
THIS IS A PRIVATE CLASS SCHEDULED FOR A GROUP. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OF THAT GROUP, PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE OF OUR OTHER SCHEDULED CCH CLASSES. The tuition fee of $850 includes tuition for up to 10 students. Additional students may be added for an additional cost of $85 per student. Larger groups may qualify for discounted pricing. For more details and coordination, please email us at info@PatriotTAC.com.
This North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) Training is heavily focused on the legal aspects of concealed carry and use of force. While this course meets all requirements set forth by North Carolina Law, we place the greatest emphasis on the legal aspects. The course includes at least eight hours of classroom instruction covering topics such as handgun safety, shooting fundamentals, marksmanship, and legal considerations. Upon successful completion of the course and required live-fire exercises, students will receive the training certificate required to apply for the North Carolina CCH permit.
In emergency situations, every second counts. Knowing how to respond quickly and effectively can make the difference between life and death. That’s why courses like CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and Stop the Bleed, hosted by Patriot Training and Consulting, are invaluable skills for anyone to learn. These courses empower individuals to take immediate action during critical moments, potentially saving lives before professional help arrives.
CPR: A Lifesaving Skill
Hosted by Patriot Training and Consulting, Front Country Adventures provides CPR/ AED training using the American Red Cross CPR training program. This class will give you the information and the skills you need to recognize and provide assistance in a safe, efficient and timely manner, when someone is faced with a variety of cardiac or breathing emergencies. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. The class is taught in an instructor-led skills format to deliver the most up-to-date information that's engaging and effective, preparing you for the moments that matter. Upon successful completion a valid 2-year certificate for Adult CPR/AED is issued.
In addition to offering CPR certification, the Front Country Adventures also provides recertification for current certificate holders, and continuing education credits for nurses, first responders, social workers, teachers and more.
Course Topics Include:
· Course Introduction
· Assessing the Situation and Scene Safety
· Preparing for an Emergency
· Adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
· Adult AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
· Choking – Adult and Child
· Choking – Infants
Course Completion Requirements:
· Attend and participate in the entire class.
· Participate in all activities.
· Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
· Successfully complete all assessment scenarios.
This course is for beginning or novice handgun shooters, for those who have been away from shooting handguns for a while, and also for those who want to improve their handgun skills.
This course is designed to build solid foundations for practical defensive use of the handgun. The shooter will be introduced to foundational concepts and techniques necessary to properly utilize the pistol in a practical defensive manner to achieve first round hits, including fundamentals of safety, marksmanship, and gun handling.
The course will consist of brief classroom instruction (this may take place on the range) followed by practical application from the standing position and range drills inside 10 yards.
Pre-requisite: None.
Topics include:
Firearms and Range Safety
Parts and Operational Characteristics of modern semi-auto pistols
Marksmanship Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Gun Handling
Loading and Unloading
Slide Lock Reloads
Handgun Shooting Drills
Students who attend this course AND the Defensive Handgun 102 Course in the same day will receive a 10% discount.
Defensive Handgun 102 builds on the foundational skills covered in Defensive Handgun 101, and is offered as a second course on the same day/dates as Handgun 101.
Patriot Training and Consulting and Common Man Training are teaming up to teach Defensive Handgun 102, combining decades of experience and knowledge.
This course builds on the foundational skills covered in Defensive Handgun 101 taking students to the next level.
After a Firearms and Range Safety Review, shooters will learn about human target areas to stop a threat, Engagement Sequencing, an introduction to Strong/Dominant Hand Only shooting, and other defensive skills.
Drills will include longer distances, higher accuracy standards and shorter time frames than demanded in Defensive Handgun 101.
Pre-requisite: Defensive Handgun 101 or equivalent
Topics include:
Firearms Safety Review
Human Target Areas
Engagement Sequencing
Non-Standard Responses
Failure Drills
Shooting with the Dominant-Hand Only
Flash Sight Picture
Effects of Stress on Shooting Skills
If you plan to attend both the Defensive Handgun 101 and Defensive Handgun 102 Courses on the same day, you should instead register for the Defensive Handgun 101 & 102 Combined Course. By registering for the combined course, you will save money.
Registration for this course enables you to attend both the Defensive Handgun 101 and the Defensive Handgun 102 courses on the same day at a discounted price! See each of the course descriptions below.
Patriot Training and Consulting and Common Man Training are teaming up to bring you the Defensive Handgun 101 & Defensive Handgun 102 Courses, combining decades of experience and knowledge.
Defensive Handgun 101
This course is for beginning or novice handgun shooters, for those who have been away from shooting handguns for a while, and also for those who want to improve their handgun skills.
This course is designed to build solid foundations for practical defensive use of the handgun. The shooter will be introduced to foundational concepts and techniques necessary to properly utilize the pistol in a practical defensive manner to achieve first round hits, including fundamentals of safety, marksmanship, and gun handling.
The course will consist of brief classroom instruction (this may take place on the range) followed by practical application from the standing position and range drills inside 10 yards.
Pre-requisite: None.
Topics include:
Firearms and Range Safety
Parts and Operational Characteristics of modern semi-auto pistols
Marksmanship Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Gun Handling
Loading and Unloading
Slide Lock Reloads
Handgun Shooting Drills
Students who attend this course AND the Defensive Handgun 102 Course in the same day receive a 20% discount versus attending the two classes separately.
Defensive Handgun 102 builds on the foundational skills covered in Defensive Handgun 101, and is offered as a second course on the same day/dates as Handgun 101. You will NOT want to miss out on this class after attending DH-101. Your skills will improve significantly.
Defensive Handgun 102
This course builds on the foundational skills covered in Defensive Handgun 101 taking students to the next level.
After a Firearms and Range Safety Review, shooters will learn about human target areas to stop a threat, Engagement Sequencing, an introduction to Strong/Dominant Hand Only shooting, and other defensive skills.
Drills will include longer distances, higher accuracy standards and shorter time frames than demanded in Defensive Handgun 101.
Pre-requisite: Defensive Handgun 101 or equivalent
Topics include:
Firearms Safety Review
Human Target Areas
Engagement Sequencing
Non-Standard Responses
Failure Drills
Shooting with the Dominant-Hand Only
Flash Sight Picture
Effects of Stress on Shooting Skills
If you plan to attend both the Defensive Handgun 101 and Defensive Handgun 102 Courses on the same day, you should instead register for the Defensive Handgun 101 & 102 Combined Course. By registering for this combined course, you will save money.
Unlike our N.C. Concealed Carry-Handgun Course that focuses primarily on the legal aspects of Concealed Carry and Use of Force, this class places the emphasis on practical shooting and other essential skills not commonly taught in state-mandated CCH Classes.
This course teaches the Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) permit holder a myriad of essential skills. Taught entirely on the range, our Advanced Concealed Carry-Handgun Course provides practical instructor-led shooting exercises. Our skilled instructors use their wealth of knowledge and decades of experience to help guide students through a series of hands-on, easy to understand exercises that will help instill confidence and effective shooting techniques in even the most novice of students, while also advancing the marksmanship and accuracy of already skilled shooters.
Emphasis is also placed on escape and evasion while protecting the non-threatening persons, social, ethical, and moral responsibilities, as well as post event survival skills. Families, couples, church bodies, and other group types are encouraged to attend and work through the class as a team.
Topics include:
- Defensive and offensive mindset
- Safety concerns and personal responsibilities
- Communication with non-threatening persons
- Violent situation avoidance measures
- Concealed Carry Gear Evaluation
- Drawing and presenting from Concealment
- Precision shot placement
- Shooting On the Move
- Low Light / No Light Shooting Considerations
- Avoiding collateral damage
- Understanding the dynamics of the armed encounter
- Moving non-threatening persons out of the line of fire
- Post Deadly Force obligations and responsibilities
Prerequisites: To attend this course, a student must have completed our Defensive Handgun 102 Course or an equivalent course conducted by a recognized training company (i.e.: Sig Academy, Gunsite, etc.).
North Carolina Concealed Carry-Handgun Training Gift Certificate
The Patriot Training Concealed Carry Course Gift Certificate is the perfect gift to give someone who is seeking quality, certified concealed carry-handgun ( CCH / CCW ) training with a reputable training company.
By "Registering" via this page, you are purchasing a CCH Training Gift Certificate. Once purchased, we will mail your gift certificate to you so you can present it as a gift. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or Christmas gift giving.
This GIFT CERTIFICATE may be applied to ANY of our regularly scheduled North Carolina Concealed Carry-Handgun Training Classes at any time for a period of one year from date of purchase. To register for one of our scheduled CCH Classes, simply email us and we'll add you to the class of your choice.
This is a great way to give somebody the gift of training!
The N.C. Concealed Carry-Handgun Course includes eight hours of classroom instruction plus range. Range times vary depending on the number of students in the class; but generally the time on the range is less than an hour.
You may also purchase a CCH Training Gift Certificate from our website at https://patriottac.com/product/training-gift-certificate/
Patriot Training and Consulting and Common Man Training (CMT) are teaming up again to bring you the next in our series of defensive handgun classes, Defensive Handgun 201 and Defensive Handgun 202 courses, combining decades of practical shooting experience and knowledge.
Defensive Handgun 201: This course is for beginning handgun shooters and those who want to improve their practical defensive handgun skills. This course builds upon the foundational concepts and techniques covered in our Intro to Defensive Handgun 101 and 102 classes, focusing on the safe, efficient presentation (draw) of the handgun from the holster.
We will also cover important skills such as effective engagement sequencing and reloading, with practical application drills from the standing position from 3-15 yards.
You will be challenged while enjoying the experience of building confidence and skill with your handgun.
Pre-requisite: Defensive Handgun 102 or validated equivalent.
Topics Include:
A review of Firearms Safety and Range Safety Rules
A review of Marksmanship Fundamentals
Handgun Presentations
In-Battery Reloads
Presenting with the Dominant (Primary) Hand Only
Handgun Shooting Drills
Defensive Handgun 202: This course is for beginning handgun shooters and those who want to improve their practical defensive handgun skills. This course builds upon the concepts and techniques covered in our Defensive Handgun 201 class, improving on your ability to present the pistol quickly and safely from the holster, while introducing mental elements of practical defensive shooting. You will also learn and practice how to recognize and clear common semi-auto handgun malfunctions efficiently, while engaging human threats out to 15 yards. Handgun drills will demand faster execution at higher accuracy standard and greater distances than previous classes. Prepare to challenge yourself while increasing your skill level and having fun doing it.
Pre-requisite: Defensive Handgun 201 or validated equivalent
Topics Include:
Firearms Safety and Range Safety
Review of Marksmanship Fundamentals and Presentations
Semi-Auto Handgun Cycle of Operation
Levels of Competence
Pre and Post Engagement Sequencing
Type 1 and 2 Malfunction Clearances
Handgun Shooting Drills
The weather is never an issue as we teach this course in the comfort of an indoor classroom and a modern indoor range that is not open to the public during the range portion of the class.
This N.C. Dept. of Justice Certified Concealed Carry Handgun course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to carry a concealed handgun in thirty seven states.
This North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) Training is heavily focused on the legal aspects of concealed carry and use of force. While this course meets all requirements set forth by North Carolina Law, we place the greatest emphasis on the legal aspects. The course includes at least eight hours of classroom instruction covering topics such as handgun safety, shooting fundamentals, marksmanship, and legal considerations.
To receive credit for this class, students must pass a written exam and a shooting qualification with shots fired from 3, 5, and 7 yards. Failure to achieve these objectives set by the NC DOJ will result in course failure. Registration costs are NOT refundable or transferrable due to course failure.
It is assumed that students taking this course have previous, relevant handgun training and are able to safely and independently load, unload, and fire a handgun accurately at the aforementioned distances.
Upon successful completion of the course and required live-fire exercises, students will receive the training certificate required to apply for the North Carolina CCH permit in his or her county.
Register at https://www.patriottac.com/nc-concealed-carry
BOGO FREE !!! Register for the June 6th Stop the Bleed Class and bring a friend at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
NOTICE: Until the end of June 2026, CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SERVING IN ONSLOW, LENOIR, CRAVEN, DUPLIN, JONES, CARTERET, PENDER OR NEW HANOVER COUNTY, MAY ATTEND ANY OF OUR SCHEDULED STOP THE BLEED CLASSES FOR FREE.
IF YOUR DEPARTMENT/AGENCY WOULD LIKE OUR INSTRUCTORS TO TEACH A STOP THE BLEED CLASS TO YOUR OFFICERS AT LOCATION WITHIN ONE HOUR OF JACKSONVILLE, WE'LL DO THAT. CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.
Stop the Bleed: Control Severe Bleeding
Severe bleeding is another life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention. Whether from an accident or a medical condition, uncontrolled bleeding can lead to shock and death within minutes. The Stop the Bleed program, offered by Patriot Training and Consulting, focuses on teaching participants how to control bleeding by applying direct pressure, using tourniquets, and packing wounds.
In this training, individuals learn how to respond quickly to stop the flow of blood in emergencies, whether in a public space or at home. The skills learned in Stop the Bleed could be critical in situations like car accidents, workplace injuries, or even mass casualty events. By stopping the bleeding, you can give the victim a fighting chance until paramedics can take over.
Why Training Matters
Having CPR and Stop the Bleed training equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to act in high-pressure situations. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, coach, or employee, these skills are valuable in any environment. By learning and practicing these techniques, you become part of a larger effort to save lives and improve outcomes during medical emergencies.
Hosted by Patriot Training and Consulting, Front Country Adventures ensures that participants are well-prepared by offering hands-on training, expert instructors, and certifications upon completion. With their support, anyone can be ready to step in during an emergency and provide life-saving care until professional help arrives.
Remember, emergencies don’t wait for the “right” time to happen. Take action today and equip yourself with the tools to save a life.
Get Trained!
With 3 quick actions, you can save a life. The number one cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That's why we want to train you to STOP THE BLEED®
The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding.
In this one hour STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.
Our instructors will teach you live—in person, using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. They will not only instruct you; they will be available to check your movements as you practice three different bleeding control actions. They will keep working with you until you demonstrate the correct skills to STOP THE BLEED® and save a life.
Pistol Mounted Optics (PMO), sometimes known as Red Dot Sights (RDS), are the future which are here now! PMOs are becoming more popular for good reason, including allowing faster, more intuitive shooting, as well as greater potential accuracy at distance. But PMOs can work against you or be unreliable without good knowledge, training, and techniques.
This Common Man Training / Patriot Training class is for those shooters who have solid basic handgun shooting skills and desire to maximize their potential with a PMO. Class will include discussion, zeroing and refinement of shooting fundamentals with a focus on enhancing PMO use. Drills will be shot from 3 to 25 yards with increasing demands for accuracy and time to help students determine their current capabilities and limitations with the PMO while building your skills and confidence with a Pistol Mounted Optic.
Topics covered will include: - PMOs vs traditional sighting systems
- Considerations in Choosing a Pistol Optic
- Mounting and maintenance considerations
- Zeroing
- Techniques for finding the dot sooner
- Review/Refinement of Defensive Handgun 100 fundamentals for Pistol Mounted Optics
- Achieving accuracy and speed at varying distances
- Alternate sighting methods
- Shooting at Distance
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of DH100 class, or other nationally recognized pistol training (i.e. military, LE, USCCA, NRA, Sig or Gunsight Academy pistol class, etc). Students who have not completed one of the aforementioned training classes but have developed solid pistol fundamental skills may demonstrate their skills by means of validation testing. In lieu of showing proof of relevant pistol training, an applicant can demonstrate his/her pistol skills by successfully completing a reduced "Triple Nickel" drill. (Five rounds fired from five yards in five seconds hitting all five rounds inside a eight inch circle target.
This class is for anyone with a CCH permit and/or solid fundamental handgun skills who plan to legally carry a concealed handgun. Carrying concealed every day requires a change of habits and considerations not taught in most CCH classes. Safety, comfort, and readiness can be compromised if you are not prepared.
The class will introduce fundamentals and habits necessary to practice a concealed carry lifestyle. We will practice drawing effectively from different concealment positions and garments, including appendix inside the waistband (AIWB) holsters, and purses. Concealed carry equipment considerations and an introduction to the use of handheld flashlights for low light encounters will also be covered. Drills will be conducted from the open and from concealment. These drills will test your ability to use your CCH handgun under realistic timelines at practical engagement distances.
Topics include:
• Practicing a Concealed Carry Lifestyle
• CCH Gear Considerations
• Presenting your pistol from concealment (OWB, IWB, AIWB, Purse)
• Intro to Low Light Shooting Techniques
• Practical shooting exercises from open and concealment up to 15 yards.
Pre-requisites: DH201/202 or equivalent. (Regardless of previous training, the student must be able to draw safely and efficiently from an open (unconcealed) strong side OWB holster before taking this class.)
Ready to Level Up Your Skills Even Further? You’ve laid the groundwork — now it’s time to build on it. Our Follow-On Training is designed specifically for returning students who are serious about sharpening their edge. Whether you’ve completed your initial session or a few, this next phase is about pushing past plateaus and refining your performance through targeted, skill-specific coaching.
Chris will guide you through more advanced drills, real-world defensive scenarios, and high-efficiency marksmanship techniques tailored to your personal development plan. These sessions focus on increasing speed, accuracy, consistency, and confidence — especially under pressure.

