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PISTOL COURSES

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Intro to Pistol I

This course is designed for entry level students who are interested in the safe handling and ownership of firearms for defensive purposes. The first half of this curriculum will assist the student in developing a personal and home protection plan, taking the student through conflict avoidance/ situation awareness and the body’s physiological response to conflict. The second portion will focus on handgun safety and shooting fundamentals related to defensive use of handguns with an intense focus on the safe handling of firearms, introduce the student to various options in weapon systems and conclude with a short course of fire on the range.

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INTRO TO PISTOL II

In Module 2 of our Comprehensive Self-Defense Training Program, we pick up where Module 1 left off, transitioning to the live fire range to reinforce weapon safety and continue our exploration of pistol fundamentals. Led by experienced instructors, participants will dive into the essentials of shooting, building a solid foundation to advance to more advanced weapon self-defense techniques. The course culminates with invaluable insights into developing a comprehensive self and home protection plan, empowering participants to enhance their personal security and readiness for any situation

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Intermediate Pistol

The RDI Intermediate Pistol course is designed to build upon your foundational pistol shooting skills and take your proficiency to the next level. This course is ideal for individuals who have completed a beginner-level course or possess a basic understanding of pistol shooting.  By the end of this course, you will have developed advanced skills in drawing your weapon from a holster, target engagement, malfunction clearance, reloads, and defensive shooting techniques. This course emphasizes practical application and equips you with the tools necessary to handle high-stress situations effectively. Join us in the Intermediate Pistol course and take your pistol shooting abilities to new heights. Prepare yourself for the challenges of defensive shooting scenarios and enhance your overall competence with a pistol.

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Advanced Pistol COURSE

Our Advanced Pistol course is the next level in your journey to becoming a skilled and proficient shooter. Building upon the foundation established in the Intermediate Pistol course, this advanced training program is designed to challenge and enhance your skills in engaging multiple targets, shooting on the move, and mastering unorthodox shooting positions…

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Tactical Pistol: Shoot, Move and Communicate COURSE

The Tactical Pistol course is an intensive training program that combines the essential skills from our Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Pistol courses with an emphasis on tactical applications. This course is designed for individuals who are seeking comprehensive training in partner dynamics, multiple target engagement, and speed shooting techniques…

 

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Ladies Only Beginner Pistol: Empowering Women through Firearms Proficiency

The Ladies Only Beginner Pistol course is a unique and empowering learning experience designed exclusively for women. This course is tailored to provide a supportive environment where women can develop the essential skills needed for pistol shooting while embracing the spirit of empowerment. Whether you are new to firearms or seeking to enhance your proficiency, join us as we embark on a journey of self-confidence and personal protection…

 

CARBINE COURSES

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INTERMEDIATE CARBINE

The Intermediate Carbine Course concentrates on self and home defense (classroom portion) and focuses on the close quarter application of shooting Carbines and teaches shooters how to effectively defend themselves by developing their shooting fundamentals at close distances.

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ADVANCED CARBINE

This course takes your Carbine skills and applies them in different, and un-conventional shooting situations and positions. This course introduces stress and communication into the shooting environment. Students will work with each other to trouble shoot and find solutions to various decision-making drills.

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LOW LIGHT CARBINE COURSE

The Carbine Low Light Course is an 8 hour course eligible for TCOLE credit. This course will encompass traditional and non-traditional platforms in low light/no light environments. The goal of this course is to allow the end user to evaluate those positions that provide that best advantage in low visibility environments vs those on daylight.

TCOLE COURSES

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PRACTICAL RED DOT OPTICS (RDS) #2529

The Practical Red Dot System (RDS) Certification course is an expanded two-day training program designed to elevate law enforcement officers’ proficiency with red dot sights in patrol roles. This course emphasizes the critical importance of mastering the RDS system, enabling operators to maintain threat focus while performing clear target assessments, thereby enhancing accuracy and situational awareness. 

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PISTOL LOW LIGHT OPERATIONS #3327

The Low Light Pistol Operations course is designed to provide law enforcement personnel with advanced training specifically for operating handguns in low-light or no-light conditions. This comprehensive course combines essential foundational skills with higher-level tactics, focusing on both hand-held and weapon-mounted light sources.

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Patrol Based Hostage Rescue #3304

Understanding that volatile situations are not the sole responsibility of tactical units, this course is designed for patrol officers who may be called upon to respond to a hostage situation. The goal is to provide officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully resolve a hostage situation at the non-SWAT team level.

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WEAPON MOUNTED LIGHT OPERATIONS #3327

The Advanced Low Light Operations course serves as the next tier in our specialized training focused on low-light conditions, emphasizing the use of weapon-mounted lights (WML). This course explores both the advantages and disadvantages of WMLs in various low-light settings, equipping participants with the knowledge to deploy and use these systems effectively. Training modules cover critical skills such as accurate target assessment, precision shooting, concealment techniques, and conducting searches in low-light conditions. By completing this advanced course, law enforcement personnel will gain a significant tactical advantage when operating in challenging lighting scenarios. This training is particularly crucial for officers seeking to elevate their proficiency and situational awareness in low light operational environments.

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PATROL RIFLE COURSE #3322

The RDI Patrol Rifle Course (TCOLE #3322) is a 20 hour, 2 day course meeting the requirements for TCOLE #3322. The Patrol Rifle Course will cover nomenclature, basic breakdown/ cleaning, maintenance, zeroing (iron sights only), movement, stoppages, reloads, long and near shooting. 

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TACTICAL SHIELD – SOLO OPERATOR COURSE #3390

The Tactical Shield Solo Operator Course is designed to ensure that patrol officers are not just equipped with tactical shields but are also proficient in maximizing their potential for a range of law enforcement scenarios. Our course delves into the practical applications of tactical shields, teaching officers to harness their advantages, understand their limitations, and enhance their response capabilities in high-pressure situations. Participants will engage in a comprehensive learning experience, covering everything from varied call responses and effective shield deployment to coordinated movements amongst officers. Key aspects of the curriculum include a live-fire segment, providing officers with the confidence and skills needed to navigate lethal situations while utilizing a ballistic shield for personal protection. The course emphasizes that possession of equipment alone is not sufficient; proficiency in its use is paramount.

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LINEAR VEHICLE TAKEDOWNS #6030

Officers and units tasked with the crucial responsibility of tracking and apprehending violent offenders need a comprehensive arsenal of tactics at their disposal. Recognizing that traditional traffic and felony stops may not always suffice, it is imperative for teams to be prepared to assertively confront suspects with a commanding presence, aiming to safely control the situation.

The Linear Vehicle Takedown course is meticulously designed to equip law enforcement personnel with advanced strategies to seize a suspect at moments of vulnerability, optimizing conditions to minimize the risk to civilians and officers alike. Participants in this course will master a third, critical option in conducting traffic stops, ensuring all tactics and procedures (TTPs) remain firmly within legal boundaries.

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CQB #6014

The Close Quarter Battle (CQB) course is crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding and mastery of critical skills essential for high-risk environments, focusing on successful operations in confined spaces.

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COMBATIVE PISTOL #3342

The Combative Pistol Course is a meticulously crafted program encompassing a wide array of advanced shooting techniques and dynamic response strategies. The training covers malfunction resolutions, multiple target engagement, and dynamic threat response while on the move, ensuring officers are well-equipped to handle complex scenarios.

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COMBATIVE RIFLE #3342

The Combative Rifle Course is a comprehensive program meticulously designed to encompass a vast array of advanced shooting techniques and dynamic response strategies tailored for rifle use. This training ensures officers are adeptly equipped to navigate complex tactical scenarios, covering malfunction resolutions, multiple target engagement, and swift threat responses while in motion. Participants are introduced to barricade navigation, unconventional shooting stances, and a variety of engagement strategies across different distances, all while wielding a rifle.

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TACTICAL OPERATIONS: PLANNING AND STRATEGIES #3823

The Tactical Operations: Planning and Strategies course is meticulously designed to provide law enforcement and security professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary for strategizing and responding effectively to critical incidents. Over the course of 16 intensive hours, participants will delve into the intricacies of operational planning, learning how to create effective and flexible operational plans (OPs) that can adapt to the rapidly changing dynamics of critical situations. By the end of this course, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the operational planning process, from initial analysis and plan development to execution, adaptation, and post-operation debriefing.

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TCOLE FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR

Our comprehensive Firearms Instructor Course is dedicated to the responsible training of experienced officers in the various facets of firearms handling. This course is pivotal in enhancing your knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for organizing and instructing firearm courses effectively. Participants will gain proficiency in diagnosing and rectifying student challenges, analyzing and scoring targets, designing dynamic courses of fire, and thoroughly documenting police firearms training.

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BEYOND ACTIVE SHOOTER

The Beyond Active Shooter course is an advanced training program designed for both law enforcement professionals and civilians. This two-day course offers intensive, scenario-based training aimed at enhancing preparedness and response strategies during active shooter situations.

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ROME Course - Rifle Observer Marksman Engagement Course

This specialized course is designed to equip law enforcement personnel with the skills necessary to perform as a Rifle Observer Marksman. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities inherent to the position, focusing on precision marksmanship. The training emphasizes delivering accurate shots under a variety of stress conditions, ranging from environmental challenges to high-stakes operational scenarios involving direct threats.

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Optics Precision and Maneuver Course #3325

This dynamic 2-day course is designed to enhance operator proficiency with red dot optics on rifles, focusing on intermediate and advanced techniques for engagements between 50 and 300 yards. Participants will learn to understand and adapt to the ballistic performance of their rifles, refining their skills in realistic and challenging live-fire environments.

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Low Light Pistol Instructor Course #3327

The Low Light Pistol Instructor Operations course is an advanced training program aimed at law enforcement personnel who will be instructing others in operating handguns in low-light or no-light conditions. This two-day course enhances foundational skills and introduces higher-level tactics with a focus on both hand-held and weapon-mounted light sources.

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Red Dot System (RDS) Instructor Course #2529

The Red Dot System (RDS) Instructor course is an advanced two-day training program designed to elevate law enforcement instructors’ proficiency with red dot sights. This course stresses the importance of mastering the RDS system, enabling instructors to maintain threat focus while performing clear target assessments, thereby enhancing accuracy and situational awareness.

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Ballistic Shield Instructor Course #3823

The RDI Instructor Ballistic Shield Program is a condensed, three-day course designed for patrol and tactical officers transitioning to instructor roles. This instructor-level training emphasizes the operational use and instructional techniques of ballistic shields, leveraging years of practical experience to maximize their effectiveness in law enforcement scenarios. The course curriculum, rigorously tested under stressful conditions, covers a range of essential tactics including deliberate clearance, low light operations, threshold management, and crisis entry responses.

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Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Instructor Course #6014

The RDI 5-day course is designed to prepare instructors to teach Close Quarters Battle (CQB) techniques and principles across the full spectrum of law enforcement applications. With CQB traditionally divided between patrol operations and tactical team engagements, this course bridges the gap by providing instruction relevant to both. Participants will develop the skills to teach CQB at all levels, from cadet training to advanced tactical team operations, ensuring a cohesive and adaptable approach to instruction.

mobile training teams (MTT)

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PRACTICAL RED DOT OPTICS (RDS) #2529

The Practical Red Dot System (RDS) Certification course is an expanded two-day training program designed to elevate law enforcement officers’ proficiency with red dot sights in patrol roles. This course emphasizes the critical importance of mastering the RDS system, enabling operators to maintain threat focus while performing clear target assessments, thereby enhancing accuracy and situational awareness. 

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PISTOL LOW LIGHT OPERATIONS #3327

The Low Light Pistol Operations course is designed to provide law enforcement personnel with advanced training specifically for operating handguns in low-light or no-light conditions. This comprehensive course combines essential foundational skills with higher-level tactics, focusing on both hand-held and weapon-mounted light sources.

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Patrol Based Hostage Rescue #3304

Understanding that volatile situations are not the sole responsibility of tactical units, this course is designed for patrol officers who may be called upon to respond to a hostage situation. The goal is to provide officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully resolve a hostage situation at the non-SWAT team level.

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TACTICAL SHIELD – SOLO OPERATOR COURSE #3390

The Tactical Shield Solo Operator Course is designed to ensure that patrol officers are not just equipped with tactical shields but are also proficient in maximizing their potential for a range of law enforcement scenarios. Our course delves into the practical applications of tactical shields, teaching officers to harness their advantages, understand their limitations, and enhance their response capabilities in high-pressure situations. Participants will engage in a comprehensive learning experience, covering everything from varied call responses and effective shield deployment to coordinated movements amongst officers. Key aspects of the curriculum include a live-fire segment, providing officers with the confidence and skills needed to navigate lethal situations while utilizing a ballistic shield for personal protection. The course emphasizes that possession of equipment alone is not sufficient; proficiency in its use is paramount.

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LINEAR VEHICLE TAKEDOWNS #6030

Officers and units tasked with the crucial responsibility of tracking and apprehending violent offenders need a comprehensive arsenal of tactics at their disposal. Recognizing that traditional traffic and felony stops may not always suffice, it is imperative for teams to be prepared to assertively confront suspects with a commanding presence, aiming to safely control the situation.

The Linear Vehicle Takedown course is meticulously designed to equip law enforcement personnel with advanced strategies to seize a suspect at moments of vulnerability, optimizing conditions to minimize the risk to civilians and officers alike. Participants in this course will master a third, critical option in conducting traffic stops, ensuring all tactics and procedures (TTPs) remain firmly within legal boundaries.

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PATROL BASED CQB #6014

The Law Enforcement Patrol Based Close Quarter Battle (CQB) course is meticulously crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding and mastery of critical skills essential for high-risk environments, focusing on successful operations in confined spaces.

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COMBATIVE PISTOL #3342

The Combative Pistol Course is a meticulously crafted program encompassing a wide array of advanced shooting techniques and dynamic response strategies. The training covers malfunction resolutions, multiple target engagement, and dynamic threat response while on the move, ensuring officers are well-equipped to handle complex scenarios.

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COMBATIVE RIFLE #3342

The Combative Rifle Course is a comprehensive program meticulously designed to encompass a vast array of advanced shooting techniques and dynamic response strategies tailored for rifle use. This training ensures officers are adeptly equipped to navigate complex tactical scenarios, covering malfunction resolutions, multiple target engagement, and swift threat responses while in motion. Participants are introduced to barricade navigation, unconventional shooting stances, and a variety of engagement strategies across different distances, all while wielding a rifle.

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TACTICAL OPERATIONS: PLANNING AND STRATEGIES #3823

The Tactical Operations: Planning and Strategies course is meticulously designed to provide law enforcement and security professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary for strategizing and responding effectively to critical incidents. Over the course of 16 intensive hours, participants will delve into the intricacies of operational planning, learning how to create effective and flexible operational plans (OPs) that can adapt to the rapidly changing dynamics of critical situations. By the end of this course, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the operational planning process, from initial analysis and plan development to execution, adaptation, and post-operation debriefing.

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BEYOND ACTIVE SHOOTER

The Beyond Active Shooter course is an advanced training program designed for both law enforcement professionals and civilians. This two-day course offers intensive, scenario-based training aimed at enhancing preparedness and response strategies during active shooter situations.

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Optics Precision and Maneuver Course #3325

This dynamic 2-day course is designed to enhance operator proficiency with red dot optics on rifles, focusing on intermediate and advanced techniques for engagements between 50 and 300 yards. Participants will learn to understand and adapt to the ballistic performance of their rifles, refining their skills in realistic and challenging live-fire environments.

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Low Light Pistol Instructor Course #3327

The Low Light Pistol Instructor Operations course is an advanced training program aimed at law enforcement personnel who will be instructing others in operating handguns in low-light or no-light conditions. This two-day course enhances foundational skills and introduces higher-level tactics with a focus on both hand-held and weapon-mounted light sources.

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Red Dot System (RDS) Instructor Course #2529

The Red Dot System (RDS) Instructor course is an advanced two-day training program designed to elevate law enforcement instructors’ proficiency with red dot sights. This course stresses the importance of mastering the RDS system, enabling instructors to maintain threat focus while performing clear target assessments, thereby enhancing accuracy and situational awareness.

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Ballistic Shield Instructor Course #3823

The RDI Instructor Ballistic Shield Program is a condensed, three-day course designed for patrol and tactical officers transitioning to instructor roles. This instructor-level training emphasizes the operational use and instructional techniques of ballistic shields, leveraging years of practical experience to maximize their effectiveness in law enforcement scenarios. The course curriculum, rigorously tested under stressful conditions, covers a range of essential tactics including deliberate clearance, low light operations, threshold management, and crisis entry responses.

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Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Instructor Course #6014

The RDI 5-day course is designed to prepare instructors to teach Close Quarters Battle (CQB) techniques and principles across the full spectrum of law enforcement applications. With CQB traditionally divided between patrol operations and tactical team engagements, this course bridges the gap by providing instruction relevant to both. Participants will develop the skills to teach CQB at all levels, from cadet training to advanced tactical team operations, ensuring a cohesive and adaptable approach to instruction.

Medical Courses

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BEYOND STOP THE BLEED I

This four-hour course delves beyond the objectives of the nationally recognized Stop the Bleed® program, equipping individuals with the skills necessary to respond effectively and increase their chances of survival in the face of natural or manmade disasters. 

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BEYOND STOP THE BLEED II

Module 2 of this comprehensive four-hour course builds upon the foundational skills acquired in Module 1, extending participants’ knowledge and abilities in trauma first aid. Led by seasoned instructors, this module focuses on advanced techniques for managing critical injuries and stabilizing patients in high-stress scenarios.

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TRAUMA FIRST AID SURVIVAL COURSE

In the face of natural disasters or manmade emergencies, it is crucial to be prepared and equipped with the necessary skills to respond effectively and increase your chances of survival.

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