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HOME DEFENSE TRAINING

Duration: 2 Days

 

This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting the home front. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but rather provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.

The course is designed to make students more aware of personal security whether at home or away, and increase awareness of considerations in protecting self and family members.

Topics

  • Use of force
  • Security of firearms at home and away
  • Away-from-home considerations
  • Gear and firearms
  • Mindset and indications of mental state
  • Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
  • Force-on-force scenarios
  • Ballistic protection at home and away
  • Dealing with the police

pre-Requisites

  • NONE

Gear requirement

  • Belt
  • Flashlight
  • Ear protection
  • Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
  • Rain gear
  • A water bottle or other hydration system
  • Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended

Method of instruction

This course is taught using 25 percent classroom lecture and 75 percent practical instruction.

Skill Prerequisites

Basic pistol marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.

ADVANCED DRIVER TRAINING- HIWAY SAFETY

Duration: 1 Days

Over 40,000 people are killed each year on our nation’s roads in motor vehicle collisions. Ninety percent of these mishaps are due in some part to driver error. Through the advanced highway driver course, students will reduce the chances of being involved in a collision.

The Advanced Driver Training course focuses on the ability to systematically control the position and speed of the vehicle in a smooth and safe fashion. The course will enhance skills learned in existing driver education courses or through years of driving experience to coordinate vehicle handling skills with mental concentration, anticipation and planning. The training day emphasizes a minimum of classroom instruction with the primary focus being in-vehicle practical application using ACADEMI-provided training vehicles. Skills discussed in the classroom will be applied on the track using various drills designed to have the student experience multiple weight transfers, corrective skid control measures and the use of multiple traction environments.

AIM-To teach the student to use observation, planning and vehicle-handling skills to respond effectively to any hazardous situation that might arise during highway driving.

Topics
Understanding instinctive response
Driver reaction
Controlling sensory input
Proper use of the eyes
Steering wheel management
Proper body position
Emergency braking techniques (ABS and non-ABS)
Weight transfer control
Anticipatory driving
Correct tire inflation pressure
Straight-line braking
Braking and turning/turning and braking
Multiple lane-avoidance drills
Instinctive reaction drills (surprise)
Distracted driver skills
Off-road recovery drills
Skid control on skid pad
Highway-speed driving techniques
pre-Requisites
Current, valid drivers license

Gear requirement
Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
A water bottle or other hydration system
Method of instruction
Ten percent classroom instruction and 90 percent in-vehicle training including high-G maneuvers.

Skill Prerequisites
Valid driver’s license (if less than 18 years of age, parent or guardian must be on-site).

Precision Rifle One Training

PRECISION RIFLE ONE TRAINING
Duration: 3 Days

The ACADEMI Precision Rifle course is an in-depth, three-day course. The course will take an individual with little or no experience with scoped precision rifles through all the training required to become self-sufficient in the operation and handling of a rifle. ACADEMI instructors are all qualified military or law enforcement snipers with many years of experience in the field.

All topics presented during the course are proven fundamentals of long-distance marksmanship. The instruction is detailed and comprehensive.

Students will come away with a solid foundation on which to build their long rifle shooting skills whether for hunting or target practice.

Topics
Precision rifle characteristics
Safety precautions
Maintenance and cleaning
Break-in theory discussion
Scope characteristics
Mounting and fitting
Pre-fire checks
Theory of a group
Zeroing the rifle
Common units of measurements
Ballistics
Correcting for wind
Short to mid range shooting applications
Unsupported and supported positions
Mid-to-far range shooting applications

pre-Requisites
Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
Current law enforcement ID –or-
Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/

Gear requirement
Suitable match-grade firearm with mounted scope; bolt action is preferred but not mandatory (common caliber is .308, however up to .338 is fine; smaller calibers such as .223 are not recommended due to some of the farther ranges)
Day pack (backpack large enough to carry ammunition, notebook and any other gear needed for the range)
Eye and ear protection
Small notebook, preferably water-resistant
Cleaning kit specific to caliber of your firearm system
Rain gear
Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
A water bottle or other hydration system
Ammunition Requirement- 200 rounds match-grade ammunition

Method of instruction
The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Skill Prerequisites- None

HANDGUN ONE TRAINING

 

Handgun ONE provides a solid foundation of pistol-shooting skills. This course is designed for shooters with little to no previous experience with the handgun. It covers gun safety, marksmanship fundamentals and core pistol manipulation.

 

Topics

  • Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
  • Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
  • Shooting Positions and Shooting Qualifications
  • Scoring Targets, and Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol
  • Continued Opportunities for Skill Development

pre-Requisites

  • Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
  • Current law enforcement ID –or-
  • Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/

Gear requirement

Pistol, holster, magazine pouch, 3 high-capacity magazines (15 round magazines) or 6 low-capacity magazine (10 or less round magazines), 700 rounds of ammunition, belt, wrap around ballistic eye protection, hearing protection, clothing appropriate for an outdoor range (no shorts, no open toe shoes), water bottle or hydration system.

If you do not have the required equipment/ gear, Academi can provide at an additional cost.

Method of instruction

Classroom lecture, PowerPoint presentation, practical live fire applications on the range.

7 Day Executive Protection Course

Executive Protection

Duration: 7 days

This course will cover the full range of the basic principles of executive protection. The training days will last beyond 8 hours, and some training will last until the late evening hours. This course includes weapons training and driver training. The course serves as a basic EP course and a refresher course.

 

Topics

Introduction to principles of protective services

Route selection

Radio procedures

Motorcade operations

Advance operations

Protocol and attire

Arrivals and departures

Residential security

Low profile protection

Open hand combative training

Traveling overseas

Surveillance and counter surveillance

Interviewing VIPs

Taskings

Mission Briefs

Concealed handgun in protection (live fire)

Driving (classroom and practical)

 

Prerequisites

Valid Driver’s License. Clear background check.

 

Gear Requirement

ANSI rated sunglasses

Rain/weather gear

Business casual clothing (with sports coat)

Clothing appropriate for open hand combative training

T-shirts (to wear under long sleeve and short sleeve shirts)

Long/short sleeve button down, untucked, squared hem (5-11/KUHL/Columbia type)

Comfortable pants (5-11/KUHL/Columbia type)

Sturdy dress belt

Sturdy regular belt

Note taking gear

Water bottle

Ear and Eye protection

Laptop, thumb drive (recommended for planning and final exercise)

 

Method

The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications.

 

Notes

This course includes lodging but does not include meals. A dining facility is available on-site and is pay as you go. The cost does not include travel to or from ACADEMI Training site.

 

 

 

AR15/M4 Armorers Course

Mossberg 500/590 Armorers Course

AR15/ M4 ARMORER

AR15/ M4 ARMORER

5 Day LE Mil Basic Designated Marksman Course

LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY Designated Marksman Basic Course

Duration: 5 Days

This  is  an intensive five-day course for military and law  enforcement  candidates.  This course  is  designed  for  individuals  with minimal  or  no  experience  using  a  scoped  firearm,  and  will  give  them  a  solid  foundation  on  precision rifle  skills  for  use  within  their department or unit. This is a pass/fail course that tests marksmanship abilities under a time requirement for a certificate of course completion. Students who are unable to successfully qualify will receive a certificate of attendance.

Topics

  • Safety precautions
  • Firearm maintenance
  • Equipment
  • Ballistics
  • Marksmanship principles
  • Shooter’s logbook
  • Spotting methods
  • Applying corrections (elevation and windage)
  • Methods of judging distance
  • Methods of observation, aids and procedures
  • Range card
  • Methods of engaging moving targets
  • Supported and unsupported shooting positions

Prerequisites

  • Current law enforcement and active-duty military only. Must present proper credentials.

Ammunition Requirements

  • 400 rounds of match grade ammunition

Gear requirement

  • Precision rifle system (bolt action or semi-auto. .308 is recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticle pattern is recommended). Bipod mount for the firearm is recommended.
  • Complete firearm cleaning kit (push rod, brass jag, powder solvent, copper solvent, bore guide)
  • Spotting scope with tripod (good quality scope with variable zoom settings and a reticular pattern is recommended)
  • Ear and eye protection
  • Backpack or equipment bag
  • Calculator
  • Range clothing appropriate to the season
  • Rain gear
  • A water bottle or other hydration system
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer months
  • Sling for the firearm
  • Shooting bag (bean bag, shooting glove or both)

Method

  • The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Notes

  • This course does not include weapon, ammunition, lodging, transportation, or food. There is lodging and a dining facility available on site. To book accommodations on sight, please contact lodging@constellis.com.