Advanced Defensive Rifle & Pistol Training for Law Enforcement

This course is designed to enhance Officer proficiency, confidence and effectiveness with Patrol Rifles and Duty Pistols in high-stress environments. This course is structured to reinforce real-world defensive application without addressing use-of-force policies, ensuring a focus on firearms handling and tactical efficiency. This is a multi-day class with classroom and range time.

Requirements

This class must be hosted by a Law Enforcement Agency, which will be responsible for providing both the classroom and range. However, for agencies willing to travel to Ares Training Facility in Leesburg, FL, Viking 6 Tactical will cover the range fees for the training.

Student Equipment Requirements:

Participants must bring:

Full duty gear, including a plate carrier or tactical vest
A minimum of three magazines per firearm
A two-point sling
At least 300 rounds per student
Training tourniquet (TQ) and pressure bandages

Cost & Travel Fees:

For classes held within 1 hour of Sumter County, FL, there is no setup or travel fee.
For classes over 1 hour away, a $200 minimum travel fee applies (does not include airfare, lodging, or meals).
The class requires a minimum of 10 students at $100 per student.

We strive to keep costs as low as possible to encourage maximum participation while providing high-quality, real-world training for law enforcement professionals.

Day 1 - Classroom, Defensive Shooting

This comprehensive 6-hour class is designed to enhance officer proficiency and readiness through structured classroom and practical exercises.

Morning Session (3 Hours)

Defensive Mindset – Developing situational awareness and tactical decision-making.
Stance & Grip – Optimizing control and accuracy for defensive shooting.
Practical Exercises – Hands-on drills using unloaded firearms with chamber blocks to reinforce technique and muscle memory.

Lunch Break (1 Hour)

Lunch is not provided and is the responsibility of the student.

Afternoon Session (3 Hours)

Magazine Placement & Setup – Optimizing duty belt and vest loadout for efficiency.
Sling Setup & Manipulation – Adjusting and utilizing two-point slings for quick deployment and control.
Home Training Techniques – Practical tips for dry-fire drills and technology-assisted training, including Mantis, Ace VR, and other dry-fire tools to enhance skill retention.

This course provides a strong foundation in defensive firearm handling and tactical efficiency, ensuring officers leave with valuable, real-world skills they can immediately apply.

Day 2 - Classroom, First Aid

This 6-hour class provides essential training in trauma care and life-saving interventions, combining classroom instruction with hands-on practical exercises.

Morning Session (3 Hours) – Stop the Bleed & Trauma Care

Gunshot Wound & Traumatic Injury Care – Understanding wound management and life-saving techniques.
CPR & AED Use – Proper techniques for cardiac emergencies.
Heat Injury Recognition & Treatment – Identifying and responding to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Building a Trauma Kit – Essential components and customization for law enforcement and personal use.

Lunch Break (1 Hour)

Lunch is not provided and is the responsibility of the student.

Afternoon Session (3 Hours) – Hands-On Practical Exercises

Tourniquet Application – Proper placement and use for arterial bleeding.
Pressure Bandage Application – Techniques for controlling severe bleeding.
CPR & AED Drills – Hands-on practice with real-world scenarios.
Managing Heat Injuries – Cooling techniques and hydration strategies.
Field Expedient Casualty Transport – Safe and efficient methods for moving injured individuals in tactical or emergency situations.

This course equips students with critical life-saving skills to effectively respond to medical emergencies in high-stress environments.

Day 3 - Range Day

This 6-hour live-fire range course is designed to enhance weapon handling, magazine management, and defensive shooting skills through structured drills and practical application.

Morning Session – Magazine Manipulation & Weapon Transitions (3 Hours)

Magazine Change Drills – Repeated iterations of reloads to refine efficiency.
Gear Optimization – Adjusting loadout placement for smoother transitions.
Weapon Transition Drills – Practicing rifle-to-pistol transitions under stress.
Movement to Cover – Engaging while moving to cover and performing reloads.

⚠️ Note: Students must bring their own lunch and drinks, as we will not take a dedicated lunch break—students will eat during downtime between drills.

Afternoon Session – Live-Fire Defensive Shooting (3 Hours)

Defensive Shooting Techniques – Applying real-world engagement strategies.
Reload Drills – Executing tactical and emergency reloads under pressure.
Weapon Malfunction Drills – Identifying and clearing stoppages efficiently.
Buddy Team Safety Drills – Students will pair up, with two acting as safeties during exercises.

This course provides realistic training scenarios to improve combat effectiveness, weapon proficiency, and critical thinking under stress.