August 2nd, 2024

If you are your first responder, then you are responsible for a wide array of skill sets. Seeing, recognizing, and believing danger is the first task. Having a plan for avoidance, deselection and escalation is second. If these fail, the fight is on, and it must be won. Let's train together to strengthen your self protection skills. See below for the next two months of our schedule.

Know Who You Are, And Carry What You Need: There's more than one way to save a life.

By Shelley Hill

Have you ever walked through a store and seen a parent juggling a baby, stroller and what looks like three bags full of baby supplies? You probably thought to yourself, “Good lord is all of that really necessary to carry around while grocery shopping?” You know what? Maybe it is for them. This parent is probably using their experience (or lack thereof) to plan for every scenario involving their baby’s needs. They have food, juice, a change of clothes, diapers (and all that entails), toys, medicine, pacifiers, blanky and so much more, just to make their life easier and more comfortable for their little one........

Why Firearm Instructors MUST Train with Brian Hill & Adam Winch

In this video, we delve into the crucial reasons why firearm instructors must prioritize their own training. From staying updated on the latest techniques to setting a strong example for their students, continuous training is essential for instructors to maintain their skills and knowledge. Join us as we explore the importance of ongoing training for firearm instructors.

NEW ONLINE CLASS FOCUSING ON CHURCH SECURITY

October 10th and December 11th

Image Based Decisional Drill's CHURCH SECURITY Definition of Success: 

To recognize the importance of HAVING A PLAN & PROTOCOLS IN PLACE, team communication, and to see the benefit of team training when distance, people, tools and time make up the best first decision. ​

This class will be presented by Steve Moses and Shelley Hill. ​Shelley Hill's bio can be found HERE.

We are very happy to partner with Steve Moses of Palisade Training Group on this continuing education project. Steve is a customer support representative for the Firearms Trainers Association and frequently appear as the “tactical guy” on CCW Safe Podcasts with host Shawn Vincent and Don West, a veteran criminal attorney who successfully represented George Zimmerman during a high-profile murder trial. He is also a long-time firearms trainer and former deputy constable with experience doing executive/dignitary protection for international, state, and national politicians. Steve also spent approximately eight years as a team leader on a nine-man Dallas/Fort Worth area church security team in which the minister’s sermons were televised to a large viewing audience. It was not uncommon, at the time. that he was on the team for nearly 20,000 persons to pass through the main campus on a single weekend, and as a result the team dealt with a multitude of challenges. He moved to East Texas in late 2009 and along with his long-time business partner started teaching Church Security clinics, Church Security Team classes, and eventually Church Security Team Leader/Instructor courses.

Steve pick 8 images for each of his Expansion Packs (Pack P and V = 16 total) that he found to be important for a church security team to discuss BEFORE the incident and have a plan.

The scenarios in packs P and V include Steve’s personal take as to how he might respond based upon the limited non-verbal information available from a still photograph predicated upon his non-objective assessment of his current skills and risk tolerance. Obviously, PTG is "held harmless" of any and all actions. This is just a suggestion from a professional that specializes in church security. We advise you train with him (or another professional) and/or ONLINE classes with US so you have well rounded skills. 

What to Expect: 

• 3.5 hour ONLINE course via ZOOM
• $79 per person. Register through shootingclasses.com. Go to Training Schedule & Register to see classes and get signed up. 
• 10-15 minute break
• De-Escalation techniques
• Participation drills
• 16 excellent team protocols based on our Church Security Expansion pack that you may consider implementing into you team decision making
• If time allows: Go down the rabbit hole of church security questions with Steve Moses. 
• We average 4 classes per year
• Max head count is usually 12
• You will receive a Certificate of Participation 

Mandatory: 

• You MUST be a Certified Image Based Decisional Drills Instructor (2 day course). At some point in the future we MAY open this class up to the public but at the moment it is for IBDDCI. 
• It is required for you to purchase both Church Expansion Packs P and V BEFORE you take this class (2 week lead time so don't dilly dally).