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This course represents cutting edge survival theory with the handgun
in a diminished light environment. This is not simply a "flash-light"
class (although we cover best practices regarding flashlight use). We
present a comprehensive tactical philosophy towards using light and
firearms to more safely and effectively employ our skills in low-light
contacts with suspect—who may be armed and dangerous. This includes
choosing the right tools, weapon and light carry, use of concealment,
fire discipline, and safety in the field.
Officers
are provided with Cutting Edge Training’s unique unintentional
discharge proofing with the handgun. Because the handgun will be
utilized in movement exercises where there will be low and or
diminished light, the possibility of falling cannot be excluded. Since
every officer has fallen more than they have fired their handguns,
they must receive this important training to increase their firearms
safety when their bodies are out of control.
Reactive
shooting techniques for the real world are emphasized. Since most
police shootings occur suddenly and at very close range, and at least
60% of all shootings occur in low, altered or failing light, officers
must be trained in techniques providing them with skills to prevail
against sudden attack. Since working in a low-light environment
dictates that an officer may be using a hand-held light or the ambient
light from the environment, it is vital that all tools or tactics
support the officer "hitting" the threat in-time, on-time.
While
this is a shooting/combatives class, it is important to understand
some of the science behind what happens to us in the dark. Basic eye
physiology and night-vision are discussed so that the officer has a
baseline understanding as to what happens to the human being’s ability
to process information in low-light/no light environments. When we
move from a well lighted environment to one where the light is less
than optimal, it affects our ability to respond to a deadly threat,
and more importantly, our effectiveness.
Movement, and movement to concealment especially, is key to survival
in a shooting. Because the officer will most generally be responding
or reacting to a deadly assault that is already oriented on him or
her, the ability to significantly affect the threat’s ability to
continue to pose harm is vital to survival. This is no more true than
in the dark. If the officer does not already have their light out, the
situation may dictate hitting the suspect while moving off the line of
fire or to concealment to give them time to get their light out to aid
them. The officer who is already actively using light, must not be
hindered by multi-tasking when they have to respond to the threat.
This
class is not designed to be "flash-light" shooting course or a new
spin of the various flashlight shooting techniques that are currently
being taught. There will be discussion and exploration of the various
techniques so officers have an idea about what works and does not work
for each individual. The situation dictates the tactic–not the other
way around. The most commonly taught methods will be discussed,
practiced, and applied tactically so that all the students can
evaluate what is practical in a unique live-fire environment.
Diminished light combatives in a live-fire environment trains officers
to prevail in real world situations. When was the last time you
trained to fight AND shoot in a live-fire environment? What about all
of that and using your light in the dark? We know statistically that
1/3 of all shootings occur during or just after physical fights, but
physical skills training and shooting have traditionally been trained
as separate disciplines. We bridge this gap and SAFELY train officers
to do just that.
This
course brings Cutting Edge Training’s unique and practical philosophy
of preparing your officers to reasonably and effectively respond to
deadly assault in a diminished or no-light environment. This is a
"must have" training course for your officers for effective physical
survival, as well as civil liability mitigation in the event of a
diminished or no-light shooting.
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