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- February 11, 2019 - February 13, 2019
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Handgun Retention & Protection Instructor Course
Three-Day Instructor Certification
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Summary
This 3-day (24 hours) agency “Instructor” level Handgun Protection Instructor certification program is designed for agencies to update, train and certify departmental Instructor in the various methods and tactics in handgun retention. This course is designed to enhance the instructor’s development the first complete handgun retention system that works regardless of the holster used by the officer, and works with ANY weapon they have on their duty belt, and can be applied using ANY hand they have free, for standing front, side and rear attacks, to include the SAME technique when on the ground.
The techniques and tactics that are presented in this program are field proven. This course concentrates on use of anatomically correct techniques that allow for the natural movement of limbs without twisting and bending for control, providing the officer with various force options, disengagement techniques and the ability to retain their firearm without losing control. For successful completion of this class each student will be issued a Handgun Retention Instructor.
Topics covered in the program include:
• Importance of selecting the right holster
• Holster familiarization exercises
• Introduction to the “Grip and Hold,” technique
• Awareness and Avoidance Tactics
• Standing handgun retention techniques (Front & Rear)
• Ground handgun retention techniques
• Handgun Retention techniques for Thigh Rigs, Shoulder and Pancake holsters
• Protecting your firearm in crowds
• Handgun Retention tactics for close quarter encounters
• Handgun Retention Techniques for retaining your firearm OUTSIDE the holster
• Disengagement Tactics
• Integrated use of force options
• Deadly Force options
• Intergraded force options
• Documentation and liability
Equipment Required: Clothing and footwear for defensive tactics instruction, with whistle and
lanyard. Duty belt with holster, training weapons, inert aerosols, body armor, impact weapon,
protective equipment, groin protection and mouthpiece.
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Like all Vistelar's courses, this course is taught from the perspective of the entire spectrum of human conflict (Vistelar's "6 Cs" : Context, Contact, Conflict, Crisis, Combat and Closure) and is easily integrated into existing training and policies/procedures of an organization.
Another focus on Vistelar’s training is to teach “how to look professional on camera no matter how the situation ends up." In the current video-centric world, it’s now critical that "contact professionals" know how to ensure their actions (non-verbal, verbal, physical) aren’t misrepresented when viewed on camera and that their incident report matches the video record.
For law enforcement professionals, this course aligns with the Final Report of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing and with PERF's 30 Guiding Principles On Use of Force. For example, the following topics are covered:
- Guardian Mindset
- Procedural Justice
- Community Engagement
- De-escalation
- Crisis Intervention
The material in this course addresses the "21st Century Policing Report" and the "Police Executive Research Forum" (PERF) and from four published books in Vistelar's Confidence in Conflict series and has been taught by Vistelar's trainers for over three decades. The program's structured framework makes it easy to learn, remember and apply -- and simple to teach.
The course uses a "fire drill vs. fire talk" approach to training to ensure students develop the knowledge, skill and ability to manage real conflict in the real world. Class time emphasizes student interaction, scenario-based skill practice (using a proprietary video recording/review technology), analysis of real-life events captured on video and memorable stories ("peace stories").
This course is designed for all "Conflict Professionals" across 16 different market segments in law enforcement, corrections, healthcare (patient care and security), education, security and loss prevention, public transit, EMS/fire, utilities, customer service and the military — and is taught by professional trainers with extensive law enforcement backgrounds.
Our BLENDED learning format provides each participant access to an online pre-work program, a student workbook, an instructor binder and, following class, access to an online instructor-resource website. Participants leave the course fully-prepared to teach Verbal Defense & Influence within their organizations.
Personal Benefits (P.O.L.E.)
- Physical Safety: improved relationships, self-confidence and physical safety
- Organizational Safety: improved morale and job performance
- Legal Safety: less risk of personal liability
- Emotional Safety: increased competence in dealing with verbal harassment, abuse and bullying
Organizational Benefits
- Higher levels of customer satisfaction
- Learning how to look good on camera
- Lower workplace stress levels
- Reduced complaints, liability and injuries
- Learning to develop choreographed responses
- The ability to communicate concern
- Less use-of-force incidents
About the Instructors
Dave Young
Dave Young is another Co-Founder of Vistelar with over 25 years of training and experience in corrections, law enforcement and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
To learn more about Dave, please review Vistelar’s Origins of Verbal Defense & Influence and Origins of Vistelar’s Tactical Training write-ups.
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If you are paying by check or against an invoice, payment is due within 10 days of your registration. Please mail payments to:
Vistelar, LLC
Attn: Accounts Receivable
1845 N Farwell Ave., Suite 210
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Cancellation Policy
If you are not able to attend, please notify us by email as soon as possible.
Cancellations more than seven (7) business days before the first day of this course will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $150 administrative fee.
Cancellations between seven (7) and two (2) days of the first day of the course will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $250 administrative fee.
No refund will be made for cancellations within two (2) days of the first day of the course.
Vistelar reserves the right to cancel this course if there are insufficient registrations and, if that occurs, a full refund of the amount paid will be made.
Please allow two weeks to process any refund.
Travel, Lodging and Logistics
Please bring a smartphone to class to use in our video practice sessions. If that's not possible, contact Vistelar to make alternative plans. Note: There is no group rate at this hotel. Attendees must make individual lodging and travel arrangements.
| Nearest airport and distance from the training location: | |
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | |
| Hotel Recommendation(s): | |
| Hampton Inn Oceanfront, 1801 S Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | |
Additional Information
View scores of testimonials and peace stories
View an overview of who Vistelar trains
Learning Objectives
Students successfully completing the course will be able to:
- Draft or provide guidance to department on proper policies and
procedures for the use of force dealing with Handgun Protection and
Retention. - Prepare and provide a comprehensive training program for protecting your
firearm in and out of your holster. - Develop and implement various methods of documenting the
effectiveness of use of force dealing with handgun protection and retention
encounters either standing and on the ground. - Present, recommend, and defend the use of force dealing with handgun
protection and retention encounters.
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