Intermediate
Non-Live-Fire
Vehicle-Based Defensive Strategies

Vehicular Defensive Strategies 1

Introduction to defensive considerations in and around a vehicle: awareness, positioning, seat belts, and working from a confined space.

Course overview

Vehicular Defensive Strategies 1 introduces the problems a vehicle creates. Students work on situational awareness while driving and parking, seat belt and door management, drawing from a seated position, and understanding what a vehicle does and does not protect against.

Who this is for

Anyone who spends significant time in a car and wants to understand defensive considerations specific to vehicles.

What you will learn

  • Awareness habits while driving and parking
  • Drawing from a seated, belted position
  • Understanding of vehicle cover and concealment
  • Safe movement into and out of a vehicle
  • Communication with passengers
  • Decision-making in confined spaces

Safety requirements

Vehicle-based training has specific safety requirements. Firearm status, training equipment, and search procedures are briefed and enforced at the start of class. Follow instructor direction exactly when entering or exiting a training vehicle.

Training format and ammunition rules for this course are confirmed at registration. [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Clothing: Wear what you normally drive in, plus closed-toe shoes.

What to bring

  • Eye and ear protection
  • Your normal carry setup
  • Water

We provide

  • [EQUIPMENT PROVIDED TO BE CONFIRMED]

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