Counter Ambush Tactics for Law Enforcement (8 Hours)

Overview

Officers will quickly be instructed and guided through dry movements, live fire movements, and force on target movements, utilizing a combination of rifle and pistol applications. These counter ambush techniques and tactics are tried, proven, and most importantly simple to execute immediately with minimal training. Graduates can easily take the skills learned back to their agency for train-the-trainer implementation department wide.

Experience Requirements

This course is restricted to current law enforcement personnel ONLY.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Students who successfully completed the 2-day course 'Handgun 104: Introduction to Defensive Handgun Skills' prior to February 2024 will have fulfilled the prerequisites necessary to enroll in any courses that require successful completion of either the 1-day 'Handgun 104: Advanced Handgun Skills' or the 1-day 'Introduction to Defensive Handgun Skills' course.

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify common methods of attack
• Select gear for everyday patrol/carry
• Effectively break contact from threats
• React to a near ambush (counter ambush)
• Demonstrate reacting to a far ambush/sniper
• Perform mounted and dismounted maneuver techniques
• Conduct Officer rescue options

In order to receive a certificate of completion, students will attend 8 hours of training. Students will be required to demonstrate the ability to properly react to a variety of dismounted and mounted ambush scenarios.
 

Equipment List

• Patrol rifle w/ sling and 3 magazines
• Duty pistol w/ 3 magazines
• Duty gear/belt
• Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster
  • Holster Requirements:
    • Must completely support the pistol.
    • Must not collapse once drawn.
    • Must fit properly to the belt. 
    • When holstered, the trigger guard must be completely covered. 
    • Must be oriented in a safe direction for drawing. 
    • “Trigger Finger” style retention devices are not permitted.
    • Must be able to draw and holster one-handed; Support hand cannot be utilized.
    • Holster compliance is at the discretion of the Instructor. If a holster is deemed to not comply with safety requirements, a loaner SIG SAUER pistol and/or appropriate holster will be provided. Exceptions can be made for Agency or Department issued equipment. Questions? Please call us at 603.610.3400.
• Body armor
• Appropriate range utility uniform/clothing
• Eye/ear protection
• Knee pads

Optional Gear - chest rig/plate carrier, ballistic helmet, elbow pads, battle belt

Ammo

• Estimated round count: 350 rounds pistol, 350 rounds rifle
• Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping, New Smyrna Beach, and Colorado Springs facilities only