WHAT TYPE OF SHOOTING CLASS IS RIGHT FOR ME?

The PS course provides students with a deeper understanding of the capabilities of the 12-gauge pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun. This class covers optimal shotgun setup, zeroing, ammunition management, slug marksmanship, and buckshot patterning.

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Students will also learn and practice various loading techniques applicable to competition, hunting, and defensive scenarios. Whether refining existing skills or building a solid foundation, this course enhances proficiency and confidence with the shotgun platform.

SR & SR 2.0 (formerly Practical Rifle) are designed for both new and experienced semi-automatic rifle owners seeking to enhance their proficiency. These courses focus on weapons efficiency while providing a clear understanding of the rifle’s capabilities and limitations.

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Ideal for those looking to develop or refine their skill set, these classes introduce a customized zeroing methodology, allowing students to re-zero their rifles if desired. Through structured instruction and drills, participants will assess their current abilities and build upon them.

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The course begins with fundamental manipulations and marksmanship before advancing into movement and teamwork dynamics. It is recommended that students complete SR before progressing to SR 2.0.

The PS course provides students with a deeper understanding of the capabilities of the 12-gauge pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun. This class covers optimal shotgun setup, zeroing, ammunition management, slug marksmanship, and buckshot patterning.

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Students will also learn and practice various loading techniques applicable to competition, hunting, and defensive scenarios. Whether refining existing skills or building a solid foundation, this course enhances proficiency and confidence with the shotgun platform.

EH is a one-day course designed for experienced shooters who have completed multiple pistol courses. This class pushes participants beyond the fundamentals, challenging them with timed drills, advanced courses of fire, and complex shooting tasks while on the move.

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Students will refine their speed, accuracy, and decision-making under pressure, further elevating their handgun proficiency in dynamic environments.

ER is a one-day course designed for experienced rifle shooters who have completed multiple training courses. This class challenges participants with timed drills, dynamic courses of fire, and advanced shooting exercises while on the move.

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Students will refine their accuracy, speed, and decision-making under pressure, developing a higher level of proficiency in both individual and team-based scenarios.

The Close Quarters Marksman course focuses on precision and shot placement at distances ranging from 75 yards and closer. This course will cover multiple rifle-to-handgun transitions, lateral movement, and shooting positions, with techniques demonstrated and practiced in both standard firing line drills and individual runs.

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Students will face challenging accuracy standards throughout the course, with dedicated time for high-pressure drills aimed at pushing their skills in real-world scenarios. This course is ideal for shooters looking to refine their precision and adaptability in close-range engagements.

This course provides hands-on training in real-world vehicle combat scenarios, covering proper use of cover, ballistic performance against vehicles, reaction to contact, team movement, and ramming techniques.

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All techniques are derived from lessons used by the world’s most elite units—there is zero application of range theory. Training is entirely practical and scenario-driven.

CQB: CQB is an advanced task course exclusively available to TDA clients who have completed other TDA rifle courses. This course takes training beyond the flat range, focusing on the critical techniques of moving in a room with multiple shooters and engaging in decision-making under pressure—one of the most vital skills in a close quarters environment.

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A solid foundation in shooting fundamentals is essential, as this course emphasizes the application of tactics and strategy in confined spaces. Participants will be challenged to refine their techniques and develop the mindset needed for dynamic situations.

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CQB Footwork: CQB Footwork is a foundational course focused on the essential movement techniques for close-quarters battle. Students will practice basic procedures, room entries, handling intersections (cross and T-shaped), and navigating hallways, all while functioning as part of a team. This course serves as an excellent preparatory step for students aiming to progress to our live-fire CQB course at TDA.

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Force On Target utilizes simunition rounds against static targets, providing realistic engagement experience without the use of role players. This allows students to refine their tactics and accuracy in controlled, yet dynamic, scenarios.

The DM course is a two-day class focused on developing precision shooting skills, covering zeroing, data gathering, data proving, positional shooting, and engaging targets from 25 to 800 yards.

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This course emphasizes the use of a 5.56 semi-automatic rifle, ideally capable of 1.5 MOA or better, paired with a variable power optic. Participants will be required to bring 350 rounds of match-grade ammunition for optimal performance.

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Throughout the course, students will engage in shooting from various positions, including barricade and obstacle shooting, while refining their ability to gather and apply ballistics data effectively.

Hand to Hand Edged Weapons: This course is designed to develop a pragmatic approach to defending against edged weapon attacks. Participants will move beyond the unrealistic portrayals often seen in martial arts, focusing instead on practical, effective solutions to common attacks. Through real-world scenarios and proven techniques, students will learn how to assess and respond to the threat of an edged weapon, building confidence in their ability to protect themselves in a variety of situations.

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Hand to Hand Combative Concepts: This unarmed combatives course focuses on practical, empty-hand techniques for violent conflict resolution or as a bridge to escalate to higher-force options when necessary. The curriculum includes a carefully selected set of logical, gross motor techniques designed for effectiveness under stress and easy integration into the subconscious. While suitable for beginners, the course also offers valuable tools and tactics for experienced martial artists and self-defense practitioners looking to enhance their skill set.