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2026
Apr

25

Saturday
Ends Thu 04/30
Forward Training Concepts/Sonny Puzikas

No Games: Firearms Skills for Defensive Purposes

Six packed days of training with a group of experts with actual experience in dealing with violence. Each with a wealth of knowledge from their diverse backgrounds ranging from law enforcement, military/special operations, private security contracting, and professional firearms instruction. These instructors have traveled the world in their lives as students, professionals, and as teachers of serious use of firearms, medical, combative skills, and more.

This course is designed to challenge and test your skill sets and build new ones. We will cover the mindset, tactics, skills, and gear needed to survive realistic and potentially lethal encounters, while keeping yourself and your loved ones safe.

All skill levels are welcome, from the novice to the experienced. Instructors will meet you where you are in your understanding and capabilities, and give you tools and methods to increase your competence. You will be provided with the confidence to perform lifesaving skills under duress, during violent encounters.

Topics included, but not limited to: Efficient gun handling and manipulations, shooting on the move, using one hand/support hand only, malfunction clearances, retention/extreme close quarters usage of firearms, variable distance engagement, use of cover/concealment, experiencing and exploring cognitive load/problem solving, unorthodox shooting positions, on demand marksmanship, training diagnostics. 

You will also be set up for success with skills and drills to practice what you’ve learned to retain and refine your understanding of the serious use of firearms.

Instructors

  • Jay Gibson of Praelectus Training
  • Jerry Nuss of Ascending Variable
  • Tim Morris from Tactical Response
  • Calvin Lim of P.A.C.E. Training Initiative
  • Sonny Puzikas of Forward Training Concepts
  • Louis Caras of LCAR Concepts

Skill Level

All Levels

Round Count

$600

(+ $ Range Fee)