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Arcuri Group Introduction to Situational Awareness
The Introduction to Situational Awareness class is a 90-120 minutes class, designed to provide the most basic foundation of situational awareness (SA) principles, while not sacrificing context. It is meant as the very first step for those who cannot dedicate four hours to a training class.
Arcuri Group Situation Awareness Specialist®
The Situation Awareness Specialist® class is a four-hour class, designed to introduce attendees to the foundational principles of situational awareness (SA) -- to educate an individual in the craft of SA - to help build and enhance the capacity to better understand and deal with the dynamics of random and potentially threatening events. This class does not simply provide skills, it provides a mindset.
Arcuri Group Applied Verbal De-escalation
De-escalation employs verbal and nonverbal techniques to better manage a situation without having to potentially engage in a physical altercation. It can sometimes be described as the act (or art) of “talking someone down” during a disruptive or potentially violent encounter. Though physical intervention is sometimes unavoidable, successful de-escalation can help protect you and others in volatile situations. Arcuri Group’s de-escalation program is taught in conjunction with our best-in-class situational awareness training to give participants the information they need to be successful and have safer outcomes.
Managing Violent Encounters
Managing Violent Encounters is a two-hour class designed to enable students to manage intermediate force encounters in the most efficient way as determined by the student. Purpose: to provide students with an understanding of the concept of force and to equip them with viable options between verbal commands and resorting to lethal force. The class covers force-related legal principles, practical understanding of force, methods and concepts for intermediate force, and pre/mid/post-encounter considerations. Class Prerequisite: None (although professional situational awareness training prior to attendance is highly recommended) Mandatory Equipment: None (note paper and pens are recommended) Restrictions: None Cost: $90
Introduction to Handgun
This course is designed to introduce the attendee to the function and basic use of handguns.
Defensive Handgun
The Defensive Handgun course introduces attendees to the basics of using handguns for self and/or home defense. The course covers shooting mechanics, basic tactics, terminal ballistics, and more.
Introduction to the AR-15
Introduction to the AR-15 is a 3 hour class designed to introduce students to the basic design, function, and basic use of the modern AR-15 sporting rifle. Purpose: to provide students with a foundational understanding of AR-15 nomenclature and each component’s purpose, as well as the overall function of the firearm. The class will also introduce basic shooting mechanics through dry and live fire. Class Prerequisite: None Mandatory Equipment: Functional AR-15 with functional sights/optic // Three functional AR-15 magazines // 90 rounds of ammunition for your AR-15 // Functional eye protection // Functional ear protection (electronic is preferred for safety) Restrictions: No open-toed shoes // No open or low-cut tops Cost: $90
Defensive Carbine 1
Defensive Carbine 1 (DC-1) is a three-hour class designed to equip students with the basics of handling and engagement techniques when using a carbine-style weapon for self-defense. Purpose: to provide students with a practical understanding of the theory behind using carbines for defense. The class covers basic dynamic shooting mechanics, engagement techniques, utilizing cover and concealment, shooting on the move, and foundational CQB principles. Class Prerequisite: Intro to the AR-15 or equivalent with demonstrated understanding of the function, safe manipulation, safe handling, and basic marksmanship skills with carbine of student’s choice. If this prerequisite is not met to the satisfaction of the instructor, the student will NOT BE ALLOWED to attend the class. If you have questions about the prerequisites, please call Defensive Applications Training Group at 409-455-5415 and ask for Pete. Mandatory Equipment: Functional carbine with functional sights/optic // Three functional carbine magazines // 200 rounds of ammunition for your carbine // Attached one, two, or three-point sling // Load-bearing equipment capable of carrying at least two carbine magazines // Functional eye protection (clear or light-tint, no sunglasses) // Functional ear protection (electronic is preferred for safety) Recommended Equipment: Long-sleeve shirts // Long Pants // Shooting/Tactical Gloves // Neck Gaiter or similar Restrictions: No open-toed shoes // No slippers, slides, or sandals // No open or low-cut tops Cost: $175
Defensive Carbine 2
Defensive Carbine 2 (DC-2) is a four-hour class and builds on DC-1 and introduces real-time feedback through force-on-force (FoF) scenario training in order to further equip students to defend themselves using a carbine-style weapon. Purpose: to provide students with practical concepts of engagement while in a close-quarters defensive encounter. The class covers CQB theory and concepts, movement, angles of engagement, and application of engagement techniques and mechanics. Admin Notes: There is NO LIVE-FIRE training in this class. All training will be conducted using provided force-on-force training equipment, fees for which are covered by the enrollment fee. Class Prerequisites: DC-1 or equivalent with demonstrated competence in handling, usage, defensive engagement techniques and mechanics, and marksmanship skill with the carbine-style weapon of the student’s choice. If this prerequisite is not met to the satisfaction of the instructor, the student will NOT BE ALLOWED to attend the class. If you have questions about the prerequisites, please call Defensive Applications Training Group at 409-455-5415 and ask for Pete. Mandatory Equipment: One, two, or three-point sling // Personal load-bearing equipment capable of carrying at least two carbine magazines // NOTE: personal protective equipment (PPE) required for FoF will be provided at the time of training. Recommended Equipment: Long sleeve shirts // Long pants // Closed-toe shoes // personally-owned airsoft/paintball PPE Restrictions: No open-toed shoes // No slippers, slides, or sandals // No personally-owned airsoft guns or other non-firearm, projectile launching apparatuses for force-on-force use *Purchasing personal force-on-force equipment DOES NOT provide for a discounted enrollment fee or prorated refund. Cost: $200
Holistic Home Defense
Holistic Home Defense is a four-hour class designed to equip students with the knowledge to better secure their home and to enable them to defend their home and/or family against criminal intruders. Purpose: to provide students with a functional understanding of target hardening and emergency response concepts. The class covers the concept of Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED), emergency preparedness planning, and the ability for students to secure themselves and/or loved-ones during an at-home criminal encounter. Admin Notes: There is NO LIVE-FIRE training in this class. All training will be conducted using provided force-on-force training equipment, fees for which are covered by the enrollment fee. If you do not want to attend the defensive portion, and only want to attend the preliminary preventative class, please speak with one of the persons listed below to determine if an exception can be made. Class Prerequisite: Defensive Shooting Fundamentals I -or- Intro to the AR-15 -or- equivalent with demonstrated understanding of the function, safe manipulation, safe handling, and basic marksmanship skills with weapon of student’s choice. If this prerequisite is not met to the satisfaction of the instructor, the student will NOT BE ALLOWED to attend the class. If you have questions about the prerequisites, please call Defensive Applications Training Group at 409-455-5415 and ask for Pete. Mandatory Personal Equipment: None (PPE will be provided.) Recommended Equipment: Long-sleeve shirts // Long Pants // Shooting/Tactical Gloves // Neck Gaiter or similar // **If you use a portable, bedside gun safe (e.g. for a handgun), we highly recommend that you bring it with you. Restrictions: No open-toed shoes // No open or low-cut tops // No personally-owned airsoft guns or other non-firearm, projectile launching apparatuses for force-on-force use Cost: $200
Citizen's Team Skills
Citizen’s Team Skills is a four-hour class designed to provide student-teams with the knowledge and skills to survive a criminal encounter using cohesive tactics and multiple roles. Purpose: to equip students with a practical understanding of how teamwork plays into deadly encounters and the importance of the concept of “engage, move, communicate.” The class covers roles and responsibilities, movement, situational awareness, and engagement; all relating to teams. *While any group of at least two people can attend together, the class is recommended for couples/families, friends, and/or coworkers who are often together and can learn how to work together with consistency. Admin Notes: There is NO LIVE-FIRE training in this class. All training will be conducted using provided force-on-force training equipment, fees for which are covered by the enrollment fee. The prerequisites listed below will be waived, for any individual team member who will not be using a training weapon during the course. Provided protective equipment is still required. Class Prerequisite: (For students who will be using force-on-force training guns and equipment) Defensive Shooting Fundamentals I -or- Intro to the AR-15 -or- equivalent with demonstrated understanding of the function, safe manipulation, safe handling, and basic marksmanship skills with weapon of student’s choice. If this prerequisite is not met to the satisfaction of the instructor, the student will NOT BE ALLOWED to utilize force-on-force training guns and equipment. If you have questions about the prerequisites, please call Defensive Applications Training Group at 409-455-5415 and ask for Pete. Mandatory Personal Equipment: None (PPE will be provided.) Recommended Equipment: Long-sleeve shirts // Long Pants // Shooting/Tactical Gloves // Neck Gaiter or similar Restrictions: No open-toed shoes // No open or low-cut tops // No personally-owned airsoft guns or other non-firearm, projectile launching apparatuses for force-on-force use. Cost: $200
Custom Group/Corporate Training Events
We can tailor a closed enrollment class or set of classes/services for any group or organization based on any of our standard offerings and more. If we don't offer it, but you want it; ask and we may be able to accomodate.