Firearm Training
Strategic Security Intelligence Training offers professional firearm training in high-quality facilities across Europe.
Conducted by a highly-trained, ex-military specialist, our bespoke training packages are available for basic, intermediate and advanced skill sets.
Safe & Secure
We work hard to show you how to operate firearms safely and securely. From demonstrating the basic fundamentals of operating a firearm to more advanced training options, our professional trainers are renowned for specialist, expert training courses throughout Europe.
Firearm Courses
Basic
Objective:
Introduction to working with firearms. After the completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate safe, efficient, rapid and precise firearm utilisation.
Course duration: 20 hours split over 2 days in the firing range
Topics contain but are not limited to the following:
- safety principles and rules. The 4 basic rules and the "muzzle before flesh" concept
- Construction and functioning of the firearms. Disassembly and reassembly
- The grip
- The stance (isosceles)
- trigger control,
- Trinity of sight alignment: acquisition, alignment and hold
- sight picture - the focus
- breath control,
- The follow-through
- Transfer of the 7 fundamentals into the subconscious mind and automatism building through the "acclamation drill" developed by T. Haley.
- The "double tap"
- The "workspace" and the main principles of rapid and precise weapon manipulation bio-mechanics: kinaesthesia, anchoring, economy of movement, strong lines vs. weak angles, consistency, continuity
- Kinaesthetic alignment and the natural point of aim
- Shooting cadence as a function of required precision (target size and distance) and the trigger reset
- Neuro-muscular temporisation drill for improved trigger control
- The human eye performance and limitations - sight picture under stress
- Coordination of breathing and trigger reset for precision shooting
- Working from the holster - Correct choice and placement of equipment
- The FDSA module (fast draw/speed aim)
- Reloads (admin / emergency / tactical)
- The "Mozambique drill"
Intermediate
Objective:
The shooting techniques taught will enable the student to apply the skills learned in the basic pistol module to a practical dynamic combat environment.
Course duration:
20 hours split over 2 days in the firing range
To access this course you must successfully have completed the Basic Pistol course module
Topics contain but are not limited to the following:
- The "SUL” position for team safety
- Dealing with multiple threats, tactical prioritisation/tactical sequence. Techniques enabling fast and accurate transitioning between targets - "El Presidente" drill.
- Stages (courses of live fire) incorporating all elements taught and enabling smooth and fluid practical application of the learned techniques in a dynamic environment.
- Different shooting positions and smooth transitions while shooting between: standing/ squatting / kneeling/prone/ supine / fetus
- Working with cover: types of cover, efficient use of cover, “slicing the pie” technique
- Shooting on the move: forward, back, lateral
- Reaction to threat from any direction, the correct and safe way to turn to face and engage the threat individually/2-man team/ small team.
Advanced
Objective: Operator resilience - this course will enable the student to operate in a hostile environment and remain efficient by overcoming unfavourable factors. It will also enable the student to operate safely as part of a team.
Course duration:
20 hours split over 2 days in the firing range
To access this course you must successfully complete the Intermediate Pistol course module
Topics contain but are not limited to the following:
- one handed shooting (dominant and non-dominant hand)
- Types of firearm malfunctions and clearing techniques.
- One-handed malfunction clearing
- Shooting with wet hands
- The "Hostile Crowd" drill
- Dynamic shooting under stress and overcoming distracting factors
- Dynamic shooting after physical effort with an elevated heart beat, in an anaerobic state
- Sharp mind live fire exercises
- Instinctive shooting
- Blind-folded rapid disassembly and assembly of firearms. Blind-folded malfunction clearing.
- Introduction to operating as part of a team
Combined Firearm
Objective: safe and efficient utilisation and integration of both long and short firearms in a primary/secondary weapon equipment set-up.
Course duration:
20 hours split over 2 days in the firing range.
To access this course you must successfully complete the Advanced Pistol course module
Topics contain but are not limited to the following:
- working with 2 weapon systems, demonstration of advantages
- The "when" and the "why" theory and practice.
- Long firearm rapid and precise aiming techniques
- Long firearm utilisation in tight spaces
- Principle of consistency and differences in utilising primary vs. secondary - all firing positions and postures, with and without cover
- The transition from primary to secondary
- The recovery from secondary to primary
- Primary weapon manipulation, the work space for the long firearm. Reloads, malfunction clearing
- Working with 2 weapon systems safely as part of a team.
Urban Environment
Small team tactics course
Objective: to enable the operator to work safely and efficiently as part of a fire team in a combat environment
Course duration:
20 hours split over 2 days in the firing range
To access this course you must successfully complete the Combined firearms course module
Topics contain but are not limited to the following:
⁃ Patrol and combat formations
⁃ Team movement
⁃ Covering the arcs during team movement in open field and urban environment
⁃ Communication in a team- verbal, tactile and by hand signals
⁃ Reaction to a threat from any direction as a team
⁃ Reaction to man down / other team member's weapon malfunction
⁃ Fire and maneuver during assault/retreat
⁃ Suppressive fire - purpose and technique
⁃ Flanking assault on enemy position with frontal cover - fire team split
⁃ Protection of the team from lateral openings while moving
⁃ Two man team techniques
⁃ Weapon malfunctions when working as part of a team. The check/ok/ready drill
⁃ Winning the firefight - considerations and concept - ammunition is time, fire power and momentum is the key.
⁃ Team immediate actions after the fight to maintain combat readiness
CQB
CQB course module 1
Objective: to enable the operator to work safely and effectively as part of a team in a close-quarters combat environment
Course duration:
20 hours split over 2 days in the firing range
To access this course you must successfully complete the Small team Tactics course module
Topics contain but are not limited to the following:
⁃ team movement in confined spaces
⁃ Tactical versus dynamic approach
⁃ Angles on doors
⁃ Angles and corners in a room
⁃ Exposure avoidance and safe weapon manipulation in confined spaces while working as part of a team (low ready, sul, high ready, short-sticking)
⁃ Closed door vs. open door
⁃ Simple room clearing as a team
CQB course module 2
Objective: to enable the operator to work safely and effectively as part of a team in a close quarters combat environment
Course duration:
20 hours split over 2 days in the firing range
To access this course you must successfully complete the CQB course module 1.
Topics contain but are not limited to the following:
⁃ Complex room with secondary entries
⁃ Team split for simultaneous cover/entries
⁃ Long hallways
⁃ Stairs
⁃ Elevated windows - simultaneous entry/cover
⁃ Wide/narrow doors and the classical versus Israelian entry
⁃ Weapon malfunctions when working as part of a team in confined spaces
⁃ Dynamic entry utilising flash-bangs - dry and live training