Extreme Close Quarter Gunfighting Instructor Dev

Description

This two-day class not only covers the skills needed to prevail in a close-range gunfight, but also the philosophy behind the skill acquisition and how to optimally teach these skills to others.

Greg Ellifritz has instructed these techniques to thousands of students since he first developed the curriculum in 2002.  He has presented the skill set to law enforcement agencies (including the US Marshals), military groups, and numerous SWAT teams.  He’s shared this curriculum at the national and international level, teaching seminars for the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, The International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, The Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, and The Rangemaster Tactical Conference.


In March of 2024, Greg was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic cancer.  He created this class to share his instructional methodology with as many students and instructors as possible before he is unable to physically teach the material any longer.

Topics Covered

This dynamic coursework will focus on the following subject material.

- Retention Shooting Positions

- Body positioning and shooting stances for the close quarters fight

- In-fight weapons access and drawing skills

- Stopping and opponent’s draw

- Making contact shots without creating malfunctions

- Close quarters gun disarms

- One handed close quarters malfunction drills

- Using the firearm as an impact weapon

- Drawing and shooting from unconventional positions

- Weapons access and gunfighting from the ground

- Weapons retention, (in holster and in hand)

- Shooting from unconventional positions

-Dealing with charging attackers armed with contact weapons

-Fighting multiple attackers

Expectations and Outcomes

Those that pass the course will receive a certificate indicating they are certified by Active Response Training to teach Extreme Close Quarters Gunfighting.

Types

Advanced, Combatives / Less Lethal, Instructor Training Courses

Documentation Requirements

This is not the class for the beginning shooter. Proper gun handling skills and prior formal training is a prerequisite for the course.  Students will practice the material as well as learn how to coach others for optimal performance.  Prior certification as a firearms instructor (state police certification, Rangemaster, USCAA, NRA, etc.) is not mandatory, but would be preferred.

In order to be accepted into the course, you must have an open mind, be willing to cooperate with and coach others, and be able to competently handle your handgun. Students must be able to:

- Safely, load, unload, and fire a handgun without instruction

- Draw safely from a holster

- Shoot one-handed

- Clear handgun malfunctions without instruction

If students do not possess these basic skills at the start of the course, they will be barred from further live fire participation.  The class will be moderately physically intense with very little down time.  Students will be expected to be able to stand for most of the class and to perform physical drills with resisting partners for several hours a day. If you have questions about your physical ability to perform these tasks, please contact the instructor before registering.

Requirements

Required Equipment:

- Handgun (no ported weapons)

- Sturdy belt- mounted holster (OWB or IWB, appendix OK) that will allow reholstering with one hand. No Serpa-style holsters unless you are issued the holster by your employer.

- Spare reloading devices and holder (you will need to be able to carry at least 20 rounds on your person)

- Eye and Ear protection

- 300 Rounds of ammunition

- A pair of gloves that will allow you to pull the trigger on your firearm