Practical Carry 4 is a scenario-based training course designed to improve responses to real-life situations. While most of our classes include a “brain training” component, this class focuses specifically the students' mental agility.

 

This class is stimulus-based, creating a realistic environment that requires an appropriate response. In many cases, people can make good decisions “on paper,” but when presented with the stress of the moment, thinking with a gun in your hand is more difficult than previously imagined.

 

The Practical Carry 4 coursework will include drills performed based on random stimuli. Remember that we are attempting to simulate an actual situation, so all tools or safe replicas are welcome in this class. During this course, you will be subjected to additional cognitive load while making decisions. This is to help you develop a calm response when the presented situation is chaotic.

 

Students will also be asked to react accordingly to different stimuli while working against targets as well as live role players. This class will test your skills with a handgun, but it will also assess the verbal and decision-making skills you may need to defend yourself.

 

Course Details:

Duration: 5 Hours, 1 Day

Ammo Requirements: None

Prerequisites: This class is by request only. Because this class introduces a higher level of stress and mental load, we need to talk to prospective students prior to allowing them to sign up. Please contact us if you are interested.

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Required Equipment:

 

1. Open Minded Attitude

2. Notebook and pen/pencil

3. EYE PROTECTION: wrap around style

4. Any replica defensive tools you have (inert pepper spray, rubber knife, dummy gun, etc)

5. Light gloves

6. BELT: rigid, capable of supporting a holstered handgun and spare magazines

7. CLOTHING:

   1. Brimmed hat

   2. Weather appropriate clothing sized to allow easy movement

   3. Pants need to have belt loops

   4. Sturdy footwear with some sort of traction type sole (Suggestion:  Well broken in hiking boots or shoes

      1. No open toed footwear

   5. Concealing garment: capable of covering both weapon and spare ammo

   6. Inclement weather gear: We train rain, snow or shine.

   7. No low cut shirts: While fashionable, they tend to promote burns from ejected hot brass.

   8. Note: Be sure to remove strings, cords, toggles or anything else that can be caught in a holster. This helps prevent unintentional discharges 

8. Water and food

 

Suggested/Optional equipment:

1. Sunscreen

2. Camp chair (trust me on this)