Date: May 18 - 8:45am to 5:00pm CST
Location: Top Gun Sportsman's Club - 4273 State Hwy 47, Lonedell, MO 63060
Close Contact Series: EDC Combatives is designed to provide shooters with the foundational fundamentals and tactics for close contact defensive handgun engagements. This course will provide instruction on marksmanship, handgun manipulation and retention, and engagement sequences that enhance a shooter’s ability to effectively deploy their handgun under varying condition.
This course will also emphasize proper handgun retention in close hand to hand contact. Training on retention, clinching, and hand to hand technique that will enable the shooter to maintain control of the firearm, maintain stability and balance, and engage a threat in close contact
We will also have a vehicle onsite and introduce vehicle defense tactics and educate our shooters on how to manipulate a handgun within the restricted proximity of a vehicle. Conventional training often fails to address the unique dynamics and complexities of vehicular encounters. Our Vehicle Defensive Tactics bridge the gap and empower you with specialized skills tailored for real-world vehicular scenarios.
We will then apply each of these Training Topics and Fundamentals through progressively challenging drills that will allow students to challenge their skill sets and most importantly, have fun.
After finishing this course, students will have a deeper understanding of how technical application of proper fundamentals and techniques can maximize their effectiveness and confidence in defending themselves with their handgun.
Following the event, our instructors rent the range’s Lodge, which includes a full kitchen, full bathroom, and AC. We plan to bonfire, BBQ, have some beverages, and conduct some night vision and low light activities (no live fire) to conclude the evening. Bring your own sleeping equipment, drinks, and food. This is being offered to participants free of charge to kick back after the event and build comradery within our community of Gunfighters.
Course Prerequisites: Students should already understand the basic controls of their firearms. Students need to have the ability to verify safe, load and unload their firearms. All participants must be 18 and legally able to own a firearm.
• Handgun
• 500 pistol rounds
• Extra pair of durable pants
• Rain jacket
• Proper Electronic hearing protection
• Proper eye protection
• Extra batteries for all devices
• Lubricant for firearm
• 4 pistol magazines
• Proper IWB or OWB holster
• IFAK
• Sunblock
• Insect repellent
• Knee pads
• Groin, mouth guard, and sports protection equipment are recommended
• Water
• Food
Registrations are non-refundable in the event the participant has to cancel their attendance. Contact us with any questions.
Our Mission is simple: Shooter Development
We execute that mission by offering multiple series of diverse training courses that focus on certain environments and mission emphasis, such as our GunFighter, Close Contact, and Deadly in the Dark - Low Light Series. Each series of courses train specific Defensive & marksmanship fundamentals and firearm handling and further integrate those fundamentals into mission driven training concepts that all produce a more capable and confident firearm owner.
Whether you're a new gun owner looking for the ability to effectively and confidently operate and employ your firearm or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your skillset in new challenging environments, one on one or team based private training for every individual and team are available.
Consistent application of proper fundamentals is the key to building muscle memory and proficiency. Defensive superiority is achieved by executing both technical and tactical skill sets with confidence.
Rob Reim – Instructor
- U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (2006-2011) 0341/8152
- 3rd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST)
- 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division
- 1st Marine Division Marksmanship Training Unit (MTU)
- Advanced Urban Combat (CQB) School
- Non-Lethal Individual Weapons Course
- Advanced Infantry Training Battalion - Infantry Mortar Leaders Course
- Helicopter and Rope Suspension Techniques Master Course
- National Rifle Association Pistol Instructor
- National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer
Ryan Pauk – Instructor
- Decades of Firearms Experience and Training
- Extensive Training in Mixed Martial Arts and holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- National Rifle Association Pistol Instructor
- National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer
