About the Course:

When an active shooter situation unfolds, every moment counts. While the narrative often centers around indoor threats, a significant number of these life-threatening scenarios unfold in outdoor settings. When confronting an active shooter outdoors, the dynamics shift dramatically. The open environment can resemble a battlefield, requiring not just law enforcement tactics but military-style tactics and techniques to neutralize the threat effectively. The CONTACT!™ Outdoor Engagement of Active Shooters course delves into this very paradigm, equipping participants with military-inspired tactics tailored for outdoor active shooter situations.

Course Highlights:

• Military Parallels: The dynamics of outdoor active shooter scenarios bear striking similarities to certain military tactics. Understand the nuances and learn to approach these threats with the same precision and strategy as military units.

• Tactical Movement in Open Spaces: Drawing from tried and tested military tactics, participants will learn how to move fluidly and tactically in open spaces. This includes formations, use of terrain for cover, and rapid advances based on the situation.

• Data-Driven Training: Real-world statistics indicate that close to 43% of active shooter events occur in open environments, such as parks, campuses, and outdoor events. Understand these scenarios deeply, and be prepared.

• Terrain Utilization: Learn how to leverage the natural and urban terrains to your advantage, using cover, concealment, and environmental awareness to navigate and neutralize threats.

• Long-Range Engagement: Develop skills to accurately engage threats from a distance, adapting to the unique challenges posed by open spaces.

• Crowd Dynamics: Understand and predict crowd behavior during a crisis, ensuring civilian safety while optimizing threat neutralization.

Course Objectives:

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of outdoor active shooter scenarios, backed by real-world data and case studies.

2. Enhance your ability to swiftly assess, react, and neutralize threats in outdoor settings.

3. Master techniques that merge environmental awareness, tactical movement, and accurate shooting.

4. Prioritize the safety of civilians, managing crowd dynamics, and facilitating effective evacuations.

Instructors: Our CONTACT!™ instructor team comprises veterans from law enforcement and military backgrounds, each with real-world experience in managing and neutralizing threats in dynamic outdoor scenarios. Their expertise ensures a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

The CONTACT!™ Outdoor Engagement course is a testament to our commitment to evolving training based on real-world data and emerging threats. In a world where adaptability is crucial, our training ensures you're always a step ahead.