MeadHall Range

Immediate Action Combatives - Cecil Burch - Grappling for Self- Defense in a Weapons Based Environment
2026-06-19 19:00 - 2026-06-21 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MeadHall Range, 2181 S Blackberry Dr, Mcloud, OK, 74851, United States
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Real World Application of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Boxing in a Weapon-Based-Environment (WBE)
Contrary to popular belief, many empty hand fights and those involving weapons, end up entangled, either standing or on the ground. No amount of pontificating or self-proclaimed “expert” posturing will change this simple fact. If you ignore this reality, you may very well find yourself in a situation you cannot handle with disastrous consequences. This course is designed to give the layman a realistic and functional set of concepts, techniques, methodologies, training drills and experiences that will prepare them for a worst case grappling scenario. All techniques and concepts are high percentile applications which span a wide spectrum of confrontations. Training consists of presentation, drilling and Force-On-Force evolutions providing attendees with immediate feedback regarding the efficacy of the skills learned. The goal of this course is not to create a “ground fighter” or grappler. The objective is to provide attendees who have limited training time and resources with solid ground survival and escape fundamentals geared toward the increasingly violent weapon based environments they may live, work and/or travel within. And all techniques/concepts are from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Boxing and are combat proven over the past 80 years by thousands and thousands of practitioners, including the U.S. Army.
• These methods are for everyone regardless of physical condition – young, old, male, female, athlete or not – You DO NOT have to be a professional fighter to perform at a functional level. This will be a class about physical training, but it is NOT boot camp. Participants may go at the pace that is comfortable for them, while trying to push the envelope of their own individual performance.
• Requirements: loose, comfortable but durable clothes, mouthpiece, cup, notebook, and an open mind. Boxing or MMA gloves are strongly encouraged, but are not mandatory. Blue Guns and matched holsters, and training knives are a good idea, but there will be loaners available.
Surviving/defending/escaping from the bottom
Getting back to your feet / staying upright
Defending against strikes on the ground or clinch
Denying the attacker weapon access – understanding technique, positional hierarchy, and timing
Proper role of “dirty tactics”
Multiple opponents
Essential training principles, methods, and drills
Underlying concepts and mindset for the clinch in a self-defense context
Dealing with the sucker punch/ambush
Fundamentals of the clinch
Controlling the entanglement
Disengaging and making distance for escape, weapons access or orientation reset
Performance coaching and troubleshooting
Structuring and balancing your training for a real world lifestyle
About Cecil Burch
Cecil Burch has been training functional Martial Arts for over forty years. He has studied many different arts and systems and has held numerous teaching credentials in a number of them, including multiple Filipino, Indonesian, modern eclectic street fighting/combatives arts, and many of the combat sports.
While he got his first training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1989 and spent time at Rickson Gracie’s gym in 1993, he began a dedicated study in 1994 with Megaton Dias. Cecil is currently a 3rd degree black belt under Megaton and has competed extensively, including the 2015 Pan-American Championships (silver medal – black belt), 2013 Masters World Championships (bronze medal as black belt), etc.
Cecil has also been a firearms enthusiast all his life. He went through his first NRA course at the age of twelve, and shot competitive skeet leagues. In 1987 he took the General Pistol class at Gunsite under Jeff Cooper and Louis Awerbuck, and he has trained extensively with SouthNarc in multiple classes (including assisting Craig in many of them), Larry Vickers, Mike Pannone, Ernest Langdon, Tom Givens, and Pat McNamara, among others. He has also competed in many different types of firearm competitions.
Cecil has travelled extensively and conducted seminars across the U.S. as well as internationally and has been a featured presenter at many tactical/defense oriented conferences including many times at Rangemaster Polite Society Conference and has worked extensively with Law Enforcement officers, Federal Air Marshals, military special operation troops, and private citizens on the functional utilization of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, boxing, and clinch work in close quarters combat and how they can be integrated with a weapons based environment

There is a $75 range fee for the three days payable to Meadhall on Friday at the beginning of the course

Tactical Anatomy Systems - Shooting with Xray Vision Instructor course
2026-06-13 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00
Shooting WIth Xray Vision – Instructor is not just another shooting class. It is a true instructor class, designed by instructors for experienced instructors. Your instructors, Dr. James Williams and Chuck Haggard, are nationally recognized teachers who have over half a century of teaching experience between them. This class is designed to give the instructor-student new tools to use in his or her own classes after you leave.
Dr. Williams has been an ER, ICU, and trauma physician for the past 35 years. He served as a police medical officer and SWAT team medic in Wisconsin until 2011, and has been instructing the Tactical Anatomy curriculum since 2004. He was a regular instructor at ILEETA and IALEFI for many years, and was keynote speaker for the IALEFI international conference in 2009. He has been conducting SXRV-Instructor on an occasional basis since 2004, generally reserving it for law enforcement groups only until 2011, when he opened it to non-sworn personnel. The class was not held from 2014 until 2022, but because of persistent demand Dr. Williams has revived and revitalized the course for modern instructors.
Dr. Williams has plans to retire from medical practice by 2028, and will likely retire from active teaching then as well. As such, the 2026 class will probably be the second-last Shooting With Xray Vision class.
Chuck Haggard retired from active police work several years ago but returned to it almost immediately and continues as an active cop today. He has been teaching firearms and tactics from his vast experience in the field for over 25 years. Chuck is particularly well known for his work in teaching terminal ballistics and evaluating effectiveness of specific ammunition exemplars. He has been recognized for his instructional excellence by several national organizations. He has been one of the SXRV-I instructors since we revived the course in 2022 and we are delighted to have him back again this year.
Attendees will be exposed to a vast body of knowledge that the instructors have studied for many years. Topics to be covered in the class include the historical context of this field; the realities of gunfights and other armed conflicts; practical ballistics, including external and terminal ballistics; medical realities of human anatomy and physiology; gunshot wounds/wounding and incapacitation; modeling of 3-dimensional anatomy in time and space; adult learning realities; instructional tips and tricks for teaching realistic ballistic targeting to students.
Attendees should expect this to be an actual 16-hour class. You will be challenged to learn as you have rarely been challenged before.

Citizens Safety Academy - CSA Gateway Instructor Certification
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 18:00
Course Overview
This course teaches experienced shooters how to teach a basic defense-oriented pistol curriculum in the paradigm of “gateway instruction” developed by Citizens Safety Academy.
Course Details
There are many instructor certification courses available, but most suffer from at least one of three common shortcomings. First, they often spend too much time on shooting and not enough time on teaching how to teach. Second, they often focus on teaching intermediate-level shooters without enough attention paid to the nuances of managing a class full of brand-new, first-time shooters. Third, many instructor courses tend to ignore the cultural and demographic dynamics of today’s market of firearms trainees.
With the recent explosion of gun purchases by urbanites, millennials, trauma victims, and others who don’t fit the traditional stereotypes of gun ownership, firearms trainers must adapt to the rapidly-evolving 21st Century market. CSA developed what we call the “gateway” instructional model in an effort to fill those gaps in the training community.
Instructor candidates will learn and demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course (including leading a line of live-fire shooters through a course of fire). Candidates will also have to pass an instructor certification examination and a shooting qualification course of fire. The course also includes an Instructor’s Guide that participants can take home with them for future reference.
Topics Covered
Every class is a little different, so we often have to make adjustments based on time and facility constraints; but our standard Gateway Instructor curriculum includes the following:

Adult learning theory
Effective communication skills / public speaking
Depoliticizing instruction, content, and facilities
Designing and using effective training aids
Connecting with inexperienced, fearful, and non-traditional students
Making classroom lectures interactive and engaging
Effective use of multi-media in the modern classroom
Concepts from the pivotal text, “Telling Ain’t Training,” by Keeps and Stolovitch
Classroom management
Range management
Teaching basic principles of lawful defensive force
Managing students with past trauma or emotional triggers
Effective assessment / written examination design
How to control and command a firing line
The “Less is More” principle
Effective range commands
Student-centric range exercises
Differentiating between skill drills and performance drills
Managing students with physical limitations or disabilities
Teaching both left- and right-handed students
Managing firing lines with revolvers and semi-autos of different action types
Effective use of assistant instructors
Safety protocols and emergency procedures
And much more!

Prerequisites
Instructor candidates must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training and/or previous shooting experience. Candidates will be required to demonstrate how to safely handle, load, and unload both a revolver and a semi-automatic pistol.
What is “gateway instruction”?
When we say “gateway instruction,” we mean true entry-level content, designed for students who overcome boundaries, obstacles, social disincentives, or other adverse odds to learn to shoot for the first time. We have found that many “beginner” classes on the market today are often weighed down by assumptions and misperceptions about what new shooters typically bring to the table. These classes often take for granted that every student has the same opinion about guns, everyone has the same understanding of gun safety, and everyone generally understands how guns work and what they’re used for. But that’s not the case.
At CSA, we take a different approach. Gateway instruction levels the playing field by allowing all students to enter the firearms training world without any pressure to know more than they know or to be someone other than who they are. One of the many benefits of this teaching technique (and the reason we call it “gateway instruction”) is that it increases the chances of students investing in more training and becoming members of the training community rather than just visitors or sightseers. We hope to be an “on-ramp” for those who might otherwise see themselves as outsiders to the gun world.

Sentinel Concepts - Steve Fisher - Critical Carbine
2026-05-30 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00
This 2 day course expands on the 1 day version of the Carbine Diagnostic course to include more drills and skills on use of the carbine. Including positional work, shooting on the move, and various other exercises to get the shooter to explore the capabilities and abilities of the gear they chose and themselves.
THIS COURSE WILL THOROUGHLY COVER
Safety brief & medical plan
Different optics and accessories
Effective shooting stance
Proper weapon grip
Recoil control
Timed graded quals and drills
Sight picture red dots and LPVO optics
Proper zero and confirmation of them. (range dependent on distance)
Use of the sling for supported shooting
Use of body supported shooting positions
Trigger control
Reloads
Malfunctions clearing
Different shooting positions
Carbine ready positions
and more…
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
A functional and practical carbine (AK variants and AR type pistols allowed)
If available, a spare carbine is also an excellent idea
Ammunition: 400 rounds minimum for 1 day courses. 800 rounds minimum for 2 day courses. (extra is always a good thing)
Electronic hearing protection is preferred
Wrap around style eye protection
A billed ball cap
Sling (optional)
IFAK and/or tourniquet is REQUIRED
Food and water/energy drinks for the day plan on staying at the range to eat we do not take hour lunch breaks 30 min max given some locations do not have food close by
PLEASE ARRIVE TO CLASS WITH MAGAZINES ALREADY LOADED.
Individual first aid kit and tourniquet
REGISTRATION POLICIES & TERMS
STRICT NO VIDEO POLICY! YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE COURSE!
Refunds will be issued if Sentinel Concepts cancels the course – No Exceptions.
If you can not attend the class you registered for due to work, family, or medical reasons we will make all attempts to get you into a class within one calendar year of the original class date.
Range fees due at time of class, range costs are typically $25 to $50 per day based on host. Please be prepared to pay these fees day of.
Course Enrollment MinimumsEnrollment minimums must be met no later than 3 weeks prior to the class start date.
Cancellation NoticesPlease be sure to check your email, including your spam/junk folders, within that time frame for any notifications about cancellations.
UpdatesStay updated by checking our social media accounts, or feel free to reach out to Steve via email for any questions.

Pistoltraining.com On Demand Performance Tactics
2026-05-17 08:00 - 17:00
In this 1 day class you will learn how to safely and correction negotiate the common environments that an individual might have to defend.

Shooting well is important but it is only part of the equation. In this 1 day class, you will learn how to safely and correctly negotiate the most common environments including streets, buildings, and vehicles. Individual tactics are the cornerstone of the concealed carrier, police officer, detective, investigator and even SWAT operator, but most academies and schools focus only on team tactics these days. Topics covered in this course include proper use of cover, one person clearing techniques, as well as interior and exterior vehicle tactics. Much of the class will be live fire but where it makes more sense, we will use inert guns. Video coaching to accelerate learning may be used as well. Whether you are protecting your home or working singleton operations, this is the course for people who realize that winning is what matters, not just surviving.
Requirements:
• Mentally and physically sound
• Modern eye and ear protection. ANSI Z87.1 rated. Plugs alone are not ideal and electronic ears are highly recommended.
• Hat with a brim
• 500 rounds
• Concealed pistol/holster (duty grade 9mm or larger recommended unless discussed in advance)
• 4 magazines and 1 magazine pouch (minimum)
• Ability to draw and re-holster safely as well as hit a 3×5 card slow fire at 5 yards on demand
• Weather-appropriate clothing and comfort/sustainment items
• Any tools or batteries needed to service your pistol/optic/holster
• Inert training gun copy of your carry gun. Some will be available to borrow but may not be the same as yours.
• Completed waiver

Pistol-training.com Simon Golob On Demand Performance
2026-05-15 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00
Pistol-Training.com’s On-Demand Performance (ODP) is a 2-day class that focuses equally on technical excellence and cold performance

Pistol-Training.com’s flagship course, On-Demand Performance (ODP) is a 2-day class that focuses equally on technical excellence and cold performance. Cold performance is performance without any kind of warmup and is the only kind of performance that matters for most law enforcement and civilians. ODP offers daily/weekly/monthly training practices to build your cold ability and allow you to perform as well as possible. Students are tested to determine their current ability, and training is tailored to individual needs. The prerequisites for the class include the ability to draw and re-holster safely and students must pass a pre-test of five shots on a 3×5 card at 5 yards, with no time limit. The course requires a minimum of 1000 rounds of quality training ammo for your pistol and 4 magazines. Red dots or irons are equally welcome. Holsters may be duty holsters, IWB or OWB, strong-side or appendix however, unconcealed gun/holster combos are highly discouraged. Students also have the opportunity to test for the FAST coin if they wish.
Requirements:

Mentally and physically sound

1000 rounds (minimum)

Concealed pistol/holster (9mm or larger unless discussed in advance)

4 magazines and 1 magazine pouch (minimum)

Ability to draw and reholster safely as well as hit a 3×5 card at 5 yards every time

Weather-appropriate clothing and comfort/sustainment items

Completed waiver

FAQ:
Q: If I bring more than 1000 rounds of ammo will I be able to shoot more?
A: Yes! Some drills allow for more flexibility than others but much of the shooting will be at your own pace. Which also means that some people will shoot a little less than others.
Q: Why do you prefer to train with concealed guns instead of open carry holsters?
A: Anyone who is serious about carrying a pistol must be able to shoot effectively from concealment. Training from concealment strongly carries over to open carry, but the opposite is simply not true.
Q: If I can’t meet the prerequisites what will happen?
A: If you are unsafe, you will be unable to continue training. Safety requirements will be clearly laid out at the beginning of the day and you will have the chance to practice them. If you can’t hit a 3×5 card at 5 yards, you don’t yet have the skill needed to take advantage of this training. You are welcome to stay and shoot, but we will not take class time away from the students who do meet the requirements in order to try and get you up to speed. A second attempt to pass the test may be given as appropriate.

Presscheck Consulting - Chuck Pressburg - Precision Performance
2026-04-19 08:00 - 17:00
Precision Performance Pistol course is a one-day, intermediate to advanced course only available to graduates of No Fail Pistol or Hostage Rescue Handgun.

Precision Performance dedicates a full training day to focus on the more practical application of precision shooting. The curriculum consists of drills and stages which are mostly shot on steel, when available, and focus on Target to Target transitions, High difficulty/High Consequence/low percentage precision shots on the move, and throttle control on practical targets like a Bianchi plate rack.

Precision Performance attempts to maintain the same high degree of accountability as No Fail Pistol and Hostage Rescue Handgun, but in a more relaxed setting of peer-reviewed friendly competition to force the shooter to remain constantly aware of hit probability, while executing at speed.

Different scoring systems will be utilized to expose our tendency to shoot a pace instead of what the gun is telling us. Scoring penalties for missing, coupled with distance and shot difficulty, ensure that you cannot miss fast enough to win.

Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of No Fail Pistol or Hostage Rescue Handgun. DO NOT register for this class if you have not completed No Fail Pistol or Hostage Rescue Handgun. You may register for this course if you are also attending No Fail Pistol the same weekend as Precision Performance. If you register, and will not have taken No Fail Pistol prior to course, you will not be able to attend and NO refund will be issued.

Range Fee – Bring cash

There is a $30/student/day range fee ($30 total for this course)

Host POC: Bill Armstrong bill.armstrong@meadhallrange.com

About Cancellations/Refunds. Before registering, please understand that you are signing up for a non-refundable course. With the rare exception of LEO’s getting scheduled extra shifts/OT, there are NO REFUNDS OF COURSE FEES.

Presscheck Consulting - Chuck Pressburg - No Fail Pistol
2026-04-17 08:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00
*A BONUS one-day Precision Performance Pistol will be held on Sunday, April 19 for all No Fail Pistol alumni.

The Presscheck No-Fail Pistol Course (2 Days) is designed to equip patrol and tactical officers with the skills to make high risk / high reward pistol shots in critical situations.

This is a CLEET approved course.

This 20-hour course stresses the importance of being able to place accurate hits on small, moving, and limited exposure critical areas of the human body to instantly cease all motor function or cause rapid unconsciousness, usually resulting in death.

Range Fee – Bring cash

There is a $30/student/day range fee ($60 total for this course)

Host POC: Bill Armstrong bill.armstrong@meadhallrange.com

About Cancellations/Refunds. Before registering, please understand that you are signing up for a non-refundable course. With the rare exception of LEO’s getting scheduled extra shifts/OT, there are NO REFUNDS OF COURSE FEES.

Shivworks - Craig Douglas - ECQC
2026-04-10 18:00 - 2026-04-12 20:00
Extreme Close Quarters Concepts – Meadhall Range Oklahoma
You do not need any prior experience with martial arts or you must only be able to safely draw, fire, and holster your pistol.

Your training scenarios will be recorded, and the video will be made available for your future review to help you develop your training.
You will also be granted 3 months of access to our online community, where we post lots of additional content.

Topics
Criminal Assault Paradigm: the reality of violent crimes against people and the trends commonly observed
Managing Unknown Contacts: a template for improving social literacy and navigating public space
Adapted presentation: functionalizing the pistol draw stroke for real-world space
Thumb Pectoral Index: Proper pistol retention, shooting, and diminishment
Appropriate Extension: Avoiding an unnecessary weapon retention problem
Grounded Weapon Fights: An efficient template to get to your feet, a weapon, or something between the two
Weapon Retention, Recovery, Disarm: Splitting attention and the impact of conversation on motor-skill, in-holster/out-of-holster gun problems
Full Spectrum Evolution: realistic problem solving with the possibility of multiple threats

Extreme Close Quarter Concepts (ECQC) course is the flagship Shivworks Course and takes place over 2.5 days with a total of 24 training hours. Instruction is given on functional handgun skills from zero to five feet, a unique problem requiring an interdisciplinary approach. Provided is a template for what we feel are the best practices between verbal and physical skills to avoid, stabilize, and resolve a life-threatening situation within the context of the criminal assault paradigm while armed. After developing new skills, everyone validates the skills through an unscripted evolution. Evolutions are competitive, non-consensual force-on-force experiences using marking cartridges and protective equipment.
You do not need any martial arts or combative experience to attend this course. You only need the ability to safely deploy your handgun from the holster.
**The first four hours of day two and three are live fire training. You can train from concealment or overtly outside the waistband; neither choice will impact the quality of your training experience. You must be able to safely and competently deploy/shoot/manipulate your firearm. This is not a pistol 101 course, and a lack of basic weapons handling skills will result in you being asked to step off the firing line. **
Please bring the following items with you to class:

Quality holster
Handgun, 220 rounds of ammunition
Safety glass, ear protection
Comfortable clothes
Mouthpiece and cup

All times are local for the training location.
There is a $75.00 range fee for the weekend, due in cash on Friday evening. Please have that ready to remit before we start class.
Location:
Here is the location for the class. It is outdoors plan accordingly. We will be at the location all weekend.
Meadhall Range: 2181 Blackberry Dr, McLoud, OK 74851
Visit Shivworks.com for MORE INFORMATION, click HERE
***Cancellations***
A Shivworks course is a significant investment of time and money – not only for the participant but also for the hosts and the instructors. Courses fill up quickly, and unexpected cancellations significantly strain our niche, bespoke program. Therefore, we have a strict refund policy for every course. If you have enrolled in a class and are unable to attend, please contact us immediately.
**Payment installment option – You may provide a deposit to secure your spot and split the cost into two payments; however, the deposit is non-refundable. **The final payment is due one day prior to the start of the course. **
More than 30 Days Before Class
If a student cancels more than 30 days before a class, that student’s tuition will be refunded in full.
30 Days Before Class
If a student cancels anywhere between 10 and thirty days before class, that student’s tuition is not refundable. However, the tuition can be applied to another Shivworks class. This tuition credit must be used within 18 months of the original class date, or it is forfeited.
10 days Before Class
If a student cancels ten days (or less) before a class, that student’s tuition is forfeited and cannot be applied to any other class.

Shivworks Cancellations
If
Craig Douglas
has to cancel a class for any reason, all students enrolled in that class will receive full refunds.

DTI -Vicki Farnam - FlexCCarry Solutions Instructor Course
2026-03-13 08:00 - 2026-03-15 17:00
FlexCCarry℠ Solutions Instructor Course
3 Day Class
Taught By Vicki Farnam
DTI for WomenDTI, LLC
A combination of interactive lecture/discussion and range live-fire

Learn gun-handling safety skills for Flex concealed carry with a Flex carry bag
Learn the difference between a holster and a storage container
Learn principles of Flex carry, understand them and practice them
Learn the steps of the draw from a concealed carry bag
Learn how the different styles of holster pockets function and how the steps of the draw apply to each of them
Learn the steps of reupholstering into a Flex carry bag
Learn to draw and achieve on-demand accuracy
Learn that consistently competent gun-handling skills are mandatory
Strengthen and enhance your own handgun carry skills
Learn and experience the differences between Flex concealed carry and on-body concealed carry
Learn that speed is relative
Learn if you have to fire through the bag you have let your potential assailant get too close
Build precise communication skills for teaching women
Expand your knowledge of handgun operating systems
Learn to teach and apply these fundamental Flex concealed carry skills and knowledge to personal protection

Cougar Mountain Solutions - Erick Gelhaus - Pistol Mounted Optics
2025-12-07 09:00 - 18:00
This one-day class focuses on the practical application of your optic and pistol. It covers distance, movement, multiple targets, and more (regardless of your job).

TOPICS COVERED
We are long past optics being novel. This session addresses their application with likely challenges. Topics include:

Verification of zero;

Working from the ready and the holster

Movement before and after shooting;

Shifting visual attention;

Multiple target engagements and moving targets (if the range supports it);

Broken & blocked optics;

Engagement at distance;

Judgment and decision-making will also be addressed.

EXPECTATIONS AND OUTCOMES
By sessions’ end, you’ll have experienced and gained comfort with using the optic from near-contact to the range’s allowable distance, with movement, and engaging multiple targets from both the ready and your holster.

ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Experience with your pistol-mounted optic, including acquiring the dot under time constraints, and accuracy sufficient to shoot Dyal’s 5 Yard Round-Up clean with a 3 second par time for each stage. Additionally, the completion of a defensive handgun class that includes holster work/reloads/stoppages as well as an understanding of applying the 4 Safety Rules practically while working around your firearm while not hazarding your neighbor.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Note-taking material;

Eye and ear protection;

A pistol with an optic (loaners MAY be available with enough notice) and three magazines;

Appropriate holster and mag pouches;

Appropriate belt;

Extra battery and tool to change it;

Adjustment tool for the optic;

Please bring your lunch, Scooby snacks, caffeine, and—of course—water. We will break, but the less time we devote to lunch, the more time we can spend on your dot;

Appropriate range attire for the weather conditions;

Ammunition: 250 rounds of reliable pistol ammunition

Course cost is $250 plus a $30 facility fee that is due at signin.

About Erick Gelhaus:
What differentiates CMS and Erick Gelhaus from the other competent, talented instructors out there? Why take a class from CMS? Good questions. Quite simply, Gelhaus brings real experience from both the academic and practical application worlds to the classroom.

After lengthy careers in the military and law enforcement, Erick’s grad school coursework focused on communicating about use-of-force issues. He is a well-published author, with articles appearing in numerous print magazines and several online publications.
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Gelhaus has taught the defensive use of firearms and tactics in the private sector – for Gunsite, Aimpoint, and others – to vetted citizens, peace officers, and service members since for more than 20 years.

Cougar Mountain Solutions - Erick Gelhaus -West Coast Proactive Shotgun
2025-12-06 11:00 - 20:30
After reviewing nomenclature and relevant modifications, this problem-solving-centric class focuses on using the shotgun within practical and Constitutional confines. The curriculum covers manipulating the weapon, loading & unloading, single and multiple threat engagements, use of cover, close-range engagements, single projectile considerations, and working around vehicles while understanding and accepting the platform’s limitations when dealing with the armed and violent.
This session will include a Low-Light / White Light segment.

EXPECTATIONS AND OUTCOMES
Upon completing this course, the student will have the mechanical skills to employ the shotgun during encounters with armed and violent subjects on foot, in a structure, or around a vehicle.
SUBJECTS:
Practical Safety & Human Factors;
Manipulations and Continuity of fire;
Patterning, Zeroing;
Exploiting the platform’s capabilities;
Appropriate accessories;
Movement & Positions;
Practical Application;
Judgment and decision-making;

REQUIREMENTS

14″ to 21″ shotgun w/sling, viable sights, weapon-mounted light;

Support equipment, including extra ammunition carriers;

Handgun & magazines;

Eye & ear protection;

Weather-appropriate clothing;

Note taking material;

Optional – elbow & knee pads, soft armor;

Ammunition
150 rounds of training birdshot or buckshot;
25 rounds of quality defensive buckshot (#1B or 00B);
15 slugs;
NO Steel Shot!

SCHEDULE

Course cost is $250 plus a $30 facility fee due at signin.

About Erick Gelhaus:

What differentiates CMS and Erick Gelhaus from the other competent, talented instructors out there? Why take a class from CMS? Good questions. Quite simply, Gelhaus brings real experience from both the academic and practical application worlds to the classroom.

After lengthy careers in the military and law enforcement, Erick’s grad school coursework focused on communicating about use-of-force issues. He is a well-published author, with articles appearing in numerous print magazines and several online publications.
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Gelhaus has taught the defensive use of firearms and tactics in the private sector – for Gunsite, Aimpoint, and others – to vetted citizens, peace officers, and service members since for more than 20 years.

Cougar Mountain Solutions - Erick Gelhaus - West Coast Reactive Shotgun
2025-12-05 09:00 - 18:00
This one-day class will cover the shotgun from nomenclature to manipulations and – ultimately – using it defensively in your home or business.
By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills needed to manipulate your shotgun and keep it loaded to the extent that you will have the bandwidth necessary to solve a judgmental shooting problem.

Subjects:
Practical Safety & Human Factors
Loading, Unloading;
Reloading and continuity of fire;
Patterning;
Capability of this platform;
Appropriate Accessories;
Movement;
Using Cover;
Practical Application;
Judgment and decision-making;

This class is suitable for a shooter who is new to the shotgun as well as experienced shotgunners.
While I’ll never discourage you from having your handgun with you, the emphasis of this class is on using your shotgun.

Range Fees: $30 a day, payable to the host range

Ammunition:
125 rounds of training birdshot or buckshot;
25 rounds of quality defensive buckshot (#1B or 00B);
NO Steel Shot!

Equipment Needs
12ga or 20ga Shotgun with sights – bead, traditional, or optics;
Eye & ear protection;
A way(s) to carry extra ammunition – a receiver or buttstock mounted shell holder, belt loops, or dump pouch;
Clothing appropriate to the weather, sunscreen;
Please bring your lunch, scooby snacks, caffeine, and – of course – water. We will break, but the less time we spend on lunch, the more time we can spend on the range;
Note-taking material;

Course cost is $250 plus a $30 facility fee that is due at signin.

About Erick Gelhaus
What differentiates CMS and Erick Gelhaus from the other competent, talented instructors out there? Why take a class from CMS? Good questions. Quite simply, Gelhaus brings real experience from both the academic and practical application worlds to the classroom.

After lengthy careers in the military and law enforcement, Erick’s grad school coursework focused on communicating about use-of-force issues. He is a well-published author, with articles appearing in numerous print magazines and several online publications.
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Gelhaus has taught the defensive use of firearms and tactics in the private sector – for Gunsite, Aimpoint, and others – to vetted citizens, peace officers, and service members since for more than 20 years.

Lone Star Medics - Caleb Causey - Medicine X
2025-11-15 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00
Some are calling it “Ambush Medicine”! What it’s called is not as important as what you’ll learn over the next two days. The next 16 hours will be spent 90% of the time on the range… shooting, moving, communicating and slappin’ tourniquets on.
Each student will learn how and more importantly when to care for the injured during and immediately following a violent attack. This will be a fast-paced and physically demanding course. Students will apply the lessons learned during multiple live-fire scenarios involving one-person, two-person, and four-person teams. Students will be provided multiple tactical medical products during class and scenarios in order to conduct their own personal testing and evaluation of the products. These live-fire scenarios will require students to maximize both their rifle and pistol.
Some of the subjects covered:
– Principles of tactical medicine
– Patient movement techniques for short and long distances
– Medical contingency planning
– Wound patterns of violent attacks
– Rapid trauma assessments
– Modern hemorrhage control techniques
– Thoracic injuries and treatments, blunt and penetrating injuries
– Thermal burns and blast injuries
– Identify and treat for shock
– Medical equipment selection
– Casualty collection points
– Evacuation considerations
Prerequisites:
Each student must fall into one of the following categories in order to participate in any “Medicine X” coursework:
1. Be current military or law enforcement.
OR
2. Must have already completed formal defensive firearms training from an approved instructor/company. You may be asked to provide proof of training with application.
AND
4. Must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to own/possess a firearm.
OR
3. NON-Shooting students may attend and participate in the class, however they will not be allowed to handle any firearm at any time during class/scenarios. These non-shooting participants must be 18 years of age or older and accompanied with another student who meets one of the above prerequisites that is enrolled in the same class. (Basically, if your buddy is into shooting and you’re not, you can still come take the class together. You just can’t handle a firearm.)
Note: There is a $30/day/person facility fee due at signin the first day of class.

Two Pillars Training - John Hearne - Cognitive Pistol and Tactical Anatomy - Pistol only
2025-11-08 08:30 - 2025-11-09 18:00
Think of this course as the “finishing school” for the well-prepared gunman. This is an intermediate to advanced shooting class which focuses on subjects not covered in typical shooting classes.
Typically, we only worry about speed and accuracy.This class adds decision making to the equation. A major goal is to place the shooter under increasing amounts of “cognitive load” and see how well learned their skills really are. Almost every shot will be fired based on a visual start signal, as opposed to the traditional beep of a range timer, and most shots will have an element of decision making associated with them.
A major teaching tool in this process is the use of tactical anatomy. Tactical anatomy teaches the shooter how to place the most effective fight stopping hits under the reality of three-dimensional targets. The class will feature anatomically correct, three-dimensional targets that must be engaged correctly and under realistic time limits.
The two-day version of this class features new drills and emphasizes traditional square range drills that force the shooter to think with the pistol in the hand. Other topics include how to engage moving targets and includes the use of moving steel targets. This class will include the use of three-dimensional shooting scenarios with both moving and stationary targets to replicate complex, real-world problems.
Pre-Requisites:
THIS IS NOT A BASIC CLASS. Students need to already be competent and safe gunhandlers. They must be able to load/unload, present/reholster safely, perform reloads, reduce malfunctions, etc. If you have any doubts about whether you meet these standards, please contact us at info@twopillarstraining.com.
While anyone capable of safely running their handgun will benefit from the class, the most benefit will be achieved by those who can already shoot well. Since accurate shooting will be emphasized – the ability to place 5 rounds in a 5” circle from five yards in less than five seconds from concealment is the recommended standard.
Round Count:
Minimum round count is ~600 rounds. Some portions of the course allow for extra shooting based on the student’s interest, ability, and ammunition availability. Up to 650 rounds could be fired in the course but are not required.
Range Fees:
$60 due at signin
Equipment:
Students will need at least one reliable, zeroed pistol with at least three magazines as well as standard safety equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, and a brimmed hat). Holsters must be high quality and non-collapsing. Appendix carry is welcome provided safe holstering practices are followed. While not required, a ready way to carry two spare magazines is strongly recommended.
Past Reviews:Link

Two Pillars Training - John Hearne - Who Wins, Who Loses and Why (Lecture Only)
2025-11-07 09:00 - 18:00
Human performance under stress isn’t a new topic. What makes this critically acclaimed presentation different is the recency of the research and the presenter’s background. Some of the previous works in this area are over 25 years old and don’t reflect the most recent discoveries in the field. This presentation uses the latest findings from a wide variety of fields to offer the best understanding of the topic currently available. In addition to new research, considerable time is spent debunking erroneous myths that have been circulated for years. Attendees are given a “to do” list of proven practices to improve their own ability to perform in critical circumstances.
John Hearne brings the unique perspective of someone who has been a sworn peace officer since 1992, a successful competitive shooter, and a firearms instructor since 2001. His background helps translate the current research into clear, easily understood material with practical ways to implement it and improve performance.
Topics covered in the presentation include:
• Origins of Human Instincts and Their Implications
• How the Human Brain Functions
• Emotional Control in High Stress Environments
• Common Misconceptions Addressed
o Heart Rate as Destiny
o Task Complexity Relevancy
o Myth: Natural Responses Are Better
o Startle Reflex Realities
o The Innate Hesitation to Kill?
o Front Sight Focus – Is It Possible
o Debunking Hick’s Law
o The Truth About Fine and Gross Motor Skills
• Why Recency Matters
• Search for the Perfect Combative Substitute
• Other Relevant Research
o Not Getting Shot by First Responders
o Trigger Realities and Negligent Discharges
o Value of Physical Fitness
o Understanding Eye Dominance
• Relevant Standards
• Best Ways to Practice & Train

Attendees will receive a detailed copy of the notes for future reference.
Length:
8-9 hours with a working lunch
Intended Audience
This presentation is beneficial to anyone who must perform in high stress environments or train others to do so. There is a focus towards those interested in self-defense, but anyone who needs to understand a person’s response to stress will benefit from attending.
Facility Fee: $30 cash due at signin
Link to Past Course Reviews
https://twopillarstraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/course-reviews-2024_08-08.pdf

Two Pillars Training - John Hearne - Who Wins Lecture + Cognitive Pistol
2025-11-07
This discounted ticket includes all three days of training scheduled near Oklahoma City, OK. Friday is the full eight-hour presentation of “Who Wins, Who Loses, & Why” – the best summary of human performance under life and death stress, delivered in plain English with clear “action items” to make the abstract into the practical.
Saturday and Sunday are the two-day version of Cognitive Pistol w/ Tactical Anatomy. This is isn’t a shooting course but a thinking course that seemlessly integrates current motor learning theory and other human factors research into a very different class. For instance, almost all start signals are visual instead of the traditional beep of the shot timer. Drills are not repeated and changed regularly to make sure that mere rote learning isn’t occurring. The two-day version also includes square range drills to develop the skills by yourself, the use of anatomically correct 3-d reactive targets, and deliberate training to stop the shooting process.
Pre-Requisites: Students need to already be competent and safe gun handlers. They must be able to load/unload, present/reholster safely, perform reloads, reduce malfunctions, etc. Shooters lacking this ability will be dismissed from class.
While anyone capable of safely running their handgun will benefit from the class, the most benefit will be achieved by those who can already shoot well. Since accurate shooting will be emphasized – the ability to place 5 rounds in a 5” circle from five yards in less than five seconds from concealment or duty gear is the strongly recommended standard. If you have any doubts whether this is the class for you, please e-mail me at info@twopillarstraining.com.
Facility Fees: $90 cash (30/day) due at signin
Reviews:
Link

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Pistol-Training.com - Simon Golob - On Demand Performance Rifle
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00
A one-day course meant to be added at the end of a standard ODP pistol class, ODP Rifle focuses on fast and accurate employment of the modern carbine. Range and student dependant, we will employ the carbine out to 100 yards, focusing on 50 yards and closer. Building on many of the concepts taught in ODP Pistol, ODP Rifle will teach you to use the carbine as fast and accurately as possible while focusing on cold performance. Any modern carbine is welcome, but 5.56’s with 14.5-16″ barrels are most appropriate. Full tactical gear is not needed, but some way to carry spare ammo is desirable. Your back pocket will do if need be. You will need a minimum of 3 magazines and 500 rounds, plus support gear for your optics and rifle. Students are expected to know how to function their weapon and arrive with a zero’d carbine. We will break down all of the fundamentals, but a basic working knowledge of your carbine is required.

Those attending On Demand Performance Pistol please contact us for a discount code for Rifle
FAQ:
Q: If I bring more ammo will I be able to shoot more?
A: Yes! Some drills allow for more flexibility than others but much of the shooting will be at your own pace. Which also means that some people will shoot a little less than others.
Q: Why do you prefer to train with concealed guns instead of open carry holsters?
A: Anyone who is serious about carrying a pistol must be able to shoot effectively from concealment. Training from concealment strongly carries over to open carry, but the opposite is simply not true.
Q: If I can’t meet the prerequisites what will happen?
A: If you are unsafe, you will be unable to continue training. Safety requirements will be clearly laid out at the beginning of the day and you will have the chance to practice them. If you can’t hit a 3×5 card at 5 yards, you don’t yet have the skill needed to take advantage of this training. You are welcome to stay and shoot, but we will not take class time away from the students who do meet the requirements in order to try and get you up to speed. A second attempt to pass the test may be given as appropriate.
Q: Can I bring a 300 whatever instead of a 5.56?
A: If you want to, you are welcome to.
Q: Do I need an optic for either pistol or carbine?
A: No, iron sights are just fine, but there are some real benefits to optics that we will take advantage of in class if you do have them.

Pistol-Training.com - Simon Golob - On Demand Performance Pistol
2025-10-11 08:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00
Pistol-Training.com’s flagship course, On-Demand Performance (ODP) is a 2-day class that focuses equally on technical excellence and cold performance. Cold performance is performance without any kind of warmup and is the only kind of performance that matters for most law enforcement and civilians. ODP offers daily/weekly/monthly training practices to build your cold ability and allow you to perform as well as possible. Students are tested to determine their current ability, and training is tailored to individual needs. The prerequisites for the class include the ability to draw and re-holster safely and students must pass a pre-test of five shots on a 3×5 card at 5 yards, with no time limit. The course requires a minimum of 1000 rounds of quality training ammo for your pistol and 4 magazines. Red dots or irons are equally welcome. Holsters may be duty holsters, IWB or OWB, strong-side or appendix however, unconcealed gun/holster combos are highly discouraged. Students also have the opportunity to test for the FAST coin if they wish.
Requirements:

Mentally and physically sound

1000 rounds (minimum)

Concealed pistol/holster (9mm or larger unless discussed in advance)

4 magazines and 1 magazine pouch (minimum)

Ability to draw and reholster safely as well as hit a 3×5 card at 5 yards every time

Weather-appropriate clothing and comfort/sustainment items

Completed waiver

FAQ:
Q: If I bring more than 1000 rounds of ammo will I be able to shoot more?
A: Yes! Some drills allow for more flexibility than others but much of the shooting will be at your own pace. Which also means that some people will shoot a little less than others.
Q: Why do you prefer to train with concealed guns instead of open carry holsters?
A: Anyone who is serious about carrying a pistol must be able to shoot effectively from concealment. Training from concealment strongly carries over to open carry, but the opposite is simply not true.
Q: If I can’t meet the prerequisites what will happen?
A: If you are unsafe, you will be unable to continue training. Safety requirements will be clearly laid out at the beginning of the day and you will have the chance to practice them. If you can’t hit a 3×5 card at 5 yards, you don’t yet have the skill needed to take advantage of this training. You are welcome to stay and shoot, but we will not take class time away from the students who do meet the requirements in order to try and get you up to speed. A second attempt to pass the test may be given as appropriate.
