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ACTIVE THREAT RESPONSE

ACTIVE THREAT RESPONSE

Train to recognize, respond to, and neutralize active threats—before they take control.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

When seconds matter, hesitation kills.

Active Threat Response is designed to prepare civilians, first responders, and security-minded professionals to respond decisively to active shooter or multi-threat incidents. This course blends tactical firearms training, decision-making under pressure, and scenario-based exercises to develop the mindset, skills, and clarity required to prevail in high-stakes environments.

You’ll train to recognize pre-attack indicators, understand threat flow, and apply force lawfully and effectively—all while under stress. From movement in crowded spaces to identifying threats amidst chaos, this course simulates the confusion of real-world attacks and teaches you how to bring order through action.

Whether you carry daily or serve in a protective role, this course will harden your readiness, sharpen your instincts, and equip you to stand in the gap when lives are on the line.

TOPICS COVERED 

  • Understanding the psychology, profiles, and objectives of active threats
  • Pre-assault indicators: how to spot danger before it unfolds
  • Armed response to active shooters: movement, communication, and engagement
  • Solo and team response concepts (room entry, hallways, and open areas)
  • Use of cover and concealment in public environments
  • Fighting through the body alarm response (physiological effects of stress)
  • Decision-making under duress and target identification
  • Prioritizing threats and protecting bystanders in confined or crowded areas
  • Tourniquet and trauma basics: stopping the dying after stopping the threat
  • Communication with law enforcement during and after an event
  • Legal considerations for armed intervention (liability, force law, post-incident response)
  • Simulator-based scenarios replicating schools, churches, office buildings, and public spaces
  • Custom application modules based on audience:
  • School Staff / Educators: Response without a firearm, lockdowns, and communication
  • Church Security Teams: Tactics inside sanctuaries, classrooms, and entryways
  • Armed Citizens: Shopping centers, restaurants, and public gathering threats
  • Private Security / LE Auxiliary: Small team response, radios, and threat triage

COURSE PREREQUISITES

  • Handgun Fundamentals
  • Carbine Fundamentals (required only if you want to run carbine for the course) 

COURSE LOCATION 

Celina, TX 

MINIMUM GEAR REQUIRED

Firearm 

  • Quality, safe, semi-automatic pistol
  • (Examples: Glock 19 MOS, Glock 45 MOS, or similar platform)

Magazines & Ammunition

  • Minimum 3 magazines
  • 9mm FMJ or frangible ammo – 500 rounds minimum
  • (Example: Fiocchi 9mm Range Dynamics or equivalent)
HOLSTER & MAG CARRIER
  • OWB hard polymer holster (Kydex-type only)
  • (No Serpa, leather, or soft/fabric holsters allowed)
  • (Examples: Safariland 6935RDSO ALS, Tier1 Concealed OWB)
  • OWB double mag carrier
  • (Example: Bladetech Signature Double Mag Pouch)
SAFETY GEAR 
  • Ballistic-rated safety glasses
  • Electronic hearing protection (muffs preferred)
APPAREL
  • Durable pants and closed-toe shoes or tactical boots
  • Clothing appropriate for all-weather outdoor training
HEALTH & COMFORT
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Water and snacks
  • Notebook and pen

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT 

UPGRADED FIREARM 
  • Glock 19 MOS, Glock 45 MOS, or similar pistol
  • Optic: Aimpoint Acro P-2, Trijicon RMR, or Holosun EPS
  • Weapon Light: Surefire X300U-A or equivalent
UPGRADED HOLSTER SETUP
  • Safariland 7365 RDS ALS (light-bearing, optic-compatible)
  • Tier1 Concealed OWB (light or non-light bearing)
  • True North Concepts Modular Holster Adapter 
  • Safariland QLS Fork, or BladeTech Tek-Lok 
BELT & LOAD-OUT
  • Battle belt with stiff core (Ex Umbris) 
  • Estac double magazine carrier
  • Optional: dump pouch, med pouch, boo boo pouch 
  • gloves
  • knee pads

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • All firearms must arrive bagged and unloaded unless student is active duty law enforcement.
  • No appendix carry or shoulder holsters allowed in this course.
  • If you are unsure about your gear setup, contact us in advance to verify compliance.