Master the art of fighting in and around vehicles with real-world tactics, ballistic understanding, and scenario-based training.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A vehicle is one of the most complex and compromised environments you may ever have to fight from. Vehicle Defenseprepares students to survive and win violent encounters that take place in or around cars, trucks, or SUVs.

This course goes far beyond just shooting through a windshield. Students will study vehicle construction and learn how various components—glass, doors, engine blocks, and pillars—interact with bullets. You’ll train on how to draw and deploy your firearm while seated, manage seat belts under duress, and use the vehicle itself as both cover and concealment.

From inside-the-car ambushes to engagements around the vehicle, you’ll work through real-world tactics, stress-inducing scenarios, and video analysis of actual attacks in and around vehicles. The focus: fast thinking, fast draws, and fast exits—without getting killed doing it.

TOPICS COVERED 

• Ballistic dynamics: windshield, door panels, engine blocks, A/B/C pillars
• Drawing a firearm while seated and seatbelted
• Managing seatbelt removal under stress
• Fighting from inside the vehicle (driver and passenger side)
• Exiting and engaging from around the vehicle
• Using vehicles for cover vs concealment
• Shooting positions around bumpers, wheels, and body panels
• Tactical movement in and out of vehicles under fire
• Environmental factors: confined space, glass, noise, movement
• Real dashcam and bodycam footage review of vehicle-based attacks
• Decision-making under time and spatial constraints
• Threat avoidance, escape options, and positional advantage

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Handgun Fundamentals

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.