there's chaos in the streets!

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grocery stores are empty!

 

Your friend is injured...

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no problem!

 

you're ready!

 

This course gives you basic and advanced training in the skills and tactics to deal with real-world scenarios of a complete grid meltdown! ​ ​​​​

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GET PREPARED!

 

• Gear selection& Bug out Bags Be prepared for the unexpected! We'll cover the components of a well rounded emergency kit, including gear selection, survival priorities, and adaptability for different environments.

 

• How & What to Cache Learn how to stash what you need and items that you'll want to have set up as a resupply or hidden emergency resources sustaining you when on the run. ​

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• Build Your Own Pocket survival Kit Carrying a huge bug out backpack can make you slow, and an easy target for those desperate for supplies! You will make and take home a ready to go pocket survival kit! We will put it together and show you how to use each item!

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• Test it out! Use your pocket survival kit in a practical, field-based scenario- setting up your emergency shelter, starting a fire, purifying water, and even cooking a meal over a campfire using everything from the kit!

 

Movement, Cover & Concealment

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• Escape & Evasion How to move silently and unseen in a wilderness environment. Using the principals of B.L.I.S.S. you will make hidden shelters, set up simple perimeter security, and practice anti-tracking techniques. 

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• improvised navigation Find your way when modern tools fail! You'll learn how to get lost proof using the sun and shadows, celestial navigation, and making improvised compasses!

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• Map & Compass Skills  Learn how to use a map and compass to find where you are, estimate your pace, and to accurately plot your cross-country overland course! 

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FIGHTING skills:

 

• Threat assessment- Learn how to deter an attacker with your presence and awareness.  Know the indicators to look for that an attack is imminent.  

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• punch defense-Counter attack and defend from being punched using simple and effective techniques. 

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• grabs & chokes- We'll cover all the scenarios- from wrist grabs, hair grabs, bear hugs, side chokes, and more.  

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• Ground fighting- Escape from being pinned on the ground and being choked, punched, or worse. 

 

• Knife & Gun Defense-Learn how to disarm, as well as neutralize the threat from knife and gun threats!

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Handgun TRAINING

Whether you are new to firearms, or are an experienced shooter, you will certainly gain a lot of insight, and new skills!

 

Topics covered include:

 

• Weapon safety

• Equipment selection and base layer items

• Drawing & sighting techniques

• Reloading skills

• Moving and cover

• Low light techniques with a flashlight

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Combat FIRST AID

Be prepared for the unexpected-know what to do before you need it! 

 

Topics Covered:

• Individual First Aid Kits and Personal Protective Equipment

• Patient Assessment for trauma 

• Wound care for bleeding, and breathing compromised situations

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Tuition- 525   (includes all the items for a ready to go pocket survival kit as well as covers all other materials needed- just bring food, water, hand gun (no revolvers please), 50 rounds of ammo, holster, 2 spare magazines, and car camping gear if you want to camp in the evening.

 

Length- Three-day weekend        

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private groups Available! 

Why wait? Create your own custom course!

Go to the Sign Up page to schedule your group's adventure!

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public course dates:​

PAYSON:

• SEPTEMBER 11- SEPTEMBER 13, 2026  (available)