The LMS Defense Pistol I course will teach weapon manipulation, marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, ground gun fighting, concealed weapon tactics and continuing self training tools. This fast paced, challenging course will better enable you to use the handgun as an effective part of your defense system. |
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Duration:
2 days
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Prerequisites: None. |
The LMS Defense's Carbine I course will teach marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, rifle zero, rifle manipulation, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, ground gun fighting, an introduction to team tactics, gear selection and on going self-training tools. This fast paced, challenging course will enable you to intelligently integrate the rifle into your arsenal of options; helping you remain the Last Man Standing. |
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Duration:
2 days
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Prerequisites: None. |
An Introduction to the Combative Kalashnikov. The LMS Defense AK course will teach marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, rifle zero, rifle manipulation, ground gun fighting, gear selection, and ongoing self-training tools. All while using the AK platform. This class will also explore the design and history of this legendary battle rifle found throughout the world. |
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Duration:
1 day
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Prerequisites: None. |
Students will learn patrol rifle zero, rifle/carbine marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, rifle/carbine manipulation, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, ground gunfighting, an introduction to team tactics, patrol gear selection, set up and deployment, and on going self-training tools. * This course is Approved for MCOLES 302 Funding. Agency Purchase Orders may be emailed to mcoles@LMSDefense.com in lieu of online registration. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Rifle/Carbine and 4 magazines Prerequisites: Law Enforcement and Military students only. |
If ever there is a fight where you MUST be the Last Man Standing, it is a fight within your own home. Your family depends on you prevailing. This 2 day Home Defense course will teach you the skills necessary to build a strong, multi-layered defense plan for your home. You will learn how to develop concentric rings of security, home hardening, safe room set-up, lanes of fire, family member rescues, CQB weapons manipulation, room clearing, low light encounters, police interaction and stress management. If you use a weapon to defend your home, this course should be on your short-list. |
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Duration:
2 days
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Prerequisites: Pistol I or equivalent course from respected training provider. Please e-mail Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
The real reason most of us train is to teach ourselves to gunfight. Your brain does not know the difference between lessons learned in a real gunfight and lessons learned under stress in a force-on-force situational training session. Our Force-on-Force course is where you put it all together: stress management, critical thinking, combative skills, shooting and communications. This course will give you the chance to be in numerous fights for your life, and gain the experience which comes with each, in a safe environment. This course will make you develop the mental skills needed to be the Last Man Standing. Course fees include UTM weapon rental and ammunition costs. |
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Duration:
2 days
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Prerequisites: Pistol I or equivalent course from respected training provider. Please e-mail Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
The LMS Defense Dignitary Protection Course Phase Two will build on the student’s experiences and training during Phase One. This intermediate level training includes counter surveillance, advances, risk assessments and route surveys, mission planning and briefs, high risk and low profile motorcade operations, arrivals and departures, high risk and low profile protective formations, protection driving (intermediate), protection combatives, protection shooting (carbine and shotgun), posts and patrols, leadership, and client relations / cultural awareness. This course will include several real-time training exercises. |
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Duration:
7 Days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Basic firearms training from a respected training provider, successful completion of Dignitary Protection Course Phase One (or equivilant), valid driver license and common sense. |
Sometimes being the Last Man Standing brings with it the responsibility to treat the wounded or injured. Our Armed Operator Medical Course will equip you with the skills and self training tools needed to deal with life threatening injuries in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You will also learn skills and you can use in the event of more mundane injuries involving your family and friends. You will practice these skills in both a quiet clinical environment and the live fire range. |
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Duration:
4 days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Basic pistol and carbine training from a respected training provider. Please email Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
The first step to the effective utilization of a handgun for self defense is understanding the fundamentals of the weapon's function and it's safe handling. The LMS Defense Introduction to Pistol course is designed for the new handgun owner, people who have owned a handgun for a long period of time and have not sought out training, and new shooters. This one day class will spend the first half of the day concentrating on safety, weapon function and fundamental gunhandling; while the last half of the day focuses on live fire training in handgun shooting fundamentals.Rental pistols are available for this course. |
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Duration:
1 day
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Prerequisites: None. |
The LMS Defense Battle Rifle I course will teach marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, rifle zero, rifle manipulation, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, an introduction to team tactics, gear selection and on going self-training tools. You will learn to take full advantage of this weapon system's power and accuracy at extended ranges. This fast paced, challenging course is built around .308, 30.06, .303, 7.62X54 and similar full power weapon systems. |
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Duration:
2 days
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Prerequisites: None. |
If you intend to be the Last Man Standing in the fight of your life, you must teach yourself to effectively deal with threats throughout the engagement window of the weapons system. This means being able to deliver accurate fire out 400 yards. LMS Defense's Carbine II course will reenforce marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, rifle zero, rifle manipulation, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, accurate fire from between 25 and 400 yards, team tactics and on going self-training tools. |
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Duration:
2 days
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Prerequisites: Rifle I, Battle rifle I or equivalent course from respected training provider. Please e-mail Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
You don't have immediate access to a qualified armorer? Ever been stuck in the boonies and have your weapon, or a team-mates weapon, stop working? The M4 / AR15 Operator’s Level Armorer course will teach the participant all the basic knowledge essential for keeping the M16 series rifle in combat ready status. Topics covered will include the nomenclature and cycle of operation for the M16 series rifle, and how to use this knowledge to diagnose possible problems with your rifle. You will be shown techniques to help prevent malfunctions and proper maintenance of the carbine. You will become skilled at replacing basic parts and repairing your weapon in the field in order to complete your mission. Course tuition includes an M4 Field Kit, which includes essential tools and spare parts. Manuals and weapons diagrams will also be provided. |
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Duration:
2 days
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The LMS Defense Team Tactics course will teach teamwork, weapon manipulation, teamwork, combat stress management, teamwork, movement, 2 man team use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, cognitive combat skills, basic CQB skills, all with a teammate. This fast paced, challenging course will better enable you to use the handgun and rifle as effective fighting tools as part of a two man team. We strongly recommend you take this course with your partner or friends with whom you work or are often out in public. |
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Duration:
2 days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Pistol I or equivalent course from respected training provider. Please e-mail Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
The centerfire rifle / carbine is the most effective self defense tool available to most of us. Effective utilization of this potent tool requires understanding of the fundamentals of the weapon's function and it's safe handling. The LMS Defense Introduction to Rifle and Carbine course is designed for the new rifle owner, people who have owned a rifle for a long period of time and have not sought out training, and new rifle shooters. This one day class will spend the first half of the day concentrating on safety, weapon function and fundamental gunhandling; while the last half of the day focuses on live fire training in shooting fundamentals.Rental rifles are available for this course. |
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Duration:
1 day
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This course is designed for the rural state, local or federal law enforcement officer or team, military unit, private security group or qualified civilian who must conduct patrolling and surveillance operations in a rural environment. It is designed to give the individual and tactical team the basic skills required to conduct successful operations in the rural tactical environment. Subjects covered in this course include: camouflage, cover and concealment, individual movement, emergency medical, land navigation, hide sites, observation techniques, tracking, team movement and operational planning. Course objectives include: |
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Duration:
6 days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Basic firearms training in rifle and handgun. |
LMS Defense offers private lessons with your choice of our professional instructor cadre. Lessons are 8 hours, and will cover any of the shooting, driving or fighting disciplines which you would like to study. Once registered, you will be contacted by the LMS Director of Training to coordinate details. |
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Duration:
1 day
Equipment needed: Equipment will depend on lesson subjects. Prerequisites: None. |
The majority of defensive training revolves around the assumption that the individual is alone or in a team of similarly trained individuals. Most of the time, the average person does not operate like this; instead spending most of their time with their family. If presented with a threat, the individual’s primary concern must be the protection of their family. The LMS Defense Family Protection Fundamentals course will teach the individual, couple or family how to implement an aggressive security posture that is both nonintrusive to the family and transparent to the general public; while remaining potently effective against organized attacks and crimes of opportunity. This course will teach you how to organize into a ‘family protection unit’, with each member having a specific role in the security plan; family unit movement; situational awareness; recognizing potential threats; how to identify avenues of approach and danger areas; exit strategies; conflict resolution and threat mitigation techniques; precision firearms use and post-fight plans. |
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Duration:
2 days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Pistol 1 or equivalent course from a respected training provider. Please email questions@lmsdefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
There are fewer positions in life more important than being entrusted with teaching others to defend their lives and the lives of those they love. Are you an active firearms instructor who wants to update your skills; or an accomplished student who thinks you are ready to learn by teaching? This 40 hour course will cover principals based training, range safety, adult learning, course design, training plans development, combat mindset, marksmanship diagnosis, case law and liability, force on force training concepts, combat shooting principals, shooting while moving, cognitive combat skills and low light instruction. |
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Duration:
4 days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Pistol I or equivalent course from respected training provider. Please e-mail Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
An advanced course designed around combat proven U.S. Military Special Operations techniques for room/building entry. This course is a fast-paced, hands-on, live fire course that focuses on dynamic entry and accurate, surgical shooting. This course will introduce the students to skills necessary for dynamic entries and provide training plans for sustainment. |
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Duration:
5 Days
Equipment needed: List provided upon verification of eligibility. Prerequisites: Restricted to Law Enforcement, Security Professional and US Military personnel. Proof of eligibility will be required after registration. |
This is a fast paced, hands-on, super dynamic live fire course with minimal time spent in the classroom. Please see http://www.magpuldynamics.com/training/adv_carbine.shtml for complete course description and to register. ** This course is OPEN / SLOTS AVAILABLE. Registration must be completed through MAGPUL. Thanks! |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Please see http://www.magpuldynamics.com/training/adv_carbine.shtml for complete packing list. Prerequisites: Basic Carbine training with a respected training provider. |
This course is designed for the law enforcement officer; some of whom carry only while on duty, while others carry every waking moment. This course will work to hone your cognitive processes and actions if you are involved in an off duty enforcement of defense incident. Topics will include off duty tactics, decision making processes, concealed carry options, deadly force, less lethal options, legal ramifications, policy issues and family protection tactics. This course will help you begin to develop the mentality and skills necessary to be the Last Man Standing mentally, physically and legally. This course includes both on the range gun handling skills and reality based training scenerios utilizing UTM. Tuition includes UTM equipment costs. |
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Duration:
2 days
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Prerequisites: Status as active or retired Law Enforcement officer. |
LMS Defense is a major sponsor of the Carrizo Creek Range Cleanup Project in San Diego County; scheduled for May 19-20, 2007. Carrizo Creek is an open use range on BLM land. After years of neglect and illegal dumping by members of our shooting community, BLM is considering closing the area to shooters. Carl Gardner, a former Marine and local shooter, has organized a cleanup project at the site in cooperation with BLM, in order to ensure the area stays open to local shooters.LMS Defense is one of the sponsors of the event, and will be providing free training on both days for volunteers to participate in. The event will also feature food and lots of comraderie.Please visit Carl's website to learn more about the event and to get detailed directions to the event - http://www.carrizocreekrange.org |
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Duration:
2 days
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The AK Operator Level Armorers Course will be taught by the legendary AK builder Ted Marshall. Ted will cover topics including history of the AK, design orientation, nomenclature, cycle of operation, model variations, field disassembly, cleaning & maintenance, assembly of the rifle, function check, detailed disassembly & parts identification and field diagnostics/problem solving. If you own an AK this course is a must have!Learn more about Ted's work at http://www.marshall-arms.com/ . |
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Duration:
1 Day
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Pistol I - Introductory Level |
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Duration:
4 Days
Equipment needed: Pistol:
Prerequisites: Basic pistol and carbine training from an accredited training provider. |
The Defensive Medicine course will teach you to effectively manage life threatening injuries resulting from a traumatic event until professional emergency medical services arrive. Topics of instruction include bleeding control, airway management, shock and brain injuries and other medical issues likely to arise in the aftermath of a life threatening attack or other critical incident. Do you dedicate as much time to training for the treating of wounds as you do to the inflicting of them? The life you save will probably be your own or that of a family member. |
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Duration:
1 Day
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Prerequisites: None. |
Sometimes the Last Man Standing must fight with their hands before they can access their weapon. |
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Duration:
2 Days
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Prerequisites: None. |
The LMS Defense Integrated Combat Instructor Course is designed to give the professional trainer, whether they are a law enforcement, military or security professional or private protection trainer, the tools and safety protocals necessary to conduct safe and realistic training. Graduates of this course will be familier with specific safety protocals, effective stress training methods, logical scenerio development and the use of both airsoft and UTM firearms training systems. |
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Duration:
2 Days
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Prerequisites: A Force on Force basic course or Firearms Instructor course from a respected training provider. Please e-mail Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
How much of your life do you spend in a vehicle? If you are a commuting citizen, quite a bit. If you are an active law enforcement officer, about 3/4 of your career is spent in a vehicle. The Vehicle Defense Course is designed to train the student in life saving skills and tactics in, on and around vehicles. This course consists of one day of driving and one day of shooting. You will learn to use your car as a weapon, and you weapon around your car. The course includes hands on driver training in high speed vehicle maneuvers, backing, PITT avoidance, ramming and slow speed defensive maneuvering. The shooting portion of the course focuses on defensive shooting from and around the vehicle and an extensive vehicle ballistics lab. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Pistol I or equivalent course from respected training provider. Please e-mail Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
The Defensive Medicine course will teach you to effectively manage life threatening injuries resulting from a traumatic event until professional emergency medical services arrive. Topics of instruction include bleeding control, airway management, shock and brain injuries and other medical issues likely to arise in the aftermath of a life threatening attack or other critical incident. The life you save will probably be your own or that of a partner or family member.The Two Man Tactics course will teach teamwork, weapon manipulation, combat stress management, team movement, 2 man team use of cover and fighting from unusual positions, all with a teammate. This fast paced, challenging course will better enable you to use the handgun as an effective fighting tool as part of a two man team. We strongly recommend you take this course with your partner or friends with whom you are often out in public. |
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Duration:
2 days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Pistol I or equivalent course from respected training provider. Please e-mail Questions@LMSDefense.com with prerequisite inquiries. |
The Counter Assault Team (CAT Team) Course is designed for Dignitary and Force Protection professionals engaged in high risk protective operations. Subjects trained include CAT Team mission and operational principals, dynamic team tactics (daytime mounted, and day / night dismounted), high threat environment driving, night driving, CAT Team planning, no-notice CQB tactics, casualty collection and basic treatment, team integration tactics for the belt fed weapons, direct action assaults for recovery of assets, and pistol, rifle and belt fed machinegun qualifications. Students should be in good physical and mental condition. Please pre-hydrate! Tuition for this course includes lodging costs. |
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Duration:
5 Days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Please e-mail resume to Questions@lmsdefense.com prior to registration. |
LMS Defense's Patrol Carbine course will teach marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, rifle zero, rifle manipulation, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, ground gunfighting, an introduction to team tactics, gear selection, Care under Fire, and on-going self training tools. This fast paced, challenging course will enable you to intelligently integrate the rifle into your use of force continuum; helping you remain the Last Man Standing. |
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Duration:
2 days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: None. |
The yearly training pass allows for you to train all you want for a fixed cost per year. This program is great for folks who train a lot; and there are 2 easy payment options.The LMS Defense Yearly Training Pass entitles you to: |
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Duration:
12 Months
Equipment needed: As needed per each course. Prerequisites: None. |
The LMS Defense Dignitary Protection Course Phase One will provide students with an introduction to plain clothes protective services operations. Students will become proficient in the basic close protection skill set. Topics include dignitary protection mission overview, assassination methods and mitigation, detail organization, advances, risk assessments and route surveys, command post operations, mission planning and briefs, residential and fixed site operations, motorcade operations orientation, arrivals and departures, basic formations, protection driving (basic), protection combatives, protective shooting (handgun), immediate action drills, and defensive medicine. This course will include several real-time training exercises. |
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Duration:
7 days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Basic firearms training from a respected training provider, valid driver license and common sense. |
An advanced course designed to take those with solid handgun experience to the next level of professional development. This is a fast paced, hands-on, super dynamic live fire course with minimal time spent in the classroom. Please see Magpul Dynamic's description and equipment information at http://www.magpuldynamics.com/training/adv_handgun.shtml |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Please see http://www.magpuldynamics.com/training/adv_handgun.shtml for details. Prerequisites: Basic pistol training from a respected training provider. |
This intense 3 day course (2 days rifle, 1 day handgun) will cover basic to intermediate assault rifle and handgun shooting fundamentals, physical & mental conditioning, tactical movement, deadly force guidelines, and equipment. |
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Duration:
3 Days
Equipment needed: Prerequisites: Common Sense |
The LMS Defense SWAT Skills Refresher is an opportunity for SWAT and SRT operators to update and re-sharpen critical skills which none of us ever get enough time to maintain. Skill sets covered include weapon handling, combat marksmanship, team tactics, CQB, gunshot wound care and officer rescues. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: BDU's (long sleeve) Level IIIA body armor Nomex gloves Boots Tactical Vest, duty equipment(nylon web gear) Ballistic helmet Clothing dependent on weather Two Flashlights Eye protection 600 rounds carbine ammo 500 rounds handgun ammo Ear protection Water Lunch Carbine with sling Handgun of quality make and condition with holster Prerequisites: Basic SWAT or SRT Course or equivilant. This Course is open to Law Enforcement, Military and Security professionals only. |
The LMS Defense Introduction to Precision Rifle Course is designed for the student who is interested in long range precision marksmanship, but is unable to attend the full length course. Students will be trained in the fundamentals of precision rifle marksmanship, data book usage, range estimation techniques, as well as reading and correcting for wind and other environmental factors. Students will engage targets at both known and unknown distances. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Precision weapon system complete w/bipod A detailed gear list will be emailed to you following registration. Prerequisites: None. |
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the skill sets necessary for effective low light and no light engagements. Instructional areas include equipment selection, rifle and pistol mounted lights, low light tactics, techniques and procedures, NVG use in open area and CQB environments, close quarters and area searches in low light and no light situations, IR illumination, weapon mounted visible and IR laser utilization, and reduced visibility situational awareness activities. This course includes both live fire and force on force exercises. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: • Common sense Prerequisites: Pistol 1 or Carbine 1; or equivilant from a respected training provider. |
Trooper Challenge is a 2 gun match (Rifle/Pistol)designed to test the entire warrior skill set under adverse conditions. Trooper Challenge 2008 will be held at the LMS Defense Training Center in Reno / Fernley Nevada. Trooper is a team event, and will require you to register along with a partner. The entry fee for the match is $200 per person ($400 team total). Please see http://www.trooperchallenge.com for the concept, rules and reporting info for Trooper Challenge 2008. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Please review the match description and rules and make your equipment choices accordingly. Competitors will be spending the night in the field, so pack accordingly. Prerequisites: Common Sense |
This Larry Vickers instructor level course is designed to give the experienced professional operator training points and skill building exercises they can use to design their own CQB training programs. Topics Vickers will cover include principals of CQB, approaches and breaching, hallways and T intersections, room entry and domination, target discrimination, low light CQB, and surgical shooting |
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Duration:
4 days
Equipment needed: • Good attitude • 4 days of rugged clothing • Carbine and 5 mags • Assault / tactical vest w/ pouches for rifle magazines • 1800 rounds carbine ammo • Handgun, 3 mags, holster and mag pouch • 500 rounds handgun ammo • Ballistic helmet • Ballistic vest • Laptop and digital camera (highly recommended) • Pens and notepad • High quality flashlight • Gloves • Comfortable, broken-in boots • Hydration gear • Groin cup • Simunitions or paintball mask • Hat • Weather appropriate gear (rain jacket etc) Prerequisites: Registration in this course is limited to Law Enforcement, Military, and vetted qualified individuals. Please e-mail creds and resume or letter of introduction and resume to Questions@LMSDefense.com with the subject line of "CQB Instructor course creds". |
The LMS Defense Dignitary Protection Course Phase Three will build on the student’s experiences and training during Phases’ One and Two, and will test their skills, ability, mindset and common sense. Topics include counter surveillance, advances, mission planning and briefs, protection and formation driving, protection combatives (baton and OC), protection shooting (handgun and carbine), and organizational leadership. This course includes several real-time movements and integrated force options exercises. Phase Three is intended to be taken as part of our three phase program. |
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Duration:
7 Days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: Intermediate level firearms training from a respected training provider, valid driver license, successful completion of Dignitary Protection Course Phases One and Two (or equivilant) and common sense. |
The LMSDefense Pistol 2 will take your handgun training to the next level. Topics covered include Alternative Carry Methods, Single-Handed Weapons Manipulations, Alternative Aiming Methods, Fighting from Disadvantaged Positions, and much more. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: LMS Defense Pistol 1 or equivalent training from a respected training provider. Please e-mail questions@lmsdefense.com. |
The LMS Defense Vehicle Assault Course will give responding patrol officers and tactical team members the tools they need to apprehend or neutralize subjects in a common scenario faced during law enforcement and military operations: occupied suspicious vehicles and/or barricaded subjects in and around vehicles. During this class the student will learn and demonstrate the skills required excel in this high risk environment. Subjects covered include vehicle type considerations, operator areas of responsibility, perimeters and approaches, assault configurations, patrol team assaults vs tactical team assaults, vehicle disabling techniques, searches from the exterior, confined space hostage rescue, assault planning, and vehicle preparations. |
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Duration:
2 days
Equipment needed: Carbine or Shotgun Duty or Tactical Vest 300 rounds of long gun ammunition Tactical Sling Handgun and 3 magazines 200 rounds of handgun ammunition Holster and magazine pouches Pen and notebook Hat or other head covering Gloves (Optional) Knee and elbow pads (Optional) Eye and ear protection Sunscreen or raingear (as applicable) Adequate personal water supply Prerequisites: This course is open to law enforcement, security professionals and military personnel only. Students should come prepared to demonstrate precision shooting skills. |
The LMS Defense's Officer Rescue Tactics and Command course will teach marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, Life saving options when faced with a downed officer, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, an introduction to team tactics, gear selection, Care under Fire, and on-going self training tools. This fast paced, challenging course will enable you to intelligently integrate care under fire in to your daily patrol duties. |
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Duration:
3 Days
Equipment needed: Carbine or Shotgun Duty or Tactical Vest 300 rounds of long gun ammunition Tactical Sling Handgun and 3 magazines 200 rounds of handgun ammunition Holster and magazine pouches Pen and notebook Hat or other head covering Gloves (Optional) Knee and elbow pads (Optional) Eye and ear protection Sunscreen or raingear (as applicable) Adequate personal water supply It is recommended that you bring the gear you will have with you WHILE ON PATROL Prerequisites: Law Enforcement, Security Professionals, and Military Only. Must show ID prior to class. |
The LMS Defense Basic SWAT Course is a challenging fast paced course, designed to familiarize students with the basic operations of a SWAT Team. In this 5 day course, students will learn the basics of building entries, team responsibilities, vehicle assaults, open ground tactics and tactical operation planning. This course is physically demanding and requires students to run an obstacle course at the beginning of the course and a live fire obstacle course at the end . It is a requirement that participants in this class be experienced in the use and handling of firearms and in good physical shape before attending this course.Students must demonstrate safe and proficient handling of weapon systems to remain in this course. |
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Duration:
5 Days
Equipment needed: BDU's (long sleeve) Level IIIA body armor Nomex gloves Boots Tactical Vest, duty equipment(nylon web gear) Ballistic helmet Clothing dependent on weather Two Flashlights Eye protection 1000 rounds handgun ammo 1000 rounds .223 ammo Soft ear protection Water Lunch Carbine in .223 with sling Handgun of quality make and condition with holster Prerequisites: Must be commissioned law enforcement officer or military. Must demonstate proficiency with pistol and carbine. |
The Snubby 1 course is the course for all of us who carry a snubby revolver every day, but hate to shoot it. Snubby 1 will make training with this essencial piece of life saving equipment, if not fun, at least productive. Topics covered in this fast paced one day course include carry options, effective presentation techniques from unusual positions, close in snubby use, practical combat marksmaship with the snubby, speed strip and speedloader reloads, loose rounds reloads, pocket shooting, and much, much more. |
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Duration:
1 Day
Equipment needed: Snubby pistol (revolver with a barrel length of 3" or less) Daily carry holster(s) 250 rounds of ammo Speed or stip loaders Disposable jacket or coat (it will be ruined in the class) Water and lunch Weather appropriate range attire Note taking material Prerequisites: None |
This course, taught by world-famous 1911 builder Larry Vickers, will take you from a pile of unfinished parts to a working custom built 1911 you will cherish forever in just 6 days. Tuition for this course does not include parts or lodging. Upon registration you will receive a parts list and sourcing info. |
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Duration:
6 Days
Equipment needed: Furnished upon registration.
Prerequisites: None |
This is a Test |
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Duration:
1 Day
Equipment needed: None Prerequisites: None |
This fun and informative course is designed for novice and regular shooters. LMS Defense’s professional and comfortable learning environment will enable you to quickly learn handgun safety, core fundamentals and shooting dynamics, weapons handling, effective handgun engagement techniques, and holster use. You will also take home techniques and skills to train correctly on your own. This is a great course for new gun owners and recreational shooters to take the plunge into getting professional instruction without a large financial and time commitment. We strive to teach these low stress courses locally and often. |
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Duration:
1 Day
Equipment needed: Handgun and 3 magazines or two speed loaders / Speed Strips Belt mounted holster and magazine pouches 300 rounds of handgun ammunition Water and a sack lunch Weather appropriate clothing Pen and Notepad Eye and ear protection Prerequisites: None |
This low stress but challenging course is designed for new carbine owners, weekend shooters and professional gun handlers who want a fundamentals refresher. Our comfortable, professional learning environment allows students of this course to learn safety, carbine setup and deployment, rifle marksmanship fundamentals and core defensive carbine skills. You will also take home techniques and skills to train correctly on your own. This one day course also sets the student up to get the full learning potential out of a two day Carbine One or similar course. At a minimum, you will leave with a zeroed carbine that you will know how to safely handle and employ. We strive to teach these courses locally and often. |
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Duration:
1 Day
Equipment needed: Carbine and 3 magazines 500 rounds of Carbine ammunition Water and a sack lunch Weather appropriate clothing Pen and Notepad Eye and ear protection Prerequisites: None |
The Carbine Clinic is an opportunity for the experienced carbine operator to hone fundamental weapon handling and marksmanship skills in a fast paced, challenging learning environment. Topics covered include fine tuning of weapon handling TTP’s, unusual shooting positions and rests, multiple target engagements at distance and effective employment as part of a two person team; all with demanding shot placement standards. |
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Duration:
1 Day
Equipment needed: Carbine and 5 magazines Prerequisites: Basic carbine operator’s course from a recognized training provider. |
Military Contract Course- Not open to public. |
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Duration:
4 Days
Equipment needed: TBD. Prerequisites: TBD. |
The Officer Rescue Tactics and Command course is designed for members of Law Enforcement, Security and the Military to prepare them for a downer operator scenario. Through instruction in marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, rescue techniques, movement, use of cover and fighting from unusual positions. Additionally there will be an introduction to team tactics as well as providing care under fire and other life saving options when faced with a downed officer. Gear selection and on-going self training tools will be addresses as well. This fast paced, challenging course will enable you to intelligently integrate care under fire in to your daily patrol duties. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed:
Prerequisites: This class is open to Law Enforcement, Security Professionals, and Military ONLY. Must show valid Military or Law Enforcement ID prior to start of class on first day. |
This course will cover the response to an active shooter by the lone patrolman or partners. Subject matter will include building searches, marksmanship fundamentals with a long gun and handgun, gear selection for duty, and active shooter characteristics and history.There will be live fire scenario based practical excercises. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Long gun, sling, with 500 rounds Pistol, holster, with 200 rounds At least 3 magazines for each weapons system Duty gear or load carrying equipment Soft body armor Good attitude Rifle plates and electronic hearing protection are not mandatory but highly recommended. Prerequisites: Student must have Pistol 1 and Carbine 1 from LMS Defense or the equivalent by a respected training company. |
LMS Defense offers Nevada Security Providers and individuals state certified training in powers of arrest, firearms and other tools. Please contact us at Questions@LMSDefense.com for dates and locations. |
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Duration:
Varies
Equipment needed: Depends on course Prerequisites: None |
Students will learn weapon manipulation, combat marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, ground gun fighting, concealed weapon tactics, shooting near vehicles and continuing self training tools. This fast paced, challenging course will better enable students to use the handgun as an effective law enforcement tool. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Handgun and 3 magazines 700 rounds of pistol ammunition Duty Belt, Holster and magazine pouches Cover garment if you regularly carry your weapon concealed Pen and notebook Hat or other head covering Knee and elbow pads Eye and ear protection Sunscreen or raingear (as applicable) Adequate personal water supply Sack lunch and snack food (We do not leave the range for lunch) Prerequisites: Law Enforcement and Military only |
Students of the Officer Rescue Tactics course will successfully demonstrate marksmanship fundamentals, combat stress management, pre-incident planning and TTP development, mental preparation, techniques options when faced with a downed officer, movement, use of cover, fighting from unusual positions, an introduction to team tactics, gear selection, introduction to tactical combat casualty care, and on-going self training tools. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Carbine or Shotgun Duty or tactical armored vest 500 rounds of long gun ammunition (if shotgun, 400 buckshot and 100 slug) Sling Handgun and 3 magazines 200 rounds of handgun ammunition Holster and magazine pouches Pen and notebook Hat or other head covering Gloves (Optional) Knee and elbow pads (Optional) Eye and ear protection Sunscreen or raingear (as applicable) Adequate personal water supply **It is recommended that you bring any other applicable gear you will have with you on duty (rapid deployment bags, SWAT loadout, etc). Prerequisites: Law Enforcement and Military Only |
Students completing this course will receive operational knowledge and scenario based experience in implementation of the Active Shooter Response Cycle, including response planning and pre-incident preparation; notification, response and movement to the breach; movement to the threat; threat neutralization; follow-on element coordination; and consolidation, scene security and medical treatment. |
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Duration:
2 Days
Equipment needed: Duty Handgun w/ 3 mags and duty belt 200 rounds handgun ammunition Rifle w/ sling and 3-4 magazines 400 rounds rifle ammunition High intensity duty flashlight and backup Medical equipment *Minimum 2 packs of Kerlix, 2 rolls of Coflex and tourniquet 3 chem-lights / cylume sticks Bag for rifle magazines and medical equipment w/ shoulder strap Duty body armor Pen and note pad (small enough for pocket carry) Water Snacks Lunch (we will not be taking lunch breaks long enough to leave for food) Clothing or uniforms appropriate to the weather conditions Prerequisites: Law Enforcement and Military Only |
The LMS Defense Shotgun Clinic is designed to provide the novice and experienced shooter with a fundamentals primer on the combat shotgun. Skills covered include weapon setup and gear, fighting positions, weapon manipulation, recoil management and reloading -- lots and lots of reloading. |
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Duration:
1 Day
Equipment needed: • Shotgun Prerequisites: None |