Critical Incident Response Training for the Armed Citizen
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Individual and small-group classes such as Florida CCW, Defensive Pistol and Rifle, and Beginner Firearms Training are still available for those seeking more personal instruction.
Our Critical Incident Response Training programs are built for those who want realistic, experience-driven preparation for emergencies that truly matter. Train smart, stay ready, and book your next class today.
Precision Retention Shooting - Pistol
Basic Pistol — Critical Incident Response Training Precision Retention Shooting for the Armed Citizen — Beginner Pistol Length: 6 hours (Indoor Range — The Gun Shop & Gun Range) Are you ready to move beyond static range drills and train for what really matters in a hostile, high-stress encounter? This intensive 6-hour course combines classroom, hands-on retention work, and live-fire application to teach you how to keep control of your pistol and deliver accurate, decisive shots when the situation is chaotic. What makes this course different? Many defensive encounters are dynamic and physical, you must not only shoot well, you must retain and control your firearm while under stress, near others, and while moving. Our Precision Retention curriculum teaches you that blend of skills so you can remain the best chance for your family’s safety. Course Breakdown •3-Hour Classroom & Drill Session: Learn the mechanics and mindset of Precision Retention Shooting. We cover proper grip under stress, compression and retention drills, weapon presentation and re-presentation, close-quarters muzzle awareness, and practical retention techniques used when an assailant is in contact or grappling for your gun. Students practice dry-fire drills to build safe, repeatable motor patterns. •3-Hour Live-Fire Range Evolution: Start with fundamentals to sharpen accuracy, then progress to dynamic transitions, multiple targets, movement, weapon re-presentation, and shooting until the threat ends (no preplanned single-round counts). Emphasis is on controlled, accurate follow-up shots, muzzle discipline, and maintaining retention while reloading and moving. Course Requirements & Logistics •Ammunition: 300 rounds required (bring quality defensive-type ammo). •Gear: Holster (only for dry fire training), at least 3 magazines, eye & ear protection, comfortable range clothing (no open shirts or open toed shoes). •Firearm Rentals: Available by advance coordination, contact 802-349-8080 before class to reserve. •Skill Level: Beginner pistol friendly, but physically and mentally demanding. This is practical training, expect repetitions, stress-training, and honest feedback. •Safety & Instruction: USCCA-aligned safety practices and professional, experience-driven instruction from Viking 6 Tactical. Why take this course? Because everyday carry isn’t just about having a gun, it’s about being able to keep it, control it, and use it safely and effectively when chaos erupts. Precision retention closes the gap between owning a firearm and being truly prepared. Train smart. Retain control. Protect those who depend on you.
Advanced Pistol — Critical Incident Response Training Precision Retention Shooting for the Armed Citizen — Advanced Pistol (6 hours) Push your skill ceiling. This is not a static clinic, it’s an intense, all-range, hands-on evolution of your defensive pistol work designed for the armed citizen who trains with purpose. Over six high-energy hours at Ares Training Facility you’ll move, think, and shoot like you would in a critical incident. What you’ll do and learn •From fundamentals to fury: Quick refresh of defensive shooting basics, then immediately build into dynamic stress-shooting drills. •Precision retention under pressure: Learn and apply retention-oriented grips and transitions that keep your gun where it belongs when the fight goes chaotic. •Multiple-target engagement: Engage several threats quickly and accurately while learning to look in front of and around targets, increase situational awareness without sacrificing hits. •Movement is mandatory: This is a physical course , you’ll move up and down the range, shoot on the move, and practice realistic repositioning and cover work. •Stress training: Timed, high-adrenaline scenarios that force you to apply skills under pressure and build resilient muscle memory. Logistics & requirements •Location: Ares Training Facility •Duration: 6 hours — ALL range time •Gear you must bring: Outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster, minimum three magazines and magazine holders. •Ammunition: Minimum 300 rounds required. •Rentals: Firearms and holsters available to rent first come, first served. •Recommended: Prior completion of basic defensive shooting training or equivalent experience. Who this course is for •Armed citizens who want practical, high-tempo training for real critical incidents. If you want to be faster, smarter, and more accurate when it counts, this course will test you and make you better. Come ready to move, shoot, and push your limits. Space is limited, bring your gear, your ammo, and your commitment. Train with purpose. Train Viking 6 Tactical.
Precision Retention Shooting - Rifle
Basic Rifle — Critical Incident Response Training Precision Retention Rifle Skills for the Armed Citizen — Beginner MSR/AR-15 Course Step into the world of the Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR/AR-15) with Viking 6 Tactical’s comprehensive beginner rifle course, the foundation for every armed citizen serious about mastering their rifle. Whether you’re brand new to the platform or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, this course sets the stage for confidence, safety, and precision. Course Overview: This 6-hour course blends detailed classroom instruction with live-fire range training to give you the skills needed to handle your rifle with confidence. Classroom Session (3 Hours): •Rifle Familiarization: Learn the basic functions of the AR-15/MSR platform. •Assembly & Disassembly: Hands-on breakdown of your rifle — understand how it works and how to put it back together. •Cleaning & Maintenance: Keep your rifle reliable and range-ready. •Sling Manipulation: Proper use of a sling for control, stability, and transitions. •Loading & Unloading: Safe, efficient handling practices. •Up Drills: Practice ready positions and engaging with speed and accuracy. Range Session (3 Hours): •Sighting In: Step-by-step instruction on zeroing your rifle with iron sights. •Optics Setup: Learn how to properly mount, adjust, and sight in optics for accuracy. •Precision Shooting: Core marksmanship skills to build a rock-solid shooting foundation. Why Take This Course? This is the must-have entry point before advancing into tactical and defensive rifle training. You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to operate your MSR safely, effectively, and accurately, and be ready for more advanced Viking 6 Tactical rifle courses. Course Details: •Beginner Level — No prior rifle experience required •Gear: Bring your MSR/AR-15 (rentals available, first come basis), sling, and ammo •Location: The Gun Shop & Gun Range, Leesburg, FL •Duration: 6 hours (3 classroom, 3 range) Train with Viking 6 Tactical and lay the groundwork for advanced rifle mastery.
Advanced Rifle — Critical Incident Response Training Precision Retention: Rifle ↔ Pistol Transition for the Armed Citizen — Advanced (6 hours) Push your skillset into the next gear. This is an advanced, all-range MSR-to-pistol transition course for the armed citizen who trains with intent, built to teach you smooth, safe, and lightning-fast transitions between rifle and pistol under stress. Course flow •Range Classroom & dry review (brief): Start the day with the fundamentals of safe, efficient rifle-to-pistol and pistol-to-rifle transitions, body position, muzzle management, and gear setup. •All-range, high-tempo training: Move straight into progressive live-fire drills and stress courses that force you to apply transitions while moving, engaging multiple targets, and managing malfunction or reloads on the move. •Scenario-driven stress work: Timed drills, multiple-target arrays, and movement downrange to build realistic, repeatable skills. Requirements & recommendations •Duration: 6 hours, ALL range time •Ammo: Recommended 200 rounds for your MSR (.22/.223/5.56) and 300 rounds for your pistol. •Rifle setup: Slings are mandatory (2-point sling recommended). Course may be run using a CMMG conversion kit (5.56 to .22LR). •Magazines: Minimum 3 AR magazines with a secure way to carry them (pouches, chest rig, etc.). •Pistol gear: OWB holster required; 3 pistol magazines with magazine holders. •Physical demand: This is a physically demanding course, you will be moving up and down lanes, shooting on the move, and working through dynamic positions. •Rentals: Firearms or conversion kits may be available to rent on a first-come basis (confirm ahead if needed). Who should attend Seasoned shooters and defensive students who have completed basic rifle and pistol training and are ready to integrate both platforms into a single, defensive workflow. If you want realistic, high-tempo practice that mirrors the chaos of a critical incident, this course is for you. Bring your gear, your ammo, and your willingness to move. Train transitions that save time, and lives. Train Viking 6 Tactical.