Tactics & Firearms Handling 

4 Hour Tactics & Firearms Handling 

Saturday, January 9th, 2027

Level 1 class 8am to Noon

Level 2 class 1pm to 5pm

Five14 Church 

5744 N. Hamilton Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43230

Level 1 class  $99 per person

Class size 35

This course is held inside the church and focuses on behavior-based responses for Armed Protectors, including decision making in and around crowds during an active threat. Training guns and holsters will be provided and utilized during the training (no live weapons).  This is "dry practice" non-live fire class, and all skill levels are welcome.  We will discuss realistic responses along with explaining the difference between range safety and real-life safety. 

This course includes drills for a variety of firearm carry positions and movements to keep your sanctuary safe. You will learn how to apply these principles in different environments and in the right contexts. This training is conducted with up to 35 participants and will conclude with a scenario involving the host church team and other class participants.

Level 2 class  $199 per person

Class size 16

This four hour Level 2 course is held inside the church and focuses on the team concept and movement principles for Armed Protectors.  This course provides next level training that focuses specifically on working with a partner while carrying a firearm.   To ensure specific, individual attention for all participants, class size is strictly limited to 16 people. 

This course includes a refresher of the Level 1 class utilizing different firearm carry positions, along with team tactics principles while moving towards a threat as a solo responder and as a team.  The course will cover different movement principles including hallway movements focuses on angles of attack and angles of exposure.  You will learn how to apply these multiple principles in various environments and in the right context with scenarios.