This training is specifically designed to provide participants with essential foundational skills in close-quarters battle (CQB), with a strong focus on solo operations using a handgun.

Course description

Three-Day Course – The course emphasizes realistic scenarios where the participant is alone and must act independently—such as a civilian defending their home or a first responder encountering a hostile threat without immediate backup.

While the content is relevant to military and law enforcement personnel (e.g., soldiers, police officers, or contractors in high-risk environments), it is primarily tailored for law-abiding citizens who may face similar life-threatening situations during a home intrusion or public attack.

Participants will be introduced to the principles of movement, positioning, threat identification, and engagement in confined spaces, all from the perspective of a solo operator. The training also covers decision-making under stress and basic room-clearing techniques adapted for a lone individual with a handgun.

Security professionals, including bodyguards, will also benefit from learning how to extract or protect a client in close quarters, even when acting alone. Members of law enforcement who may often be the first on the scene will find the tactics directly applicable to real-world interventions.

Throughout the course, participants will train with both live firearms and non-lethal Simunition® systems during scenario-based exercises, allowing them to safely apply what they’ve learned in dynamic and high-stress situations.

Skill prerequisites and Requirements

The candidate should have completed Tactical Pistol 3-Day or similar courses. The course is accessible to a diverse audience, including both civilians and military personnel. Its civilian defense focus has made it particularly appealing to conscientious members of the public. Participants must sign a statement that they have a clean criminal record.

Methods

The course will be taught using theoretical and practical exercises.

Logistic information

In this PDF document, you can find all necessary logistical information about possible accommodations, transportation, and locations (Lynx office and Lynx Camp).

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