The Practical Handgun Defense Course is designed for the handgun shooter who wants to move beyond the basics. The participants should be familiar with loading and unloading their firearms, and the fundamentals of aiming and safely firing their handgun. This class will focus on the defensive use of handguns.
Topics will include a review of marksmanship fundamentals. High speed aiming. Efficient presentations from the holster, both tactical and emergency reloading, Movement during the presentation. Shooting on the move. Shooting around and over cover. Multiple target engagements. And precise targets such as headshots and partially covered targets. This course will also give students a solid roadmap of what to practice and how to improve and maintain proficiency.
The advanced handgun course is focused on the defensive use of handguns.
Topics we will discuss include:
• A review of marksmanship fundamentals
• High speed aiming
• Efficient presentations from the holster, both tactical and emergency reloading
• Movement during the presentation
• Shooting on the move
• Shooting around and over cover
• Multiple target engagements
• Precise targets such as head shots and partially covered targets
The advanced handgun course will also give students a solid road map of what to practice and how to improve and maintain proficiency.
Prerequisites
Understanding of gun safety and range rules and have basic knowledge of handgun use. You must supply your own handgun. Ammo requirements are approximately 450 rounds.
Bring The Following
Handgun. Centerfire only, no rimfire handguns
Three magazines or three-speed loaders if using a revolver
450 rounds minimum ammo
Proper clothing for the weather
Snacks. lunch and plenty of water
Please clean your gun in advance of the course or bring your gun cleaning kit with you
Notebook and pen
Eye and ear protection
Sunscreen, hats, long sleeves shirts, long pants, training shoes
Belt, holster, magazine pouch or other means of carrying additional ammunition, weapon cleaning equipment
Gloves and elbow pad- optional
Instructor Bio
Mike Lazarus holds 27 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, as well as 19 years SWAT including sniper, assaulter, team sergeant, FBI certified firearm instructor, MP5 and Sub Machine gun instructor, Defensive tactics instructor, Police Academy instructor, 13 years of experience in the US Army with multiple overseas deployments. Airborne, SOTIC, PSD, SRT, small arms armorer, various other military schools, Faculty member in California State University, Northridge and Ventura College. Hobbies include outdoor sports, hunting, competitive shooting.
Times: 8 AM Check In, 8:30 AM Start
Cancellation Policy:
In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.
CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
This course is designed for the shooter who wants to become proficient with the revolver either for sport, defensive use, or just to advance their understanding of different weapon systems. In this class we will cover the basics of revolver shooting (including grip and how/why it might differ from semi-auto handguns), as well as sighting systems common with the revolver. We will also cover the draw stroke, reloading, common malfunctions with the revolver, and maintenance. This course will leave the shooter with a different and deeper appreciation for the revolver.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this class. Students should have some awareness of safe firearm handling.
Equipment needed
Center fire double action or double action/single action revolver
350 Rounds of ammunition (if you are shooting a magnum revolver, we suggest using lower power rounds such as 38 special in a 357 magnum, or 44 special in a 44 magnum).
Two speed loaders or two speed strips
Holster
Pouch for the speed loaders/speed strips
Eye and ear protection. Eye protection must be impact resistant
We strongly suggest you wear cargo pants, or some other garment that will allow you to carry additional rounds to the firing line.
Instructor Bio
Mike Lazarus holds 27 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, as well as 19 years SWAT including sniper, assaulter, team sergeant, FBI certified firearm instructor, MP5 and Sub Machine gun instructor, Defensive tactics instructor, Police Academy instructor, 13 years of experience in the US Army with multiple overseas deployments. Airborne, SOTIC, PSD, SRT, small arms armorer, various other military schools, Faculty member in California State University, Northridge and Ventura College. Hobbies include outdoor sports, hunting, competitive shooting.
Dates: February 17, 2024Cost: $199
Times: 9 AM - 2 PM
Cancellation Policy:
In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.
CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
This course is presented as a means of distilling the foundational process of the handgun presentation and the shot process employment in a rapidly unfolding, and demanding set of circumstances. The course will utilize the Steel Challenge competition course to refine the draw stroke, trigger press, sight acquisition, slide lock reloads, strong hand and weak hand shooting, and movement to cover. This course will not focus on tactics so much as faster shooting with acceptable accuracy for the situation. Enrollment for this class is limited to current Law Enforcement, Reserve Law Enforcement, and agency Range Masters or trainers.
The Steel Challenge is a fast-paced shooting competition with (as the name implies) all steel targets. There are eight stages. Each stage has five targets. One target is designated a “Stop Plate” which must be shot last. All other plates are typically engaged as the competitor desires. Each stage is shot five times. For the competition, the total time of the shooters four best strings on each stage is added up. The lowest time is the winner. While this class is not focused on competition shooting, it will make use of the refined shooting techniques often used by top shooters.
Dates: August 23, 2020
Cost: $120
Times: 8 AM - 4 PM
Cancellation Policy:
In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.
CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
Many defensive shootings occur in low light or no light environments. This can be shooting during the hours of darkness, or in an interior environment with limited ambient light. To better prepare for such an encounter, we are providing a course focused on low light, no light shooting tactics. This course will focus heavily on the use of flashlights and other outside forms of illumination, the use of ambient light to obtain an acceptable sight picture, and the importance of target discrimination on defensive shootings. To this end, the course will utilize both the shooting range, as well as the indoor simulator with airsoft or simunition for training.
*Start and end times will vary depending on the time of the year.Dates: November 18, 2022
Hours: *5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Price: $299.00
Cancellation Policy:
In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.
CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
California Tactical Academy is offering a course for the concerned citizen that will prepare and train for possible active shooter attacks. This will include a classroom discussion on the active shooter mindset, the history of the active shooter in both America and abroad, how to respond and help keep yourself and others safe, warning signs of a possible impending active shooter.
The full day course will additionally provide hands on training, including take downs and weapon takeaways, basic strikes, first aid and more!
Upcoming dates:Hours: 8AM Check in 8:30AM start time - 4 PM END TIME
Cancellation Policy:
In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.
CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.
Take your FSC test here at CTA! The certificate is valid for 5 years.
As an FFL Dealer, California Tactical Academy does New gun sales and transfers.
*Please contact the range for more information.
CostsRegular cost - $45
If you are buying a firearm from CTA the test will cost you $25 instead of regular $45.
This is a 1-DAY Carbine Level 1 course designed for both new and experienced carbine shooters who wish to strengthen their Carbine skills and learn in the IDF inspired training system.
We cover all basics of the Carbine including fundamentals to marksmanship, manipulation, transition, and multi level shooting. By implementing unique and challenging drills, students will both enhance their skills and build their confidence with the carbine platform.
Cost: $295
Dates:Available spots: 12
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