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Not too long ago, the FBI released a fairly comprehensive study of Active Shooter incidents over a time period of several years. There is a lot to unpack in the document, being about 30 pages long, but one thing that stands out to us, at California Tactical Academy, is the location of most of the active shooter events. It should come as no surprise that most active shooter events occurred at “Gun Free” zones. Here at CTA, we knew this and some years back when we developed our Active Shooter class, we built it around this salient point.
I have seen many Active Shooter classes in the market and many of them are well taught by competent instructors. But they are frequently built around the idea that the student will draw their gun and intercede. Our class is built on different assumptions. The CTA class is geared towards the student who does not, for whatever reason, have a firearm with them. We offer plenty of shooting classes (after all, we are a shooting range) that can help you develop the skills to make that difficult shot. Our Active Shooter class is not one of those. We opted to give the student the skills to survive an Active Shooter, and position themselves to save lives, despite the lack of firearm.
We invite you to join us as we resume our Active Shooter classes in the coming months. Our class is taught by subject matter experts who have responded to Active Shooter events as they unfolded. Our instructors are defensive tactics instructors who have extensive, real world experience with using empty hand techniques to resolve complex force scenarios. Every technique we teach, we have actually used on the streets. We strive to give our students the best chance of survival despite not having a firearm.

As armed citizens, we often focus on the use of firearms, empty hand, edged and improvised weapons to defend ourselves. These are worthy skills to pursue. However, we often fail to either deeply examine the laws of self-defense, or grasps the concepts and legal ramifications of using our skills. This seminar will discuss the laws of self-defense, what might happen following your defending yourself, and how to best protect yourself from criminal charges and civil suits following your actions. Surviving the fight is often just the first step. This seminar is delivered in a classroom and lecture format over approximately 3 hours although it can run slightly longer depending on student questions.
The instructor for this class has over 3 decades of law enforcement experience, has testified as an expert witness in police use of force cases, is a college professor, and has a law degree.
Force application probabilities.
Black letter law regarding self-defense.
California specific law regarding self-defense.
Castle doctrine.
Defender actions that influence the probability/outcome of trials.

This 60 to 90 Minute seminar will review the principles and best practices for Dry Fire/Practice for shooters. The purpose is to give shooters a road map of how they can safely practice at home, without ammunition, to improve their shooting. This is suitable for pistol, rifle and shotgun shooters and all three systems will be discussed. Students will leave with the ability to create their own dry practice program to best achieve their goals.

This class is not just a tactics class. The goal of this class is to give the student the mental tools and response skills for an intruder in the home, or attempting to enter your home. Attendees should be familiar with Basic Handgun skills and be a comfortable and safe shooter. Advanced shooting skills are not required for this class. While this class will utilize a handgun for instructional purposes, students will leave with the concepts

This two- or three-hours event will focus on one specific drill, selected to help the shooter diagnose and advance their skills. The drill will be shot multiple times with focused, instructor-based coaching as well as self-coaching ques provided. Each drill will have measurable goals so the student can repeat the drill on their own, and track progress. The drills will change with each session so if you attend one day, the next event will have a different exercise. While the time is open, and shooters may stay for as long as the session runs, or leave early, they need to be at the range at the start time for a safety briefing and general information. Attendees will likely be more limited by ammunition than time constraints. We recommend bringing 150 rounds or more. You may not shoot all of it, but you won’t want to run short if you are making solid improvements. Attendees must have completed at least a basic firearms course at CTA and should be comfortable with using a holster.

This class will focus on the foundational skills used to clear rooms, buildings, and other structures. The techniques taught in this class are all well vetted and currently in use in a variety of venues by armed professionals. This is not a shooting course; this is strictly a tactics and movement course. The techniques taught in this class can be applied to home defense, active shooter, executive protection, and any other endeavor where one might be called upon to either find a threat, or ensure an area is safe. We will focus on both single person as well as team tactics. For students looking to improve their shooting skills, we recommend the basic and advanced handgun or rifle classes. Prerequisites: Strong understanding of firearms safety. Equipment: Students can use either a handgun or long gun (i.e. carbine, rifle, or shotgun) for this class. Handguns should be accompanied by a holster. Long guns will need a sling. Students will not be allowed to possess ammunition during this class. If a student wishes to use the range facilities following the class, they are welcomed to do so, however all ammunition must remain locked in their vehicle.

Instructor: Mike Lazarus
Class Duration: 5 Hours
Check-in: 830am
ClassStart Time: 900am - End Time 200pm
Price Per Person: $225.00
Max Students: 6

Note!
Because this class will utilize steel targets, center fire rifle ammunition is prohibited. Students can bring a shotgun (with both buck and bird shot) pistol caliber carbines, or .22 LR rifles. All of these types of firearms, including AR-15 pattern .22 LR Rifles, are available for rent at the pro shop.

Course Description:
This class will focus on the short-range marksmanship problems associated with using a long gun (shotgun or rifle) in an urban environment. Students will learn techniques for using the long gun effectively indoors, in outdoor close confined spaces, and in and around automobiles.

Students will also learn how and when to transition from their long gun to a holstered pistol.
This class is geared towards the use of any long gun. A semi-auto rifle, bolt action rifle, lever action rifle, or shotgun will all be fine. The goal of the class is to give the student portable skills that can be applied to whatever tool they have on hand.

Prerequisites:
Previous Firearms training with both the long gun (either rifle or shotgun) and handgun. Students must be comfortable drawing the handgun from a holster on the range and around various obstacles.

Equipment:
Long gun with 200 rounds of ammunition and a sling.
Pistol with 50 rounds of ammunition, holster spare magazine and magazine pouch.
Ballistic rated eye protection.
Hearing protection.
Water and snacks.
Range appropriate clothing.
Notepad
Knee and elbow pads are not required; however, many people find them comfortable for kneeling positions.