VCAT 2

This is a continuation of VCAT 1 where students will learn to use a carbine to counter “far ambushes” (distances over 25 meters).   The class will cover the following topics:

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• Strategies to overcome far ambushes
• Live-fire shooting while seated in the vehicle - solo and pairs
• Deploying a carbine from the vehicle
• Engaging targets  using conventional and unconventional shooting positions
• Use of “Fire-and-Maneuver” to conduct a counter-assault

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Prerequisite:   VCAT 1 and legally allowed to possess a firearm.

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Patrol officers  should wear their normal duty gear.  SWAT operators should wear plate carriers.  Citizens can choose from EDC or plate carrier options.

Required equipment:

• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• N95 Mask
• Gloves to protect against glass and sharp metal
• Knee and elbow pads recommended
• Holster: "outside the waistband" holster.  No inside the waistband, appendix carry, or SERPA holsters.
• Handgun with 2 magazines
• 50 rounds handgun ammunition
• Carbine with 3-4 magazines
• 400 rounds carbine ammunition
• Hat with bill to protect against falling brass
• Rain gear and waterproof boots for inclement weather