VCAT I

To survive a vehicle ambush you must immediately change the dynamic by establishing dominance over the adversary.  Students will learn to use the handgun to counter “near ambushes” (distances under 25 meters).   The class will cover the following topics:

• Demonstration of cover/concealment options around vehicles
• Counter-surveillance and pre-attack indicators
• Strategies to overcome near ambushes
• Live-fire shooting while seated in the vehicle - solo and pairs
• Exiting the vehicle under fire
• Engaging targets while outside of the vehicle
• Force-on-force scenarios to validate training

Prerequisite:  Intermediate-level handgun skills and legally allowed to possess a firearm.

Required Equipment:

• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• N95 Mask
• Gloves to protect against glass and sharp metal
• Knee and elbow pads recommended
• Long sleeve shirt for force-on-force scenarios
• Holster: "outside the waistband" holster.  No inside the waistband, appendix carry, or SERPA holsters.
• Handgun with 3-4 magazines
• 300 rounds handgun ammuntion