Personal Protection Training Courses

Personal Protection Training Courses

Below are a full list of the specialized training we provide  

PATH (Practical and Tactical Handcuffing)

PATH is a structured training program designed to teach law enforcement officers, security personnel, and other professionals how to effectively apply handcuffs in various scenarios. The primary goal of PATH training is to ensure that handcuffing techniques are both secure and safe—protecting the officer, the subject being restrained, and the public at large.

Core Components of PATH Training:

Tactical Application:
PATH focuses on methods that minimize risk during an arrest. This includes understanding the most efficient ways to approach a subject, maintain control, and apply handcuffs quickly while ensuring proper positioning.

Situational Awareness:
Trainees learn how to assess their environment and the behavior of the subject to decide the best handcuffing approach. This awareness helps reduce the likelihood of resistance, escape attempts, or injury.

Officer Safety:
PATH techniques emphasize maintaining a position of advantage and employing proper stances to reduce vulnerability. Officers are trained to maintain control and react swiftly to unexpected movements or threats.

Subject Safety and Comfort:
In addition to maintaining security, PATH teaches officers how to ensure that handcuffs are applied without causing undue pain or injury. Proper fit, positioning, and checking for tightness are stressed, as well as monitoring the subject’s condition after restraint.

Adaptability to Different Scenarios:
PATH covers a variety of scenarios, including standing handcuffing, kneeling handcuffing, prone handcuffing, and dealing with individuals who may be non-compliant or combative. This ensures that trainees are prepared for diverse field situations.

By integrating practical techniques with tactical awareness, PATH training helps ensure that handcuffing is performed effectively, responsibly, and in a manner that prioritizes safety for all parties involved.

TASER training through Axon Academy

TASER training through Axon Academy is a specialized certification program designed to educate law enforcement officers, security personnel, and other authorized users on the safe and effective use of TASER devices. The course covers both the operational and legal aspects of using a TASER, helping users ensure that deployments are consistent with industry best practices and organizational policies.

Key Components of TASER Training:

Device Familiarization and Functionality:
Trainees learn the mechanics of TASER devices, including how they operate, their components, and how to properly maintain and inspect them. This ensures that users understand the device’s capabilities and limitations before deploying it in the field.

Safety Protocols:
Safety is a top priority. Participants are taught proper handling procedures, safe loading and unloading techniques, and how to reduce the risk of accidental discharges. These protocols help protect both the user and those around them.

Effective Use Techniques:
The training covers proper aiming, optimal distance, and target zones. Participants practice scenarios that simulate real-world encounters, helping them understand how and when to use the TASER to achieve compliance while minimizing the risk of injury.

Legal and Ethical Considerations:
Axon Academy courses emphasize the importance of understanding laws and departmental policies governing the use of force. Trainees gain knowledge of when a TASER can be legally and ethically deployed and what documentation and reporting are required after each use.

De-escalation and Decision-Making:
The program integrates principles of de-escalation, teaching users how to assess a situation, communicate effectively, and consider alternative options before resorting to TASER deployment. This helps ensure that TASER use is a last resort, employed only when necessary and appropriate.

Post-Deployment Procedures:
Participants learn how to handle situations after deploying a TASER, including securing the individual, providing any necessary medical attention, and reporting the incident. Understanding post-deployment responsibilities is critical for maintaining transparency and accountability.

By completing TASER training through Axon Academy, participants become certified to carry and use TASER devices responsibly. The certification process helps ensure that deployments are performed safely, lawfully, and in a manner that reduces risk for all parties involved.

ALICE (civilian active shooter response training)

ALICE training is a civilian-focused program designed to prepare individuals and organizations to respond effectively during active shooter events. ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate, emphasizes proactive, flexible strategies that go beyond traditional lockdown methods.

Core Principles of ALICE Training:

Alert:
Recognizing the first signs of danger and initiating an immediate response. This includes identifying unusual sounds, suspicious behavior, or other warning signals and using clear, concise communication to spread awareness quickly.

Lockdown:
Securing oneself in a safe location if evacuation isn’t immediately possible. ALICE teaches advanced lockdown techniques, such as barricading doors, reinforcing entry points, and using the environment to create physical barriers against a threat.

Inform:
Sharing real-time information with others in the building, including descriptions of the assailant, their location, and movements. Clear, ongoing communication helps everyone make more informed decisions about their safety.

Counter:
As a last resort, using defensive measures to disrupt and distract the shooter if directly confronted. This may involve throwing objects, creating noise, or swarming the individual to reduce their ability to cause harm. Countering is not about fighting but about creating chaos and confusion to increase survival chances.

Evacuate:
Prioritizing a safe escape whenever possible. ALICE training emphasizes the importance of knowing multiple exit routes, moving quickly away from danger, and regrouping in designated safe areas.

 

Overall, ALICE training equips people with practical, evidence-based strategies to maximize their chances of survival in the event of an active shooter situation.

The Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification for Adults and Pediatrics

The Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification for Adults and Pediatrics is a comprehensive training program that equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to provide lifesaving care in emergency situations. The course covers a wide range of scenarios and teaches how to respond to sudden illnesses, injuries, and cardiac emergencies in both adults and children.

Key Components of the Training:

First Aid Skills:
Participants learn to assess emergency situations, recognize common medical conditions (such as asthma attacks, allergic reactions, and diabetic emergencies), and provide care for injuries including bleeding, burns, fractures, and head injuries. The training also includes techniques for handling shock and understanding how to prevent further harm until professional help arrives.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation):
The course covers how to perform high-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths for adults, children, and infants. It emphasizes proper hand placement, compression depth and rate, and effective airway management. Participants practice CPR on manikins to develop confidence and skill in delivering life-sustaining care.

AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Use:
Trainees learn how to operate an AED, a critical device used during cardiac arrest to deliver a controlled electric shock that can help restore a normal heart rhythm. The course demonstrates proper pad placement and safe operation, and it ensures that participants understand how to integrate AED use with CPR.

Pediatric-Specific Considerations:
The pediatric segment focuses on the unique anatomical and physiological differences in children and infants, adapting first aid, CPR, and AED techniques accordingly. This ensures that participants are prepared to handle emergencies involving younger individuals effectively.

Scenario-Based Training and Certification:
Throughout the course, participants engage in hands-on practice and realistic scenarios to reinforce learning and build confidence. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certification that typically remains valid for two years, though re-certification or refresher training may be needed to maintain competency.

 

OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) training, as provided by Defense Technology

OC Training is a certification course designed to prepare law enforcement, security personnel, and other authorized individuals to carry and deploy OC aerosol products (commonly referred to as “pepper spray”) effectively and responsibly. This training focuses on the safe handling, tactical deployment, and post-incident care related to OC products.

Core Elements of OC Training:

Understanding OC Formulations and Delivery Systems:
Participants learn about the chemical composition of oleoresin capsicum, its effects on the human body, and the various delivery methods (e.g., sprays, foggers, and gels). They also study the range of products available, allowing them to choose the most suitable option for specific operational environments.

Safe Handling and Storage:
Trainees are instructed on proper handling techniques, including how to secure OC devices to prevent accidental discharge. They also learn best practices for storage to maintain the effectiveness and shelf life of the product.

Deployment Techniques:
The training emphasizes situational awareness, stance, and proper aiming techniques. Participants practice using OC in controlled scenarios to ensure they can deploy it accurately and efficiently, even under stress.

Legal and Policy Considerations:
The course provides an overview of the legal framework governing OC use, including state and local regulations, departmental policies, and guidelines for use-of-force reporting. Understanding these aspects helps ensure that OC deployment is both lawful and in compliance with organizational standards.

Decontamination and Post-Exposure Care:
Participants are trained to recognize the effects of OC exposure and how to provide appropriate aftercare. This includes steps for decontaminating individuals who have been exposed and understanding the recovery timeline. Proper care not only protects the well-being of the subject but also reduces liability risks.

Practical Application and Certification:
The course typically includes hands-on exercises and scenario-based training. After demonstrating proficiency in both knowledge and practical skills, participants receive certification, which may be required by their department or agency.

By completing OC training from Defense Technology, personnel become proficient in the safe and effective use of OC products, ensuring they can respond confidently and responsibly when the situation calls for it.

One-On-One Coaching Lessons

Our 1-on-1 coaching sessions specialize in working with new and experienced shooters. We start by giving you a firm foundation in firearms safety, handling, and shooting fundamentals. If you have a firearm, we encourage you to bring it.

SC Concealed Weapon Permit Classes

Our 1 day course covers South Carolina Use of Force Laws, De-escalation Tactics, and Holster Retention.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. Our traditional, instructor-led course is where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor conducted in a classroom and at the shooting range.

Personal Protection Inside the Home

We teach you the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.

Personal Protection Outside the Home

You will gain the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective, and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home.

Refuse To Be A Victim

We review strategies you can integrate into your everyday life to avoid becoming a victim of crime. The seminar includes instruction on criminal psychology, automobile crimes; cyber safety, home security, and a variety of crime prevention strategies including carjack avoidance techniques, use of personal safety devices, and more. *This is not a firearms instruction course, and does not include instruction in physical combat self-defense.*