Eric Loden

Topic: Introduction to Defensive Shotgun Prerequisites: None Description: Building upon the lessons learned in our previous session 4/25/2018, and 6/20/18, this session we will begin focusing on adding movement to our positions, shooting on the move, rapid target transitions, and moving targets. Exercises: Moving through various shooting positions Shooting on the move Rapid target transitions Moving targets Loadout: 50-100 Birdshot 20-30 Buckshot 10-20 Slug Multiple weapons systems allowed however we will be focusing on Shotgun this session Garments that accomodate carrying of shells is encouraged

Topic: Introduction to Defensive Rifle Prerequisites: None. Description: Building upon what we have learned in previous sessions we will be working on transitions between firing side to support side, and alternate weapon systems. Exercises: Responses to various positions of contact Transitions between various shooting positions Transitions between firing and support side shoulders Transitions between Primary and Secondary weapon systems Shooting while on the move (time allowing) Loadout: 150-200 rounds Primary (Rifle) 100-150 rounds Secondary (Pistol) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Defensive Rifle Knee and elbow pads are encouraged

Topic: Speed and Accuracy Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. (Primer session precedes this Foundry session.) Description: Building upon the techniques learned in the previous session 2/7/2018, we will move into measuring the balance of speed and accuracy with both close and distant or large and small target areas and transitioning between the two. Exercises: Perfect presentation Mastering the 3 Secrets of Marksmanship Sight acquisition Flash sight picture Sight discipline Recoil management Multiple target transitions Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Pistol from the holster Concealment garments are encouraged Too Fast Too Fast.mp4 Just Right Just Right.mp4 Too Fast.mp4

Topic: Introduction to Defensive Shotgun Prerequisites: No Prerequisite Required Description: We will review information from our 2/28/18, and 4/25/18 sessions and then move into more challenging sequences of movement, manipulations, marksmanship, and critical decision making exercises. Exercises: Understanding ammunition variations (Bird, Buck, and Slug) Patterning your shots at distance for good defensive groupings Loading, reloading, and clearing malfunctions Advanced manipulations for shell selection and single hand drills Shooting multiple adversaries Shooting on the move Loadout: 50-100 Birdshot 20-30 Buckshot 10-20 Slug Multiple weapons systems allowed however we will be focusing on Shotgun this session Garments that accomodate carrying of shells is encouraged

Topic: 3 Weapon Workshop Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. It is also encouraged that you have either attended both an Introduction to Defensive Shotgun, and an Introduction to Defensive Rifle course. Description: During this session we will be cover the use of all three weapon systems and the differences that exist when clearing structures. Understanding distance, body posture when clearing corners and utilizing cover and concealment, patterning and penetration considerations. Exercises: Movement throughout structures Cornering (Slicing the pie) Multiple weapon system transitions for safety and efficiency Loadout: Pistol: 100-150 rounds Shotgun: 50-75 Bird, 20 Slug Rifle: 75-100 rounds Multiple weapons systems encouraged (Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol) If you do not have your own, rental weapons are available. Concealment garments are encouraged

Topic: Introduction to Defensive Rifle Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. Description: Building upon the lessons learned in our previous session 1/31/2018, this session we will begin covering the use of Cover vs. Concealment. We will be utilizing various positions and barricades. Exercises: Assumption of various shooting positions to appropriately use cover and or concealment Standoff vs. Braced or Barricaded positions Splash, ricochets, and sight over bore considerations Loadout: 150-200 rounds Primary (Rifle) 100-150 rounds Secondary (Pistol) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Defensive Rifle Knee and elbow pads are encouraged

Private Range Session: Invite by Host required. To book your own private training event email us at info@adaptacademy.com

Topic: Speed and Accuracy Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. (Primer session precedes this Foundry session.) Description: Building upon the techniques learned in the previous sessions, we will move into measuring the balance of speed and accuracy with both close and distant or large and small target areas and transitioning between the two. Exercises: Perfect presentation Mastering the 3 Secrets of Marksmanship Sight acquisition Flash sight picture Sight discipline Recoil management Multiple target transitions Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Pistol from the holster Concealment garments are encouraged

CANCELLED - Our apologies we have to attend to a private matter. Your Foundry credit will apply for a different session date. Please check the upcoming calendar for make up topic session. Topic: Close Contact Engagement Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. (Primer session precedes this Foundry session.) Description: In this session we will be focusing on gun fights that can occur at arms length because your gunfight might start with a fight for your gun. We will cover protecting yourself long enough to access your weapon, as well as protecting your firearm from another's attempt to gain access to it. Exercises: Body reference or Point shooting positions Defensive guards Striking Gaining distance Weapons retention techniques Weapon disarms Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Pistol from the holster Concealment garments are encouraged

CANCELLED DUE TO PROJECTED HIGH WINDS Topic: Live Fire and Force on Force Shoot House (Live Fire portion will proceed the Non-Lethal Force on Force portion. Training guns and ammunition will be provided by ADAPT, protective equipment is required.) Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. (Primer session precedes this Foundry session.) Description: Building upon our use of Cover and Concealment, and Shooting on the move sessions, we will be tasking the Students to employ good critical decision making as they are faced with multiple scenarios that can occur inside their home or other enclosed structures. From stumbling upon a robbery in progress to a violent home invasion and more Exercises: Introduction to critical decision making as a "solo practitioner" or "buddy team tactics" Movement: Evasion, Escape, Engagement Communication: Verbal and non verbal. Challenge, Command, Control. Door and Hallway positions (Avoiding the fatal funnel) Limited penetration entry vs. Dynamic entry Designated sectors of fire Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the Force on Force component will consist of Pistol and Shotgun only. Concealment garments are encouraged Protective Equipment (We do not recommend heavy protective gear as it defeats the "pain penalty" and hit recognition that is required in some scenarios) Provided: Face shields Eye protection Required: Long sleeve Turtleneck or T-Shirt Long pants Shoes with font coverage or boots (no open toe or tongueless slip ons) Groin protector (Males) If you do not have an athletic supporter you may bring garment to stuff Throat protector (Scarf or Shemagh) Optional: Gloves

Topic: Use of Cover vs. Concealment Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. Description: During this session we will build upon previous skill sets learned in earlier sessions. We will revisit the ability to identify the differences between Cover and Concealment, discuss and apply various shooting positions used to maximum your ability to effectively use what is available to you, practice barricaded and supported positions, and much more. Exercises: Proper positioning of ones self to utilize cover/concealment Shooting from behind, over, under, and around obstacles Shooting obstructed or obscured targets Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems allowed (Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol) Concealment garments optional Knee and elbow pads are encouraged but not necessary

Topic: Live Fire and Force on Force Shoot House (Live Fire portion will proceed the Non-Lethal Force on Force portion. Training guns and ammunition will be provided by ADAPT, protective equipment is required.) Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. Description: Building upon our use of Cover and Concealment, and Shooting on the move sessions, we will be tasking the Students to employ good critical decision making as they are faced with multiple scenarios that can occur inside their home or other enclosed structures. From stumbling upon a robbery in progress to a violent home invasion and more Exercises: Introduction to critical decision making as a "solo practitioner" or "buddy team tactics" Movement: Evasion, Escape, Engagement Communication: Verbal and non verbal. Challenge, Command, Control. Door and Hallway positions (Avoiding the fatal funnel) Limited penetration entry vs. Dynamic entry Designated sectors of fire Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the Force on Force component will consist of Pistol and Shotgun only. Concealment garments are encouraged Protective Equipment (We do not recommend heavy protective gear as it defeats the "pain penalty" and hit recognition that is required in some scenarios) Provided: Face shields Eye protection Required: Long sleeve Turtleneck or T-Shirt Long pants Shoes with font coverage or boots (no open toe or tongueless slip ons) Groin protector (Males) If you do not have an athletic supporter you may bring garment to stuff Throat protector (Scarf or Shemagh) Optional: Gloves

Topic: Shooting on the move and on moving targets. Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. Description: Building upon the techniques learned in the previous sessions 1/4/2018 and 5/30/2018, we'll be shooting while moving and on reactive moving targets. Exercises: Proper footwork for movement Moving smoothly in all directions Cadence drills Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Pistol from the holster Concealment garments are encouraged

Topic: Close Contact Combat Engagements Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. (Primer session precedes this Foundry session.) Description: Building upon the skill sets covered on 05/02/2018 we will continue adding new skills to our Close Contact fighting toolbox. Focusing on gun fights that can occur at arms length we will work on additional blocks, strikes, and weapon retention/deployment techniques. Exercises: Body reference or Point shooting postions Defensive guards Striking Gaining distance Weapons retention techniques Weapon disarms Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Pistol from the holster Concealment garments are encouraged

Topic: Shooting on the move utilizing steel reactive targets. Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. Description: During this session we will be building upon the skill sets covered on 1/4/2018 and we will be shooting at both paper and steel targets for transitions from close to far all the while on the move. Exercises: Shooting with movement Shooting on the move Shooting multiple targets Target transitions while moving Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems allowed (Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol) Concealment garments are encouraged

Topic: Close Contact Combat Engagements (Live Fire portion will proceed the Non-Lethal Force on Force portion. Training guns and ammunition will be provided by ADAPT, protective equipment is required.) Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. (Primer session precedes this Foundry session.) Description: In this session we will be building upon the techniques covered on 3/21/18. Focusing on gun fights that can occur at arms length we will work on additional blocks, strikes, and weapon retention/deployment techniques. Exercises: Body reference or Point shooting postions Defensive guards Striking Gaining distance Weapons retention techniques Weapon disarms Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Pistol from the holster Concealment garments are encouraged Protective Equipment (We do not recommend heavy protective gear as it defeats the "pain penalty" and hit recognition that is required in some scenarios) Provided: Face shields Eye protection Required: Long sleeve Turtleneck or T-Shirt Long pants Shoes with font coverage or boots (no open toe or tongueless slip ons) Groin protector (Males) If you do not have an athletic supporter you may bring garment to stuff Throat protector (Scarf or Shemagh) Optional: Gloves

About Primer Safety, Operation, Basic Marksmanship. This 2 hour range meet our prerequisite, and prepares students to attend our ongoing Foundry training sessions. Students learn the basics of firearms safety and operation, listen to lectures, participate in group activities, and receive hands on and one-on-one instruction. Training is focused towards weapons familiarization, and basic marksmanship. Topics covered: Range safety, Range Etiquette, Range Commands The Four Universal Safety Rules Appropriate Dry Practice procedures and exercises Grip, Stances: Isosceles and Weaver Presentation from the Holster to various ready positions. (Low Ready, Contact Ready, High Ready, Sul) Administrative Loading and Unloading Marksmanship: Balance of Speed vs. Accuracy Malfunction Clearances Reloading: Tactical and Emergency Survival Sequence To view our Course reservation procedure, and Cancellation and Refund Policy please click here.

About Primer Safety, Operation, Basic Marksmanship. This 2 hour range meet our prerequisite, and prepares students to attend our ongoing Foundry training sessions. Students learn the basics of firearms safety and operation, listen to lectures, participate in group activities, and receive hands on and one-on-one instruction. Training is focused towards weapons familiarization, and basic marksmanship. Topics covered: Range safety, Range Etiquette, Range Commands The Four Universal Safety Rules Appropriate Dry Practice procedures and exercises Grip, Stances: Isosceles and Weaver Presentation from the Holster to various ready positions. (Low Ready, Contact Ready, High Ready, Sul) Administrative Loading and Unloading Marksmanship: Balance of Speed vs. Accuracy Malfunction Clearances Reloading: Tactical and Emergency Survival Sequence To view our Course reservation procedure, and Cancellation and Refund Policy please click here.

SOLD OUT Additional dates Multi-State Concealed Firearms Permit Qualification Course 08:00 AM - 7:00 PM Utah 0800-1300 Nevada 1000-1300 Lunch 1300-1400 Range 1400-`1900 This 1 day 10 hour class meets all requirements to obtain applications for Nevada, Utah, and Florida Concealed Firearms permits. Classroom time: 5 hours Range time: 5 hours (Attention: $20.00 additional "Range Fee" this may be added to your cart prior to checkout, and paid upon arrival to your course date by cash, card or check)(Checks made payable to ADAPT Group LLC) Lunch break: 1 hour (only applies to 9 hour session)(lunch is not provided) Click here to see a map of food vendors in the area. Minimum age for course attendance is 12 years old. Permit applications will only be issued to those over the age of 20. (Course completion certificates are awarded to all individuals under 20. These certificates satisfy most requirements of a "firearms safety class" as they are conducted by a certified NRA Law Enforcement Instructor.) To apply for your Florida permit please follow this link. Download : Application for concealed weapons license for the State of Florida Upon completion of the course, your signed application that must be submitted to the Sheriff's Department in your County and is only valid for 1 year. Eric Loden: NRA Law Enforcement Instructor # 161586983 (Not a NRA approved course. However most states recognize this as a safety course as instructed by a certified NRA Instructor.) Topics include: Firearms safe handling and storage Federal, State, and Local laws (Currently only Nevada Laws are listed on our site, but we are working on Utah.) Prohibited areas (Nevada: Quick reference page, FAQ) Criminal and Civil liability and the aftermath of a shooting incident Basic tactics Situational awareness, De-escalation, and threat avoidance Loading/Unloading, Aiming and Firing Techniques Concealed carry and presentation methods Rules of Engagement (legal and appropriate use of force in response to a violent threat) Defensive marksmanship (the balance between speed and accuracy) Survival Sequence (surviving the initial encounter, and beyond) Required Equipment needed: 100 rounds of ammunition for qualifying weapon. 1 Gun (per attendee) (Effective October 1st, 2013, pursuant to Senate Bill 76 applicants need only to qualify with one weapon in order to carry both semi-automatics and revolvers.) 2 Magazines/ or 2 speed-loaders for the gun A Hat with brim and wrap-around eye and hearing protection Additional Equipment recommended: 1 Holster 1 Magazine Pouch 1 Sturdy Belt 1 Gun 3 Magazines/speed-loaders for the gun If you need to rent a weapon please follow this link. Rental Weapons Packages Rental gear available. Please select your desired weapon type from the drop down menu on the next page once you have added the item to your cart. To view our Approved and Recommended Holster page click here. To view our Recommend Course Gear page click here. Associated documents: Nevada LVMPD CFP Application(New revision with updated fees 06/24/2016) Utah BCI CFP Application (New revision with updated fees 02/01/2015) Florida: Application for concealed weapons license for the State of Florida Nevada Approved Instructors List List of Certified Firearms Instructors (Out of the State of Utah) (Nevada: Listed on pg.21 Eric Loden) Additional fees: $98.25 For Permit Application Filing Fee paid to LVMPD http://lvmpd.com/Permits/ConcealedFirearms/tabid/124/Default.aspx Utah BCI Permit Filing Fees: Utah residents $39.00 Non-residents $49.00 $112.00 Florida Dept of Agriculture Permit Filling Fees Download : Application for concealed weapons license for the State of Florida State Reciprocity Laws change all the time, please check the following sites for the most up to date changes. http://handgunlaw.us or http://www.usafirearmtraining.com/ *Attention: Reservation Rescheduling Fee of $25.00 for any individual that DOES NOT provide us with 48 hour notice that they need to reschedule.* **All courses are subject to cancellation if minimum attendance requirements are not met. All students will be notified of any cancellations as soon as possible.** To view our Course reservation procedure, and Cancellation and Refund Policy please click here.

Women of High Caliber Presenter: ADAPT Topic: Introduction to Edged Weapons for Self Defense Range Activity: Standard target shooting session

Topic: Close Contact Combat Engagements Prerequisites: You must have either attended a Primer, a Pistol Fundamentals, or our Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit Course prior to attendance to this Foundry Session. (Primer session precedes this Foundry session.) Description: In this session we will be focusing on gun fights that can occur at arms length because your gunfight might start with a fight for your gun. We will cover protecting yourself long enough to access your weapon, as well as protecting your firearm from another's attempt to gain access to it. Exercises: Body reference or Point shooting positions Defensive guards Striking Gaining distance Weapons retention techniques Weapon disarms Loadout: 150-200 rounds (Primary) Multiple weapons systems are allowed however the focus of the session will be on Pistol from the holster Concealment garments are encouraged

About Primer Safety, Operation, Basic Marksmanship. This 2 hour range meet our prerequisite, and prepares students to attend our ongoing Foundry training sessions. Students learn the basics of firearms safety and operation, listen to lectures, participate in group activities, and receive hands on and one-on-one instruction. Training is focused towards weapons familiarization, and basic marksmanship. Topics covered: Range safety, Range Etiquette, Range Commands The Four Universal Safety Rules Appropriate Dry Practice procedures and exercises Grip, Stances: Isosceles and Weaver Presentation from the Holster to various ready positions. (Low Ready, Contact Ready, High Ready, Sul) Administrative Loading and Unloading Marksmanship: Balance of Speed vs. Accuracy Malfunction Clearances Reloading: Tactical and Emergency Survival Sequence To view our Course reservation procedure, and Cancellation and Refund Policy please click here.