Pictured Left to Right: U.S. Navy Seal Rich Graham, Sniper Seal Team 10, Instructor Dustin Cook, Instructor Doug Sparks, Combat Medic Instructor Justin Ryan Van Vliet
WHY TRAIN WITH US?
Our instructors and adjunct instructors have over 100 years of combined experience. Each instructor brings a unique skillset to training curriculum. Our tactical instructors have served or currently serve on SWAT/SRT and have trained under and with members of the US Navy Seals and Army Special Forces. Our training has been reviewed and developed by our instructors through training with the elite special forces.
COURSES………
AR-15 Armorer's Course Description (Click Here)
Spartan Firearms & Tactical, Inc. 3 day AR15 Armorer Course is a comprehensive course on the AR15 weapon system. At the completion of this class you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform proper assembly/ disassembly, barrelling procedures, perform routine maintenance, building platforms and inspections. You will have a better understanding of the cycle of operation and how to troubleshoot component problems and keep your weapon operational. Students will also learn about gas port sizing and component specifications.
Instructor Email: dcook@spartanfirearmsandtactical.com
Tactical Courses
CQB "Close Quarters Battle" Level 1
**This course is designed for patrol officers or tactical teams.**
The CQB Fundamentals Course is designed to teach the fundamentals of room entry. You will be introduced to the same building block skills taught to Tier 1 Operators, SWAT Teams, and other organizations during CQB training. Focus will be placed on the basic fundamentals and a firm understanding of tactics. The course will provide the student with a solid understanding of the principles of CQB and the individual tasks when clearing rooms. This course established the fundamental levels to progress on to CQB Level 2.
* Costs can vary depending on location and class requirements if outside our region.
Training Topics
- CQB Fundamentals and Principles
- Lethal Shot Placement Focusing on Upper Thoracics and Hip Placement Shots
- Shooting while moving in different directions
- Lateral Target Transitions
- Target Discrimination
- 2 Man room Entry
- 4 Man (Team) Entry
- Basic Clearance Procedures
- Post Assault Procedures
- Room/Area Domination
- Threshold Evaluation
- And More!!!
Course Requirement
Open Course: Law Enforcement/Military
Duration: 2 Day (16.5 hours)
Firearm: Pistol /Rifle
Course Cost: $495.00 (group discounts available)
Equipment List:
- Semi-Auto Duty Pistol Handgun (9mm -.45ACp)
- 700 Rounds of Factory Pistol Ammunition (No Reloads Allowed)
- Semi-Auto Rifle (.223,5.56/300 Blackout/7.62×39
- 700 Rounds of Factory Rifle Ammo (No Reloads Allowed)
- At least 3 magazines for your pistol
- At least 3 magazines for your rifle
- Hearing & Eye Protection
- Holster (duty rated), Duty Gear, or Battlebelt
- Ballastic Vest
- Beverages
- Protection from the Elements (water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
- Proper Clothing (no sandles or open toe shoes)
- Pen/Pencil & Paper
- Open Mind
- This course wil utilize UTM/SIMMS rounds in certain scenarios….
If you or your organization is intrested in hosting a course, please email us at dcook@spartanfirearmsandtactical.com
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CQB "Close Quarters Battle" Level 2
**This course is designed for patrol officers or tactical teams.**
The CQB Fundamentals Level 2 Course is an advance course designed to teach the advance tactics of room entry. You will be introduced to the same skills taught to Tier 1 Operators, SWAT Teams, and other organizations during CQB training. Focus will be placed on the fundamentals, advance tactics, planning, medical. The course will provide the student with a solid understanding of the principles of CQB and the individual and advance tasks when clearing rooms. This course is established at the advance levels and must have CQB Level 1 to attend.
* Costs can vary depending on location and class requirements if outside our region.
Training Topics
- Advance CQB Fundamentals and Principles
- Lethal Shot Placement Focusing on Upper Thoracics and Hip Placement Shots
- Shooting while moving in different directions
- Team Shooting Competitions
- Lateral Target Transitions
- Target Discrimination
- 2 Man room Entry
- 4 Man (Team) Entry
- Advance Clearance Procedures
- Pre and Post Assault Procedures
- Room/Area Domination
- Threshold Evaluation
- Pre-Planning
- Operational Considerations
- Building Evaluations
- Crisis Situations
- Bounding Tactics
- Shooting, Moving, & Communicating
- Target Domination
Course Description
Open Course: Law Enforcement/Military
Duration: 3 Day (30 hours)
Firearm: Pistol /Rifle
Course Cost: $595.00 (group discounts available)
Equipment List:
- Semi-Auto Duty Pistol Handgun (9mm -.45ACp)
- 850 Rounds of Factory Pistol Ammunition (No Reloads Allowed)
- Semi-Auto Rifle (.223,5.56/300 Blackout/7.62×39
- 900 Rounds of Factory Rifle Ammo (No Reloads Allowed)
- At least 3 magazines for your pistol
- At least 3 magazines for your rifle
- Hearing & Eye Protection
- Holster (duty rated), Duty Gear, or Battlebelt
- Ballastic Vest
- Beverages
- Protection from the Elements (water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
- Proper Clothing (no sandles or open toe shoes)
- Pen/Pencil & Paper
- Open Mind
- This course wil utilize UTM/SIMMS rounds in certain scenarios….
If you or your organization is intrested in hosting a course, please email us at dcook@spartanfirearmsandtactical.com
Basic S.W.A.T. / S.R.T. School
Course Description
Tution Cost: $450.00 per student
This course is restricted to Law Enforcement, Military, SWAT Medics/Firefighter/ SWAT Physician
Basic S.W.A.T. / S.R.T. School. Students will be introduced to basic SWAT/SRT topics to include:
- tactics and techniques including a historical overview of SWAT
- team organization and structure
- resolution of barricaded suspect situations
- team movements
- searches and room clearing,
- vehicle assaults
- ballistic shield work
- warrant service and multiple field training exercises
- crisis intervention tactics
- OPs Planning
- Incident Command
- Intelligence Gathering
- and Much Much More….
This is a hands-on, high-intensity course in which students practice tactics and techniques in the field.This course will utilize live fire training scenarios and force on force training. Students should be prepared for long days while in heavy gear.
Course Gear
Students will need the following gear:
- Handgun (350 rounds of ammunition)
- Rifle (400 rounds of ammunition)
- Sub Machine Gun (optional) (350 rounds of ammunition)
- Ballistic Vest
- Ballistic or Bump Helmet (optional)
- Knee & Elbow Pads (optional)
- At least 3 magazines per weapons platform
- Protection from the elements (rain gear, sunscreen, ball cap, etc. optional)
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
- Duty Belt or Battle Belt
- Gas Mask (optional)
- Flashlight and Weapon Mounted Light
- Duty Boots or Duty Shoes
- Required to wear tactical pants
- Polo or Tactical Shirt Required
- Hydration System
- Pen and Paper
- Groin and/or Breast Cup recommended for Force on Force Training
Officer Survival Course
Description
The OSC (Officer Survival Course) is a dynamic, hands-on training program designed to give officers a renewal of the survival mindset and the tools to detect, avoid and win against numeorus styles of attacks. The environments focuses on inside and around vehicles, exterior approaches, and inside structures. Through lecture, demonstration, and reality-based scenario training, the officers will be encouraged to push traditional boundaries with an emphasis on tactical problem solving. This will be reinforced with stress inoculation. The officer will be evaluated on their ability to perform the required skills and tactics during a practical exercise.
Program Syllabus/Curriculum
- Use of Force
- Introduction to Officer Safety & Survival
- Officer Safety and Survival
- Tactical Defense from Inside and Around a Vehicle (when practical)
- Handgun & Rifle Manipulations
- Medical Applications
- and much, much, moore…
Course Outline & Requirements
Open Course: Law Enforcement/Military
Duration: 2 Day (30 hours)
Firearm: Pistol /Rifle
Course Cost: $325.00 (group discounts available)
Equipment List:
- Semi-Auto Duty Pistol Handgun (9mm -.45ACp)
- 300 Rounds of Factory Pistol Ammunition (No Reloads Allowed)
- Semi-Auto Rifle (.223,5.56/300 Blackout/7.62×39
- 250 Rounds of Factory Rifle Ammo (No Reloads Allowed)
- At least 3 magazines for your pistol
- At least 3 magazines for your rifle
- Hearing & Eye Protection
- Holster (duty rated), Duty Gear, or Battlebelt
- Ballastic Vest
- Beverages
- Protection from the Elements (water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
- Proper Clothing (no sandles or open toe shoes) Bring clothes that you don’t care to get stained.
- Pen/Pencil & Paper
- Open Mind
- This course wil utilize UTM/SIMMS rounds in certain scenarios….
If you or your organization is intrested in hosting a course, please email us at dcook@spartanfirearmsandtactical.com
ADVANCED S.W.A.T./S.R.T Course
Course Description (click here)
The Advanced S.W.A.T./S.R.T. Course is designed for operators who have already completed a Basic S.W.A.T./S.R.T. Course (proof of prior course required). This course is Tennessee P.O.S.T. approved. (Course Cost: $550.00)
This course is physically and mental demanding and will require long hours. The course is (60) hours long (12) hours each day over the course of 5 days.
Advanced S.W.A.T./S.R.T. is designed to cover a variety of topics to include: CQB, low light operations, planning, organization, hostage rescue, vehicle assaults and extraction, distraction devices, and much more…..
This course will consist of: force on force training, live fire, defensive shooting, advanced CQB tactics, team movements, advanced team shooting skills, Ballistic Shield training, rapid deployment etc. Be Prepared for LONG Days….
Equipment Requirements (click here)
You will need the following equipment:
- Issued Duty Weapon
- Issued Duty Shotgun/Rifle/orSub-Gun (optional if none are issued)
- Pistol rounds – 450
- Rifle rounds – 400
- Shotgun – 150
- Sub-Gun – 400
- Pistol Magazine – at least 3
- Rifle Magazine – at least 3
- Sub-Gun Magazine – at least 3
- Tactial or Ballistic Vest
- Comabt or training pants: ex. 5.11, Tru-Spec, etc. (no other clothing will be permitted)
- Polo, T-Shirt, or Comabt Shirt
- Combat or Duty boots only
- Weather Gear (rain gear, winter clothing, sunscreen, etc. depending on climate)
- Ballistic or Bump Helmet
- Handled flashlight, weapon mounted lights
- Duty or Battle belt with quality holster
- Pen/Paper
- Hydration System
- Ear Protection
- Eye protection
- Groin/Breast protection for use of Simm/UTM rounds
- Ballistic Shield (optional)
- Open MIND
sniper
Our TN P.O.S.T. (40 hour) Police Sniper Level 1 Course is designed for the law enforcement sniper or designated marksman, this course focuses on developing proficiency in tactical scoped rifle marksmanship, field craft, and observation/reporting skills.
Course Equipment List:
- Match grade rifle w/scope (MOA or MRAD)
- At least 500 rounds of match grade ammunition
- Battle Belt or similar with side arm
- Load bearing vest
- Spotting scope (not requires, but recommended
- Backpack for equipment (will discuss content on first day of class)
- Ghillie suit or camouflage covering for stalking and hides
- BDU style clothing that’s appropriate for weather
- Ear and Eye protection
- Hat (boogie style preferred
- Hydration system
- Sunscreen, insect repellant, etc.
- Note taking material (pen/pencil, paper, etc.)
***This course is restricted to law enforcement and military persons.***
Training Courses
Low Light/Night Fighter Course
**This course is open to Law Enforcement/Military/ and Law Abiding Citizens.**
This 3 Day Low Light/Night Fighter course. Our course is designed to arm students with with a solid understanding of the fundementals of no light and low light operations. The students will learn how to safely shoot, move, and communicate. Students will learn structure clearing and team movements.
This class will encompass both Live fire and UTM/SIMMS training.
This course will consist of both day and night evolutions. Therefor, the times are altered to meet the training needs.
Course Description
Open Course: Law Enforcement/Military/Law Abiding Citizens
Duration: 3 Day (16.5 hours)
Firearm: Pistol /Rifle
Course Cost: $395.00 (group discounts available)
Equipment List:
- Semi-Auto Duty Pistol Handgun (9mm -.45ACp)
- 350 Rounds of Factory Pistol Ammunition (No Reloads Allowed)
- Semi-Auto Rifle (.223,5.56/300 Blackout/7.62×39) (Optional)
- 200 Rounds of Factory Rifle Ammo (No Reloads Allowed)
- At least 3 magazines for your pistol
- At least 3 magazines for your rifle
- Hearing & Eye Protection
- Holster (duty rated), Duty Gear, or Battlebelt, OWB, IWB, Appendix
- Handled Flashlight
- Weapons Mounted Light (Highly Recommended)
- Beverages
- Protection from the Elements (water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
- Proper Clothing (no sandles or open toe shoes)
- Pen/Pencil & Paper
- Open Mind
- This course wil utilize UTM/SIMMS rounds in certain scenarios….
If you or your organization is intrested in hosting a course, please email us at dcook@spartanfirearmsandtactical.com
S.O.R.T.A.K. "Single Officer Response to Active Killer"
Our S.O.R.T.A.K. Course is a revolutionized system that focuses on the Single Officer Response to an active threat. In this course the student will become proficient in single officer tactics and approaches. The course will focus on hall ways movements, threshold evaluation, encountering IEDs, angles of the adversary, and Link Up. This course will help build confidence and planning to respond to an ever growing issue facing every law enforcement officer.
Course Description
Open Course: Law Enforcement/Military
Duration: 3 Day (30 hours)
Course Cost: $389.00 (group discounts available)
Equipment List:
- Hearing & Eye Protection
- Holster (duty rated), Duty Gear, or Battlebelt
- Ballastic Vest
- Beverages
- Protection from the Elements (water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
- Proper Clothing (no sandles or open toe shoes)
- Pen/Pencil & Paper
- Open Mind
- This course will utilize UTM/SIMMS rounds in certain scenarios….
If you or your organization is intrested in hosting a course, please email us at dcook@spartanfirearmsandtactical.com
S.O.R.T.A.K. "Single Officer Response to Active Killer" (Train the Trainer)
Our S.O.R.T.A.K. (Train the Trainer) Course is a revolutionized system that focuses on the Single Officer Response to an active threat. In this course the student will become proficient in single officer tactics, approaches, and teachback methods. The course will focus on hall ways movements, threshold evaluation, encountering IEDs, angles of the adversary, Link Up, and the Intructor Teaching Methods . This course will help build confidence and planning to instruct other persons to an ever growing issue facing every law enforcement officer.
Course Description
Open Course: Law Enforcement/Military
Duration: 5 Day (40 hours)
**Must have completed Instrcutor Development to Attend this Course.**
Course Cost: $495.00 (group discounts available)
Equipment List:
- Hearing & Eye Protection
- Holster (duty rated), Duty Gear, or Battlebelt
- Ballastic Vest
- Beverages
- Protection from the Elements (water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
- Proper Clothing (no sandles or open toe shoes)
- Pen/Pencil & Paper
- Open Mind
- This course will utilize UTM/SIMMS rounds in certain scenarios….
If you or your organization is intrested in hosting a course, please email us at dcook@spartanfirearmsandtactical.com
Counter Ambush
This course will provide the student with the ability to immediately recognize, react, and respond to counter an ambush. This course was developed for officers as a proactive measure against the increase in frequency and lethality of ambushes against law enforcement officers. The training will prepare officers to employ “Left of Bang Theory” and advanced weapon combat tactics. Officers will be instructed on the dynamics and evolution of an ambush, rapid tactical counter measures, and team concepts in counter ambush response. At the completion of the course, officers will have the mindset and tactical training to identify the dynamics leading to an ambush, counter the ambush, and WIN the FIGHT!!!
Course Description
Open Course: Law Enforcement/Military
Duration: 3 Day (24.5 hours)
Course Cost: $395.00 (group discounts available)
Equipment List:
- Hearing & Eye Protection
- Holster (duty rated), Duty Gear, or Battlebelt
- Handgun
- 450 Rounds Handgun Ammo (No Reloads)
- Rifle (Ar-15, 300 Blackout, 7.62×39) (Optional)
- 350 Rounds Rifle Ammo (No Reloads)
- Ballastic Vest
- Beverages
- Protection from the Elements (water, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
- Proper Clothing (no sandles or open toe shoes)
- Pen/Pencil & Paper
- Open Mind
- This course will utilize UTM/SIMMS rounds in certain scenarios….
If you or your organization is intrested in hosting a course, please email us at dcook@spartanfirearmsandtactical.com
INSTRUCTOR LEVEL COURSES
Firearms Instructor Course
Description
Our Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor Course is designed to provide firearms instructors with a familiarization of a variety of firearms, to include care and maintenance and the skills necessary to perform as a firearms instructor. The program also introduces instructors to teaching techniques as well as identifying and resolving shooting problems/errors.Our course brings numerous philosophies to the table from the tactical world, marksmanship, competition arena.
Course Cost: $495.00 per student (group discounts are avaliable)
Prerequisites/Course Requirements
1. Students must be a law abiding citizen in good standing, a full-time law enforcement officer/agent or military. If Law Enforcement: (The student must have a POST Certified Instructor Development Course or a letter from GDI stating the student will be attending an Instructor Development Course in the future).
2. Must be in good physical condition with no medical restrictions.
3. Must demonstrate individual firearms proficiency by successfully completing a handgun skills assessment.
4. Scoring a minimum of 85% on a standard course of fire during the first day of the program. The student will be given three (3) opportunities to complete this task. A third failure will result in dismissal from the Class.
5. Students will also be required to pass a written exam.
6. Students will be required to pass a shoot out course on the final day of practicals. Student is required to shoot a 90% or above score to graduate the course.
7. Students will be required to conduct teach backs and develop lesson plans.
Required Training Materials
- Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle (AR-15 format), and/or Sub-Gun.
- Battle Belt, Duty Belt, Reputable Holster (Outside the Waist), and/or Reputable Mag Pouches (Gear not authorized for use are: Shoulder Holsters, Cross Draw Holsters, Inside the belt holsters, appendix holsters or Ankle Holsters.)
Course Curriculum
- Performance based training vs outcome based training
- Equipment analysis and selection
- Safe Gun Handling in any environment
- Coaching skill development
- Team teaching concepts
- Course design and structure
- Shooter Inoculation
- Target selection and scoring
- Lesson plan development
- Application of different sight pictures
- Trigger manipulation isolation drills
- Target to target transitions
- Use of Cover
- Alternative shooting positions
- Single hand shooting and manipulations
- Shooting on the move
- Range operations
- Retraining the marginal shooter
- Elements of Marksmanship
Gear Requirements
- Pistol in good working order with at least 3 magazines
- AR-15 Style Rifle or Sub-Gun with at least 3 magazines (if issued)
- Semi-Auto or Pump Action Shotgun (if issued)
- Sling for rifle or sub-gun
- Belt mounted, dominant side holster
- Magazine pouch
- Sturdy belt at least 1.5″ wide
- Footwear suitable for conditions and tactical training
- Clothing- Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. This course will take place in all weather conditions. No shorts, sandals, or casual clothing is permitted. (Blue Jeans, T-Shirt, 5.11 style pants, polo shirts, boots, and tennis shoes are acceptable).
- Hydration system
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Hat with a brim
- Hearing protection
- Wrap-around eye protection
- Note taking materials and highlighter
Ammunitions Requirements
Handgun – 850 rounds
Shotgun – 250 rounds total (100 OO’ Buck, 100 Bird Shot, 50 rifled slugs
Rifle – 450 rounds
Sub-Gun – 450 rounds
Note: Only factory ammunition is allowed in these course. ABSOLUTELY NO reloaded ammunition will be permitted.
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Course Description
Course Cost: $195.00 per student
This 40 hour (5 day course) class teaches the basic skills necessary to prepare and present knowledge and psychomotor based training in a classroom environment. This class is best suited for students are instructors (new & seasoned), Field Training Officers, or those who inspire to become instructors or FTOs. A high level of student participation is required. Topics during the course include, but are not limited to:
- The learning process – adult learning principles and styles, environments
- Systematic design, development and delivery of training
- Methods of instruction for teaching both theory and skills
- Instructor roles and responsibilities
- Facilitation skills
- Using training aides effectively
- This course is TN P.O.S.T. Approved
Course Requirements
- Students are requried to give public presentations and engage in a variety of debate topics.
- All students are required to fully participate in the course.
- Students will be required to develop lesson plans and PowerPoint during the course.
- The course will provide students with a thumb drive and notebook.
- Students should bring a lap top or similar device.
- Students must participate in the entire program to graduate.
- Students must pass final presentation exam.