CLOSE QUARTERS CLEARANCE (CQC)
CQC is often associated with military and law enforcement training but is just as applicable for civilians who want to learn how to defend themselves or their families from a home invasion. In CQC fundamentals students will learn how to move tactically in and around rooms and spaces that contain an active threat.
Objective
VGS instructors will give examples of combat missions that changed the CQC tactics that the SEAL teams formerly used to what they use today and how these tactics translate over to civilians defending themselves in their homes. Students are supplied with ultimate training munitions blue bolts and paint ammunition for their rifles which except for live fire is the most realistic way to train in a CQC environment.
Deliberate Close Quarters Clearance Fundamentals - 3 Days
This 24h course will equip students with a solid foundation & understanding for application of Deliberate CQC tactics. Whether students who attend this course come from an LE or civilian background, the tactics learned will enable them to become better defenders of their communities & households. This course will involve the use of Ultimate Training Munitions & Live Fire.
Topics Covered
- Deliberate VS Dynamic CQC methodology
- Actions at the door
- Actions in the room
- 2 & 4 Person room entry
- Room pie methods (1&2 person)
- Angles/Cross cover
- Barricade clearance
- Prioritization of threats and target ID
- De-escalation methods
- Deconfliction
- Hallways & Stairways
- 2 Person multiple room clearance
- Team sized full structure clearance
Gear Requirements
- Clear lens eye protection
- Ear protection
- Ballistic plate carrier
- Personal Firearm: AR .556 Rifle & Pistol
- Ammo: At least 200 rounds
- Outside the waistband holster
- Sling for rifle
- Magazines
- Magazine pouch’s (battle belts)
- Proper range attire: Athletic, tactical, or comfortable clothing (pants & high-neckline shirt)
CQC 1-4 level courses in Peoria,IL Gear
- AR .556 style rifle with magazines
- If students don’t have an AR, they will be issued Glock UTM pistols and ammunition for an additional cost of $50
- Eye protection
- For your AR, you need a standard lower and buffer assembly to be compatible with UTM bolts. (i.e. not a law tactical side folder or a JP silent capture bolt carrier)
Live Fire CQC Home Defense at Aurora Sportsman’s Club shoot house
This is an introductory course for students to learn the fundamentals of CQC in a home defense environment.
Topics Include
- Deliberate CQC advantages and application
- Deliberate VS Dynamic philosophy
- Weapons positions during movement
- Weapons safety and manipulation
- Actions at the door/threshold assessments
- Room pie methods (1 person)
- 1 person actions inside the room
- Prioritization of threats and target identification
- De-escalation methods from the threshold
Gear
- Clear Lens Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Personal Firearm: Pistol or AR .556 Rifle
- Ammo: At least 60 rounds
- Outside or inside the waistband holster
- Sling if running a rifle
- Pistol/ rifle Magazines & spare magazine pouch for additional mags
- Water / Snack
- Proper range attire:
- Athletic, tactical, or comfortable clothing (pants & high-neckline shirt)
- No low-cut tops (prevent hot brass burns)
- Closed-toe shoes
- Dress for the weather
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