Cognitive Thinking Under Stress Course
Course Description:
Our "Cognitive Thinking Under Stress" course is designed to elevate your defensive shooting skills by integrating cognitive stressors that replicate real-life scenarios. This intensive two-day course combines foundational pistol training with advanced rifle applications, providing a comprehensive experience that challenges both your physical and mental capabilities. Participants will engage in a variety of drills and exercises that emphasize muzzle discipline, marksmanship fundamentals, target identification, and effective response under stress. The course also includes practical applications of rifle and pistol use under cognitive and physical stress to prepare you for real-world defensive situations.
Cost: $350
Duration: Two days, 8 hours per day
Equipment Needed:
Eye protection
Ear protection
500 rounds of pistol ammunition
400 rounds of rifle ammunition
Quality holster and sling
Belt (battle belt or EDC belt)
Mag carriers (IWB or OWB for pistol; OWB for rifle)
Range equipment for safety and sun protection
Course Description:
Our "Cognitive Thinking Under Stress" course is designed to elevate your defensive shooting skills by integrating cognitive stressors that replicate real-life scenarios. This intensive two-day course combines foundational pistol training with advanced rifle applications, providing a comprehensive experience that challenges both your physical and mental capabilities. Participants will engage in a variety of drills and exercises that emphasize muzzle discipline, marksmanship fundamentals, target identification, and effective response under stress. The course also includes practical applications of rifle and pistol use under cognitive and physical stress to prepare you for real-world defensive situations.
Cost: $350
Duration: Two days, 8 hours per day
Equipment Needed:
Eye protection
Ear protection
500 rounds of pistol ammunition
400 rounds of rifle ammunition
Quality holster and sling
Belt (battle belt or EDC belt)
Mag carriers (IWB or OWB for pistol; OWB for rifle)
Range equipment for safety and sun protection
Course Description:
Our "Cognitive Thinking Under Stress" course is designed to elevate your defensive shooting skills by integrating cognitive stressors that replicate real-life scenarios. This intensive two-day course combines foundational pistol training with advanced rifle applications, providing a comprehensive experience that challenges both your physical and mental capabilities. Participants will engage in a variety of drills and exercises that emphasize muzzle discipline, marksmanship fundamentals, target identification, and effective response under stress. The course also includes practical applications of rifle and pistol use under cognitive and physical stress to prepare you for real-world defensive situations.
Cost: $350
Duration: Two days, 8 hours per day
Equipment Needed:
Eye protection
Ear protection
500 rounds of pistol ammunition
400 rounds of rifle ammunition
Quality holster and sling
Belt (battle belt or EDC belt)
Mag carriers (IWB or OWB for pistol; OWB for rifle)
Range equipment for safety and sun protection
Day 1: Pistol Foundations and Stress Response
Introduction and Safety Briefing
Quick range safety briefing
Overview of the day's plan and objectives
Topics of Discussion
Muzzle Discipline
Pistol Fundamentals
Red Dot Foundation
Positive Identification of Targets
Reacting to Physical and Mental Stress
Course of Fire
Muzzle Discipline Drill
Manipulating a firearm in various positions (High ready, Low ready, Compressed)
Practical exercises to reinforce muzzle awareness
Cold Start Drills
Warm-up on paper targets
Static shooting with initial cold start drills
Red Dot Foundation
Familiarization with red dot sights
Building upon the fundamentals of pistol shooting with red dots
Moving and Shooting
Techniques for forward, backward, and lateral movement
Engaging targets while moving
Understanding Reloads
Emphasis on tactical and emergency reloads
Differentiating reloads for training, competition, and real-life scenarios
Stress Induced Courses of Fire
Drills incorporating various shapes, indicators, and shooting positions
Simulating cognitive stress with complex target engagements
Physical Stress Induced
Incorporating striking pads and self-defense techniques (Jab, Cross, Strikes)
Engaging targets with elevated heart rates
Day 2: Rifle and Pistol Applications Under Stress
Review and Warm-Up
Review of Day 1 key concepts
Warm-up drills with rifle and pistol
Topics of Discussion
Height Over Bore
Reloads with Rifle
Sling Utilization and Manipulation
Malfunctions
Course of Fire
Height Over Bore
Understanding the impact of height over bore on shooting accuracy
Practical exercises to adjust for height over bore
Rifle Reloads
Techniques for tactical and emergency reloads with a rifle
Drills to reinforce reload proficiency
Sling Utilization and Manipulation
Proper use of slings for stability and control
Manipulating the rifle with a sling during various movements
Rifle Malfunctions
Identifying and clearing common rifle malfunctions
Live-fire drills to practice malfunction clearance
Integrated Rifle and Pistol Drills
Combining rifle and pistol techniques in dynamic scenarios
Courses of fire incorporating cognitive and physical stressors
Cognitive Stress Drills
Using colors, shapes, and verbal commands to induce cognitive stress
Elevated heart rate drills to simulate real-life scenarios
Practical applications to enhance decision-making under pressure
By the end of this course, participants will have developed a robust skill set for defensive shooting under stress, improved their cognitive response capabilities, and gained confidence in their ability to handle real-world defensive situations with both pistol and rifle.
