Mission Specific Training
Mounted Police Training/Operations
- Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Horsemanship
- Sensory Training
- Squad Formations (Law Enforcement Only)
- Crime Suppression (Law Enforcement Only)
- Search and Rescue
- Land Navigation
- Equine First Aid
- Equine Self-Defense
- Horse Selection and Evaluation
Land Navigation Courses Overview
Land Navigation Courses Overview
Basic Course (8 hrs):
Introduction to topographic maps and compass use, combining classroom and field work. Skills include map reading, terrain orientation, distance measurement, plotting and following bearings, UTM coordinates, magnetic declination, and location techniques (intersection/resection).
Advanced Course (8 hrs):
Focus on Search and Rescue operations using map and compass skills. Includes pace count verification, compass-only navigation, terrain-based land navigation, and coordination of search teams.
Mounted Course (8 hrs):
Adaptation of the Advanced Course for mounted Search and Rescue teams, incorporating mounted-specific field craft.
GPS Course (8 hrs):
Builds on Basic Course skills to integrate GPS technology with map and compass. Covers GPS functionality, limitations, data input, navigation, and Search and Rescue applications.
Search and Capture (8 hrs):
Tactical operations in non-urban terrain. Covers land navigation, Ranger Patrolling principles, planning, route selection, terrain models, field craft, and tactics like movement, reaction to contact, and ambush.
All courses are practical and hands-on, designed for field readiness.
Self-Defense and Arrest Control Techniques
Designed for law enforcement, military, security professionals, and responsible citizens, this course focuses on simple, effective techniques for high-stress situations to control combative suspects and ensure personal safety.
Topics Include:
- Striking & Evading: Effective punches, elbows, knees, kicks, blocking, and evasion.
- Joint Locks: Practical control techniques targeting fingers, wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles.
- Grappling: Ground control tactics like guard, side, top, and back control.
- Weapon Retention: Strategies to prevent firearm disarmament.
- Knife Defense: Techniques to counter edged weapon attacks.
- Handcuffing: Low- and high-risk techniques from various positions.
Customized courses available for individuals or agencies. Practical, stress-tested training for real-world scenarios.
Women’s Only Training
Tactical Avenues offers firearms and self-defense courses tailored specifically for women, from beginners to advanced students. These courses emphasize areas where women commonly seek additional support, focusing on building confidence, safety, and effective skills.
Key Offerings:
- Women’s Self-Defense
- Basic and Defensive Handgun
- Basic and Defensive Shotgun
- Basic and Defensive Rifle/Carbine
Gain the foundation to safely and effectively handle firearms and defend yourself in various scenarios, all in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Private Instruction
Private instruction is available in all Tactical Avenues courses.
