Lethal Operator: Elite Defensive Handgun Training Level 1

If you’re like most concealed carry holders in Illinois, you completed the 16-hour training required to obtain your license. But deep down, you know that basic course didn’t fully prepare you for a real-life, high-stakes defensive situation.

Course Duration: 1 Day (8-10 Hours)
Course Fee: $350
Registration Deadline: 48 hours prior to start date

It’s one thing to pass a basic marksmanship test in a controlled environment, but it’s another to defend yourself and your loved ones when adrenaline is pumping and lives are on the line.

You might feel confident with your ability to handle your firearm, but what happens when you have to reload under pressure, clear a malfunction, or identify a threat in a crowded space? The fear of not being fully prepared to handle a violent encounter can weigh heavily on your mind.

Lethal Operator: Elite Defensive Handgun Training is the solution you need to fill the gap between basic concealed carry training and real-world readiness.

This course is designed to take your foundational skills and turn them into life-saving abilities. You’ll learn to shoot while moving, engage multiple targets, handle malfunctions, and make split-second decisions under stress—exactly what you didn’t get from the state-required course. This isn’t just another firearms class; it’s a comprehensive training program focused on making you truly capable in a defensive scenario.

Let’s be clear…

This is a course designed by a MARSOC Marine… Designed to provide you with the real-world tactics and mindset needed to succeed and dominate in a violent encounter.

After completing this course, you’ll move beyond a knowingly incompetent concealed carry holder and become a knowingly confident, capable defender—someone who can think and act effectively in a high-stakes situation.

You’ll know how to handle your firearm safely, even under extreme stress. This training gives you the critical skills you didn’t get in your initial license to carry class, empowering you to protect yourself and your loved ones with the confidence that you’re truly prepared for whatever comes your way.

Course Overview:

Get ready for a high-intensity, one-day training experience designed to transform your handgun skills into tactical excellence. Lethal Operator: Elite Defensive Handgun Training Level 1 equips you with the knowledge, techniques, and real-world scenarios to become proficient in defensive handgun use under pressure. With expert guidance from our instructors—who have extensive backgrounds in military special operations and law enforcement—you’ll learn essential handgun handling, shooting fundamentals, and decision-making strategies crucial for defending your home or self in any life-threatening situation.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for those who already have prior handgun experience and want to take their tactical skills to the next level. If you’re physically able to maneuver through off-road conditions, are committed to improving your shooting performance, and want to understand the tactical application of using a handgun in high-pressure scenarios, this course is for you.

Prerequisites:

Complete understanding of firearm safety rules
Prior handgun experience
Physical ability to navigate an obstacle course in off-road conditions

Course Highlights:

Safety First: Begin with a comprehensive safety briefing, covering range procedures, firearm handling rules, and emergency protocols.
Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting: Learn and refine essential handgun skills such as stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control.
Weapon Manipulation and Malfunction Drills: Master tactical and emergency reloads, and learn to diagnose and clear common malfunctions under time constraints.
Shooting on the Move: Train to engage targets accurately while moving in various directions—forward, backward, and laterally.
Use of Cover and Concealment: Understand how to effectively use barriers and obstacles to your advantage during defensive situations.
Decision-Making Shooting Drills: Sharpen your judgment through stress-induced drills and shoot/no-shoot scenarios using reactive targets.
Culminating Obstacle Course: Navigate a demanding 100-yard obstacle course while engaging targets at multiple distances, simulating real-world defensive situations.

Course Agenda:

1
Introduction and Safety Briefing: Instructor introductions, course objectives, and safety protocols.
2
Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting: Dry-fire exercises to perfect grip, stance, sight alignment, and breathing techniques.
3
Baseline Shooting Assessment: Cold shooting drill to assess your initial performance.
4
Weapon Manipulation & Malfunction Drills: Reloading drills, malfunction clearance, and timed weapon breakdown/reassembly exercises.
5
Shooting on the Move: Engage targets while moving in different positions—standing, kneeling, prone.
6
Use of Cover and Concealment: Incorporate movement and cover into live-fire drills.
7
Decision-Making Drills: Test your skills with high-stress, reactive scenarios that require split-second decision making.
8
Culminating Obstacle Course: A physically demanding course where you’ll put everything learned into action.
9
Final Shooting Assessment: See how much you’ve improved since the baseline drill.
10
Debrief & Conclusion: Review key concepts, receive performance feedback, and take part in a Q&A session.

What You’ll Need to Bring:

Semi-automatic handgun (reliable)
500 rounds of factory ammunition
Strong-side hip holster (no cross-draw or shoulder holsters)
At least three magazines and a magazine pouch
Sturdy belt for carrying holster and magazines
Eye and ear protection (electronic ear protection recommended)
Baseball cap or hat with a brim
Proper range attire and durable footwear
Water bottle or hydration system
Notebook and pen

Additional Course Information:

Safety First: Adherence to safety protocols is non-negotiable. Any unsafe behavior may result in removal from the course.
On-Site Medical Support: A certified medical professional with trauma and first aid supplies will be available.
Weather Conditions: The course will proceed rain or shine, so dress accordingly.
Meals & Breaks: Short breaks will be provided, but participants should bring their own food and water.

Instructor Credentials:

Our certified instructors are seasoned professionals with backgrounds in military special operations and law enforcement. They bring decades of experience in defensive shooting and tactical firearm instruction, ensuring you receive the highest level of training in a safe, professional, and supportive environment.

Legal Disclaimer:

This course is for educational purposes only. Participants are responsible for understanding and adhering to local, state, and federal laws regarding firearm use, ownership, and self-defense. The company and instructors are not liable for any misuse of skills or information learned during the course.

Registration and Payment: