Home Defense and Civilian CQB (Skills Lab) | Oct 22, 2026 | Provo

When the Fight is Arm's Length: Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and Home Defense

Price: $100
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Tier 1 Training Facility, Provo UT

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TOPICS COVERED

• Tactical decision making
• Room hardening for protecting your family
• Tactical movements
• Identifying safe areas in your home that could be used to protect yourself and your family
• Learn how to move from room to room in a safe manner that would be useful for gathering your family members for retreat to your designated safe area or escape from the threat
• Review relevant Utah code related to home and personal defense
• Implement what your learned in mock scenarios
• Shoot/no shoot scenarios as you move through simulated rooms.

DESCRIPTION

In this fast-paced course, you'll draw on Todd's decades of experience in tactical entry to learn what matters most: making the right decision when you're committed to action- whether that means entering a room or clearing from outside the doorway.  CQB is often called the "Ultimate Thinking Man's Game" because success isn't just speed- it's processing the right information and making split-second choices under pressure. 

Just as important, you'll learn why CQB is ultimately a team sport.  You'll practice the principles, considerations, and situational thinking that helps everyone stay coordinated and focused. 

We'll also tailor key takeaways to practical person home defense considerations- so the training is directly relevant to your family's safety. 

This is an excellent option to sharpen and maintain what you learned in our full-day Home Defense Close Quarters Battle (CQB) course, or to get a focused "starter dose" of these skills in a shorter session. 

MINIMUM ROUND COUNT – 100 rounds

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REQUIRED GEAR

1. A properly functioning airsoft handgun
2. Minimum of 3 airsoft magazines for your airsoft handgun 
3. Magazine pouches for your airsoft magazines
4. Properly fitting holster and sturdy belt (Preferably a rigid or kydex style outside-the-waistband holster. No soft side collapsable holsters; you must be able to reholster using only one hand. If you intend to use an inside-the-waistband holster for this course, check with us ahead of time so we can verify the suitability of the holster and coach you on how to safely use it.)
5. Minimum of 50 rounds of airsoft ammunition for that handgun
6. Eye protection
7. Electronic hearing protection
8. Appropriate range attire: closed-toe shoes, long pants, and crew neck shirt

SUGGESTED/OPTIONAL GEAR

1. A properly functioning airsoft carbine or rifle
2. At least 3 airsoft rifle magazines
3. At least 50 rounds of airsoft rifle ammunition
4. Magazine pouches for your airsoft rifle magazines
5. A quality sling
6. Airsoft shotguns are allowed upon instructor approval (email us for details)
7. Sharpie type pen for marking targets
8. Pen and notepad for taking notes
9. Hat or other head covering
10. Gloves
11. Knee pads and elbow pads
12. Footwear that you can stand in all day (boots are highly recommended)
13. Sunscreen or raingear (if outdoors, this course will go on rain or shine)
14. Refillable water bottle for hydration
15. Food or snacks to sustain you for the duration of the course

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Ammunition not allowed: no live firearms, ammunition or knives will be allowed on your body or in your range gear during this course. 

Holsters not allowed: Blackhawk SERPA holsters, any holster that requires you to use your trigger finger to defeat a retention button or switch, cross draw holsters, ankle holsters, belly band holsters, fanny pack holsters, small-of-back holsters, shoulder holsters, soft side (collapsible) holsters

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PREREQUISITES

No prerequisites, but we strongly recommend participants complete either of NTAC's live fire Defensive Handgun and Defensive Rifle (preferably both).  Our instructors will strictly enforce the five core firearm safety rules, muzzle discipline and awareness. 

LOCATION

Tier 1 Training Facility 
141 East Bay Blvd.
Provo, UT 84606
801-636-0310