Urban Pistol Tactics (North Carolina)
Urban Pistol Tactics: Mastering Handgun Skills for City Environments
Navigate the Urban Landscape with Confidence and Precision
Did you know that 80% of the U.S. population lives in urban areas? Even if you call a rural area home, chances are high that you’ll find yourself navigating city streets, crowded spaces, or urban settings at some point. Urban Pistol Tactics prepares you for these environments, equipping you with the skills and mindset needed to confidently and effectively manage your handgun in urban scenarios.
This two-day course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to effectively and safely manage a handgun in the unique challenges of urban environments. Whether you're navigating crowded streets, utilizing city structures for cover, or responding to high-pressure threats, you'll leave with practical tools to protect yourself and others.
What You'll Learn:
Day 1 – Building the Foundation
- Firearm safety and preparation for urban settings
- Fundamentals of marksmanship
- Situational awareness: scanning and assessing threats in urban areas
- Use of urban cover and concealment techniques
- Shooting on the move: maintaining accuracy while maneuvering
- And more..
Day 2 – Advanced Urban Tactics
- Multiple threat engagements and prioritization
- Shooting in confined spaces and unconventional positions
- Techniques for movement in dynamic environments
- Fighting in and around vehicles and other considerations for urban areas
- Individual and team movement techniques
- And more..
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for law-abiding gun owners, security professionals, and anyone looking to build confidence and skill for navigating urban challenges with a firearm. This is not an advanced course, but it's not for beginners either. As long as you can have a base level of understanding of the fundamentals of marksmanship and can demonstrate safe handling of your firearm, you should do fine in this course.
Why Train With Us?
Our experienced instructor combines military and legal expertise with real-world application, ensuring that each student receives hands-on, personalized instruction in a safe and professional environment.
Gear Requirements:
Gear Requirements:
- Semi-automatic handgun (no subcompacts)
- Tactical holster (read: kydex holster secured to your belt that covers the trigger guard)
- 3 magazines (bring more if you got 'em)
- Wrap around eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Hydration
- Lunch
- 500 rounds of FMJ ammo
Optional Gear:
- Hat
- Lawn chair
- Sunscreen
- Knee pads
- Clothing - appropriate for the season
- Rain gear (we train rain or shine)
Location: 2928 NC Hwy 86N Yanceyville, North Carolina 27379
Dates & Times: April 26-27, 2025, from 9am-3pm.
Instructor: Mark is the founder of Barritus Defense, a security training and consulting company that has worked with the DOD, DOJ, and law enforcement agencies around the country.
Mark is a 12 veteran of the United States Army where he served in the infantry and intelligence fields. His duty positions have included team leader, squad leader, and infantry instructor.
He is also a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and served as a Deputy District Attorney for 6 years with extensive trail experience.
Mark has trained hundreds of personnel from the military, law enforcement, and civilian communities, is a contributor to the Counter Terrorist Magazine, and host of the Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast.
For more information on Mark, visit www.BarritusDefense.com
FAQ
Q: Who may attend this course?
A: You must be at least 18 years of age and be able to lawfully possession and carry a firearm.
Q: What is your refund policy
A: No refunds given for natural disasters, Acts of God, or other factors which may force us to cancel a class, but you will receive full credit to a future event of your choice.
If you need to cancel due to personal reasons, notify us 21 days prior to the event and we will refund you your ticket price less any registration and credit card transaction fees. Any cancellations after that period will not afford you a refund, but we will credit your ticket fee to a future event of your choice.