Training in DFW - Critical Defense Group

[TVGuy]

I took Defensive Handgun 1 from Critical Defense Group near Greenville on Saturday. It was a great class with knowledgeable instructors and good facilities. I'm looking forward to taking DH 2 there soon. I'd recommend to anyone. They have many more classes including Tactical Carbine 1 & 2 and Tactical Shotgun 1 & 2 amongst others.

Also, if you take and pay for Defensive Handgun 1 you can take their CHL class at no charge. After taking Defensive Handgun 1 you can go back for the shooting portion to stay proficient for no charge if they have an open spot.

Not a bad drive from DFW, about an hour northeast. http://www.criticaldefensegroup.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

-Norm

[dryfly]

What were the instructors backgrounds, if you don't mind me asking? I really want to get some more training, but for personal reasons I'm wanting to get it from people with more military background than police.

[TVGuy]

What were the instructors backgrounds, if you don't mind me asking? I really want to get some more training, but for personal reasons I'm wanting to get it from people with more military background than police.

Apologies for the delayed response, I didn't notice your post until today. Since writing this I've now been back four additional times. Their training is top notch and credentials are impeccable, you'll be hard pressed to find someone along these lines.

From their page: http://www.criticaldefensegroup.com/instructor.html

Employment & Operational Experience:

Triple Canopy, Inc. (Feb 2005 – March 2012)
Tactical Firearms Training Team, Direct Action Group, (Nov 1994- Feb 2005)
Immediate Response, Inc. (Aug 1991- Dec 1994)
United States Marine Corps & Marine Corps Reserve (1988-1996)



Special Training & Qualifications:

Texas DPS CHL Instructor Certification, April 2011
DSTC Defensive Tactics and Room Entry Techniques, January 2010
BFFOC Instructor Course M-4, G-19, 870, M-240, M-249 & M203 , Triple Canopy, Inc May 2006
Train the Trainer Instructor Certification Course, Triple Canopy, Inc, April 2006
Personal Protective Services Certification Course, Triple Canopy, Inc, Aug 2005
Motorcade Defensive Driving Course, Bill Scott Racing, Aug 2005
California Carry Concealed Certification Course, Riverside County Sheriff, June 2005
Protective Specialist Security & Selection Course, Triple Canopy, Inc, February 2005
Defensive Driving Course, Beaver Run Racing School, February 2005
High Risk Warrant, CQB & Entry Course, Tactical Explosive Entry School, March 1998
Explosive Handlers & Entry Course, Tactical Explosive Entry School, March 1994
Firearms Initial Qualification Course, Bureau of Security Services, May 1994
PR 24 Baton Basic & Advanced Course, Bureau of Security Services, May 1994
Powers to Arrest & Lethal Use of Force, Bureau of Security Services, April 1994
Two Man Team Tactics, Tactical Firearms Training Team, March 1994
VIP Protection Course Level 1 & 2, Tactical Firearms Training Team, March 1994
Combat Shotgun & Optical Rifle, Tactical Firearms Training Team, May 1993
Advanced Weapons Skills & Tactical Rifle, Tactical Firearms Training Team, April 1993
Level 1,2,3 Handgun, Tactical Firearms Training Team, March 1993
Glock Armors School, Glock, Inc, December 1992
U.S. Army Airborne School, U.S. Army, February 1989
LOSC, USNS Coronado , December 1988
United States Marine Corp Basic Infantry Training Course, November 1988
United States Marine Corp Boot Camp August, 1988