
SPARTAN AMERICANA
TACTICAL & FIREARMS TRAINING COURSES
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Day Beginners Pistol Course
This intensive 1 day Beginner’s Pistol Course is designed for the individual with little to no experience shooting a pistol and provides a structured, safety-first introduction to responsible handgun use. The day combines a concise classroom overview covering the four firearm safety rules, basic laws and responsible ownership, safe storage and transport, terminology, equipment selection, and range procedures, with hands on range time focused on the 7 Fundamentals of pistol marksmanship and the 4 Count Draw. The class size is small (10) students for close supervision, and a debrief covering continued practice plans and resources for further training.
By day’s end even novices leave with practical experience, a strong safety mindset, a clear understanding of the fundamentals of pistol shooting, and a clear path for continued skill development.
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Day M4 Carbine Course
This 1‑day M4 Carbine Fundamentals course is specifically designed for the individual with little to no experience shooting an M4 and provides a safe, confidence building introduction to the M4 platform. The morning session features a focused classroom briefing covering legal responsibilities, range etiquette, rifle specific safety rules, basic M4 nomenclature, guidance on selecting appropriate ammunition and accessories, and best practices for safe storage and transport. Your instructor will demonstrate safe handling, loading/unloading procedures, and thorough safety checks before the group transitions to structured range time, where students practice fundamental shooting positions, establish a comfortable and repeatable cheek weld and shoulder placement, and develop sight picture and basic aiming with both iron sights and optics. Range drills emphasize breathing, trigger control, and simple marksmanship exercises that promote consistency and accuracy. Small class size (10 students) ensures individualized coaching and high quality instruction; by the end of the day novices will depart with supervised live fire experience, a reinforced safety mindset, and clear recommendations for continuing their M4 training.
Day Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Course
This 1‑day CQB (Close Quarters Battle) course for civilians delivers a safety first, practical introduction to the awareness, decision making, and defensive skills useful when confronted with an immediate threat in confined spaces (homes, workplaces, vehicles, and other short range environments). Designed for individuals with no prior tactical experience, the day begins with classroom instruction on legal responsibilities, use‑of‑force principles, threat recognition, and de-escalation and avoidance techniques. Instruction emphasizes situational awareness and movement discipline, including how to move safely and purposefully in tight spaces while armed, and covers basic concepts of cover, concealment, and team communication for families or small groups. Hands on exercises use clearly controlled props and trained scenario role players to practice decision making cycles and communicating under stress, all conducted under close instructor supervision and strict safety protocols. These skills are important for civilians because they increase the chance of surviving violent encounters by prioritizing avoidance and safe withdrawal when possible, improving rapid, lawful decision making when confronted with danger, and minimizing harm to oneself and others while preserving evidence and enabling an effective response by first responders.
Day Land Navigation Course
This 1‑day Basic Land Navigation course teaches old school map and compass skills for civilians who want dependable, battery free navigation — not using a GPS — and emphasizes practical, hands on competence you can rely on when electronics fail. The day combines a concise classroom primer on topographic map reading (contours, scale, grid references, map symbols, and declination) with step‑by‑step compass use (orienting a map, taking and following bearings, and adjusting for magnetic declination), plus practical exercises in route planning, pace counting, and terrain association. Students practice translating map routes to ground movement, using contours to predict slopes and obstacles, and applying improvised navigation aids for low visibility or emergency situations. Knowing these skills is crucial because GPS devices can lose power, suffer reception issues, be damaged, or be deliberately jammed. Map and compass proficiency provides resilience, improves situational awareness, fosters better decision making in the field, and is a vital redundancy that enhances personal and group safety in remote or highs tress environments.
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Executive Surveillance/Counter-Surveillance Course (ESCS)
This Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance course is tailored for executives, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals who face elevated risks due to their public profiles, corporate responsibilities, or travel schedules. The course delivers practical, real-world skills designed to increase situational awareness and mitigate potential threats such as stalking, corporate espionage, and targeted surveillance. Participants will learn how to identify hostile surveillance techniques used by adversaries, detect suspicious behavior, and apply effective counter-surveillance strategies to protect themselves, their assets, and most importantly their families. With a strong emphasis on discretion and executive-level mobility, this training blends classroom instruction with scenario-based exercises, enabling attendees to operate confidently and securely in both domestic and international environments. Whether navigating high-risk regions or maintaining privacy in everyday life, this course empowers executives with the tools and mindset to remain in control of their personal and professional security.
Home Defense Course (HDC)
This Home Defense and Protection course is designed to empower civilians with the knowledge and practical skills needed to secure their homes and safeguard their loved ones against a wide range of potential threats. The course covers the fundamentals of physical home security, including layered defense principles, identifying weak points in your home’s layout, and selecting and positioning security equipment such as locks, lighting, alarms, and cameras. Participants will also learn behavioral strategies to reduce risk, how to create and implement a home defense plan, and how to respond effectively under stress during home intrusion scenarios. The class includes both theoretical instruction and practical exercises, such as safe room planning, emergency communication protocols, and legal considerations for the use of force. Whether you live in an apartment, suburban home, or rural property, this course provides realistic, actionable strategies that turn your home into a hardened, proactive defense zone — without turning it into a fortress.
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Tactical Tracking Course
This 1 day Tactical Tracking course offers civilians a focused, practical introduction to the skills and mindset needed to read, follow, and interpret human and animal movement in the field. Your instructor was personally trained in tactical tracking operations by legendary tracker, David Scott-Donelan, former Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scout. The day blends concise classroom instruction on tracking theory (spoor identification, footprint analysis, stride and gait interpretation, sign sequencing, and spoor ageing with hands on field exercise in varied terrain to practice detection, tracking formation, route prediction, and simple pattern analysis. Students will learn observational techniques (micro‑sign spotting (Ariel and Ground spoor), shadow/sun reading), lost spoor procedures. Small class size (10) students ensures close supervision and immediate coaching during progressive drills, and by day’s end participants will leave with practical tracking experience, sharpened situational awareness, and a clear fundamental framework for applying these skills in civilian contexts.
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