Upcoming Northern California Training Opportunities

Here is a list of some upcoming training opportunities offered in Northern California.

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ALPHA DOG TACTICAL : TRAINING COURSE : Pistol CQB

www.AlphaDogTactical.com

Location: Field Sports Park, 9580 Malech Rd, San Jose, CA
Date: Mar 26, 2011
Time: 0800-1600
Cost: $125.00
Contact: jeff@alphadogtactical.com

This one day course is designed to introduce the student to the skills necessary to fight in close proximity to a threat. In addition to skills for the lone operator, you will be introduced to concepts relating to team movement & entry into rooms/buildings.

Skills/tactics covered will include, but are not limited to:
-Basic functions and safety
-Loading/unloading/malfunction clearing
-Shooting/fighting from retention
-Multiple target engagement
-Shooting on the move
-Tactical movement & communication
-Threat identification/management (shoot/no shoot)
-Stealth and dynamic entry
-Weapon retention & take-away

Required equipment:
-Pistol and 3 magazines (min)
-500 rounds ammunition
-Holster and magazine pouches
-Eye and ear protection

Recommended additional equipment:
-Hat or head covering
-Note taking materials (pen and paper)
-Personal water supply
-Bag lunch/snack (we do not break from the range for lunch)
-Knee and elbow pads

Prerequisite:
-Completion of a tactical pistol course
-OR-
-Prior approval based on demonstrated competency

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ALPHA DOG TACTICAL : TRAINING COURSE : Carbine CQB

www.AlphaDogTactical.com

Location: Field Sports Park, 9580 Malech Rd, San Jose, CA
Date: March 27, 2011
Time: 0800-1600
Cost: $125.00
Contact: jeff@alphadogtactical.com

This one day course is designed to introduce the student to the skills necessary to fight in close proximity to a threat. In addition to skills for the lone operator, you will be introduced to concepts relating to team movement & entry into rooms/buildings.

Skills/tactics covered will include, but are not limited to:
-Basic functions and safety
-Loading/unloading/malfunction clearing
-Shooting/fighting from retention
-Multiple target engagement
-Shooting on the move
-Tactical movement & communication
-Threat identification/management (shoot/no shoot)
-Stealth and dynamic entry
-Weapon retention & take-away

Required equipment:
-Carbine and 3 magazines (min)
-500 rounds ammunition
-Tactical sling for carbine
-Eye and ear protection

Recommended additional equipment:
-Secondary/backup weapon and 2 magazines (min)
-Holster and magazine pouches secondary/backup weapon
-100 rounds ammunition for secondary/backup weapon
-Magazine pouches or tac vest for carbine magazines
-Optical sight (EOtech, Aimpoint, ACOG, etc)
-Hat or head covering
-Note taking materials (pen and paper)
-Personal water supply/snacks
-Knee and elbow pads

Prerequisite:
-Completion of a tactical carbine course
-OR-
-Prior approval based on demonstrated competency.

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Alpha Dog Tactical Training Highlights

Alpha Dog Tactical Firearms Training.

If you live in the Bay area and are looking for a great place to take some firearms training look no farther than Alpha Dog Tactical

Jeff Patane is the chief fire arms trainer and owner of the school.

I have taken many courses offered by Jeff and every time I learn something new.

Jeff also keeps up on the latest training techniques by traveling around the country taking courses from other instructors specializing in certain weapons systems.

He takes what he learns, melds it with his persona and passes it down to his students to enjoy.

From his web site:

Jeff Patane - Tactical Firearms Trainer

Jeff is a tactical firearms trainer with over 30 years of shooting experience. His background includes over 15 years in law enforcement, where he works in the Patrol division as a Reserve Officer.

Jeff currently holds Firearms Instructor certifications from POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) and the NRA.

Jeff has also successfully completed numerous tactical training programs including:

* First Responder/Active Shooter
* Extraordinary Deployment
* Active Shooter Response and Deployment
* Other various tactical pistol, rifle, and shotgun courses

Jeff is active in the Law Enforcement shooting competition arena. He is a Tactical Firearms Advisor for Falchion Enterprise, a private security company. Additionally, Jeff's training includes courses in EVOC, Anti-Terrorism, and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Jeff currently teaches tactical firearms in the San Jose, California area. We look forward to training with you.

Here's a look at the current training course schedule from the Alpha Dog Tactical web site:

Spartan Training Solutions

Update: Sadly Spartan Training Solution is no more and has assimilated with another training group.

Tactical training classes are being offered by a new fire arms training company Spartan Training Solutions in the bay area.

"Spartan Training Solutions specializes in providing high quality training to Law Enforcement and Private Security professionals, as well as the legally armed citizen.

With a mission of enhancing officer safety, and responsible weapon handling, we specialize in low light tactics, survival methodology, and patrol based tactics."

I haven't taken a course offered by this training company but I have taken courses taught by Todd Nielsen and Ken Hardesty, which are two of the senior instructors listed on their cadre page, and if the courses that they taught me are anything like the courses that are being offered at Spartan Training then I can safely say they will be top notch and high quality.

I have taken a total of three courses taught by either Todd and Ken or just Todd and have left each course fully satisfied with the new knowledge that I have gained. They are thorough, knowledgeable, to-the-point no-nonsense instructors.

Here is their blog: "Spartan Training Solutions Blog"

Upcoming Training: Vehicle Tactics Class, May23-24

The following is the flyer for this class. The pre-req for this
class is the completion of an intermediate level pistol or carbine
class, depending on your primary weapon choice. THIS IS NOT A BASIC
COURSE. 50% deposit holds your spot in the class, balance due 1st
day of class. Any questions, call or email.

Vehicle Tactics
Date: May 23-24
Time: 0800-1530
Cost: $450.00
Location: Sports Field Range, 9580 Malech Rd, San Jose, CA
Contact info: Jeff Patane (650)279-2707, jeffpatane@yahoo. com

This two day course is designed to introduce the student to the
realities of fighting in and around vehicles. Students will be
expected to be competent with their primary weapon; therefore,
emphasis will be placed on how to prevail when other than ideal
conditions exist. This will be a fast paced, physically demanding
course. THIS IS NOT A BASIC COURSE. Either carbines or pistols may
be employed as the student's primary weapon. Secondary/backup
weapons are recommended.

Skills/tactics covered will include, but are not limited to:
-Basic functions and safety
-Loading/unloading/ malfunction clearing
-Weapons transitions
-Positional shooting/use of cover/non-tradition al shooting
positions
-Supported and unsupported shooting positions
-Tactical movement in and around vehicles/vehicle egress
-Vehicles as cover/concealment
-Shooting out of, into, and around vehicles

Required equipment:
-Primary weapon (carbine or pistol) and 3 magazines (min)
-600 rounds ammunition for primary weapon
-50 rounds ammunition for secondary weapon
-Tactical sling for carbine (if primary weapon)
-Holster and magazine pouches for pistol (primary, secondary
or backup)
-Eye and ear protection

Recommended additional equipment:
-Secondary/backup weapon and 2 magazines (min)
-Magazine pouches or tac vest for carbine magazines
-Optical sight (EOtech, Aimpoint, ACOG, etc)
-Hat or head covering
-Note taking materials (pen and paper)
-Personal water supply/snacks
-Knee and elbow pads

Prerequisite:
-Completion of an Intermediate level pistol or carbine class,
-OR-
-Prior approval based on demonstrated competency.The following is the flyer for this class. The pre-req for this
class is the completion of an intermediate level pistol or carbine
class, depending on your primary weapon choice. THIS IS NOT A BASIC
COURSE. 50% deposit holds your spot in the class, balance due 1st
day of class. Any questions, call or email.

Upcoming Training: Accelerated Carbine

The following is the flyer for this class. Note that completion of
this class meets the pre-req for the coming Vehicle Tactics class.
50% deposit holds your spot in the class, balance due 1st day of
class. Any questions, call or email.

Accelerated Carbine
Date: April 25-26
Time: 0800-1530
Cost: $350.00
Location: Sports Field Range, 9580 Malech Rd, San Jose, CA
Contact Info: Jeff Patane (650)279-2707, jeffpatane@yahoo. com

This two day course is designed to quickly bring new shooters and
those with the basic skills to a higher level of competence. Day 1
will cover the basic functions for the safe and effective use of the
AR family of carbine. Day 2 will move quickly through more advanced
skills. This will be a fast paced, physically demanding course.
Students can bring other carbine types; however, the skills covered
may not all apply to non-AR type weapons.

Skills covered will include, but are not limited to:
Day 1 -Basic functions and safety
-Loading/unloading/ reloading (tactical, combat)
-Basic marksmanship
-Malfunction clearing
-Positional shooting (standing, kneeling, sitting,
prone, use of cover)
Day 2 -Quick recap Day 1
-Weapon transitions
-Threat management
-Non-traditional shooting positions, use of cover
-Supported and unsupported shooting positions
-Live fire tactical movement

Required equipment:
-Carbine (AR configuration preferred) and 3 magazines (min)
-500 rounds of carbine ammunition
-Handgun and 3 magazines
-200 rounds of pistol ammunition
-Holster and magazine pouches for pistol
-Eye and ear protection
-Tactical sling for carbine

Recommended additional equipment:
-Magazine pouches or tac vest for carbine magazines
-Optical sight (EOtech, Aimpoint, ACOG, etc)
-Hat or head covering
-Note taking materials (pen and paper)
-Personal water supply/snacks
-Knee and elbow pads

Prerequisite:
None.

NOTE: This course will meet the prerequisite for the Vehicle Tactics
course scheduled for May 23-24.