PSD Training - PSD Operator & Close Protection Firearms Courses

We offer Close Protection and recreational firearms courses, although termed as "recreational", UK based Police Officers, Foreign Government Departments, Civilian Law Enforcement Officers, Military personnel and a wide range of other users have completed the courses for professional reasons.

A Ministry Of Defence standard is set and achieved on all our firearms courses, so the certification is not just "for fun". all courses end with an MOD Standard Annual Personal Weapons Test (APWT) therefore your performance with weapons can be recognised by possible future employers who need firearms trained staff.

Weapons
Pistols and rifles, including; Sig, H&K, Browning, AK, G3, L42, M4, calibres; 9mm, 7.62, 5.56

What's taught?
Range and Weapon's safety brief. Weapon Familiarisation. Stripping, Assembly & Maintenance.  The principles of Marksmanship. The principles of holding and aiming. Load, Unload and Immediate action skills. Target and Multiple target engagement. Drawing and re-holstering drills (overt & covert holster). Tactical and speed reload skills. Firing from Standing, Kneeling and Prone positions. Close combat skills.

What you need to be to attend
You may be from a Military, Police or Security Industry background or be a Civilian who just wishes to start or continue  in their chosen sport. However, what you must be is Medically and Mentally fit so as not to preclude you from using firearms. You must also have no previous criminal convictions.

What we offer
We can provide instruction from beginners to advanced levels, providing both a learning and a safe shooting environment. To allow rapid progress and maintain interest. Sports target shooting and semi automatic rifle skills development can be catered for.

Believe in the 3 weeks I learnt and progressed a great deal and owe this to the excellent instruction and speed which I felt was just right. Best course I have ever been on and the most enjoyableMike S - former UK Police Firearms Officer, interview, deployed, Aegis Iraq. (June 07 PSD Operator + Live Firearms Course)

Many thanks again for one of the most intense, gruelling, challenging courses I have attended. Not only have you taught valuable job skills, you have changed my whole way of thinking!! In 2 weeks, I don't think the team have experienced so many highs and lows, mentally and physically. Doesn't matter what anyone's background, it is truly THE course to attend.Steve - former British Army, deployed with CRG Iraq, SIA CPO Licensed (Sept 06 PSD Operator Course)

I would rate the overall three weeks a nine out of ten. I would suggest it to anyone looking to learn about or get employed into PSD work in a high risk setting. Some people have gotten so much out of it and enjoyed it so much, they've come back and done it again. There are 3-4 of us that are considering taking their CP course and SIA Certification. Overall it was very good value for moneyMichael K Former US Ranger + SOCNET , September 07 Operator course, interviewed and deployed with Aegis to Iraq

AB, please pass on to A** and K*** that I truly appreciate the dedication and professionalism of your training methods in getting me prepared for this contract.Mike J, interviewed and deployed, Aegis, Iraq (Sept 07 PSD Operator + Live Firearms Course)

I've thoroughly enjoyed myself and I now have a firm foundation on which to continue building my knowledge base.  I believe that I’m better prepared and confident that I have the necessary skills to make the transition from my current contract, and pursue a career in the Close protection/PSD community.  Thank you AB, K***, A*** and J****. Semper Fi, Chris M, currently, Dyncorp, Afghanistan (Sept 07 PSD Operator + Live Firearms Course)

This course was fast paced and kept you "entertained" till the end, even lost one belt size. I made a lot of friends who still keep in contact. F***ing "A" Tex (Former US Navy/Iraq Civilian Contractor (Sept 07 PSD Operator + Live Firearms Course)