Close Quarter Pistol – CQP
The Soteria Defense Close Quarters Pistol Course is an advanced shooting and tactics course.
The Soteria Defense Close Quarter Pistol (CQP) is an advanced shooting and tactics course. Tim created one of the first programs of integrated combative and advanced concepts in 2003 and has continued the evolution of this program. CQP was engineered to solve the problem of violent and spontaneous encounters and addressed a critical gap in training. This course is founded on research and real-world encounters including military, law enforcement, security professionals, and CCW carriers. This course has been taught across the United States to countless personnel and is a premier program.
The concept of CQP includes dynamic movement, fighting techniques / combatives, advanced understanding of threat and engagement concepts, and extensive shooting and movement drills.
Requirements / Prerequisites:
- US Citizen
- Pistol Tactics (PTAC) 2 or similar course mandatory – or LEO / Mil
- Thorough understanding of pistol handling and shooting
Learning Objectives:
- Firearms safety and safe pistol handling
- Mindset and awareness of close quarter threats
- Advanced application of defensive shooting / combat fundamentals
- Extensive live fire close quarters drills
- Advanced drills and tactical techniques
- Advanced marksmanship drills
- Combative defensive / fighting techniques
- Weapons retention & control / disarmament techniques
- Use of force concepts
- Combat course of fire / shooting and movement
Equipment:
- Range appropriate clothing / range uniform (check local weather conditions)
- BODY ARMOR required
- Eye and ear protection
- Pistol, holster, magazine carrier, and 3 magazines
- 800 rounds ammunition
- Notebook and pen
- Hydration and food (not readily accessible at the range)
