Pistol Tactics (PTAC) 2
The Soteria Defense Pistol Tactics (PTAC) 2 is a single day course that continues your knowledge of tactical and technical skills.

The Soteria Defense Pistol Tactics (PTAC) 2 is a single day course that continues your knowledge of tactical and technical skills. This course provides advanced application of tactical / defensive fundamentals and prepares you for more advanced courses. You’ll learn how to stop a threat more effectively, a foundation of ballistics and ammunition selection, how to use barricades, and shooting and movement.
This course features extensive live fire from 3 – 25 yards, multiple shot and multiple target engagements. There are periods of instruction (POI) on each technique throughout the day, demonstrations, and shooter refinement. The tempo of the day is constant with almost no “down time” to maximize your progression.
You’ll have an opportunity to shoot a scored evaluation to test your skill and your progression throughout various training programs.
The PTAC2 course is suitable for military, police / law enforcement, executive protection, security, and citizens. Experienced military and law enforcement personnel find this course challenging and typically advanced in comparison to their existing training.
Instructors coach you throughout the day and provide constant feedback to improve your techniques, efficiency, and accuracy.
Requirements / Prerequisites:
- US Citizen
- Pistol Tactics (PTAC) 1 or similar course mandatory – or LEO / Mil
Learning Objectives:
- Firearms safety and pistol safety
- Selection of ammunition
- Direct threat presentations / tactical draw from the holster
- Tactical reloads
- Stoppage / malfunction drills
- Live fire drills from 3 – 25 yards
- Combat course of fire / shooting and movement
- Evaluation shoot
Equipment:
- Range appropriate clothing / range uniform (check local weather conditions)
- Eye and ear protection
- Pistol, holster, magazine carrier, and 3 magazines
- 300 rounds ammunition
- Notebook and pen
- Hydration and food (not readily accessible at the range)