Close Protection Course Description

Please note: many of these courses are physically and mentally demanding and require long days and maximum student participation.
 

Schedule: Students should plan on intensive 10 to 12 hour days of instruction. The exact schedule will be flexible and dependant on how the training groups progress through the rotation of training blocks. Participants will be prepare and execute mock detail operations during the course which be conducted as the scheduled permits generally on the third and fourth days.

The fifth day is an optional live fire day on the range which the participants can expect 8 hours of training.  Students should plan departure flights accordingly.

Meals: Continental breakfast available. Lunch will be provided for range day Alternate meals will be the responsibility of the student.

Dress code: Business causal will be required for classroom sessions (khakis, polo shirts, etc.)  Comfortable workout clothes can be used for DT practice and 5.11 type gear can be worn for both classroom and DT /reactive drill practice. Mock detail events will require suit and tie. 

The optional firearms range day will require 5.11 or similar attire and participants will need a sport coat or light jacket to practice concealed carry draws. Flashlights, protective eyewear, ball cap, and hearing protection are required for range practice. Range participants will need a suitable carry holster, a minimum of two magazines or speed loaders, and 300 rounds of ammunition. There will be a local opportunity to purchase ammo and participants can pre-order their rounds once they have a confirmed reservation for the class.

Additional equipment: students should bring pens and notebooks for classroom and advance work drills. Laptops are recommended but not required.

Course Cost: $500(ammunition is extra) Payment options:. A minimum deposit of $150 is required to reserve a slot which must be received at least 15 days prior to the start of class. Full payment of the remaining tuition will be due the first day of class.

Next Course Date: April 2 -5, 2018
Course Location: Elite Protective Academy, St. Louis Park, MN 
Lodging information available upon request.


To register or for more information email [email protected].