2022 Intro To Fighting in Structures - July 9 

Course Summary:

This class will focus on tactics that one person would use to negotiate architectural obstacles found in a building. We will cover searching/clearing techniques as well as direct action against active killers or home invaders. If time permits, we will briefly cover two-person tactics. We will be using our live fire shoot house for this training.

We know that when it comes to building searches, one person is not the preferred method, but we have come to realize that (time is life) and one person may be our only option.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this class, but be aware that this is not a class for beginners. Students will be required to demonstrate safe gun handling skills such as muzzle awareness and trigger finger discipline during dry fire and live-fire drills at the beginning of class on the square range before being allowed in the shoot house.

Course Length/Hours:

1 Day - 9:00am-5:00pm

Topics covered:

• Movement
• Corners
• Cover verses concealment
• Doorways
• Angles

 Gear Requirements:

• Modern defensive pistol
• Holster (OWB, IWB, Appendix) - no shoulder, cross draw, Serpa, or middle-of-back styles
• At least two (2) magazines, a mag pouch, and a sturdy gun belt
• ELECTRONIC ear protection
• Eye protection
• Ammo: 300 rounds
• Weather appropriate clothing, including boots - We shoot rain or shine
• Billed hat
• Lunch, snacks, and hydration        

Classroom & Range Information:

• Dedicated Classroom - Please note that firearms and/or ammunition are NOT allowed in the classroom!!
• Portable restroom facilities on-site
• Use Google Maps to GPS

Course Cost:

$175 per person, which includes instruction, targets, and range access.

A portion of your tuition benefits Buckeye Firearms Association -
Thank you for your support. 

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ONLY 30 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete paperwork!!

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: For most of our events, you may cancel and receive a refund (less a $10 processing fee) up to 3 weeks before an event and refunds will not be available within 3 weeks of an event. 

About the Instructors/Venue:

E.A.S.T. (Environmental Assessment and Solutions Training) Group:

E.A.S.T. Group was established by a group of professionals with a specific mission in mind: To assist individuals and organizations with the resources needed to map out a realistic training program and provide solutions to operate in today's ever- changing environment. 

Our cadre of instructors have the knowledge and experience gained from decades of working within the security realms both here and abroad which allows our students to immerse themselves in real world, up-to-date exercises. 

E.A.S.T. Group's training facility is set up to allow students to run realistic training based on how our mind and bodies react when put under stress which enables the armed civilians to use that to their advantage instead of it being used against them.

Click here to visit E.A.S.T. Group's webpage!!

Chief Instructor Sylvester (Sly) Pocius:

E.A.S.T. Group’s Chief Instructor, Sylvester (Sly) Pocius, is a Retired Marine Corps Staff NCO with operational, strategic, and tactical experience from multiple overseas deployments. Assigned as a Primary Marksmanship and CQB instructor, Sly was responsible for Pre- Deployment and In-Theater training of Marine units in the tactical areas of Pistol, Carbine, Shotgun, Precision Rifle, Close Quarter Combat, Mountain and Desert Survival, Rappelling, and Fast Roping. 

Sly’s private contracting duties included the Drug Eradication Task Force in Afghanistan and he was responsible for training the Afghan National Police in Weapons Handling, Team Tactics, Building Clearing, and Raid Techniques.

Sly served in a Diplomatic Protection Detail in Iraq, where his primary responsibility was the day-to-day security and monitoring of the movements of US Ambassadors and visiting US Dignitaries. His secondary duties included keeping the security teams proficient in their Weapons Handling Skills, Building Clearing Procedures, and Hostage Rescue Techniques.

Sly is currently Chief of Operations and Chief Instructor at E.A.S.T. Group, a state-of-the-art firearms training facility in central Ohio. 

Lead Instructor Jeff Baker:

E.A.S.T. Group’s Lead Instructor, Jeff Baker, has been in law enforcement since 1996. During his career, Jeff has been a Swift Water Rescue Instructor, a Field Training Officer, a Boating Education Instructor, and a Fitness Tester. He moved into supervision/management about 6 years ago and he is currently Supervisor of Security for his department's headquarters. 

At E.A.S.T. Group, Jeff is Sly's Right Hand Man as well as his perfect partner for training demonstrations. Besides being an all-around awesome sidekick, Jeff's current claim to fame is that he owns the rights to the term describing the rapid, defensive movement demonstrated by Sly in all of his trainings, which is affectionately referred to as "The Sly Slide."