2022 Streetwise Defensive Tactics - July 23 

Course Summary:

This class is designed to help you improve your defensive shooting skills and expand your knowledge about the use of firearms for personal protection. This is why we feel this course should be the first class you take after receiving your Concealed Handgun License (also known as a CCW).

Someone once said that having a piano doesn’t mean you know how to play one and the same holds true for a firearm. Simply having a handgun does not mean you know how to use it. This class intends to teach you how to “run your gun” and prepare you to be able to tactically defend yourself with your firearm.

Prerequisites:

Class attendees must have a valid Concealed Handgun License (CCW) and it must be verified before you can attend this class. Please email a copy of your CCW to Candy at cpetticord@buckeyefirearms.org and please be sure to state the class name in the subject line. 

Course Length/Hours:

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

Topics Covered:

• Marksmanship fundamentals
• Drawing from concealment
• Reloading
• Malfunctions
• Unconventional shooting positions
• Movement
• Use of cover

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
• Ammo: 300-400 rounds
• ELECTRONIC ear protection
• Eye protection
• Weather appropriate clothing, including boots - We shoot rain or shine
• Concealment clothes appropriate for climate and conditions
• 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 Tuition:

$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. 

Our training methodology is unique due to our personal experiences which is why our company mantra “Bullets are Inbound” is the basis for all our training. This mindset allows for a vast mixture of “Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures” to tailor a training solution that meets the needs of our clientele.

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."