1 — Pistol Courses
1 — Pistol Courses
1 — Pistol Courses
PDG pistol courses are designed to take students from foundational safe-handling and marksmanship through advanced defensive and tactical shooting skills. Courses are structured for both new shooters and experienced practitioners looking to sharpen their performance under realistic conditions. All courses are available for individuals, private groups, and organizational teams.
- NRA Certified Pistol Courses — Foundational courses delivering NRA certification — meeting training requirements for licensing, employment, and personal qualification.
- Basic Pistol Marksmanship — Safe handling, grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and fundamental accuracy — the non-negotiable baseline for every shooter.
- Tactical & Concealed Pistol Defensive Shooting — Real-world defensive shooting skills including draw from concealment, movement, target transitions, and engagement under time and stress.
- Close Quarters Marksmanship (CQM) — High-speed, short-range pistol engagements optimized for confined spaces, building environments, and close contact threat scenarios.
2 — Rifle Courses
1 — Pistol Courses
1 — Pistol Courses
PDG rifle courses cover the full range of rifle handling and employment skills — from basic operation and safety through designated marksman fundamentals and advanced tactical applications. Courses are structured for civilian shooters, security professionals, and personnel requiring military-standard rifle proficiency.
- NRA Certified Rifle Courses — Formal NRA certification meeting employment, qualification, and licensing standards.
- Basic Rifle Marksmanship — Weapon familiarization, operation, zeroing, prone and supported positions, and fundamental accuracy at range.
- Rifle Defensive Shooting — Reactive shooting from multiple positions, target identification under stress, and effective employment in defensive scenarios.
- Close Quarters Marksmanship (CQM) — Rifle employment in confined and close-range environments — transitions, weapon manipulation, and engagement at compressed distances.
- Designated Marksman (DM) — Extended range precision shooting, range estimation, ballistic fundamentals, and target engagement at distances beyond standard rifle application.
3 — Shotgun Courses
4 — Counter-IED & UXO Courses
4 — Counter-IED & UXO Courses
PDG shotgun courses build proficiency in one of the most effective and widely deployed defensive weapons platforms — from basic marksmanship through tactical applications including breaching. Suitable for home defense students, security professionals, and law enforcement personnel.
- NRA Certified Shotgun Courses — Formal NRA certification in shotgun safe handling, operation, and marksmanship.
- Basic Shotgun Marksmanship — Loading, unloading, patterning, target engagement, and fundamental shotgun skills for new and developing shooters.
- Tactical Defensive Shooting — Reactive defensive applications — ammunition selection, movement, reloads under stress, and engagement of multiple targets.
- Tactical Breaching — Mechanical and ballistic breaching fundamentals — door and barrier defeat techniques for security and law enforcement applications.
- Close Quarters Marksmanship (CQM) — Shotgun employment in confined spaces and close-contact scenarios with emphasis on speed, accuracy, and weapons manipulation
4 — Counter-IED & UXO Courses
4 — Counter-IED & UXO Courses
4 — Counter-IED & UXO Courses
Designed primarily to support Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), humanitarian mission teams, and security personnel operating in post-conflict or high-threat environments where explosive hazards remain a persistent danger. PDG's Counter-IED and UXO courses draw on real-world experience and are updated to reflect current threat techniques and mitigation practices.
- Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Recognition & Avoidance — Identification of UXO types, safe standoff distances, reporting procedures, and avoidance protocols for personnel operating in post-conflict terrain.
- Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) — IED recognition, threat indicators, reporting procedures, and individual protective actions — built around current threat employment methods.
- CBRNE Awareness — Recognition and initial response to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive threats encountered in complex or multi-hazard environments.
- Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) — Systematic search and collection of intelligence materials from sensitive locations while maintaining security and preserving evidentiary integrity.
- Search Techniques & Practices — Personnel, vehicle, and area search methods applicable to checkpoint operations, route clearance, and site security.
5 — Close Quarters Combat (CQC) Courses
PDG Close Quarters Combat courses develop the tactical skills required to safely and effectively clear buildings, rooms, and urban spaces — from individual techniques through coordinated team and squad-level operations. Courses are structured for progressive skill development and are available for security professionals, law enforcement, military units, and advanced civilian practitioners.
- One & Two Person Clearing Tactics — Individual and partner room-entry techniques, sector coverage, and threat neutralization for small-team and solo security applications.
- Fire Team Clearing Tactics — Four-person team coordination, movement patterns, and communication protocols for systematic room and building clearance.
- Squad Clearing Tactics — Multi-team coordination, bounding movement, and control measures for clearing larger structures and complex building environments.
- Single Room Entry & Clear — Fundamental room-entry techniques, stacking, threshold assessment, and immediate action upon entry — the foundational CQC skill set.
- Multi-Room Entry & Clear — Progressive clearance of connected rooms and suites — maintaining control, accountability, and momentum through complex interior layouts.
- Hallway Maneuver & Clear — Movement, exposure management, and threat engagement in linear and confined corridor environments.
- Urban Operations, Maneuvers & Tactics — Integrated building and urban terrain operations — combining CQC skills with movement, cover, concealment, and team coordination in an urban environment.
6 — Specialized Security & Tactical Courses
PDG’s specialized course catalog covers the full breadth of security and tactical training required by today’s security professionals, organizations, and government clients. Courses are available as standalone programs or combined into a multi-day training package. Custom course design is available upon request.
Force Protection & Security Awareness
- Force Protection (FP) & Security Awareness Planning — Threat awareness, protective measures, and security planning fundamentals for personnel operating in elevated-risk environments.
- Active Shooter Preparedness Training — Run-Hide-Fight fundamentals, organizational response planning, evacuation procedures, and coordination with law enforcement — for businesses, schools, houses of worship, and public venues.
- Workplace Violence Awareness & Prevention — Recognizing behavioral threat indicators, de-escalation strategies, reporting protocols, and organizational prevention frameworks.
- De-Escalation Techniques & Safety Training — Verbal and non-verbal techniques for reducing tension and managing volatile situations before they become physical threats.
- Counter-Terrorism Awareness Training — Recognition of pre-attack surveillance, suspicious activity reporting, and organizational awareness practices that reduce vulnerability to terrorist activity.
Tactical Skills
- Direct Action Scenario Training & Drills — Realistic, scenario-based exercises developing rapid decision-making and effective response to active threat situations.
- Small Unit Tactics — Movement, communication, and coordinated action fundamentals for small teams operating in security and tactical environments.
- Tactical Maneuvers — Bounding, flanking, withdrawal, and cover-based movement techniques for individual and team tactical proficiency.
- Convoy & Motorcade Maneuvers — Vehicle movement planning, formation driving, react-to-contact drills, and ambush response for escort and convoy security missions.
- High-Risk Vehicle Tactics — Evasive driving techniques, vehicle-as-cover applications, and tactical vehicle employment in threat environments.
- Various Search Tactics & Techniques — Personnel, vehicle, building, and area search methods applicable across security and law enforcement contexts.
- Night-Vision Operations Training — Employment of night-vision devices, low-light navigation, and tactical operations in limited visibility conditions.
- Combat Shooting & Maneuver Tactics — Integrated weapons employment and tactical movement — shooting on the move, fire and maneuver, and cover-to-cover transitions under simulated contact.
- Urban Operations: Planning, Maneuvers & Tactics — Comprehensive urban environment operations — integrating movement, CQC, team coordination, and tactical decision-making in complex-built environments.
Medical & Emergency Response
- Tactical Medicine Applications / Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) — Hemorrhage control, airway management, and casualty treatment under fire — drawn from military TCCC doctrine and adapted for security and civilian contexts.
- Basic First Aid — CPR, bleeding control, shock management, and emergency response fundamentals for personnel at all levels.
Advanced & Specialized
- Dignitary & Executive Protection Training — Close protection principles, advance work, route planning, motorcade operations, and principal-centered security for aspiring and active protection professionals.
- Hostage Rescue Training — Rescue operation fundamentals, entry techniques, principal handling under fire, and coordination of rescue elements in hostage and barricade scenarios.
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Awareness — Hazard recognition, personal protective actions, and response procedures for CBRN incidents in security and emergency management contexts.