Basic Defensive Tactics (OC Exposure)

Description

Approximate Length: 6 hrs
*​Classes may run longer or shorter based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to class size.

Class Format

• In Person: The class is held in person at one of our training sites.

Description
Basic Defensive Tactics is an essential class for anyone that carries and is authorized to use tools and force in the course of their duties. This comprehensive no-frills course covers a variety of skills necessary to safely and effectively use common defensive tactics techniques. Including use of force, use of force decision making, defensive stance, unarmed defensive techniques, and simple weapon disarming. Handcuff topics include using handcuffs when effecting an arrest or transferring a prisoner, control holds, compliant handcuffing, and non-compliant handcuffing. Baton topics include movement, drawing the baton, strikes, and baton retention. OC/ASR Pepper Spray topics include movement, deployment, working through an OC/ASR exposure, decontamination, and post-deployment care.  This course features actual pepper spray exposure and accompanying motor-skills lab.  This course is taught by certified and experienced defensive tactics instructors. The course completion card is valid for 1 year.

Course Topics:

• Use of force
• Handcuff types
• Keyhole placement
• Double locking
• Improvised techniques
• Searches
• Custody
• Handcuffing
• Giving commands
• Defensive techniques
• Control holds
• Compliant and non-compliant techniques
• Use of force
• ​Types of batons
• Impact weapons
• Stance
• Drawing
• Strikes
• Targeting areas
• Retention
• Why OC training
• What is OC
• What are the different types of OC
• Proper deployment of OC
• What are the effects of OC
• Post-care of OC
• Exposure to OC