Close Quarter Combat (CQC) - Tactical Firearms Training Program
Are you interested in tactical shooting? Keep scrolling to find out more about CQC.
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Close Quarter Combat - CQC
Our Close Quarters Combat (CQC) program offers a modern, comprehensive firearms training experience. Our expert instructors guide students through monthly classes, covering the use of handguns, shotguns, and rifles in a tactical setting.
Unlike traditional shooting ranges, our program takes place in our Tactical Range, which is an open instructional space. Handguns are kept in holsters and long guns are carried with slings, promoting real-world application.
Class sizes are capped to ensure a safe learning environment and there are multiple training sessions throughout the month giving students some flexibility on when they can attend.
Firearms, ammunition, and targets are provided in the course. You can also use your own firearms as long as they are approved by our instructors.
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Learn basic to advanced tactical level shooting skills and techniques with handguns, shotguns, and rifles.
Develop high level marksmanship and weapons handling skills in both static and dynamic shooting positions.
Earn your holster draw certification to shoot handguns from a holster.
Learn the various methods of loading, unloading, and clearing malfunctions.
Learn how to use both standard iron sights and modern electronic optical sights.
Experience shooting in a low-light environment.
Learn how to setup, wear, and use modern tactical gear and equipment.
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Learn how to clean and care for firearms from highly trained and industry certified armorers.
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While the majority of the CQC program focuses on firearms training; students also get to experience how to use knives, hand-held lights, firearm retention, and unarmed techniques against an opponent. This is based on what we teach in our Ninpo martial arts program.
Enrollment - CQC BASIC
Anyone who wishes to join our CQC program must first go through our Basic course. Our CQC Basic course is open to anyone 18+ years of age with no criminal record. A valid Possession Acquisition License (PAL) or a recent completion of both the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) is a prerequisite to enrolling in this course. If you need your PAL, you can start here.
The CQC Basic course equips new students with the essential techniques and fundamentals necessary for safe participation in our CQC firearms training program. The Basic course is held once a month and requires two weekends to complete.
Holster Draw Certification, a prerequisite for drawing from the holster, is included in the Basic course. There is also a uniform and basic equipment requirement which will be discussed during your academy visit. We reserve the right to deny training at our discretion.
CQC BASIC - Course Highlights
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Our holster draw certification includes both dry and live shooting practice and is obtained through written and practical performance testing.
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All our instructors are members of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. Most of them also have a military background with the Canadian Armed Forces.
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A traditional indoor shooting range has fixed bench stalls with lanes and a single target. There's typically a target retrieval system to adjust the distance and it's only safe to breathe from the designated firing position.
An indoor tactical range is an open space with a designated firing direction and a robust HEPA air filtration system. This allows unlimited positioning, the ability to place a target in any spot in front of the backstop, and safe breathing conditions anywhere in the range.
Sign-Up for Basic
Next BASIC Course Dates
July 13-14 and 27-28 [FULL]
August 3-4 and 24-25 [FULL]
September 7-8 and 21-22 [OPEN]
October 5-6 and 19-20 [OPEN]
FAQ
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CQC is our on-going tactical firearms training program. It operates similar to a martial art where students come to classes throughout the month.
CQC Basic is a prerequisite program for entry into CQC. Students learn all the fundamentals required to safely participate in the CQC program.
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Obtaining a PAL ensures all students have already met the same level of firearms safety training. Maintaining a valid PAL also means you are in good standing with your community with no criminal record.
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Drawing a loaded handgun from the holster is an extremely dangerous action. Certification ensures the user has memorized, both mentally and physically, the required steps to safely and quickly perform the holster draw. Our instructors set a very high safety performance standard with the holster draw.
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You will need:
Electronic Ear Protection: Electronic ear pro boosts human voices while protecting your hearing. Someone unable to hear range commands is a safety issue for everyone in the class.
Ballistic Eye Protection: Z87.1+ rated ballistic eye protection is required due to the risk of ricochet and flying brass casings.
Hat: A baseball cap or similar prevents flying brass from falling behind your glasses and keeping long hair from snagging and interrupting your shooting. A hat is included in the equipment package.
You can purchase all these items at the academy. If you already own these items, they must be approved by our instructors before they can be used in the range.
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The student uniform and equipment package is a requirement for participating in the CQC and CQC Basic programs. Included in the package is:
ITTA T-Shirt
ITTA Hat
Inner and outer gun belts
Kydex holster for a Glock handgun
Magazine pouches for both a handgun and rifle
Admin pouch for loose items
The belt is assembled by ITTA for right or left handed use and meets the basic needs of an entry level student. If you already own a belt setup, our instructors will need to approve it prior to use in the range.
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No. We can provide firearms needed for training.