Tactical Training Center

Class Schedule

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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Handgun II.

Advanced Handgun #3: The Skill-Sets of Self Defense - This class builds upon the skills obtained in the prior Advanced Handgun classes.   In Advanced Handgun III, the student will further develop handgun proficiency and learn how to move with the handgun in order to either gain distance, close distance or move away from threatening and non-threatening people. Tactics, marksmanship and speed through efficient handgun manipulation will be taught through a series of demonstrations, safe drills and refinement.  Principals of situational awareness and decision making are core principals of the class. At the conclusion of the Advanced Handgun Series, the student will develop a sense of competence and confidence with not only themselves but with their firearm and associated equipment.

An outside of the waistband (OWB) holster or Tactical type holster and belt kit, is mandatory for participation in this class.

 

What to bring: your handgun, 200 rounds of ammo, 3 magazines, a speedloader (or 2 for revolver), an outside of the waistband or tactical holster, range safety gear, eye and ear protection, appropriate and comfortable attire. A brimmed ballcap is suggested but not required.

 Armed Women of America (AWA) Central NJ chapter meets at the Tactical Training Center the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The purpose of the group is to enable women to develop the mindset and skills to be their own self-protectors.. If you are registering for the first time please contact the administrator via email at awa.centralnj@gmail.com . Membership fee for the year is $75. The monthly meeting fee is $25 for a non-member (meaning not a member at the Tactical Training Center) and $10 for Tactical Training Center members. Light refreshments included.

Please bring your AR/Other, 40 rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection. Wear a long sleeve crew neck shirt and appropriate footwear.

The Basic Handgun Course is the foundation for all shooting sports. The student will learn about safety, funtionality, operations and proper transport of the firearm. The range portion will allow the student to fire a .22 caliber pistol amnd a 9mm pistol. Everything required is provided with the exception of eye & ear protection. We sell eye and ear protection (you can add it on as an option now or we sell it at TTC) if you do not already have it. Please wear a long sleeved crew neck shirt and proper footwear. Do NOT bring any firearms to class.

PRE-REQUISITES:  In order to participate in this CCW Qualification session, the participant must have attended the Intermediate Handgun class series and Holster Draw class series and possess a valid Nj Firearms ID Card or out of state Carry Permit.  It is strongly recommended that they have completed the Advanced Handgun class series.  Please DO NOT sign up for this session if you do not possess these skills and attendance in classes.

This is the training session that either qualifies or re-qualified students (CCW Permit holders) to submit an application to their local police department or state police barracks for their Concealed Carry Permit.  This is for both the new CCW applicant and or the current CCW Permit holder who needs to update their training qualifications.  It includes the current and mandatory safe handling and use, legal requirements, use of force and range qualifcation session, listed in N.J.S. 2C:58-4.  Students are expected to have skillsets that will enable them to safely load, reload, unload, draw and hit 40 out of 50 rounds at distances from the 3 to 15 yard line. The live-fire portion of the class is not a training session, safety violations will not be tolerated. Please review the course of fire, the CCARES memo and the CCARES life-fire training requirements found on the NJSP Firearms webpage.   

EQUIPEMENT:  Students should bring their own handgun, an outside the waistband holster top be worn at 3 o'clock (right-handed) or 9 o'clock (left-handed), sturdy belt, at least 3 magazines, at least 50 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection (electronic ear muffs to hear range commands are strongly recommended) and a garment that cover the handgun and holster.   Upon successful completion students will be issued the proper form and certificates for attachment to their Concealed Carry Permit application.

A member of PBA 147 (Somerville PD) created these challenge coins for the TTC, $2 from every coin will go directly to PBA 147.

The coin is a 2" coin, beautifully done. The front shows an eagle with a rifle in its talons, adorned with 13 stars and the words "2A Shall not be infringed" in script. The back has the TTC logo with the words "It's not just a privilege, it's a right". 

An absolutely beautiful coin for collectors or gun enthusiasts!

 

Concealed Carry IV is an advanced class which incorporates Use of Force, tactical decision making and handgun skills. In this class, students will be instructed on the proper manner in which to draw and holster from UNTYPICAL environments such as kneeling, lying down and recovering from falling and in a close quartered, populated environment. The class will also include instruction in moving with a handgun.

Prerequisite: Concealed Carry I, II & III

What to bring: your handgun, approximately 200 rounds of ammo, a concealment type of holster (NO shoulder holsters, collapsible inside the waistband or cross draw holsters), a flashlight or weapon mounted light, eye and ear protection. Please wear an outer shirt like a flannel or windbreaker to conceal your firearm and wear appropriate footwear.

 PRE-REQUISITES: HOLSTER DRAW AND ADVANCED HANDGUN SERIES, INTERMEDIATE AR/OTHER.

The High Intensity Training and Skills (HITS) classes 1 hour in duration and are a series of training classes created for the advanced handgun, rifle and shotgun operaors.

H.I.T.S. #2: Rifle & Handgun - this class will focus on stress movement AR/Other firearm drills. Participants will initiate movement from various body positions (lying, seated, etc) and carry weighted objects, or move rapidly to targets. The student will utilize appropriate cover/concealment, room clearing techniques and move safely and tactically. Students should have a reasonable standard of physical fitness, possess and be familiar with a tactical duty belt/holster, please bring a rifle & a handgun, (3) magazines for each firearm, 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for a physically active training session.

PRE-REQUISITES:  Holster Draw and Advanced Handgun series.

The high intensity training skills (HITS) classes are a series of training classes 1 hour in duration and are created for advanced handgun users as well as rifle and shotgun operators. The classes combine a high degree of physical activity and firearms skills. The classes consist of a wide variety of subject matter such as Dynamic and Stealth room entry, Close Quarter Defense, Home Defense, Vehicle Defensive Operations, Blood Flow Control and Casualty Management, Rifle Precision Markmanship and Over-watch Skills. Students must be able to safely and tactically move with a loaded firearm, be able to discriminate threat and friendly targets, and possess an adequate level of physical fitnesss in order to run, climb, push or carry weighted objects while rapidly moving with a firearm.

H.I.T.S. #3: This class focuses on stress movement and incorporatescriticical thinking during scenario based training. Concepts such as threat elimination, selection of proper cover and threat priority in a timely period will be taught and applied. Students must be  physically fit, utilize a duty belt/holster, bring 5 magazines, 50 rounds of ammo. Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing and footwear for a physically active training session. Bring your range gear, eye and ear protection.

This class is for the striker fired type of handgun, such as Glocks, Smith & Wesson M&Ps, H&K VP9, Walther PDPs, Sig Sauer P320 and some hammer fired guns, such as Sig P226, P228 & P229. If you are unsure of the type you have, please call 908.782.9000 and we will assist you.

Bring you handgun, an old towel, any cleaning supplies you may have. Our instructor will guide you through the disassembly, cleaning and re-assembly process. Need cleaning supplies???? You get 15% off of all cleaning products immediately before and after the class!

One firearm per class. Please, no live ammo!

Prerequisite:  Holster Draw I

Holster Draw II is the second in the series for completion of the Holster Draw CCW Prep class.  In this class the proper execution of drawing, presenting to the target and holstering will be completed.  In this class the student will be tested and upon successful completion you will be holster draw approved for open range time hours and advancement into the advanced classes. You will be tested once per year to recertify your holster draw privileges.  This class also includes a training session on the CCW Qualification Course. 

What to bring: handgun, holster (NO shoulder holster, collapsible inner waistband, no appedix carry or cross draw holsters please), 150 rounds of ammo, 3 magazines, a speed loader, eye and ear protection. Please wear a long sleeve crew neck shirt and appropriate footwear.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you are a NJ resident you must have a NJ Firearms ID card, OR a Permit to Carry.  If you reside reside out of state, you must bring in your own handgun (we can provide compliant magazines),  New Jersey students should own a handgun and bring it to class, rental firearms are not available for class.  Holsters are necessary for class.  Please bring or purchase 100 rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection, wear a long sleeved crew neck shirt and closed toe athletic shoes or boots.  Please do not wear sandals or open-toed shoes.  Electronic hearing protection is highly recommended.

Prerequisite:  Holster Draw II

Holster Draw III is the third in the series for completion of the Holster Draw CCW Prep classes.  In this class the proper execution of drawing, presenting to the target and holstering while clothed, will be completed.  This is in preparation for the NJ CCW Qualification under the CCARES protocol.  This class also includes a training session on the CCW Qualification Course. 

What to bring: handgun, holster (NO shoulder holster, collapsible inner waistband, no appedix carry or cross draw holsters please), 150 rounds of ammo, 3 magazines, a magazine holder, a speed loader, eye and ear protection. Please wear a long sleeve crew neck shirt and appropriate footwear.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you are a NJ resident you must have a NJ Firearms ID card, OR a Permit to Carry.  If you reside reside out of state, you must bring in your own handgun (we can provide compliant magazines),  New Jersey students should own a handgun and bring it to class, rental firearms are not available for class.  Holsters are necessary for class.  Please bring or purchase at least 150 rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection, wear a long sleeved crew neck shirt and closed toe athletic shoes or boots.  Please do not wear sandals or open-toed shoes.  Electronic hearing protection is highly recommended.

Prerequisite: TTC Basic Handgun Course or the equivalent. 

Please note that Intermediate Handgun is a two part series. There is an Intermediate Handgun I and II.  We try to schedule these classes consecutively or consecutive days of the week.

Intermediate Handgun I is for the recent Basic Handgun graduate and is primarily hands-on.  The fundamental concept of this class is to establish safety skills, learn how the handgun functions and the prevention of operator induced malfunctions.  The class also includes instruction on basic marksmanship. This class is occurs primarily on the range.  

If a NJ residen the student must have a NJ Firearms ID card, a Permit to Carry.  If you reside reside out of state, you must bring in your own handgun (we can provide compliant magazines),  New Jersey students should own a handgun and bring it to class.  Holsters are not necessary for class.  Please bring or purchase 100 rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection, wear a long sleeved crew neck shirt and closed toe athletic shoes or boots.  Please do not wear sandals or open-toed shoes.  Electronic hearing protection is highly recommended.

PRE-REQUISITES:  Basic handgun or equivalent training.

Intermediate Handgun II:  The second part of the Intermediate Handgun series reinforces the skill sets previously introduced.  Emphasis is on the elimination of operator induced malfunctions by demonstration, coaching, dry-fire and live-fire drills through proper loading, unloading and reloading.  The class also emphasizes and incorporates the elements of proper marksmanship.

Please bring your own handgun, 100 rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection, wear a long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe.

Please note that Intermediate Handgun is a two part series. There is an Intermediate Handgun I and II.  We try to schedule these classes consecutively or consecutive days of the week.

Please note:  If you are a NJ resident the you must have a NJ Firearms ID card, OR a Permit to Carry.  If you reside reside out of state, you must bring in your own handgun (we can provide compliant magazines),  New Jersey students should own a handgun and bring it to class.  Holsters are not necessary for class.  Please bring or purchase 100 rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection, wear a long sleeved crew neck shirt and closed toe athletic shoes or boots.  Please do not wear sandals or open-toed shoes.  Electronic hearing protection is highly recommended.

PRE-REQUISITES:  INTERMEDIATE HANDGUN II OR EQUIVALENT.

This is third class in a series, and the focus is on the continuous development of handgun Operation skills and Marskmanship. An overview/review of basic skills with the emphasis on proper loading, unloading, stance, natural point of aim, upper body posture, arm support, presentation to target, utilization of sights, trigger press, follow through, recoil management.  This class reinfoces those basics and is ALSO a great refresher. 

Please bring range eye/ear protection, wear range safe clothing and footwear, meaning no low cut tops, no open toe shoes, no crocs. Please bring a handgun, 3 magazines, 150-200 rounds of ammunition.    

Tactical Handgun 2 is a continuation of Tactical Handgun 1. Officers are instructed on the latest handgun tactics designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of operation through a series of live-fire drills and skill-building instruction. This course will reinforce the officer's ability to perceive and appropriately respond to threats. The responses and tactics are then verified with reality-based training on our indoor laser training force on force training facility.

Officers should bring: 150 rounds of ammunition, duty handgun, (3) magazines, duty belt, body armor, Class B uniform, proper footwear and range safety gear (eyes/ears, tactical gloves are optional).

This is a private pre-arranged class with Scott Lessig.  Please see associated emails for details. Thanks Scott

You are registering for a private firearms lesson with Brian B. Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try to Buy lesson this would require you to have had some previous firearms experience either at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere. 

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson, if you do not own them you may purchase them at the Tactical Training Center or from this site under "add-ons" for as low as $19.99 for both. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes: the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be filled out once a year (please disregard if you have completed one within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be completed THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using only your own firearms for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if a person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

You are registering for a private firearms lesson with Brian D. Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try to Buy  lesson this requires previous firearms experience either from the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to your lesson, if you do not own them you may purchase them at the Tactical Training Center or on this registration page under "add-ons" for as low as $19.99 for both. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes: the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooters Release of Liability Waiver must be filled out once a year (please disregard if you have completed one within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be filled out THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using only your own firearms for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if a person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

You are registering for a private firearms lesson with Cindy L. Please note that Cindy only instructs HANDGUN users, if you are looking for rifle or shotgun instruction, please choose another one of our instructors. If you are registering for a Try to Buy lesson this would require some firearms experience either from a previous training at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson, if you do not own them you may purchase them at the Tactical Training Center for as low as $19.99 for both. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes: the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be filled out once a year (please disregard if you have completed one within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be completed THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using only your own firearms for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if a person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

You are registering for a private firearms lesson with Joe V. Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try To Buy lesson, this would require some prior firearms experience, either a previous private lesson at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson, if you do not yet own them, you may purchase them during this registration (found under "add-ons") or in the store when you arrive for your lesson. packages start as low as $19.99 +tax. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt, pants and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, a target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be completed once per year (please disregard if you have filled it out within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be filled out THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using your own firearm for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if the person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

You are registering for a private lesson with Paul P. Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try to Buy lesson, this would require some prior firearms experience, either a previous private lesson/training at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson. If you do not own them you may purchase them from the Tactical Training Center for as low as $19.99 for both. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes: the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched th 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be completed once a year (please disregard if you have completed one within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be completed THE DAY OF your lesson, (please disregard if you are bringing and only using your own firearms for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if a person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

You are registering for a private firearms lesson with Peter T. Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try To Buy lesson this would require some firearms experience, either a previous private lesson at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson, if you do not own them you may purchase them here for as low as $19.99 for the package. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt, pants and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be filled out once per year (please disregard if you have filled it out within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be filled out THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using your own firearm for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if the person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

 

You are registering for a private firearms lesson with Rich K. Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try to Buy lesson this would require some firearms experience, either a previous private lesson at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson, if you do not own them you may purchase them here for as low as $19.99 for both. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes: the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email with include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be filled out once per year (please disregard if you have filled it out within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be filled out THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using your own firearm for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be filled out by a parent only if the person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

To have one additional person in the lesson, please use the drop-down under Add-Ons. This will increase the time from 1-hour to 1 1/2 hours. The additional person will also receive up to 50 rounds of ammunition, a target, range time and the firearms.

You are registering for a private firearms lesson with Scott L. (Director of Training). Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try to Buy lesson, this would require some firearms experience, either a previous private lesson at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson, if you do not own them you may purchase them at the Tactical Training Center for as low as $19.99 for both. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes: the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be completed once a year (please disregard if you have completed one within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be completed THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using only your own firearms for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if a person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

You are registering for a private lesson with Steve J. Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try to Buy lesson, this would require some firearms experience, either a previous private lesson/training at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson, if you do not own them you may purchase them from the Tactical Training Center for as low as $19.99 for both. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes: the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety video within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be completed once a year (please disregard if you have completed one within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be completed THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using only your own firearms for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if a person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

You are registering for a private firearms lesson with Tom D. Please be sure you have selected the platform you would like (handgun, rifle or shotgun), one platform per lesson. If you are registering for a Try to Buy lesson this would require some firearms experience, either a previous private lesson at the Tactical Training Center or elsewhere.

Please bring your eye and ear protection to the lesson, if you do not own them you may purchase them at the Tactical Training Center for as low as $19.99 for both. Please wear appropriate range attire (long sleeve crew neck shirt and a closed shoe).

Your lesson includes: the firearms, a box of up to 50 rounds of ammunition, target, range time and the instructor.

Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson if you have not watched the 8-minute safety vidoe within the last 12 months.

Your confirmation email will include links to the waivers. The Shooter Release of Liability Waiver must be completed once a year (please disregard if you have completed one within the last 12 months). The Rental Waiver must be filled out THE DAY OF your lesson (please disregard if you are bringing and using only your own firearms for the lesson). The Juvenile Waiver must be completed by a parent only if a person taking the lesson is under the age of 18.

NJSP - RPO / H.R. 218. Federal (H.R. 218) and NJ State law permits retired police officers to carry firearms. This course of fire and Use of Force review satisfies both the H.R. 218 and NJSP RPO requirements.  This course covers the day and night qualification courses (HQC -60 rds & HNQC - 40 rds). Please bring the firearms you wish to qualify with, 100 rounds of ammo per firearm (if you need ammo you can purchase at the TTC), a flashlight, a gun-mounted light (optional but available for purchase at the TTC). Eye and ear protection and proper range attire required.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY FOR RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS - IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH A CITIZEN WANTING TO GET THEIR CCW. ALL  ATTENDEES MUST BRING THEIR RETIRED OFFICER CREDENTIALS.

PRE-REQUISITE:   HOLSTER DRAW

This is a class just for VIP members and it does not count towards your allotted classes.  The class is oriented towards intermediate and experienced shooters.  The class typically consists of shooting drills oriented to a specific skill set.  Please bring your own handgun, holster, at least 2 spare magazines, 200 rounds of ammo, eye/ear protection, range compatible clothing.  Electronic hearing protection is HIGHLY recommended.