Threat Defense is a 4-hour defensive pistol workshop where awareness & communication skills elevate your ability to navigate conflicts in everyday environments.
Threat Defense
Threat Defense covers topics for people of all experience levels and backgrounds.
Verbal Commands
In Threat Defense, you’ll learn clear, concise commands for diffusing tense situations. More importantly, we’ll explore how using verbal commands before resorting to force strengthens your legal standing.
De-Escalation Techniques
Threat Defense explores proven methods for interacting with emotional or erratic individuals, giving you the confidence to navigate potentially violent situations peacefully.
Team Communication
In Threat Defense, you’ll work in 2-person teams. You’ll practice communicating with your partner. This builds shared situational awareness and allows for quicker reactions and better decisions.
Stress Management
Threat Defense explores proven methods to manage stress in the face of a threat. These skills will give you the confidence and control you need to make sound decisions and act purposefully.
To attend Threat Defense, you must meet the following:
Student Requirements
- Be 21+ years of age & a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Be legally allowed to own a firearm in the state of Florida
- Be able to operate a firearm safely
- Complete a liability waiver before the start of the class
- A valid government-issued ID or driver’s license
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Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Also, choose pants or shorts with belt loops. Avoid sandals or open-toed shoes.
Firearm & Gear Requirements
- None – All equipment will be provided to participants.
- This is NOT a Live-Fire class. Threat Defense is held at Decision Tactical’s training facility. It uses immersive scenarios to simulate real-life situations.
Threat Defense Class Dates
Why Train with Valortec?
Valortec brings decades of collective experience in law enforcement, national security, and emergency management to every class.
Safety First
You’ll learn in a safe and controlled environment, letting you focus on becoming a more skilled.
Real-Life Proven
You’ll learn practical techniques developed and refined through real-world experience – not action movies.
Civilian Legal Context
Civilians must follow stricter rules than LEO/military. You’ll learn to make decisions that protect you legally.
1-on-1 Attention
You’ll get personalized corrections and feedback on your technique to speed up your skill development.