Stop The Bleed and Every Day Concealed Carry & Medicine (STB/EDCCM)
South Mountain Defense Is proud to present the STB/EDCCM Course. This one-day course will comprise the nationally recognized “Stop The Bleed” Course along with live fire exercises dealing in critical situations where you and/or another may be injured and need to defend yourself. It gives the students the opportunity to use an Individual-First Aid-Kit (IFAK) and how they would perform in various live fire scenarios.
After successful completion, each student will receive both the “Stop The Bleed” and EDCCM (Level 1) certificates. This is the ideal class for any individual, organization, company, law enforcement or security team to receive hands-on training in critical live fire injury situations along with the official STB Certificate.
Past Courses
Defensive Handgun (Tier III)
This is the last course of the defensive handgun series. In this course we deal with situations and conditions that aren’t “ideal.” Situations that aren’t just draw, present, aim, and shoot; whether stationary, mobile, or against multiple threats. Hopefully, this course answers many of those “what if” questions that arise because of what happens in the course of our daily lives. This class is more about reaction and response than any particular shooting technique or style.
This course is closed.
Defensive Handgun (Tier II)
Where Tier I is an introduction to the defense mindset utilizing appropriate dry and live fire exercises, Tier II is the heart, the core of defensive pistol. It delves into actual defense situations and issues, utilizing proven techniques for both indoor and outdoor threats. The course looks at choices for the armed person; escape and evade, engagement, and clearing. This is the “PRACTICALs” class to try, test how each student does utilizing their preferred techniques… an opportunity to refine, re-think if necessary, shooting techniques for each student. Not a prior SMD Student? It is NOT a requirement to have taken Tier I. This course allows you to practice techniques you do and is an opportunity to adjust, tweak, or learn new techniques for defensive shooting.
This course is closed.
Semi-Automatic Rifle (Level 1)
This is a one-day course dealing with the history, mechanics, accessories and PRACTICAL use of the semi-automatic carbine. The AR-15 will be highlighted. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own or any other type of carbine including pistol caliber carbines. The course curriculum will be adjusted to accommodate all models brought to class. There are a limited number of rentals available. This course is N.R.A. certified.
This course is closed.
Defensive Handgun (Tier I)
This is the basic course for PRACTICAL handling and use of a handgun in defensive applications. SMD approach is unique in that philosophies and techniques are effective in static as well as dynamic situations. Tier I is a one-day course introducing and practicing a philosophy requiring few techniques; easily understood and utilized to protect oneself while stationary or moving.
This course is closed.
National Train A Teacher’s Day
This FREE one-day event will give teachers an opportunity to learn about self-defense from an individual and teacher’s perspective. From a teacher’s perspective we will cover school security, evacuation considerations, active shooter situations. From the individual perspective, we will show and demonstrate a variety of self-defense alternatives. Unarmed self-defense, and various less than lethal options will be shown. Students will be given a chance to try some of the various methods. The last part of the class will deal with firearms. This section is totally optional; for those interested in getting a firearm or already have one and may be looking for ore information. We have a variety of Chaos Training Solutions training weapons as well as a variety of real firearms students may try.
This course is closed.
Every Day Concealed Carry & Medicine (EDCCM)
South Mountain Defense Is proud to announce the first of its kind STB/EDCCM Course. This one-day course will comprise the nationally recognized “Stop The Bleed” Course along with live fire exercises dealing in critical situations where you or a loved one may be injured and need to defend yourself. It gives the students the opportunity to use an Individual-First Aid-Kit (IFAK) and how they would perform in various live fire scenarios. The course is designed so that each section my be taken by itself: STB and/or EDCCM.
After successful completion, each student will receive both the “Stop The Bleed” and EDCCM (Level 1) certificate. This is the ideal class for any individual, organization, company, law enforcement or security team to receive hands-on training in critical live fire injury situations along with the official STB Certificate.
This course is closed.
Advanced Defensive Handgun Training for Professionals
The Rest of 2024 is scheduled to be out Soon!!
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We are beginning our Defensive Handgun Series again!! It is a four-day course offered one day a month introducing and practicing a philosophy requiring few techniques, easily understood and utilized for protection while stationary, moving, or from behind cover. Various techniques are shown and practiced through each Tier so that EACH student can find what techniques (and equipment) work best for them.
Tier I is an introduction to our defense philosophy, mindset, and various techniques.
These are practiced in both classroom and live fire settings.
Tier II is a more practical application of these techniques, allowing each student to determine what is working, what needs tweaking, or what might need to be re-evaluated and changed. In this class, we introduce low-light considerations and Alternative Force.
Tier III is a class dedicated to when “the situation isn’t perfect.” We work on counter ambush defense, close quarters; situations that can occur as a result of living our daily lives. This is our “what if” course.
Tier III-SC is a CLOSED course for Tier III graduates only. It is purely student-driven, dealing with special considerations, follow-ups, or other topics and concerns our students have.
Tiers IV & V are reserved for law enforcement, tactical teams, military, and special operations only.