
Executive Protection Course
LENGTH OF COURSE: 5 days (40 hours)
TUITION: $650 without P.O.S.T. credits (L.E.)
$675 with P.O.S.T. credits (L.E.)
Course description:
APT Firearms Academy's Executive Protection Course is designed for those interested in becoming a personnel protection specialist or a public service employee who is tasked with protecting a judge, prosecutor, witness, or other high profile individual.
There will be a practical exercise during one evening of the course.
*Prerequisite for this course is the Tactical Handgun I Course taken at least twice
This is a Missouri P.O.S.T. approved course
Topics covered:
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History of protective services
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Threat assessment / vulnerability
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The protector's mindset
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Attacks on Principal
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Advance preparations
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Detail operations
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Fixed posts
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Route surveys
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Entries & exits from vehicles and buildings
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Diamond & star formations
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Receiving lines
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Reacting to vehicle ambush
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Exiting and fighting from a disabled vehicle
Equipment needed:
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Note taking materials
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Handgun and holster
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1000 rounds of pistol ammunition
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Knee & elbow pads
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Eye and ear protection
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Vest or light jackets
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Evening wear (nice but casual)