Oregon Firearms Academy LLC

Close Encounters of the Worst Kind!SM
BULLETS AND BLADES AT CLOSE RANGE

$300 per person

16 hour course

7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Skill level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Basic Handgun Safety & Defensive Handgun 1 or their Equivalent

This class focuses on the realities of close quarter fighting and self defense. This course is an integration of handgun and edge weapon skills. Those who are serious about self-defense carry a pocket knife or "clip-it" type of folder. Yet most have never trained with their knife and are are totally unprepared to use it as a defensive tool. It is our experience those who do not train and practice transitioning to an edged weapon when their handgun fails to fire will certainly not do so under stress. Come and find out how you'll perform when your handgun malfunctions and a simulated threat is closing ground on you!

This class is two days of FUN, INTENSIVE training that WILL change your perspective on choosing, carrying and using different types of knives with your handgun, including transitions, retention, reloading and malfunctions.

Learn repetitive muscle memory inducing movements, that will aid in your personal defense package as well as understand the strengths and weaknesses of the knife.

"Dulled Edged" Trainer Knives will be provided and used throughout the course.
These training knives are for sale in our Pro Shop.

You can expect individual coaching on the proper
and effective use of an edged weapon as a primary or back-up.

COURSE OUTLINE - Close Encounters of the Worst Kind!

Different types and styles of Knives
Knife Carry Options
Knife Drawing Options
Four Basic Cuts
Knife Lethal Range & Cut Range
"How Close is Too Close?" Just how close are you going to let someone with a knife get to you and your love ones?
Personal Contact
Knife Laws and Use of Force
Knife Sharpening Techniques/Tips
Handgun Reloads while in Possession of a Defensive Knife
Single-handed Shooting/Fighting while Knife is in Support Hand
Principles of Counter Assault - hand to impact weapon, hand to edged weapon, hand to firearm,
knife to hand, knife to impact weapon, knife to knife, & knife to firearm
Use of Surroundings as a Weapon
Defensive Handgun 1 Review
Close Quarter Fighting with a Handgun
Scenario Based "force-on-force" Simulations

Discover in this unique course that understanding, practice, perseverance and the ability to perform under the pressure and possibility and/or reality of pain, injury or death, will determine the success of the outcome.

Our minds and our will are our best weapons, information and training can enhance our abilities, but without the drive to succeed at any cost, the outcomes are limited.

"We can teach anyone how to fight, but we I cannot teach anyone to BE a fighter". It is a choice.

What to Bring . . .

What you'll need for the course:

A high quality, safe, defensive type handgun for EACH student. NO .22s!
(Please bring a gun which works!)
Rental Guns are available for $45 for the class including magazines & holster. Ammo NOT included.
Your everyday carry knife/knives (be advised you will cut cardboard with
these knives for training purposes!)
Sturdy belt, holster, and magazine pouch. We do sell holsters & belts. Please call to make certain we have one for your gun prior to showing up to the course!
Around 600 rounds of factory loaded new ammunition -
NO Reloads or steel cased ammo.
A minimum of three (3) magazines or speedloaders for your handgun
ANSI/OSHA approved Safety Glasses - even if you wear prescription glasses you still need Safety Glasses to wear over the top of your prescription glasses - Safety Glasses are for sale in our Pro Shop from $5 to $12 per pair depending upon what you select.
Hearing Protection
Dress comfortable for Pacific Northwest outdoor conditions including sturdy footwear - no open toe shoes/sandals
Baseball type cap with visor (mandatory) - caps/hats are for sale in our Pro Shop.
Knee Pads for kneeling in gravel
Bring a lunch, snacks, & drinks for the day - some snacks are for sale in the Pro Shop

What Do Graduates of CEOTWK Have to Say?

"Great combination of hand-to-hand, knife skills, & handguns!
I have a greater understanding and confidence in my ablity to protect and defend myself.
Thanks to the instructors at OFA. I want more!"

"Great class! The instructors are the best!"

"Learned a massive amount!

"I took a knife class from another instructor - after the first 4 hours of this course I realized what I was taught in their class could get me killed - fast!
This course is an amazing value - trust me I train at a lot of different schools!"

"Shawn's professional boxing and UFC fighting experience and being a trainer of professional UFC fighters is a real plus in learning skills that work."

"I would not change a thing in this class. Staff is incredible"

"This is my third OFA class and will not be my last by a long shot! The quality of instruction and instructors are unbelievable!"

"Only a matter of time before I'm back! Thanks Joe, for letting me kick your butt!"

* Close Encounters of the WORST Kind and CEOTWK are a Service Mark of Oregon Firearms Academy LLC and use of either mark is strickly forbidden without expressed written permission.

Restrictions: Oregon Firearms Academy LLC reserves the right to limit enrollment to our courses. If you have been convicted of any felony, or any crime which prohibits you from purchasing, owning or possessing a firearm and/or found mentally ill which prohibits you from legally purchasing, owning or possessing a firearm then you are unable to attend this course.

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