Who is the course for: The course is designed for active or former members of the police, army, security services, private security services and civilians. It is one of the basic courses for further advancing and mastering in close protection and weapon handling.

Topics covered:

  • Principles of close protection
  • Risk assessment
  • Protective formation
  • Arrival and departure of VIP
  • Bodyguard tactics
  • Tactical firearms training (Pistol)
  • Elements of close protection
  • Team leader and responsibilities
  • Radio communication and procedures
  • Driver and the procedures
  • Practical training

Necessary knowledge: It is required to pass SFTG TACTICAL PISTOL course or the equivalent course by some other institution.

Method of training: SFTG

Necessary equipment: All the equipment is provided by the SFTG (weapon, ammunition, bulletproof vest, eyes and ears protection, and knee and elbow pads)

Weapon: Glock 17

Ammunition: 600 9mm bullets

Course duration: 4 days

Maximum number of trainees: 8

Price: 1350 euros

The price includes: Weapon, ammunition, all gear (holster, belt, ears and eyes protection and knee and elbow pads), certificate for trainees, T-shirt and a hat. The price also includes the accommodation and food (three meals) during the course, transportation from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to the shooting ground and back. The trainee buys the return plane ticket himself, all other expenses are covered by the price.

Payment method: 100% in advance, right when applying for the course and minimum 30 days before the beginning of the training.

Annotation: Trainees provide their own shoes.