TACTICAL TRAINING / COURSES

OUR MOTTO: “Adapt to changing circumstances or fall victim to them.”

This principle is the driving force behind our mission: to deliver exceptional firearms training with a focus on real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures. At RCC, we prioritize mastery of the fundamentals—speed, accuracy, and consistency—underpinned by our philosophy of “brilliance in the basics.”

A strong foundation in core tactical principles is vital for both survival and mission success. Our comprehensive firearms courses are designed to equip you with these essential skills and include:

• Concealed Carry Tactics & Methodology

• Direct Action & Movement (Pistol & Rifle)

• Active Shooter Response (Force-on-Force)

• Close Quarters Battle (CQB) (Force-on-Force)

• Recapture Tactics (Family, Hostage, Materials) (Force-on-Force)

• Long-Range Precision Shooting

• Precise Rapid Engagements w/ Movers

• Urban Combat Operations (Small Unit Tactics)

• Actions on Contact

• Home Threat Assessments

• Executive Protection Training

At RCC, we prepare you to face any challenge with confidence and capability.

Not all courses are listed below, but we can customize training to meet the specific needs of your group. If you don’t see the course you’re looking for, feel free to email us for more information.

INSTRUCTORS: At Red Clover Concepts, the shooter’s lifestyle isn’t just something we teach—it’s how we live every day. We understand what works, what to look for, and how to coach for optimal performance. Our instructors are not just expert facilitators—they spend an average of seven to nine months annually in operational environments, honing their skills with a variety of weapons and applying modern Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) in real-world scenarios.

We collaborate closely with government and industry professionals to ensure our training reflects the latest tactics and cutting-edge knowledge. This dedication to excellence is why our programs focus on mission-critical areas, including tactical medicine, executive protection, insider threat mitigation, active shooter response, precision rapid engagement with moving targets (rifle), protective fire techniques (rifle), close-quarters battle (1 man+ pistol & rifle), recapture operations, and direct action and movement.

At Red Clover Concepts, we’re committed to preparing you for the realities of today’s dynamic operational challenges.

Courses are held at the Saltwaters Shooting Club just North of St Augustine, FL (near the airport). Recognized as the best range in Northeast Florida for shooting on the move. We also utilize Clay County Outdoor Adventure Park for our distance courses and some of our specialty courses (CQB, Medical, Etc).

PISTOL COURSES:

Pistol Part I Fundamentals & Familiarization / CWL Concealed Weapon License

This course on pistol fundamentals and familiarization is tailored for those new to shooting, concealed carry holders, and individuals seeking to refresh old knowledge with updated relevance. It emphasizes firearm safety and foundational skills, covering the "trifecta" of grip, sight alignment, and sight picture, as well as trigger control, recoil management, and target evaluation. Recognizing individual differences, the course also explores selecting the right pistol based on your body type, lifestyle, and intended use, ensuring a personalized and practical approach to firearm proficiency.

At the end of this course you will be given the certificate needed to obtain your Florida concealed weapons license. 

Pistol Part II Malfunctions, Dis & Ass, Pistol Diagnostics

This course focuses on pistol malfunctions, disassembly, assembly, and diagnostics. Participants will learn and practice immediate action drills (quick fixes), remedial action drills (more involved fixes), and identify malfunctions requiring an armorer's assistance. The course includes hands-on disassembly and assembly exercises, with personal videos provided for future reference. Additionally, a comprehensive pistol diagnostics session will analyze shooting techniques and offer methods for improvement, which can also be video-recorded for ongoing learning.

Downrange Defensive Pistol This intermediate-level course is designed for individuals with solid fundamentals, marksmanship, and the ability to work through various pistol malfunctions. Participants will learn to address pistol malfunctions and various weapons manipulation techniques while on the move. The course includes shooting while moving, engaging multiple targets at varying distances, with a discussion and practical exercises in various aiming methodologies, to include point shooting and rapid target acquisition.

FTC From the Carry / Carry Considerations This course focuses on weapons manipulation and methodology from various concealed carry positions and scenarios, including shooting on the move. Participants will learn about different carry methods, such as waistline positions (appendix, small of back, 3 o’clock), fanny packs, backpacks, messenger bags, strollers, and shopping carts. The training emphasizes the how, when, and why of concealed carry, covering proper firearm presentation and situations where drawing a firearm may not be appropriate.

FTC From the Carry / On the Timer This intermediate-level course is designed for experienced shooters familiar with pistols and drawing from a concealed carry position. Similar to our Downrange Defensive Pistol course, this training focuses specifically on concealed carry, requiring both your pistol and extra magazines to be drawn from concealed locations. Participants will also explore strategies for transitioning from low-profile (concealed carry) to high-profile scenarios. Timed drills will challenge you to improve speed, accuracy, and consistency under pressure.

All-FEMALE PISTOL COURSES:

Many of our courses can be tailored as all-female classes if preferred or needed. We understand the importance of a controlled, supportive environment for women, whether they have experienced a traumatic event or simply feel more comfortable in an all-female setting. This approach fosters positive growth in firearm skills and personal protection. Our goal is to provide this empowering environment across all our courses. Most of the requested all-female courses are listed below.

Pistol Part I Fundamentals & Familiarization / CWL Concealed Weapon License

This course on pistol fundamentals and familiarization is tailored for those new to shooting, concealed carry holders, and individuals seeking to refresh old knowledge with updated relevance. It emphasizes firearm safety and foundational skills, covering the "trifecta" of grip, sight alignment, and sight picture, as well as trigger control, recoil management, and target evaluation. Recognizing individual differences, the course also explores selecting the right pistol based on your body type, lifestyle, and intended use, ensuring a personalized and practical approach to firearm proficiency.

At the end of this course you will be given the certificate needed to obtain your Florida concealed weapons license. 

Pistol Part II Malfunctions, Dis & Ass, Pistol Diagnostics

This course focuses on pistol malfunctions, disassembly, assembly, and diagnostics. Participants will learn and practice immediate action drills (quick fixes), remedial action drills (more involved fixes), and identify malfunctions requiring an armorer's assistance. The course includes hands-on disassembly and assembly exercises, with personal videos provided for future reference. Additionally, a comprehensive pistol diagnostics session will analyze shooting techniques and offer methods for improvement, which can also be video-recorded for ongoing learning.

FTC From the Carry / Carry Considerations

This course focuses on weapons manipulation and methodology from various concealed carry positions and scenarios, including shooting on the move. Participants will learn about different carry methods, such as waistline positions (appendix, small of back, 3 o’clock), fanny packs, backpacks, messenger bags, strollers, and shopping carts. The training emphasizes the how, when, and why of concealed carry, covering proper firearm presentation and situations where drawing a firearm may not be appropriate.

RIFLE COURSES:

Rifle I Start Here Fundamentals & Familiarization

Focus on Firearms Safety, Proper Rifle Set Up, Apoc Sling Work, Firearm Fundamentals, Basic Weapons Manipulation

This course is perfect for those new to shooting or looking to set up a new rifle. We guide you step-by-step, ensuring a strong foundation for success. Topics include selecting the right zero distance for your rifle and understanding the reasoning behind it. By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to set up a rifle tailored to your needs and the confidence to repeat the process with ease.

Rifle II Start Here Malfunctions, Dis & Ass, Rifle Diagnostics

This course focuses on rifle malfunctions, disassembly, assembly, and diagnostics. Participants will learn and practice immediate action drills (quick fixes), remedial action drills (more involved fixes), and identify malfunctions requiring an armorer's assistance. The course includes hands-on disassembly and assembly exercises, with personal videos provided for future reference. Additionally, a comprehensive rifle diagnostics session will analyze shooting techniques and offer methods for improvement, which can also be video-recorded for ongoing learning.

Downrange Defensive Rifle

(Focus on Firearm Fundamentals and Weapons Manipulation, Malfunctions, and Weapons Manipulation) Downrange Rifle Focus

This course begins with gear setup and an in-depth discussion of the how, when, and why of its use, followed by practical application throughout. It emphasizes not just shooting well, but applying basic fundamentals across various scenarios, shooting platforms, and under stress. Participants will work through a variety of common malfunction drills in challenging situations and practice transition drills with a focus on their purpose and execution. The course highlights downrange considerations and prioritizes developing a shooter’s mindset for real-world applications.

We will discuss and go over Zero Spreads (25, 36, 50, or 100) and what affects them and how it effect your shooting capabilities.

We will expand on positional shooting through and off various types of barricades.  How your round is affected and to compensate for this change in trajectory.  Stop going off what “the experts” tell you; go off of what gets rounds on target, quickly, accurately, and consistently.  Even the experts are continually tweaking things. - Kaizen

- Marksman Mindset vs. Shooter Mindset

- Gear Selection / Sling Work

- Firearm Fundamentals

- Malfunctions

- Weapons Manipulation

- Immediate / Remedial Action Drills

- Shooting Platforms & Positional Shooting

- Pistol Transition Drills

- Proper methods of moving with a pistol and rifle

- Disassembly & Assembly

SPECIALTY COURSES:

LOW-LIGHT / WHITE-LIGHT - PISTOL & RIFLE

Why a Tactical Light is Essential

Half of your life is spent in darkness, and even during daylight hours, many situations find us indoors. Flashlights exist for a reason, and when the time comes to draw your pistol in low-light conditions, the last thing you want to worry about is fumbling for a light source.

Some might argue that a tactical light on your pistol isn’t necessary, but personal experience proves otherwise. Imagine protecting a client in a sub-level meeting room when suddenly the power goes out. In moments like these, you’ll be grateful for a reliable tactical light in addition to your handheld flashlight.

You can’t stay in the fight if you can’t locate the threat. A tactical light ensures you can see what’s in front of you, keeping you in control when it matters most.

Subject Matter

Everything pertaining to Handheld Flashlights, and Rifle and Pistol Mounted Tac-Lights.

Practical Types of Lighting Sources/Devices

Light Holders / Storage

Shooting Considerations w/ Light

Types of Lighting in a Gunfight

Lighting Considerations

Barricade Work w/ Lighting

Our Pistol Course is roughly 50% informational and 50% prac app.

Our Rifle Course is roughly 40% informational and 60 % prac app.

We will cover a great deal of information in this course.

Active Shooter

(Mindset, Movement to Contact, Methodology and Target Acquisition, Breaking Contact, and Extraction)

Active Shooter Scenarios: Training to Survive

An active shooter situation is the ultimate worst-case scenario—one that no one ever wants to face. In such moments, hesitation is not an option. The key to survival lies in quickly identifying your priorities of action:

• Are you alone, or is your family with you?

• Are there clear escape routes?

• Will escaping put you in the line of fire?

• Is there a safe location to barricade and wait for help?

Your ability to process these critical decisions quickly and efficiently depends on proper training and preparation. Without forethought and guidance from professionals who’ve faced these situations, your chances of success diminish.

At RCC, we equip you with the tools, mindset, and training to assess your options and respond decisively. With the right preparation, you can set yourself up for success, saving your life and protecting those you care about.

Platform D.O.P.E.

This is a rifle course designed to take an intermediate shooter and gather advanced data on using their everyday, “optic and rifle set up” in a variety of scenarios. From close-range out to 400yards, whether you use a Red-Dot or an LPVO, we will get you making first round hits on 8” head-size targets with rapid follow-ups.

- Marksman Mindset vs. Shooter Mindset

- Zero Spread

- Hold Overs using YOUR Optic

- Range Estimation Using YOUR Optic

- Rapid Target Engagements

- Synchronized Shots

- Gear Selection / Sling Work

- Weapons Manipulation

Precise Rapid Engagements w/ Movers (PRE-M) 

This course is Part II of our Platform D.O.P.E. Series. This is an advanced shooters course. Most of our targets will be head-size or small silhouettes and over 50% will be movers.  Distances to targets will range from 50 - 400. 

Shooters must be able to hold an MOA under pressure, know their rifle/optic inside and out, have solid D.O.P.E., know how to shoot accurately from various shooting positions, and posses a good level of physical fitness.

We will get that heart rate up, we will be moving quickly into and out of firing positions, we will work protective / hostage-taker fire calls, and the majority of our drills will be on the shot clock. 

This course was designed by sniper’s currently working downrange; FOR snipers, ddm’s, and all the other types of long-gunners looking to advance their skillset. 

Due to the amount of knowledge we will be throwing at you; this is one of our VSO (Vetted Shooters Only) courses.   

BREACHING

Dynamic: Of or relating to energy or to objects in motion in an overt manner.

This course is designed around forceable entry and will focus on Ballistic and Mechanical means.  Upon completion, clients will be able to assess entry anatomy and identify tools and TTP’s for correct breaching method needed.  We will go over two main types of approach for each breaching scenario, the first will be Non-Permissive in nature, the second will be with the First Responder / Medical Crisis in mind.  We will discuss safety procedures and equipment employment for the first responder, and for non-permissive environments, we will discuss proper employment of breaching tools with kit considerations and limitations in mind to include weapons retention and availability.  This course is can be a stand alone course but is usually tied in with our CQB course. (MIL / LEO / CONTRACTOR)

MEDICAL COURSES:

Stop the Bleed (STB)

What stops bleeding? In a STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.

Tactical Trauma and Immediate Response (TAC-TIR)

This medical course, developed in collaboration with experienced SoF medics currently operating downrange, focuses on enhancing immediate responses to tactical trauma. Participants will work hands-on with their own IFAK, truck bag, or medic bag, learning how, when, and why to use each item effectively. Emphasis is placed on understanding your equipment and making informed decisions under pressure—key factors in improving survival outcomes.

This course focuses on hands-on practical applications in trauma care, specifically using pressure dressings, tourniquets, extremity aids, and wound packing cubes with IV lines. Participants will learn how to apply these tools effectively in traumatic life-saving scenarios. Additionally, the training will cover other essential tools used in trauma care and provide guidance on how to properly load out both a small individual emergency pack and a larger bag with additional medical supplies for more extensive options in field situations.

MOVEMENT AND FLOW COURSES:

Direct Action & Movement (D.A.M)

D.A.M. I (Focus on Direct Action and Movement on Contact, TTP’s)

Our D.A.M. course is an intense, fast-paced training experience designed to push your skills to the limit. Throughout the course, you'll engage in a variety of drills with real-world relevance, focusing on reactive shooting, speed shooting, and mastering malfunctions and transitions—all while staying on the move.

Expect to be quick to the gun and even quicker to the target, with drills that rarely allow you to start facing your target. You’ll be constantly working under time pressure, executing dynamic drills that challenge both your speed and decision-making. You'll move with purpose, perform multiple types of reloads, and practice positional shooting across four core shooting platforms.

If you can envision yourself in a high-stress gunfight, this course will give you the tools and mindset to succeed. With pressure ramping up from start to finish, this is the perfect opportunity to push yourself beyond your comfort zone and take your skills to the next level. If you're ready to rise to the challenge, this course is designed for you.

D.A.M II (Focus on Direct Action and Movement on Contact, TTP’s with Obstacle Negotiation, Movement & Team Building)

In small-unit operations, teamwork and flow must come naturally, with obstacle negotiation and movement becoming second nature. This course emphasizes a quick-to-the-gun, quick-to-the-target mindset, keeping you target-focused throughout the entirety of your training.

The drills you'll engage in are designed to mirror real-world scenarios that you are likely to face, whether you're in law enforcement, military operations downrange, or various government settings. Each exercise is conducted in a safe, controlled environment, but one that remains as realistic as possible, ensuring you gain the most practical benefit.

We understand the critical consequences of not having the chance to practice key scenarios in a safe setting—too often, real-world situations go wrong because shooters were never trained in the proper drills under controlled conditions. This course will prepare you to be ready for whatever comes your way.

Close Quarters Battle (CQB)

We offer a wide range of Close Quarters Battle (CQB) courses designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our primary goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of CQB, tailored to fit individual and team requirements. Whether it’s equipping a single mother with the skills to navigate her home to protect her children or preparing a team to work cohesively to achieve a mission, our courses are built to deliver practical, impactful training.

Our flexible course structure allows us to customize the training for each group, covering 1-Man, 2-Man, and 4-Man+ tactics, including mechanical and ballistic breaching techniques. We can focus on fundamental CQB principles or adapt the curriculum to specialized scenarios, such as recapture tactics for hostage recovery, child protection, or material retrieval.

To enhance realism and effectiveness, our training incorporates Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) rounds and flashbangs for “paper engagements,” as well as dynamic “force-on-force” scenarios.

Subject Matter:

Understanding the types of CQB

Principles & Fundamentals of CQB

Priorities of Work / Threat

Areas of Responsibility

Weapon Vectoring & Manipulation

Mitigating and Exploiting Angles of Opportunity

Weapon Transition & Malfunctions

Doors (open, closed, adjacent)

Hallways

L-Shapes Intersections

T-Shape Intersections

4 Way Intersections

Threshold Procedures

Types of Rooms (Center, Corner, Short Wall, Small/Big Room)

Immediate Area

Point/s of Domination

Dead Space Clearance

Big Rooms / Wide Open Areas

Adjacent Spaces

Shot Calls

Dynamic Flow & Restrictions

Hold and Clear Procedures

Limits of Advancement

Stairwell Negotiation

Team Movement through the house (1 Man / 2 Man)

House Verbiage

Objective / Package Considerations

Package Handling

Threats and Unknowns / Handling and Procedures

Deconfliction & Link Up

1 Man / 2 Man Movement with a package

Exfil Movement & Considerations