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Austin, TX (Burnet) - Protector 2 (May 2-4, 2025)

  • May 02 - May 04, 2025
About this Course
Please note that you must have attended a Protector 1 or Pistol 1 to be eligible for Protector 2.

Take your handgun and combatives skills to the next level with the Protector 2 course.

In Protector 1, you learned pistol and grappling fundamentals, situational awareness and performing under stress inoculation. You built the foundation for being a warrior and an asset to your family and community. Now, the time has come to step outside your comfort zone once again and push yourself to an entirely new and challenging level.

Our top-tier instructors have once again brought their real-world military and law enforcement experience to this advanced curriculum, which is the next logical evolution to your skill set in a challenging three-day course.

You will learn advanced defensive tactics and weapons skills that will not only solidify the lessons learned from Protector 1, but push you to your limits and beyond.

Don’t own a firearm? Shooting packages are available that include:firearm, holster, magazines, and magazine holders. Supplies are limited so reserve yours early by emailinginfo@sheepdogresponse.com.

If you have any questions, please feel free to emailinfo@sheepdogresponse.com and we will get right back to you.  See you soon!

Topics Covered
Day 1

Gym: Your morning starts with a review of Protector 1 grappling and a skills assessment. We then introduce street and combat effective striking, including tactics on closing the distance with your opponent, and “fun” pummeling exercises.

Classroom:  You will learn in-depth situation awareness including site surveys, trip preparation, and surveillance detection. You will also learn pistol low-light engagement techniques and tactics.

Day 2

Range: The second morning begins with a review and assessment of your Protector 1 pistol fundamentals. We add pressure and time constraints to test your abilities to perform basic marksmanship and pistol manipulation skills on-demand. The class is then divided by skill level to ensure each student is getting the maximum benefit from the course.

Gym: You will learn basic strikes, striking variables, as well as striking defense. We will test your fitness in a striking gauntlet and learn how to use striking to set up the clinch, as well as driving to and fighting off a wall.

Day 3

Range: Day three introduces non-traditional shooting positions including fighting from the ground, kneeling, and during the transition. You will also learn how to effectively use cover and the basics of fighting around vehicles.

Gym: After a brief technique review and striking gauntlet exercise, you will continue to advance your skills on fighting off the wall. The day culminates with a realistic wall fight, including weapon retention against a dedicated opponent.

Class Itinerary

May 2nd - 4th, 2025

  • Friday (May 2nd, 2025)
    7 am - 12 pm (SDR Training Center Gym)
    1 pm - 5 pm (SDR Training Center Gym)

  • Saturday (May 3rd, 2025)
    7 am - 12 pm (SDR Training Center Gym)
    1 pm - 5 pm (Reveille Peak Ranch)

  • Sunday (May 4th, 2025)
    7 am - 12 pm (SDR Training Center Gym)
    1 pm - 5 pm (Reveille Peak Ranch)

Locations:

Classroom/Gym and Range:

Range:

Travel Recommendations:


Closest Airport:
AUS Austin, TX
Hotel Recommendations

On-site accommodations: Reveille Peak Ranch offers camping. For more info contact https://www.rprrange.com/ 

Packing List

Clothing and Gear Required:

  • 3 pairs of durable pants and 3 comfortable/durable shirts (avoid tank tops or low cut collars)
  • Sturdy belt/pistol belt
  • Rain Jacket- the event will go forward regardless of weather
  • Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)
  • Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic
  • Weapons cleaning and maintenance equipment
  • 400 Rounds of ammunition
  • Tourniquet
  • Food (Our lunch breaks will be short, so bring something that does not require any preparation)
  • Water (you will need to be drinking water throughout the day to stay hydrated)
  • Dummy Rounds X 5
  • Pistol
  • Retention Holsters (your holster preferably will be made of Kydex which is form-fitted to your pistol. If you use nylon or leather holsters you will need to have a thumb break or some form of retention. If you show up without a proper holster you will have to do all drills off the table. No Blackhawk Serpa holsters allowed.)
  • 3-4 Magazines

Magazine pouch (recommended two)

Recommended Items:

  • Individual First Aid Kit (we highly recommend getting one and learning how to use it)
  • Sunblock
  • Insect repellent
  • Snacks
  • Multi tool
  • Wet wipes

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