Please note that you must have attended a Protector 1 Intermediate Pistol (aka Pistol 1) to be eligible for Vehicle Defender.

Learn from some of the best instructors in the world, with decades of experience in shooting, fighting, and tactical trauma care.

The Vehicle Defender Course is Sheepdog Response’s one day (8 hour) introduction to the fundamentals necessary to operate in and around vehicles in a tactical/self-defense situation. It covers the fundamentals of engaging targets from a vehicle, safe egress from vehicles, safeguarding yourself and others in a vehicle, and using a vehicle for cover in a tactical situation.

Although the goal is not to teach team tactics students may work in groups of up to four per vehicle to maximize training from every position.

Everyone at Sheepdog Response is very excited to see you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to email info@sheepdogresponse.com and we will get right back to you. Thanks!

• Ballistic considerations when shooting from a vehicle
• The effects of glass and panels on round trajectory
• Effective use of standoff from vehicular cover, and the hardened parts of a vehicle that provide the best cover
• Pistol basics
• Non-standard shooting positions and use of cover
• Engaging targets from multiple locations in, under, and around a vehicle

*Prerequisite - Protector 1 or Intermediate  Pistol

When & Where: March 23rd, 2025

23 March 2025 | 8 am - 4:00 pm (Reveille Peak Ranch)

Locations

Range Address: Reveille Peak Ranch

1610 Co Rd 115, Burnet, TX 78611

Local Travel Accommodations:

Nearest Major Airport: Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Hotels

• Comfort Inn & Suites
  Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Park North Austin

On-Site Accommodations

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

Clothing and Gear Required:

• Durable pants WITH BELT LOOPS and 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)
• Knee pads (optional)
  

Recommended Items:

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

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!