{"product_id":"austin-tx-protector-1-october-23-25-2026","title":"Austin, TX – Protector 1 (October 23-25, 2026)","description":"\u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtector 1 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many times in the last month have you looked down at your phone or checked the news only to see another robbery, kidnapping, or shooting?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe face threats of violence every day, ranging from large-scale terrorism to one-on-one assaults. Most people are unprepared, unequipped, and untrained to respond effectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people sign up for martial arts or weapons training expecting to learn realistic self-defense, and few get it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s why we’ve developed the Protector 1 curriculum to address the skills you need to successfully respond to these threats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre you prepared to save your life … and the lives of others?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen \u0026amp; Where: \u003c\/strong\u003eOctober 23-25, 2026\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 23, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Gracie Humaita Cedar Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 24, 2026\u003cbr\u003e7 am – 11 am Gracie Humaita Cedar Park\u003cbr\u003e12:30 – 5 pm Reveille Peak Ranch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 25, 2026\u003cbr\u003e7 am - 12 pm Gracie Humaita Cedar Park\u003cbr\u003e1 pm - 5 pm Reveille Peak Ranch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eLocations:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; Gym Address: \u003c\/strong\u003eGracie Humaita Cedar Park\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1754 Bagdad Rd, Bldg D, Cedar Park, TX 78613\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange Address:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reveille Peak Ranch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1610 Co Rd 115, Burnet, TX 78611\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Travel Accommodations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNearest Major Airport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.choicehotels.com\/texas\/burnet\/comfort-inn-\"\u003eComfort Inn \u0026amp; Suites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/hotels\/s\/3h24HfdE3pGFGAGJ8\"\u003eHampton Inn \u0026amp; Suites Cedar Park North Austin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReveille Peak Ranch offers camping. For more info contact https:\/\/www.rprrange.com\/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Protector 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn from some of the best instructors in the world, with decades of experience in shooting and fighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will spend the first night learning situation awareness and having some one-on-one time with our instructors who will go through your gear setup.  The next two days will be split between the mats and the range, learning defensive tactics, weapons retention, and firearms handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassroom:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituational awareness strategies that will help you prevent, avoid, or respond to threats to yourself and those around you. The quicker you can anticipate an attack the better your chances are for success. You will learn how to spot threats quicker, and maintain a state of awareness, assessment, action, or analysis at all times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRange:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you have the skills and mindset necessary to defend yourself and others with a pistol? We will teach you our preferred shooting methods, and explain why we do things the way we do. You will learn to properly draw, shoot, and reload your gun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGym: \u003c\/b\u003eYou will learn a combination of handpicked defensive tactics and fighting strategies from around the world. Our techniques were developed by our instructors based on real-world experiences in fighting both overseas and in the highest levels of the UFC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRange:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA gunfight is never a static environment, and now that you have learned the fundamentals we will have you shooting, moving and utilizing cover along with non standard shooting positions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGym:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe increase the pressure by adding weapons and arm you with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eself-defense tactics that will give you a quick and decisive edge when close to the threat, and teach you to retain your weapons and defend against theirs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Protector 1 course is open to anyone. No prior experience is necessary. Seats are limited for this event and available as first come, first served.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf Defense Tactics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeapons Retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper Loading\/Unloading and Reloading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrecting Weapons Malfunctions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePistol Fundamentals of Marksmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituational Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacking List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClothing and Gear Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pairs of durable pants (\u003cstrong\u003eWITH BELT LOOPS\u003c\/strong\u003e) and 2 comfortable\/durable shirts (avoid tank tops or low cut collars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sheepdogresponse.com\/collections\/tim-kennedy-signature-nylon-collection\/products\/sheepdog-response-tim-kennedy-tactical-belt?utm_campaign=post-purchase-email1\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_source=attentive\" title=\"Protector Gun Belt - Tim Kennedy Signature Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSturdy belt\/pistol belt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-4 Magazines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sheepdogresponse.com\/collections\/mag-pouches?utm_campaign=post-purchase-email1\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_source=attentive\" title=\"Tim Kennedy Signature Nylon Magazine Pouches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagazine pouch\u003c\/a\u003e (recommended two)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain Jacket- the event will go forward regardless of weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra batteries for hearing protection and optic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sheepdogresponse.com\/collections\/tools?utm_campaign=post-purchase-email1\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_source=attentive\" title=\"Weapons Tool Kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeapons cleaning and maintenance equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 Rounds of ammunition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sheepdogresponse.com\/products\/edc-flat-pack-ifak-resupply\" title=\"TMT Tourniquet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTourniquet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sheepdogresponse.com\/collections\/ear-and-eye-protection\/products\/sdr-eye-protection-shooting-glasses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEye protection \/ Shooting glasses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDummy Rounds X 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetention 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. \u003cstrong\u003eNo Blackhawk Serpa holsters allowed\u003c\/strong\u003e.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sheepdogresponse.com\/products\/edc-flat-pack-ifak-resupply\" title=\"Tactical IFAK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIndividual First Aid Kit\u003c\/a\u003e (we highly recommend getting one and learning how to use it)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunblock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect Repellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring any food and any snacks you desire. Our lunch breaks will be short, so bring something that does. not require any preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater bottle, hydration pack, or a refillable container to stay hydrated during the training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease, do not drink alcohol the day\/night before training, or during the course in between classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Sheepdog Response","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621252042985,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/2666\/0182\/files\/Protector1October23-25AustinTX.png?v=1773257113","url":"https:\/\/sheepdogresponse.com\/products\/austin-tx-protector-1-october-23-25-2026","provider":"Sheepdog Response","version":"1.0","type":"link"}