In an environment defined by constant mobility, mastering combat tactics within and around vehicles is a fundamental requirement for operational security. This course analyzes the ballistic complexities of firing from inside a vehicle cabin and engaging targets through transparent barriers (glass and windshields). Participants will learn to utilize the vehicle as active ballistic cover, optimizing lines of sight and fire through, under, and around the vehicle structure. The objective is to transform a potential point of vulnerability into an effective defensive asset.
Experience Requirements & Prerequisites
This is an Advanced Level course. Students must possess solid weapons handling skills and dynamic shooting proficiency.
- Mandatory Prerequisite: Successful completion of the “Advanced Handgun” course or possession of a verified equivalent certification.
- Licensing: Possession of a valid Personal Firearms License.
- Safety Standards: Students who fail to demonstrate or maintain safety requirements, or who do not meet minimum technical competencies during the initial phases, may be excluded from the course at the technical staff’s discretion.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this training, the operator will have acquired the skills necessary for:
- Vehicle Ballistic Analysis: Understanding bullet behavior when impacting metals, polymers, and laminated glass.
- Glass Ballistics: Analyzing and compensating for deflection, deviation, and fragmentation effects as projectiles penetrate glass.
- Emergency Procedures: Proper use of forced evacuation tools (glass breakers and seatbelt cutters).
- Penetration Index: Evaluating the penetration capabilities of various calibers through vehicle bodywork and the effectiveness of the engine block as a primary ballistic barrier.
- Aero-ballistic Effect (Vesting): Managing bullet trajectory along the linear surfaces of the vehicle to minimize exposure.
- Cover vs. Concealment: Identifying specific points on the vehicle that offer genuine ballistic protection.
- High-Velocity Threat Analysis: Assessing vehicle vulnerability against rifle or carbine ammunition.
- Engagement Techniques: Executing shooting procedures from both inside and outside the cabin, utilizing the vehicle as a tactical support.
- Barrier Shooting: Demonstrating accuracy when firing through windshields, windows, and structural panels.
Technical Specifications & Equipment
- Authorized Weapon Systems
- Type: Exclusively high-quality, reliable centerfire semi-automatic pistols.
- Configuration: Full-size or Compact frames. (Prohibited: Micro-pistols, pocket pistols, revolvers, or .22 caliber platforms).
- Allowed Calibers: .380 ACP, 9mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP.
- Capacity: The firearm must utilize standard capacity magazines (minimum 15 rounds).
- Carry Systems & Gear
- Holster: Exclusively rigid Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) holsters on the dominant side. (Prohibited: IWB holsters or index-finger actuated retention systems, such as the Serpa model).
- Standard: The holster must fully enclose the trigger guard and allow for one-handed operation.
- Accessories: Belt-mounted magazine pouches (single or double) are required.
- Clothing & PPE
- Attire: Durable long pants with belt loops, a 1.5″ (3.8 cm) rigid tactical belt, and non-slip closed-toe footwear. A crew-neck shirt is required (no V-necks or wide necklines).
- Protection: Certified ballistic eyewear and hearing protection (active electronic earmuffs are highly recommended).
- Ballistic Protection: Body armor is optional unless required by your agency.
Ammunition Specifications
- Estimated Requirement: 300 rounds (pistol).
- Mandatory Type: Exclusively FRANGIBLE, non-toxic, unjacketed ammunition is required.
- Steel Engagement: A lead-core is required for metallic targets.
- Prohibitions: Green Tip, Brown Tip, Armor Piercing (AP), or steel-surrogate rounds are strictly prohibited. Reloaded or remanufactured ammunition is absolutely forbidden!
- Procurement: To ensure compliance with safety standards, ammunition must be purchased exclusively at OS ACADEMY facilities.
Course Details
• Student Limit: 8 participants
• Price: € 550.00
