Close Quarters Tactical

Published on September 13, 2011
Duration: 13:36

This video tours Close Quarters Tactical (CQT) in Shelby Township, Michigan, a 30,000 sq ft facility offering advanced training for law enforcement and military. It highlights a simulated town street for building clearing, a 360-degree shoot house with AR550 steel plate construction capable of stopping .308 rounds, and a specialized breaching door. A key feature is the use of Simunitions, allowing realistic training with real firearms equipped with conversion kits that fire paint projectiles, enabling safe engagement of live targets without the risk of live ammunition. The facility also includes a mat room for hand-to-hand combat training and a 14-lane indoor firing range with wet snail traps capable of handling up to .50 BMG.

Quick Summary

Close Quarters Tactical (CQT) provides advanced firearms and tactical training for law enforcement and military. Their 30,000 sq ft facility includes a simulated town, a 360-degree shoot house with AR550 steel, and a .50 BMG capable indoor range. CQT specializes in Simunitions training, using real firearms with conversion kits to fire paint projectiles for safe, realistic scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:17Introduction to Close Quarters Tactical
  2. 00:47Simulated Town Street Training Area
  3. 01:50360 Degree Shoot House Tour
  4. 02:53Breaching Door Training Demonstration
  5. 03:53Shoot House Capabilities and Calibers
  6. 04:31Tactical Challenges in the Shoot House
  7. 05:37Simunitions Training Explained
  8. 06:49Simunitions Conversion Kit Technology
  9. 09:31Firing Simunitions with a Glock 17
  10. 10:15Simunitions Impact on Targets
  11. 11:25Mat Room: Hand-to-Hand and Edged Weapons
  12. 11:52Indoor Firing Range Tour
  13. 12:05Shooting Stall Safety Features
  14. 12:25Range Technology and Ventilation
  15. 12:48Conclusion and Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of training does Close Quarters Tactical (CQT) offer?

Close Quarters Tactical offers advanced training for law enforcement and military, including simulated town street clearing, 360-degree shoot house drills, breaching operations, and realistic Simunitions training. They also provide hand-to-hand combat and edged weapons instruction, along with access to a high-caliber indoor firing range.

How does Simunitions training work at CQT?

Simunitions training at CQT uses real firearms equipped with specialized conversion kits that fire paint projectiles. These kits are designed with safety features, like specific barrel diameters and gas escape ports, to prevent live ammunition from being fired, allowing for realistic engagement of targets without live rounds.

What are the safety features of the CQT shoot house?

The CQT shoot house is constructed with AR550 steel plate behind plywood and a rubber membrane, capable of safely stopping rounds up to .308 caliber. It also features ballistic glass in the shooting stalls and excellent ventilation in the range area.

What is the maximum caliber supported by the CQT indoor firing range?

The indoor firing range at Close Quarters Tactical is equipped with wet snail traps that can safely handle a wide range of calibers, from .22 Long Rifle all the way up to .50 BMG.

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