Thunderbird Firearms Academy - Defensive Carbine 1 & 2

Published on November 2, 2017
Duration: 20:04

This training covers essential defensive carbine skills, progressing from basic weapon presentation and accurate firing to complex scenarios involving movement, malfunction clearing, and partner tactics. The courses emphasize building proficiency under stress, preventing 'training scars' by avoiding inconsistent shot counts, and developing the ability to solve problems beyond just the firearm itself. Instructors Andy Padilla and Seth Sullivan, both former Marines, integrate real-world deployment experiences to prepare students for chaotic situations.

Quick Summary

Thunderbird Firearms Academy's Defensive Carbine 1 & 2 courses focus on practical skills for defending with a carbine. Key elements include a 2-4 round 'non-standard response' to prevent training scars, proficiency in reloading, malfunction clearing, movement, and utilizing cover. Advanced modules cover shooting from non-standard positions and vehicle engagements, all designed to build competence under chaotic, stressful conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Fit'n Fire & Thunderbird Firearms Academy
  2. 00:19Defensive Carbine 1 & 2 Training Overview
  3. 00:39Thunderbird Firearms Academy Facility Tour
  4. 02:53Defensive Carbine 1: Fundamentals and Drills
  5. 04:39Weapon Presentation and Non-Standard Response
  6. 05:25Malfunction Clearing and Stress Drills
  7. 10:11Defensive Carbine 2: Advanced Techniques
  8. 11:35Shooting from Non-Standard Positions
  9. 11:53Utilizing Cover and Concealment
  10. 12:54Negotiating Hallways and Vehicle Engagements
  11. 13:51Culminating Event: Scenario-Based Training
  12. 16:15Interview with Chief Instructor Seth Sullivan
  13. 16:40Key Takeaways from Carbine 1 & 2
  14. 19:23Conclusion and Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key skills taught in Thunderbird Firearms Academy's Defensive Carbine 1 & 2 courses?

The courses cover weapon presentation, accurate firing with a 2-4 round non-standard response, reloading, malfunction clearing, movement while shooting, pivoting, shooting from non-standard positions, utilizing cover, partner communication, and fighting from vehicles. The training emphasizes problem-solving under stress.

What is the significance of the 'non-standard response' in defensive carbine training?

The 'non-standard response' of firing 2-4 rounds per engagement is taught to prevent 'training scars.' This avoids conditioning shooters to fire only one round or a variable number of rounds, ensuring a consistent and effective defensive action.

How does Thunderbird Firearms Academy prepare students for chaotic defensive situations?

Instructors introduce 'friction' and stress, simulating real-world chaos. This includes drills that combine multiple skills like shooting, moving, reloading, and clearing malfunctions simultaneously, forcing students to maintain fundamentals while under pressure.

What advanced techniques are covered in Defensive Carbine 2?

Defensive Carbine 2 progresses to shooting from non-standard positions like kneeling and prone, using cover effectively (e.g., pieing corners), negotiating hallways with a partner, and engaging targets from or around vehicles, including firing through windshields.

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