Tactical Training
Tactical Firearms Training | The American Firearms Network
Master the Tactical Edge. High-Intensity Training for Real-World Conflict.
Static range practice is the foundation, but tactical proficiency is the survival standard. The American Firearms Network (AFN) offers advanced Tactical Firearms Training designed for those who refuse to be a victim. Our curriculum moves beyond marksmanship, focusing on the high-speed decision-making, movement, and technical skills required to prevail in dynamic, high-threat environments.
Whether you are a civilian looking to protect your home, a CCW holder wanting to level up, or a security professional, our tactical courses provide the bridge between shooting and fighting.
Why Train With The American Firearms Network?
remains the best practice for serious shooters.
Combat-Experienced Instructors
Our trainers come from elite backgrounds in Special Operations, Law Enforcement SWAT, and Executive Protection.
Modern Equipment
Standards
We train you with the gear you actually carry—optics (Red Dots), weapon lights, and everyday holsters.
Force-on-Force
Training
Where available, we utilize non-lethal marking rounds (Simunitions) to provide the most realistic "opponent-based" training possible.
Our Tactical Training Pillars
At AFN, we don’t teach “range tricks.” We teach combat-proven techniques optimized for civilian and professional application.
1. Dynamic Movement & Fluidity
In a fight, a stationary target is a vulnerable target.
Fighting on the Move: Learn to maintain accurate fire while advancing, retreating, and traversing laterally.
Positional Shooting: Master unconventional shooting positions, including kneeling, prone, and supine, to utilize the terrain around you.
2. Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Fundamentals
Defending a home or navigating an urban environment requires specialized geometry.
Room Clearing: Learn the “Fatal Funnel” and how to safely clear angles (pieing the corner).
Retention Shooting: Techniques for engaging threats at extreme close range (0–3 feet) while maintaining control of your firearm.
3. Working From Cover & Concealment
Understand the difference between what hides you and what stops a bullet.
Barricade Theory: How to maximize the use of walls, vehicles, and furniture for protection.
Slicing the Pie: Tactical geometry to engage threats while minimizing your exposure.
4. Tactical Communication & Stress Management
We utilize “Stress Inoculation” to help you maintain cognitive function when your heart rate is elevated.
Combat Mindset: Maintaining situational awareness during and after an engagement.
Reloading Under Pressure: Mastering the tactical reload and emergency “slid-lock” reload while moving.
