Practical 2-Person Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Fundamentals

Practical 2-Person Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Fundamentals

Introductory / Refresher | Open Enrollment

This course provides an introductory block of instruction in Close Quarters Battle (CQB), focused on the practical application of two-person Strong Wall procedures in confined spaces for personal defense and patrol-level response.

Instruction is delivered using a decision-driven procedural framework, not scripted or checklist-based clearing methods. The material prioritizes realistic considerations for armed civilians and patrol officers operating with limited support, rather than specialized military or full-team SWAT operations.

This course is particularly relevant to:

• Personal and home defense scenarios

• Armed response in limited public environments

• Patrol officers seeking improved structure and context for building entry and movement

For law enforcement participants, this course serves as:

• A foundation or refresher for patrol-level officers

• An introductory exposure block for officers considering future SWAT training

• Not a replacement for a dedicated SWAT CQB school

Instructional Emphasis

Topics covered include:

• Positioning and role responsibilities in two-person Strong Wall CQB

• Managing angles, corners, and unknown spaces in confined environments

• Communication and coordination under stress

• One-person response considerations when operating independently

• Risk recognition and decision-making in close quarters

Higher-risk or more advanced CQB concepts may be demonstrated to illustrate risk versus reward, explain why certain techniques are inherently dangerous, and reinforce why they are often inappropriate outside extreme circumstances. These demonstrations are intended to build judgment and context, not to prescribe tactics.

Scope & Expectations

This is an introductory or refresher-level course. A single training day is not sufficient to master CQB, and no such claim is made.

Students should leave with:

• A clearer understanding of CQB principles as they apply to their role

• Improved structure, safety, and coordination in confined spaces

• A realistic appreciation of risk, limitation, and necessity

Training Format & Safety

• Dry training only. No live fire.

• No live ammunition permitted in the training area

• Any live firearms will be rendered inoperable prior to training

• Training conducted using Blue Guns or equivalent inert training replicas

Equipment Requirements

• Blue Gun or equivalent inert training pistol

  • Weapon-mounted light preferred but not required

• Note-taking materials

• Clothing appropriate for indoor training with limited outdoor exposure

Loaner inert training pistols are available.

AR-15-pattern rifles may be used for inert training by removing the bolt carrier group (BCG), subject to class focus and instructor approval.

Location & Schedule

• Conducted primarily indoors at a private commercial training facility

• Short outdoor training blocks may occur

• Full training day with limited breaks

• Lunch break provided

  • Refrigerator and microwave available onsite

  • Offsite lunch will extend the training day by group decision

Prerequisites

Participants must demonstrate safe and competent firearm handling skills.

Eligibility includes:

• Completion of a professionally instructed firearms application course

• Or instructor approval based on equivalent training or experience

If you have questions regarding suitability, contact us prior to registration.

Administrative

• Fulfillment of prerequisites or instructor approval required

• Must be a U.S. citizen legally eligible to receive instruction

• Government-issued photo identification required

• Signed waiver required for participation