Bearco Training

Private Training Session
2023-10-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bedico Creek Shooting Grounds, 38443 Traino Landing Road, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454, United States
We offer private training sessions for those interested in one-on-one training. This private training session was arranged by a different student. For further details and to book a different personal training session, please feel free to contact us.

Taser Certification for Civilians
2023-10-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-19 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-18 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Comfort Inn – Covington, 30 Louis Prima Dr, Covington, LA, 70433, United States
In a world where violence happens, we must be thankful that deadly force is rarely the necessary answer. Having a tool that is designed to be non-lethal could be extremely beneficial in many circumstances where a firearm isn’t the best tool for the desired resolution.
Taser energy weapons are designed to be an effective non-lethal tool to immobilize an attacker. The popular Pulse or Pulse+ civilian versions of the widely used law enforcement devices from Axon, provide the same knock-down punch, but are designed specifically for civilian self-defense. Taser also offers the security officer specific model, the Taser X1, and other models in the professional series.
Taser Benefits

Up to 30 seconds of muscular incapacitation
Designed to be non-lethal
Most states do not require a permit to own or carry
Effective up to 15 feet away from the attacker

As with any tool that is designed to be used in self-defense, it is important to receive training. Bearco instructor Barret Kendrick is a Master Instructor for Taser's Civilian program. We offer courses both for security personnel and civilians wanting to own and carry one for self-defense.
Topics Covered

Taser nomenclature and terminology.
Model specifics and features

Tailored to Pulse, Pulse+, Bolt 2, Taser 7, or X1 device

Maintenance and care of your device
Taser manipulation
The fundamentals of using a Taser
Live-fire exercises
While you will not be exposed to the electrical charge from a Taser during the course, you will fire them at targets.

Open to:General Public / Private SecurityCourse Eligibility:No Prerequisites
Gear Requirements:You do not need a Taser Conducted Energy Weapon to attend the course, we will provide them as part of the training. If you plan to purchase one before the class, use the coupon code barretkendrick for 15% off at Taser.com.
Cost: $149

Bleeding Control 101
2023-09-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Comfort Inn – Covington, 30 Louis Prima Dr, Covington, LA, 70433, United States
Annually, approximately 60,000 individuals in the United States lose their lives due to hemorrhaging, a 2018 review estimates. In fact, massive blood loss, accounts for over 40 percent of fatalities occurring within the first 24 hours following a traumatic injury.
In today's unpredictable world, being equipped with life-saving skills is essential for ensuring the safety of yourself and your loved ones. The Bleeding Control Skills course offers practical knowledge and hands-on training to empower individuals with the ability to effectively manage bleeding injuries resulting from gunshot wounds, self-defense scenarios, and active shooter incidents, or the many other types of unexpected accidents.
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of bleeding control techniques, enabling them to respond confidently and decisively in high-stress situations. Whether you are a gun range enthusiast, concerned citizen, self-defense practitioner, or someone simply seeking to be prepared for unexpected accidents, this course equips you with valuable skills that can make a significant difference in critical moments.
Course Highlights:

Understanding Hemorrhage: Explore the various types of bleeding injuries, including gunshot wounds, knife induced wounds, other accidents, and their potential severity. Learn about the importance of rapid intervention and the factors that influence bleeding control.

Effective Bleeding Control Techniques: Gain hands-on experience in applying direct pressure, wound packing, and the proper use of tourniquets. Learn when and how to use these techniques appropriately, ensuring the best chances of saving lives.

Personal Safety Strategies: Learn practical strategies for personal safety, threat assessment, and situational awareness to mitigate potential risks in everyday life.

By the end of the Bleeding Control Skills course, participants will learn the knowledge and practical skills necessary to address bleeding injuries effectively and confidently. This course serves as a vital foundation for enhancing personal safety and readiness, ensuring that individuals can make a positive impact in emergencies ranging from everyday accidents to critical incidents involving gunshots and active shooters.
Instructors:
Christopher Vogels is an experienced special operations paramedic with 15 years of service at a large metro EMS agency. Preventing hemorrhagic death has been a significant part of his career. He currently works as a private contractor, offering his expertise to film production companies, industrial services, and the maritime industry as a remote paramedic. Throughout his career, Christopher has assisted on the education team for military personnel and municipal and federal law enforcement agencies in south Louisiana.
Barret Kendrick is a seasoned instructor in bleeding control skills, bringing over 10 years of experience in the field. He is a certified Stop The Bleed Instructor and Basic Life Support Instructor, having trained with some of the more renowned experts in the industry. Kendrick's expertise is grounded in his extensive teaching background, equipping individuals with critical life-saving skills.
Cost:
BC101: $99/person
Course Eligibility:
General Public / Law Enforcement / Military / Private SecurityNo Prerequisites

LA Concealed Handgun Permit Certification Course
2023-09-23 08:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-19 08:00 - 18:00, 2023-07-22 08:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-20 08:00 - 18:00 | Bedico Creek Shooting Grounds, 38443 Traino Landing Road, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454, United States
We do cover shooting fundamentals in this course, but it is mandatory that you have some prior knowledge and shooting experience before signing up for our ICC course. This course is not a learn how to shoot course, it's more of a learn how not to shoot course. Louisiana does have a shooting qualification requirement, and it's this that mostly makes up the time at the range. Our Intro to Defensive Handguns course is a much better option for learning how to use firearms defensively as a new student. We also offer private training sessions that better prepare students for concealed carry. Please contact us if you’re interested in signing up for this course and a private training session at a discounted rate.
Topics Include:

Safety
Defensive handgun types, nomenclature
Defensive firearms ammunition
Holsters and holster presentation
Awareness
Avoidance
De-Escalation
Should vs. Could
Louisiana’s laws on using force
Regulations surrounding the permit
Alternative force options
Storage and access prevention
Defensive shooting fundamentals
The importance of firearm cleaning
Concealed carry considerations
The aftermath of using a firearm in self-defense

Required gear for each shooter:

Defensive Handgun with 2 mags for semi-autos.
50 rounds of ammo.
Hearing and eye protection.
The range gets dirty at times after rain, please bring shoes that you will not get upset if they get dirty.
You may bring a lunch or pick up something from one of the fast-food type places nearby the classroom.

Defensive Carbine 100
2023-09-19 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-31 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Bedico Creek Shooting Grounds, 38443 Traino Landing Road, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454, United States
Our Introduction to Defensive Carbines Course is designed to educate the student about better understanding and setting up AR15 style carbines, and how to use them efficiently in the context of a home defense scenario. This course is designed for those newer to the AR platform , and are specifically interested in learning how to use them for personal defense. No firearms experience necessary.
Topics Covered:

Firearm Safety
Optic Options & Sight In
Slings & Setup
Lights and Setup
Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

Required Gear:

AR15 Style Carbine, loaners available on request
2+ Magazines
200 rounds of ammunition
Hearing and Eye Protection

Introduction to Home Defense Handguns - DH100
2023-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedico Creek Shooting Grounds, 38443 Traino Landing Road, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454, United States
Our Introduction to Defensive Handguns Course is designed to educate the student about the handguns that are best for personal defense inside the home, and how to use them efficiently in the context of a home defense scenario. This course is designed for those new to firearms who are interested in learning specifically about using a handgun for personal defense. No firearms experience necessary. This is a hybrid course with e-learning material that should be completed prior to the live-fire training session.
Topics Covered:

Firearm Safety
Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
Overview of Defensive Handgun Types and Which Ones are Best for Personal Defense (E-Learning)
Fundamental Tactics for Home Defense (E-Learning)
Responsible Defensive Firearms Staging and Storage (E-Learning)
Communicating with 911 and Dealing with a Law Enforcement Response (E-Learning)
“Home Defense” shooting situation

Required Gear:

Defensive handgun, loaners available on request
200 rounds of ammunition (100 for revolver shooters)
Hearing and Eye Protection

Home Defense 360 Force-on-Force
2023-08-26 09:00 - 2023-08-27 17:00 | FRC Indoor Shooting Range, 9378 S Choctaw Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70815, United States
Home Defense 360 FoF

The Home Defense 360 is designed to take a student’s training to the next level, by placing them in real-world realistic scenarios with trained role players. Throughout this 2-day course, you will have opportunities to learn and develop skills applicable to personal defense in around residential spaces. This high-level scenario training forces you to process information and make decisions before and while applying complex motor skills. How well will you be able to apply those skills in a real-life scenario involving role players and non-lethal paint marking cartridges in a realistic 360° training house? Our 360 Force-on-Force courses are “thinking courses” with a Force-on-Force aspect that is used to put you in a very realistic scenario to pressure test skills.

Topics We May Cover:

Physical Security of the House
Home Defense Fundamentals

Principles that can be applied in many different situations

Staging Firearms
Preventing a Confrontation
Interacting with Threats
Interacting with Police
Cover, Concealment, Angles & Exposures
Armed Movement Inside the Home
Low Light Fundamentals
Home Defense Scenarios

We only use non-lethal training ammunition or air-soft during this course. All personal weapons will be required to be secured outside of the training environment. The NLTA converted firearms, ammo and required personal protection equipment will be provided and is included in the price of the course. You will need to bring/wear long sleeve clothing and a hooded type sweatshirt if you have one.
Cost:
2 Day: $350
Course Eligibility:
Prior completion of one of our Defensive Handgun 100, 101, 102 courses is recommended.

Defensive Handgun 101
2023-08-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-05 09:00 - 17:00 | MCTA Range, Flat Top Rd, Kiln, MS, 39556, United States
Go beyond the required concealed carry, or ccw, certification course and develop true defensive shooting skills. Our Defensive Handgun Fundamentals course is the big piece that is not covered during the concealed carry permit certification courses. In this course, we build defensive shooting skills in context of a public environment ambush-style attack. Presentation from the holster, defensive shooting concepts, and other skills are covered during this live-fire course on the range.
This course is offered as both one and two full days of intense training, teaching and practice on the range.
Some of the topics we may cover:

Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting & Intuitive Skill Development
Defensive Accuracy
Lateral Movement
True Assessment
Speed vs Precision and How they Relate to One Another
Reloading During an Emergency
Realistic Training for Multiple Target Engagement
Understanding the Body’s Natural Reactions During an Ambush-Style Attack
One Handed & Weak Handed Shooting
Clearing Malfunctions

This defensive handgun training course is all about quickly developing fundamental skills that can be applied during a worst-case ambush-style defensive shooting situation while concealed carrying.
Students will typically fire around 400 rounds during a 1-day course and around 900 during two day course.
Open to:General Public / Law Enforcement / Military / Private SecurityCourse Eligibility:While we do not have prerequisites on this course, it is best to be somewhat comfortable with your handgun. If you are just starting out, our Introduction to Defensive Handgun course or private training sessions are better options.
Price: 1 Day: $2502 Day: $350

Taser Certification for Civilians
2023-08-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Defender Outdoor Gun Range, 2900 Shotts St, Fort Worth, TX, 76107-1318, United States

Defensive Carbine 101
2023-08-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 | MCTA Range, Flat Top Rd, Kiln, MS, 39556, United States
The Defensive Carbine 101 course is designed to expose students to an efficient method of defending themselves with a semi-automatic rifle during personal defense event.
Some of the topics we may cover:

Four Points of Contact with a Rifle
Balancing Speed and Precision
Reloading
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Aiming Methods
Defensive Shooting Positions: Standing, Squatting, Kneeling & Seated
Lateral Movement
Transitioning to a Sidearm (2-day course)
Counter Ambush Response with a Slung Rifle
Shooting around Cover & in Unorthodox Shooting Positions
Fundamental Carbine Malfunction Clearing (2-day course)

The DC101 course is physically challenging, with a lot of activity and high round count.
Students will fire around 400-500 rounds during a 1-day course or about 900 over a two day course, and about 100 handgun rounds during the 2-day course.
Open to:General Public / Law Enforcement / Military / Private SecurityCourse Eligibility:No Prerequisites one 1-day, but you should be somewhat comfortable with your rifle. For the 2-day course, a student must have completed at least one of our Defensive Handgun 101, 102, or 360 courses.
Cost:1-day course $2502-day course $350

Defensive Carbine 101
2023-07-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Bedico Creek Shooting Grounds, 38443 Traino Landing Road, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454, United States
We offer private training sessions for those interested in one-on-one training. This private training session was arranged by a different student. For further details and to book a different personal training session, please feel free to contact us.
The Defensive Carbine 101 course is designed to expose students to an efficient method of defending themselves with a semi-automatic rifle during personal defense event.
Some of the topics we may cover:

Four Points of Contact with a Rifle
Balancing Speed and Precision
Reloading
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Aiming Methods
Defensive Shooting Positions: Standing, Squatting, Kneeling & Seated
Lateral Movement
Transitioning to a Sidearm (2-day course)
Counter Ambush Response with a Slung Rifle
Shooting around Cover & in Unorthodox Shooting Positions
Fundamental Carbine Malfunction Clearing (2-day course)

The DC101 course is physically challenging, with a lot of activity and high round count.
Students will fire around 400-500 rounds during a 1-day course or about 900 over a two day course, and about 100 handgun rounds during the 2-day course.
Open to:General Public / Law Enforcement / Military / Private SecurityCourse Eligibility:No Prerequisites one 1-day, but you should be somewhat comfortable with your rifle. For the 2-day course, a student must have completed at least one of our Defensive Handgun 101, 102, or 360 courses.
Cost:1-day course $2502-day course $350

Introduction to Home Defense Handguns
2023-07-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedico Creek Shooting Grounds, 38443 Traino Landing Road, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454, United States

Home Defense 360 Force-on-Force
2023-05-20 09:00 - 2023-05-21 17:00 | Freedom Firearms and Defense, 5545 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX, 77706, United States
