3Tier works off a foundation of over 28 years of conducting Use of Force training for civilians, law enforcement/corrections, private security professional’s, small military groups and legal professionals. In utilizing a combined total 31+ years experience in the martial arts, professional executive protection work, and many years of obtaining various use of force training certifications, unarmed and armed, 3Tier provides insight into the complex world called “Use of Force”.
Whether it is reality based training, cognitive training, expert services, or an independent investigation, 3Tier gives each aspect its full attention and service. It is our experience that Use of Force continues to be one of the legal arenas that does not get enough attention or detail until it is needed “after the fact”. Training skills is specific type of learning and teaching, 3Tier has incorporated the best practices in Learning Styles, Neuro Linguistics Programming, Motivational Styles, and proven Alpha Brain Wave Training to help those we work with learn and obtain skills as fast as possible.
Being court certified at all levels of State court throughout the nation, as well as in Federal court as Use of Force experts, 3Tier frequently consults on, investigates, or testifies in cases from around the U.S. for many platforms. Each case is reviewed and accepted or rejected on its own merits.
3Tier Services also provides discreet unarmed and armed executive protection detail for accepted assignments. Contact us today for a cost free initial review/verbal consult regarding the possible need of service or threat assessment.
3Tier offers discounted training for the immediate family members of any law enforcement or military professional, please inquire via email or via “Contact Us” page.
SOME OF OUR TRAINING’S:
*Introduction to Firearms: Great class for those who no firearm experience or very little and are considering owning a firearm for any reason, some of the topics covered are: Safety, How to choose, Types of firearms, Myths vs Facts of firearms, How to clean & maintain, Ammunition, Local shooting resources, Childproofing, and much more! **This is a non-shooting course.
*Gunproofing You Children. Keeping Your Guns, Family, and Home Safe. This course is for those that have children of all ages in their home and either own firearms, or want to own firearms. We will cover things like: What conversations to have with your children about firearms, How to gunproof your children, How to develop your family specific safety rules, How to choose ammunition, How to develop your family safety plan inside the home, and much more. All attendees will get the book “How to gun proof your children” and NRA “Eddie Eagle” firearm safety resources.
*Active Shooter and Spree Violence Training. This training is designed for schools, churches, and businesses. Topics covered are the two main strategies taught today for safety, Facts vs, Myths of A.S. events and spree violence, aftermath events and planning, and much more.
*The Truth About Personal Protection For Ladies. This course is designed to dispel the many myths and misinformation used to market self-protection for females of all ages. This course is designed for ages 13 and above, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a female parent or relative that can provide written permission by a parent for attendance. This eight-hour course covers frank topics, strategies, and violence trends, on how to avoid becoming a female victim in a wide range of crimes specific to females. Teaching threat assessment for females and how to build layers of safety make this course a must for all females that want to stay safe. This is a lecture only course that must be attended before attending any hands-on training or shooting courses.
*Ladies and Firearms. This training is specifically designed for females that are considering the option of conceal carry or simply owning a firearm for recreational purposes. It covers what they really need to know about carrying a firearm for personal protection. Course content includes but is not limited to: General personal safety, Basics of threat assessment, Basic legal considerations, How to choose a firearm, Firearm use basics, Conceal carry consideration’s, Basics of developing the core components of a survival profile, Ammunition, How to choose future training, Basics in Use of Force, The importance of setting up layers of protection, and much more. **This course qualifies, and exceeds, the training component of being able to apply for an Oregon CHL and Idaho CWP .** This is a two day course and does qualify for the Idaho Enhanced Carry.
Participants must have:
*Safe and Functional Firearm* (will be inspected prior to shooting)
Eye and Ear Protection
Sturdy Belt
Belt Holster that fits your firearm (for example, Kydex style)
3 magazines or speed loaders
Magazine pouch/carrier
Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Weather appropriate clothing and gear (i.e. gloves, sunscreen, etc.)
No felony convictions, indictments, or recipient of a restraining order
*Basic Personal Protection. Firearms. This training covers what civilians really need to know about carry a firearm for personal protection. Course content includes but is not limited to: Firearm and carry safety, Advanced legal considerations for self defense, Firearm basic conceal carry use, Intermediate concepts of a developing a survival profile, How to choose ammunition for self-defense, Intermediate Use of Force concepts, The tactics of using layers of protection, and much more. **This course qualifies, and exceeds, the training component of being able to apply for an Oregon CHL and Idaho Enhanced CWP. ** This is a two day course
Participants must have:
*Safe and Functional Firearm* (will be inspected prior to shooting)
Eye and Ear Protection
Sturdy Belt
Belt Holster that fits your firearm (for example, Kydex style)
3 magazines or speed loaders
Magazine pouch/carrier
No on under 21 allowed in this course
Weather appropriate clothing and gear (i.e. gloves, sunscreen, etc.)
No felony convictions, indictments, or recipient of a restraining order
**ALL Participants need to be prepared to be getting down on their knee(s) and/or on the ground in other positions in the below Intermediate & Advanced Trainings. Participants are strongly encouraged to use knee pads for Intermediate and Advanced trainings. For enhanced safety we also REQUIRE for ALL Intermediate and Advanced trainings that participants have Electronic Ear Protection such as Howard Leight Impact Sport OD Electric Earmuff.**
*Intermediate Personal Protection. This training is for individuals that have had either the Basic Personal Protection Course through 3Tier or can show some proof of training equivalent to. This firearms training is designed to begin building the basics skills and and introduce the mechanics of moving and shooting, intermediate threat recognition skills, using cover & concealment, introduction to off apex shooting, introduction to CQC shooting, magazine changes, clearing jams, and more. This is a one day course.
Participants must have:
*Safe and Functional Firearm* (will be inspected prior to shooting)
Eye Protection & required Ear Protection as listed above.
Sturdy Belt
Belt Holster that fits your firearm (for example, Kydex style)
3 magazines or speed loaders
Magazine pouch/carrier
No one under 21 is allowed in this course.
Weather appropriate clothing and gear (i.e. gloves, sunscreen, etc.)
No felony convictions, indictments, or recipient of a restraining order
Advanced Personal Protection. (Note:This class is being revamped, however can still be taught upon request. Please check back for an update soon.)
While this is a entry level course the equipment requirement falls under the same as Intermediate and Advanced courses. This course covers such things as types of ammunition for shotguns and home defense, unique safety considerations for use, proper point of aim and muzzle control through firing, basic shooting mechanics, pump vs. semi-auto and the different tactical considerations, basic home tactics, and more. This is a one day course.
Participants must have:
*Safe and Functional Shotgun 12 or 20 gauge, Pump or Semi-auto* (will be inspected prior to shooting)
Eye Protection & required Ear Protection as listed above.
Ammo pouch
Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Weather appropriate clothing and gear (i.e. gloves, sunscreen, etc.)
No felony convictions, indictments, or recipient of a restraining order
Ammunition Requirements for above listed courses:
Ladies and Firearms / 150-200 rounds Factory New or Factory Re-manufactured ammunition
Basic Personal Protection / 150 – 200 rounds Factory New or Factory Re-manufactured ammunition
Intermediate Personal Protection / 200 – 300 rounds Factory New or Factory Re-manufactured ammunition
Advanced Personal Protection / 200 – 300 rounds Factory New or Factory Re-manufactured ammunition
Shot Gun For Home Defense / 100-150 rounds Factory New or Factory Re-manufactured ammunition
*NO HOME RELOADS ALLOWED IN ANY SHOOTING COURSES*
*Other firearm courses offered. Low Light Shooting, Close Quarters Firearms Tactics, Drawing From Concealment, Short Barrel Rifle, Stress Fire Shot Gun, Moving and Shooting, Wound Ballistics, Supine Shooting & Off Apex, Using Cover or Concealment, Short barrel rifle for defense, and more.
We are constantly teaching private courses that are specifically designed by the individual participants or small groups based upon their wants, needs and budgets. Please free to contact us about what type of training you desire and if we do not teach it then will refer you to a qualified professional who does.
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*Civilian Personal Protection (Self-Defense) Courses. These training’s cover such topics as: Close Quarters Tactics, Ground Survival, Counter Assault, Developing a Survival Profile, Edged and Impact Weapons defense and counter protection measures, Basics of Defensive Tactics, etc. **These training’s can be tailored made to each person if taught one-on-one based upon the need and individual.**
*Understanding the crime of Stalking & Rape, and those that offend. This unique civilian version is a training is typically done for woman, however it is available for anyone. These trainings are taught in either a one or two part series, or as stand alone modalities. The first training modality is an eight – ten hour cognitive training done to help gain insight into the main typology of stalkers, and the five typology of rapists. This training gives one a rare look into the mindset of offenders to better develop a sound strategy based upon the threat one is dealing with. The second training modality is hands on and covers defensive tactics specific to the types of safety issues and scenarios to stalking and rape.
*Cognitive Use of Force. This is an eight hour lecture walking you through the realities of using force based on our knowledge of this subject based our thousands of hours working on real cases either through consulting with attorneys handling the case(s), doing an independent investigation, or testifying as experts. This course dis-spells myths, covers what you REALLY need to know about the legal aftermath (civil or criminal), covers the basics of threat assessment, What to say and not say to law enforcement when they arrive, How your training can hurt your case, Why you need to have legal resources available ahead of time, and much, much more.
*Survival Psychology and Physiology: How these effect your Use of Force and aftermath. In this course, you will learn about the automatic dynamics that can, and usually do occur, mentally and physically during a violent encounter. These included really understanding, and how to better control, and help avoid, tachypsychia, tunnel vision, auditory exclusion, cognitive dissonance, amaurosis fugax, denial response, and other things that can affect you during and after a violent encounter.
*Real Firearms and Their Myths. This is a five hour course designed to introduce firearms to people that have no experience with them at all. It is a fun yet educational course on function, debunking myths, and sharing the basics of different firearm use. This is a non-shooting class where people get to handle real firearms, ask questions as well as get a solid understanding about what firearms can and cannot really do.
*Spree violence and Active shooter planning, response, and survival: This is a six hour course designed to begin developing awareness of spree violence in the work place, a school, shopping mall. church etc. This course includes the facts of such events based upon previous incidents to separate “media myth” from reality, How to begin preparing response plans and survival strategies based on those facts, threat assessment and response, tactical communication skills, what to expect from first responder’s, how to develop a survival mindset, Ways to develop Preplanning training, and much more.
*Wound Ballistics and Ammunition. This is a must course for anyone serious about not only surviving a violent attack but also for those serious about ballistic reliability in stopping a threat based on facts rather than fiction. This course covers Survival physiology, Wound ballistics based on actual shootings, How to make ammunition & safety tool choices, Why some people die and others do not in violent encounters. **NOTE: This course is graphic in nature due to the topic**
*Anatomical Stress Fire Shooting. This course is a handgun course designed to build shot placement skills of the participants. Beginning with stationary shooting this course takes participants into stress fire moving and shooting as they work on and develop maximum shot placement on target that would result in maximum ability to stop a deadly threat. Round accountability, movement skills, and smooth transitions are the focus. It is a requirement to have the “Wound Ballistics and Ammunition course prior taking this course.
*Interviewing Skills. Using over 52 hours of training in interviewing, and literally thousands of hours of conducting interviews, we have put the master keys into this training for anyone who needs a higher level of communication ability, a need for improved truth and deception detection, or want’s to improve their ability to draw out facts. This is a one day, eight hour course that covers areas such as: Understanding how language affects the mind and the way it gets processed, What is really the deal with body language, The importance of word definition and use, How to spot a lie and truth in a written statement easily, What are the different types of lies, and much more.
Civilian trainings are conducted as scheduled per group or individual. Inquire on our “Contact Us” page to get a more complete list of what we offer and pricing for you and/or your group. Specialized training’s are also conducted upon request. We specialize in designing training that fits your schedule, budget and needs. Very frequently we teach in homes and offices for lecture component and then schedule the range time at the nearest closest location.
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Law Enforcement training topics include, however are not limited to:
*Stress Fire Shooting
*Use of Force Report writing
*Ground Survival
*Close Quarters Counter Assault
*Control Holds, Take down to Handcuffing
*Edged and Impact Weapons
*The Ethical Side in Use of Force
*Developing a Survival Profile
*Simulation -Spontaneous Situation Training
*Restraint Chair Deployment Use/Application (Also Available in Train The Trainer)
*Understanding the crime of Stalking & Rape, and those that offend (L.E./Investigator/Private Security version)
**Law Enforcement please use direct page inquiry to obtain specifics of trainings. Subject matter not posted for public view. Trainings arranged on state by state basis or designed on a agency by agency basis. 3Tier also offers opportunity that any agency can obtain free training; use the direct inquiry page to request details on how this opportunity works.
Over approximately 4,500 hours of law enforcement trainings conducted to various levels of personnel and agencies over the years; from S.W.A.T. teams, through patrol, and with correctional officers.