Barr It US Defense

Barritus Defense offers tactical firearms training, combatives instruction, counter-terrorism courses, and security consulting across Arkansas and beyond. Their approach is straightforward: move you from basic skills to advanced proficiency, regardless of your background or experience level.

If you carry a firearm or want to improve your skills, Barritus runs courses that teach you to shoot faster and more accurately while developing real-world tactical thinking:

• •Intro to Tactical Pistol (1 day) - foundational handgun operation and maintenance
• •Combat Pistol Level 1 (1 day) - faster, more accurate shooting with basic tactical foundation
• •Combat Pistol Level 2 (1 day) - engaging and neutralizing threats in realistic scenarios, 360-degree environments
• •Combat Rifle Level 1 (1 day) - carbine fundamentals, rapid fire, multiple targets
• •Combat Rifle Level 2 (1 day) - advanced drills, defensive scenarios, team movement
• •Low-Light Pistol (1 day) - sights, handheld and weapon-mounted lights, operation in darkness
• •Long Range Precision Shooting (2 days) - shooting from 200 to 1000+ yards with consistency
• •Room Clearing 101 (1 day) - locating and neutralizing threats in structures
• •Military Close Quarters Combat Qualification (3 days) - close-quarters system originally designed for military, now open to civilians
• •CQC Combat Knife & Empty Hands (half or full day) - knife and unarmed defense skills

Barritus recognized that budget cuts and cookie-cutter training have left law enforcement and military personnel under-prepared for emerging threats. They offer:

• •All civilian tactical courses customized for agency needs
• •Covert Police Intelligence Operations (3 days) - undercover and narcotics investigation tradecraft
• •Domestic Terrorism: What Police Need to Know (2 days) - intercept and prevention tactics
• •Interrogations for Experienced Criminal Suspects (1-2 days) - interview and questioning techniques
• •Defensive tactics, investigations, and counter-terrorism instruction

They've run customized training for multiple military units and law enforcement agencies. Host an event and qualified departments receive free training.

Violence against churches in America is up dramatically. The openness of these spaces makes them vulnerable targets.

Barritus helps churches and businesses build or improve security programs. Their trained experts design protection plans that reduce risk without requiring extensive security infrastructure.

Can't attend a scheduled event? Barritus offers on-demand training programs streamed to your desktop or smart device. Their High Threat Pistol Tactics course is available online—train anytime, anywhere with just an internet connection.

• •Register for scheduled events - browse upcoming courses and sign up

• •Host a training event - departments, agencies, and private groups can host on-site training; eligible hosts receive free instruction

• •Online training - access membership site and on-demand programs

Barritus instructors bring real backgrounds: USMC veterans, Pennsylvania State Troopers (ret.), Army service (7th Infantry Division), NRA-certified instructors, and special operations professionals. Students consistently note the quality and practicality of instruction.

Barritus publishes detailed tactical instruction online covering concealed carry mistakes, dry-fire training optimization, AR-15 rifle skills, low-light tactics, close quarters battle principles, ambush awareness, and warrior mindset development. They also run the Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast.

Their team travels anywhere to bring training and knowledge to accomplish your specific goals or mission. Custom programs available for groups that don't fit standard course schedules.