Tactical U Firearms Training

Tactical U Firearms Training has been operating in South Florida since 2010 under the direction of Stephen L. Cohen, a law-enforcement-certified firearms instructor with over 32 years of professional experience. Cohen has trained law enforcement officers, military personnel, security professionals, and responsible armed civilians. His instruction focuses on technical weapon handling, decision-making under stress, articulation, and accountability—with emphasis on real-world performance and consequence management.

"If you knew you were going to be involved in a gunfight, would you go into it unprepared? Of course you wouldn't. You would seek out the best techniques and learn them. You would then practice, just like an athlete going into the big game. Except this is not a game, this is life or death."

Tactical U offers comprehensive handgun instruction at multiple skill levels:

• •Concealed Carry Permits — 2-hour and 4-hour courses meeting Florida state requirements
• •Advanced Concealed Handgun Safety Class — Beyond basics, focused on legal and tactical decision-making
• •Handgun Fundamentals — Stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger discipline, and safety
• •Gunfighting 101 — Introduction to tactical handgun use under stress
• •Close-Range Gunfighting — High-stress engagement techniques
• •Low Light Handgun — Tactical shooting in low/no-light conditions
• •Vehicle Tactics Level 1 & 2 — Drawing and shooting from vehicles, vehicle defense scenarios
• •Private Handgun Training — One-on-one instruction tailored to your skill level

• •Rifle Fundamentals Level 1 — Entry-level for shooters with no or minimal formal training
• •Dynamic Rifle Training Level 2 — Intermediate to advanced carbine work under stress
• •Precision Scoped Rifle Class — Five-hour course covering 100–500 yard engagements, optic setup, ballistics, zeroing
• •Private Rifle Training — Custom one-on-one rifle instruction

Optic setup and mounting | Rifle safety protocols | Marksmanship fundamentals | Zeroing & ballistics principles | Height-over-bore (HOB) offset at close range | Cycle of operation and stoppage clearing | Speed and tactical reloads | Multiple target transitions | Dynamic movement and positional shooting | Unconventional angles and cover utilization

Both private and group shotgun classes teach defensive tactical shotgun use, including:

• •Firearms safety essentials and stress management
• •Shotgun ballistics (birdshot, buckshot, slug differences and spread patterns)
• •Seven core marksmanship skills (stance, grip, sight alignment, breathing, trigger discipline, follow-through)
• •Ready positions and target presentation (high-ready, low-ready transitions)
• •Malfunction management and emergency procedures
• •Tactical and emergency reload techniques
• •Positional shooting from standing, kneeling, and unconventional positions
• •Dynamic movement while shooting (advancing and retreating)
• •Transitioning to handgun if needed
• •Combat mindset development for high-pressure scenarios

Tactical U offers Laser Shot LE Sim Pro training—the same simulator system used by FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers) to train federal agents and officers. This state-of-the-art setup provides:

• •Safe, immersive training environment
• •Realistic decision-making scenarios
• •Skill building from beginner to advanced
• •Tactical scenario training without ammunition cost
• •Ability to train decision-making under stress in controlled conditions

• •Online Beginner Firearm Safety Class — Remote safety fundamentals
• •Online Firearm Safety Masterclass — Advanced online safety instruction
• •Concealed Handgun Tactics — Legal and tactical decision-making
• •Cover & Concealment Class — Understanding and using cover vs. concealment
• •Malfunction & Clearance Masterclass — Advanced stoppage diagnosis and clearing
• •Firearm Reload Masterclass — Speed and tactical reload proficiency
• •Interactive Gun Fighting — Dynamic scenario-based training
• •Close Range Gun Fighting — Tactics for 0–7 yard engagements
• •2-Day Firearms Course Tampa Bay — Intensive multi-day training
• •Firearms Legal Architecture Assessment — Understanding use-of-force law and liability
• •Home Defense Audit — South Florida homeowner security evaluation and training

Administrative Office: Broward County (by appointment only) Primary Training Range: Homestead, FL (live-fire sessions) Service Area: Miami, South Florida, Palm Beach County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County

Contact Information: Phone: (954) 637-2115 Email: [email protected] Web: Schedule a call or book class online

Tactical U maintains an educational blog covering:

• •Foreign nationals training requirements
• •Firearm fundamentals
• •Firearm safety
• •Reload techniques
• •Cover & concealment tactics
• •Gun malfunction diagnosis
• •Low-light tactical skills

Tactical U provides instruction on safe, lawful firearm handling, technical proficiency, and decision-making under stress. They do not provide legal representation or legal advice. Firearms laws and use-of-force standards vary by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney for legal questions about your rights and responsibilities.