Defensive Shooting Concepts

Defensive Shooting Concepts is run by Jonathan Tindal, owner and lead instructor. Tindal brings 30+ years of law enforcement experience, 15+ years on a tactical team (currently serving as sniper unit team leader), and over 22 years of formal firearms instruction. He's a former shift commander and department training coordinator who holds the rank of Lieutenant and has received the Medal of Merit twice.

Tindal is certified as a Master Firearms Instructor through IALEFI (International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors) as of 2012. He's a certified armorer for Smith & Wesson, Glock, Colt, Rock River, and Remington firearms.

His formal training includes: - United States Army Basic Training and AIT - Indiana Law Enforcement Academy + Instructor Development - Law Enforcement Sniper Course (Cript Academy) - Force Science Institute Certified - Tactical Pistol Instructor Certification (Langdon Tactical) - Advanced SWAT Tactics (S.C.A.R.) - Red Dot Systems instruction - Active Shooter Response (DHS Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education) - Low Light Pistol Instructor - Simunition FX and Force on Force tactics - Street Survival and weapons retention

"Our instructors are students of their trade who seek out training annually to better prepare themselves for circumstances they may face both professionally and personally."

Pistol Training: - Handgun Skills and Advanced Tactics ($185, includes range) - Defensive Pistol Concealed Carry ($185, includes range) - Advanced Handgun (prerequisite: 12+ hours prior training, 1000+ rounds dry fire practice) - Red Dot System Handgun - Revolvers Only - Street Survival Tactics ($185, includes range)

Rifle & Carbine Training: - Defensive Rifle - Defensive Rifle & Pistol (fast-paced, physically demanding) - Pistol Caliber Carbine (9mm, .40 Cal, .45 ACP) - Law Enforcement Only Pistol/Rifle

Specialized Training: - Home Defense Shotgun - Room Clearing Principles 101 (Live Fire) - Active Shooter Response Training (customizable for armed or unarmed response)

Classes emphasize dynamic, stress-inoculation training. Tindal designs courses that "continually stress firearms safety and basics, but that also put the student in dynamic situations, preparing them for the possibility of a firearms related encounter." Students progress from lecture and dry-fire drills under certified instruction before moving to live fire to reinforce skills.

The training philosophy covers: - Four Firearm Safety Rules and shooting fundamentals - Drawing from holster and getting on target instinctively - Combat and tactical reloading - Malfunction recognition and correction (Type 1, 2, 3) - Strong hand and support hand only shooting - Shooting from cover and at moving targets - Shot placement and failure drills - Situational awareness and defensive mindset

• •Phone: 765-623-5536
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Location: Central Indiana

Most courses require: - One serviceable handgun (or appropriate firearm for course type) - 3+ magazines or speed loaders - Strong-side quality holster (no cross-draw or shoulder holsters) - 200 rounds of new manufactured ammunition - Eye and ear protection - Weather-appropriate range attire - Knee/elbow pads (recommended) - Camping chair and plenty of fluids

Advanced courses have additional prerequisites—call to confirm eligibility before registering.

"To properly instruct men and women how to safely use a firearm and to support our 2nd Amendment Rights."

Tindal will also build custom training classes if standard offerings don't match your needs. Contact directly for church and business active shooter response training details.