Close Range Tactics

Close Range Tactics is a professional self-defense training facility located in Iowa City, Iowa, specializing in modern defensive tactics and combat skills instruction. Rather than a traditional shooting range, Close Range Tactics operates as a dedicated training academy offering comprehensive courses in unarmed self-defense, defensive knife, and defensive pistol fundamentals.

Close Range Tactics provides specialized instruction across multiple self-defense disciplines:

• •Unarmed Self-Defense Courses - Level 1 courses and weekly adult classes for individuals of all skill levels
• •Defensive Knife Training - Practical edged weapon defense and application
• •Defensive Pistol Fundamentals - Firearm safety, familiarity, and defensive shooting techniques
• •Professional Services - Custom training for law enforcement, real estate agents, security professionals, and corporate clients
• •Specialized Programs - Women's safety courses, college preparation safety training, and kids' bully defense summer courses

Close Range Tactics distinguishes itself by teaching realistic, contemporary self-defense tactics grounded in actual criminal assault paradigms. The facility emphasizes that true self-defense training differs significantly from traditional martial arts instruction, focusing on close-range violent encounters and practical survival skills.

Student instruction covers managing unknown contacts, use of force legalities, situational awareness, de-escalation tactics, multiple assailant scenarios, and trauma wound management. The facility is led by experienced instructors with extensive expertise in violence prevention and modern defensive tactics.

Located at 2001 Stevens Street in Iowa City, Close Range Tactics serves the central Iowa region with regularly scheduled weekly classes allowing students to learn at their own pace. The facility also accommodates private lessons and custom group training for organizations and agencies.