MDX Pistol Training® is a progressive series of handgun fundamentals designed for intermediate and advanced shooters who want to maximize their firearms efficiency with their duty pistols. Students will practice skills that will reduce their reaction time, allow them to shoot faster with a higher degree of accuracy, and increase their confidence for their qualifications on Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Federal ICE Course qualifications.  This course is fast-paced with 80% practical training time to prepare students to handle the most challenging qualification courses, and defensive shooting in a live threat scenario.

MDX Pistol Training® Level 1: Basic Pistol is a 40-hour course designed to expose the student to the combat mindset and the dynamic shooting environment. Students will learn proper body mechanics and firearm manipulation under a low/moderate level of stress. The focus will be on holster draw, reload techniques, and malfunction resolutions. 

MDX Pistol Training® Level 2:  Tactical Pistol is a 16-hour course in which the student will build on skills learned in MDX Pistol Training® Level 1 with a strong emphasis on performing shooting skills with strong hand and support hand only.  Students will learn how to manipulate their firearms, transition between hands, fix malfunctions, and perform reloads with both their dominant and non-dominant hand.  

When it comes to self-defense with a firearm, the most overlooked weapon is the shotgun. From World War I to this very day, the shotgun has been feared in battle by the enemy as a fight stopper, and the ultimate self-defense weapon. 

The purpose of MDX® Shotgun Training® course is to provide Federal Protective Security Officers (TSOs) with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to effectively employ the shotgun in a high-risk environment/situation. Upon completing this course the ASO will have good knowledge of the mechanics of shotgun, the different ammo available, how to reload, manipulate and use this versatile weapon for various purposes that include shooting, breaching, and more.

MDX® Shotgun Level 1: Introduction to Shotgun is an 8-hour course that will teach Federal Protective Security Officers (TSOs) the basic knowledge and skills to become familiar with a safety review and shotgun-specific safety issues, types of shotgun and shotgun actions, shotgun nomenclature, gauge sizes, and typical uses for each, loading and unloading procedures, marksmanship fundamentals, and maintenance.

MDX® Shotgun Level 2: Combat Shotgun is an 8-hour course in which the student will build on skills learned in MDX® Shotgun Level 1, with the emphasis on building the shooter’s confidence in manipulating the shotgun under stress. Our Combat Shotgun course is designed to help a shooter perform with a shotgun at the level necessary for a lethal force encounter in the home or in the street.

MDX Tactical Carbine Training® is a progressive series of courses designed for new and experienced Federal Protective Security Officers (TSOs) who want to maximize their firearms proficiency with the AR-15 or M4 Carbine. You will practice skills that will reduce your reaction time, allow you to shoot faster with a higher degree of accuracy, and increase your confidence with the a tactical rifle. Students will leave with a good understanding of shooting fundamentals and how to apply them in a tactical situation.

MDX® Tactical Carbine 1 is a 8-hour course designed to expose the student to the combat mindset and the dynamic shooting environment. Students will learn proper body mechanics and firearm manipulation under a low/moderate level of stress. The focus will be on firearm presentation from multiple positions, malfunction resolution, reloads, recoil management, and basic footwork will be covered.

MDX® Tactical Carbine 2 is a 8-hour course in which students will build on skills learned in Tactical Carbine 1. The focus is applying these fundamentals while shooting on the move and in realistic conditions. All drills will be conducted downrange. The course will culminate with an action shooting course of fire.