Gunfighting Tactics against Contact-Distance Attacks: Counter-Blade Concepts for Concealed Carry

Course Brief: To many CCW permit holders, the solution to a knife-armed threat is simple: shoot him. After all, “he brought a knife to a gunfight,” right? Unfortunately, knife attacks aren’t that simple. Without a realistic understanding of how knife and other contact-distance weapon attacks occur, it’s more accurate to say “you brought a holstered gun to a stabbing—yours.” In this dynamic "CBC for CCW" course, Michael Janich, founder of Counter-Blade Concepts (CBC) and former co-host of the long-running TV series The Best Defense, presents comprehensive instruction in his proven CBC system and integrates it with all aspects of close-range gunfighting. The result is a dynamic approach to close-quarters self-defense that enables you to survive a sudden attack, “earn your draw,” and finish the fight with your handgun.
This reality-based course combines hands-on unarmed tactics with the use of blue guns and laser SIRT pistols. It does not include any live-fire components. Blue guns and SIRT pistols will be provided.
Course Level: Intermediate
Cost: $450 Price includes 2 Days Instruction by Guest Instructor plus Assistant Instructors, Lunch Each Day, Digital Copy of Counter-Blade Concepts Video to prepare for the seminar ($44.95 value) and SIRT pistol rental.
Past CBC for CCW students may select the RETAKE Student option for $420 (no digital video included).
Length: 2 Days
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- The characteristics of typical knife and impact-weapon attacks
- Dispelling the myths of the “21-foot rule”
- Angles of Attack and the CBC Zone Defense system
- Practical unarmed defenses against common knife and impact-weapon attacks
- Finishing a fight with unarmed tactics
- Fundamentals of in-fight weapons access and “earning your draw”
- The Guarded Draw
- Close-range tactical movement
- Contact-distance shooting methods
- Point shooting and alternative sighting methods
- Handgun retention tactics for civilians
- The when and how of striking with handguns
- Total skill integration and contextual applications
Skills and Requirements Needed coming into this Class:
- Due to the nature of the course, all students must be physically able and willing to participate in two
days of physical activity. Most of the class time will be spent standing or moving on your feet.
- Students must make instructor aware of any medical issues or previous injuries.
- Minimum age 18 years.
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Advanced Defensive Handgun Level Two or comparable training
Maximum Class Size: 18
Preregistration through Florida Firearms Training is required. Book at https://floridafirearmstraining.com/self-defense#b23a7eed-3f98-49ff-891f-942297a70071