
COURSES
At Seven 4 Para, we offer a wide range of training courses tailored to meet the needs of civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel. Our programs are designed to provide real-world skills, taught by experienced instructors with law enforcement, military, and special operations backgrounds. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, we have a course to help you enhance your knowledge, skills, and confidence.
All our classes are available for private group training, allowing us to customize the experience to meet your specific needs. Additionally, participants can explore our TRUdefense program, a subscription-based training program where individuals can train regularly to develop and maintain their skills.
Visit our website for detailed course descriptions and scheduling options, or contact us directly to organize private group training or join the TRUdefense program. At Seven 4 Para, we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals in firearms proficiency, tactical readiness, and personal safety.
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Semi Auto Pistol 1 (8-9hrs)
Our Semi-Auto Pistol 1 class is designed for everyone—from beginners to intermediate shooters and even those who have been shooting for a long time but want to refine their skills. This course focuses on building and reinforcing the fundamentals of pistol shooting, with an emphasis on precision and safety.
Key highlights of the class include:
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Marksmanship Fundamentals: Mastering grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control.
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Firearm Safety: Learning and applying essential safety practices.
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One-Hole Drill Principle: Our famous drill that challenges participants to consistently shoot through the same bullet hole, enhancing focus and precision.
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Firearm Selection: Guidance on choosing the right firearm for recreation or self-defense.
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Gun Maintenance and Storage: Best practices for keeping your firearm clean, functional, and secure.
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Malfunction Handling: Learn how to diagnose and clear common malfunctions effectively.
This is an excellent class for shooters looking to build a solid foundation as they progress toward combat or defensive shooting. Led by instructors with extensive experience in military, law enforcement, and tactical training, this course offers hands-on guidance and practical skills to help you become a more confident and proficient shooter.
Download our Semi Auto 1 Marksmanship Test HERE.
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Marksmanship Clinic (10hrs)
Our Marksmanship Clinic is designed to rapidly improve your precision, accuracy, and overall shooting performance. This course is suitable for shooters of all skill levels who are ready to push their limits and refine their abilities.
Key highlights of the clinic include:
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Fundamental Techniques: Mastering grip, stance, breath control, and trigger discipline.
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Precision Drills: Targeted exercises to enhance accuracy and consistency.
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Shot Analysis: Receive detailed feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
This class often delivers significant improvement from just one session. By focusing on building muscle memory and developing unconscious competence in solid marksmanship fundamentals, participants leave with an understanding of how to practice to improve and maintain their skills.
The clinic can be very physical and follows a military and law enforcement-style teaching method, ensuring a challenging yet rewarding experience. Led by instructors with extensive field experience, the Marksmanship Clinic is designed to help you achieve rapid, measurable progress in your shooting skills.
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Tactical Pistol 1 (8-10hrs)
The Tactical Pistol 1 course introduces shooters to the dynamic world of tactical shooting, focusing on practical skills and advanced techniques. This course is perfect for those ready to go beyond the fundamentals and explore the tactical applications of pistol shooting.
Key highlights of the class include:
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Shooting and Moving: Master techniques for engaging targets while on the move.
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One-Hand Shooting: Learn how to shoot effectively with your dominant or non-dominant hand.
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Advanced Reloads: Improve your speed and efficiency during reloads.
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Tactical Manipulations: Gain confidence in handling your pistol in high-pressure situations.
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Basic Trauma Care: Develop essential skills for responding to injuries in critical scenarios.
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Faster Shooting Pace: Practice shooting at a pace often restricted at public ranges.
This course is held on a HOT range, meaning students will be handling loaded firearms for the majority of the day. For safety and skill development, we strongly recommend taking the Semi-Auto Pistol One course prior to enrolling in Tactical Pistol 1.
Led by experienced instructors, this course challenges participants to push their boundaries and develop the skills necessary for tactical applications. Whether you’re looking to expand your capabilities or prepare for real-world scenarios, Tactical Pistol 1 provides the foundation you need.
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Tactical Pistol 2
​The Tactical Pistol 2 course is an advanced, high-intensity course designed to build on the foundational skills learned in Tactical Pistol 1 and Semi-Auto Pistol 1. Held on a hot range, students will train with loaded firearms throughout the day, emphasizing safe and effective weapon handling. This physically demanding class focuses on advanced tactical skills, including shooting on the move, communication under pressure, tactical trauma care, self-care for injuries, and rescue tactics. The course incorporates shooting with body armor and plate carriers, providing realistic training for real-world scenarios. Tactical vests or appropriate body armor are recommended for this course. Participants must be in good physical health and capable of strenuous activities. Designed for law enforcement, military personnel, and qualified civilians, this course provides comprehensive training to prepare participants for dynamic and challenging environments.​
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Tactical Shotgun
​The Tactical Shotgun course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to effectively use a shotgun in tactical and self-defense situations. This course covers advanced shotgun manipulations, fundamental shooting techniques, and ammunition selection, including the use of slug, buckshot, and non-lethal munitions. Additionally, the course includes training on transitions during malfunctions, requiring participants to bring a duty-capable pistol, belt, holster, and extra magazine. A duty-capable and serviceable shotgun is required for this course, providing participants with practical knowledge and experience to enhance their shotgun handling and performance in real-world scenarios.​
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Semi Auto Rifle 1
​The Semi-Auto Rifle 1 course is designed as the rifle counterpart to the Semi-Auto Pistol 1 course, introducing students to the fundamentals of using a semi-automatic rifle for self-defense. This comprehensive course covers rifle manipulations, loading and unloading techniques, cleaning, maintenance, and proper storage practices. It provides participants with the foundational skills needed for safe and effective rifle handling, making it an excellent starting point for both beginners and those looking to reinforce their rifle proficiency.​
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Tactical Rifle
​The Tactical Rifle course builds on the foundational skills taught in the Semi-Auto Rifle 1 and Semi-Auto Pistol 1 courses. Designed for advanced training, this course is conducted on a hot range, emphasizing discipline in firearm safety and situational awareness. Participants will need a slinged, duty-capable rifle, along with a duty or serviceable pistol, holster, belt, and magazine pouches. As a physically demanding course, students must be prepared for challenging tasks and dynamic activities. This training focuses on enhancing tactical proficiency and preparing participants for real-world scenarios.​
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Home Defense
The Home Defense course is a two-day program designed to provide comprehensive training on protecting your home from burglars, robbers, and home invasions. The first day focuses on classroom instruction, covering home defense tactics, weapon systems, setting up and monitoring a robust security system, camera placement, and how landscaping affects security. The second day is dedicated to shooting practice, including training on shooting from behind cover or concealment, various shooting positions, and navigating the interior of a home.
An advanced version of this course is also available, incorporating force-on-force training to simulate real-world scenarios and further enhance students' defensive capabilities.
Taught by a full-time law enforcement instructor with extensive experience investigating break-ins and home invasions, this course offers practical, real-world insights to fortify your home and safeguard your loved ones.
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Active Shooter Response
The Active Shooter Response course is designed to prepare participants for high-stakes, dynamic situations. This course is available in two specialized versions: one tailored for law enforcement officers and the other for civilian security teams protecting churches, businesses, schools, and private organizations.
Participants will learn critical skills, including basic trauma care, shooting while moving, effective communication, room-clearing techniques, and the essential equipment needed for responding to an active shooter or killer. The course also covers basic forced entry methods and the tools required to access locked structures or rooms in emergency scenarios.
For law enforcement, additional training includes team movement, advanced communication strategies, and triage of injured individuals to ensure a coordinated and effective response. Students will also learn to distinguish between active shooter situations and barricaded suspects, adapting strategies and tactics accordingly.
This comprehensive training equips individuals and teams with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to respond effectively to critical incidents and save lives.
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Traffic Stop Tactics
The Traffic Stop Tactics course is designed for law enforcement and military police conducting traffic stops in urban environments. This course focuses on developing strategies and tactics that prioritize officer safety while effectively addressing potentially high-risk situations involving drivers or passengers.
Participants will learn tactical considerations for the positioning of contact and cover officers, techniques to maximize awareness of detained individuals, and the effective use of police vehicles for traffic control and officer safety. The course also addresses protecting officers from potential civil and criminal complaints related to search and seizure, ensuring lawful and professional conduct during stops.
Incorporating force-on-force training, this course provides practical, scenario-based learning to prepare officers for real-world encounters. Taught by a highly experienced police officer who conducted over 1,200 traffic stops in 2018 alone and has made numerous felony arrests stemming from routine stops in South Central Los Angeles, this training equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary for handling the complexities and challenges of urban traffic stops.
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Disaster Survival Course
The Disaster Survival course is tailored for individuals living in urban environments, providing essential knowledge and skills to prepare for and survive various disaster scenarios. This comprehensive course covers selecting and using different weapons, understanding weapon and ammunition types, and proper storage of food, water, weapons, and ammunition.
Participants will explore the critical aspects of either "bugging out" or sheltering in place, with practical strategies for both scenarios. The course also addresses logistics for gathering essential supplies if stored provisions run low.
Designed to prepare individuals for emergencies ranging from natural disasters to riots and civil unrest, this course offers practical, actionable strategies. For a more complete preparedness plan, the Home Defense course is recommended as a supporting program.
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Tactical Pepper Spray (Force on Force)
The Tactical Pepper Spray course is a physical and hands-on program designed to introduce students to the effective use of pepper spray for self-defense. Modern pepper spray is an underappreciated tool that offers a valuable, less-than-lethal force option, especially for individuals who carry firearms and may lack other defensive alternatives.
This course highlights the drawbacks of relying solely on a firearm for public self-defense and demonstrates how pepper spray can bridge the gap in force options. Participants will engage in force-on-force training, including realistic attack scenarios, to develop confidence and competence in using pepper spray in dynamic situations.
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Combat Lifesaver (Civilians) + Stop the bleed
The Combat Lifesaver course is a comprehensive civilian adaptation of the Army's Combat Lifesaver program, designed to equip participants with lifesaving medical skills for critical situations. This course includes a Stop the Bleed certification and integrates key aspects from Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Combat Lifesaver training, and the Advanced Ranger First Responder Handbook.
Students will also receive hands-on training with essential medical equipment, including tourniquets, and learn their proper use in emergency scenarios. Ideal for individuals seeking advanced first aid knowledge and practical skills, this course prepares participants to respond effectively to medical emergencies in challenging environments.
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CCW Prep
The CCW Preparation course is designed for individuals serious about their ability to carry and effectively use a firearm for self-defense in public environments. While most CCW-issuing entities require only a 16-hour course, this program recognizes that such limited training is insufficient for developing the necessary skills.
Police officers, for example, undergo 5-6 months of firearms training before being entrusted with carrying a firearm in public. The CCW Preparation course aims to bridge this gap, providing in-depth training to help students build a strong foundation.
The course covers critical topics such as concealment equipment, drawing and reholstering from concealment, marksmanship, movement, and weapon manipulations, equipping participants with the confidence and competence needed to carry a firearm responsibly in public.
This class is highly recommended either before or after completing the required 16-hour CCW course. Additionally, students are taught the importance of proper training and documentation, which can be critical in court should they need to defend themselves in public. A lack of training and proficiency can significantly harm a case in both civil and criminal proceedings, underscoring the value of thorough preparation.
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Advanced CCW
The Advanced CCW course is designed for individuals who have completed the CCW Preparation and 16-hour courses and are ready to elevate their concealed carry skills. Closely related to the Tactical Pistol Course, this program focuses on advanced techniques for concealed carry.
Conducted entirely on a hot range, participants will carry loaded firearms throughout the day while engaging in realistic and challenging training scenarios. This course is physically demanding, requiring students to be in good health and capable of rigorous physical activity.
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Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) with a tourniquet
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Proper concealment holster
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Duty-capable or serviceable pistol
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Minimum of 500 rounds of ammunition (9mm or higher)
The Advanced CCW course provides a comprehensive and hands-on experience to ensure participants are fully prepared for concealed carry in dynamic environments.
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Los Angeles County CCW 8HR Renewal and 16hr Initial Training Course
The Los Angeles County CCW course is available in two formats: an 8-hour renewal course and a 16-hour initial course. This program provides comprehensive training on the responsibilities and skills required to carry a firearm in public for self-defense. This course is a condensed version of our 40hr Law Enforcement CCW Course.
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Use of force and use of deadly force
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Decision-making in critical situations
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Laws pertaining to carrying a firearm in public
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Conceal carry equipment selection and usage
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Safe firearm handling and operation
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Marksmanship standards necessary for effective use of a pistol in self-defense
The course also addresses interactions with law enforcement, controlling or holding a threat at gunpoint, issuing commands, and the legal and practical justification for using deadly force. Taught by a full-time law enforcement officer, the course provides key insights into effective law enforcement contacts.
This course introduces the concepts and responsibilities of carrying a concealed weapon. Continuous training is recommended for those who want to become proficient and maintain the skills necessary for carrying a firearm in public.
Instructor Credentials:
The instructor is DOJ and CA POST certified, and the course satisfies Los Angeles County's CCW training requirements.
Special Offer:
Students who have not taken the 16-hour course and are seeking an 8-hour renewal are encouraged to take the full 16-hour course at no additional cost. They pay only the renewal fee but gain the option to complete the 16-hour course for the price of the 8-hour course.