2024 Training
USA / Europe / Canada
** Under Construction **

January - No courses scheduled.

February - No courses open to the public, sorry.

March 4 - 8, Methods of Instruction Course

The Methods of Instruction course is one of the most cutting edge train-the-trainer courses in existence for Law Enforcement today. 

The course is put on by a select handful of training staff for the entire world and facilitated through Force Science in the USA and by Raptor Protection for the rest of the world. 

**Click here** for details on USA training course – Force Science.

**Click here** for details on training courses for outside the USA – Raptor Protection.

March 18 - 23, ILEETA Conference in St. Louis, M

Det/Sgt. Jeff Johnsgaard will be presenting a groundbreaking session at the 2024 International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) conference titled;

“Ecological Dynamics: Rethinking Use of Force Training”

April - No courses open to the public, sorry.

May 4-5 (Sat/Sun), Raleigh NC, 2 day Pistol Self Defense

Join us for a 2 day pistol based ‘shooting & tactics’ we call, “Goon Fighter Level 1”. 

This will be a fun filled, self paced adult learning environment. We will be enhancing your ability to recognize threats, decision make and if necessary use deadly force. This course will be following evidence based training methods to make the best use of your valuable training time and money. 

We will be teaching you to cultivate ‘Game Intelligence’ so you know how to act early to gain as much advantage as possible. We will specialize in close quarter environments like parking lots, homes and inside vehicles. 

Prerequisites are:

  1. SOLID pistol safety.
  2. FAMILIAR with manipulations – Draw/holster, Load/unload, Stoppage/malfunctions.

Click here for Goon Tape’s website.

May 18-19 (Sat/Sun), Phoenix AZ, 2 day Pistol Self Defense

Join us for a 2 day pistol based ‘shooting & tactics’ we call, “Goon Fighter Level 1”. 

This will be a fun filled, self paced adult learning environment. We will be enhancing your ability to recognize threats, decision make and if necessary use deadly force. This course will be following evidence based training methods to make the best use of your valuable training time and money. 

We will be teaching you to cultivate ‘Game Intelligence’ so you know how to act early to gain as much advantage as possible. We will specialize in close quarter environments like parking lots, homes and inside vehicles. 

Prerequisites are:

  1. SOLID pistol safety.
  2. FAMILIAR with manipulations – Draw/holster, Load/unload, Stoppage/malfunctions.

Click here for Goon Tape website.

Range = Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

June 22-23 (Sat/Sun) - Bakersfield, CA, 2 day Pistol Self Defense

Join us for a 2 day pistol based ‘shooting & tactics’ we call, “Goon Fighter Level 1”. 

This will be a fun filled, self paced adult learning environment. We will be enhancing your ability to recognize threats, decision make and if necessary use deadly force. This course will be following evidence based training methods to make the best use of your valuable training time and money. 

We will be teaching you to cultivate ‘Game Intelligence’ so you know how to act early to gain as much advantage as possible. We will specialize in close quarter environments like parking lots, homes and inside vehicles. 

Prerequisites are:

  1. SOLID pistol safety.
  2. FAMILIAR with manipulations – Draw/holster, Load/unload, Stoppage/malfunctions.

Range = Kern River Valley Gun Association https://www.krvga.com 

Range Address = 6076 Cyrus Canyon Rd, Kernville, CA 93238

June 27 - 29, Sport & Movement Conference 2024, location TBA.

June / July - 2 Day 360 CQD, Ferndale WA

2 Day 360 CQD course (Sat & Sun), date TBA.

Hosted by The Action Pit in Ferndale, WA **click here**

This is a live fire, 360 CQD Introduction class. 

August 30 - Sept 1, Water & Steel Training Camp 2024

This is Mr. Kelly S. Worden’s physical training combatives camp. 

This event is truly one-of-a-kind and has run yearly for decades.

All skill levels are welcome.

Learn how to manage distance, threat cues, physical techniques to disengage or bridge to an impact, edged or even firearm if necessary. 

** Click here for info On Mr. Kelly S. Worden **

September - Puerto Rico, USA ** 3 Courses between Sept 5 - 9

Hosted by the Executive Protection Institute (EPI)

3 Courses to choose from, 5 day; 3 day; 2 day. 

5 Day 360° CQD Basic Instructor Course - Sept 5 to 9

5 day dates: (Thursday to Monday)

3 Day 360° CQD Advanced Users Course - Sept 7 to 9

3 day dates: (Saturday to Monday)

2 Day 360° CQD End User Course - Sept 7 to 8

2 day dates: (Saturday & Sunday)

With assistance from members of the Executive Protection Institute the team at Natural Tactical will be running three 360 CQD courses in Puerto Rico.

** click here ** for EPI website and information.

The range facility is excellent and 100% private to us and allows us to train at our pace and tailor the training to the people. 

** Please email us if you are interested so we can describe the training and make sure it is a fit for your abilities and interest **

The 5 day course runs Thursday-to-Monday **click for info**

The 3 day course runs Saturday-to-Monday  **click for info**

The 2 day course runs Saturday & Sunday     **click for info**

Sept 24 - 26, Force Science Conference 2024, Chicago, IL

October - 360 CQD in GERMANY, (yes EUROPE)

3 courses to choose from in 360 CQD

     1.) 5 Day Basic 360 CQD Instructor

     2.) 3 Day Advanced 360 CQD User

     3.) 2 Day 360 CQD Intro course

Course location is Germany in the second half of October.

Please contact us if you are interested in attending.

Range facility is able to rent firearms in order to make the event easier to participate in.

You must provide a valid background check or Military/Law Enforcement ID to attend these courses. 

November - Nothing scheduled yet.

December - Nothing scheduled yet.

If you would like more information on our training courses please contact us