Course Overview
This comprehensive 4-day course is designed for complete beginners with no prior weapons handling experience. The course covers fundamental skills and safety procedures for both semi-automatic pistols and AR-platform rifles, ensuring students gain a solid foundation in tactical firearms handling. From weapon familiarisation to static firing line drills, this course provides essential training for those looking to enter the world of tactical firearms safely and effectively.
What You Will Learn
Weapon Safety and Four Safety Rules: Understand and demonstrate the critical safety rules for handling firearms.
Weapon Familiarisation: Identify all parts of both semi-automatic pistols and AR-platform rifles, and demonstrate safe handling procedures
Static Firing Line Procedures: Master proper stance, grip, sight picture, trigger control, and cadence of fire for both pistol and rifle.
Pivoting Techniques: Learn how to pivot effectively on static firing lines for both pistol and rifle.
Cable And Kit Management: Properly fit slings, holsters, mag pouches, and NVG mounts for both pistol and rifle.
Night Vision Operations: Familiarise yourself with night vision equipment and perform static line drills under NVG.
Who Is This For?
This course is ideal for complete beginners with no prior weapons handling experience. It is particularly suited for civilians looking to gain a foundational understanding of tactical firearms, including those interested in self-defense, security roles, or recreational shooting.
Why Choose Us
Equipment Required
- Helmet(Hire available: £50)
- Ballistic Eye Protection(Hire available: £20)
- Plate Carrier(Hire available: £20)
- Shooting Gloves(Hire available: £10)
- Shooters Belt(Hire available: £20)
Your Instructors
Oli O
A highly adaptable and professional Instructor with over 18 years’ experience in the United Kingdom’s Special Forces, operating globally in some of the world’s most demanding environments. My career includes serving as an Instructor at various training establishments in the UK, including the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, shaping the next generation of Military leaders from across the world. More recently, I have been coaching and mentoring in the United Arab Emirates. I have developed international future leaders and advised senior commanders in hostile environments on strategies for strengthening and future‑proofing their higher command structures. Whether mentoring individuals or leading training in theatre, I bring a balance of robustness, clarity, and empathy that consistently elevates performance and builds confident, capable leaders. I am now returning to my main passion: teaching and developing motivated individuals across various fields of work to enhance their personal and professional abilities.
Lex FLead Instructor
Meet Lex, a seasoned firearms expert and one of the founders of Meridian. With over 25 years of distinguished military service, Lex specialized as the senior person in a Tier 2 airborne unit and has extensive training in small arms, heavy weapons, belt-fed systems, CBRN operations, and permissive land survival techniques. Having served multiple operational tours and held roles as a small arms instructor and mission training mobilizer for various theatres, Lex brings unparalleled expertise to his role. His teaching philosophy centres on safety, precision, and weapon mastery, guiding students from beginners to advanced shooters. Whether you're looking to enhance your marksmanship or deepen tactical and survival skills, Lex's courses offer precision and dedication from someone who has lived it.
£1,199
per person
Start Date
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
End Date
Friday, 16 October 2026
Location
Poland Training Centre
Łączna 4, 58-100 Świdnica, Polska
Availability
12 of 12 places remaining
30-day full refund policy. Places secured on payment.