Defensive Tactics for Concealed Carry

Sun Nov 23 2025 at 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm UTC-05:00

Acumen Tactical | Denver

Acumen Tactical
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Defensive Tactics for Concealed Carry
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Just having your concealed carry permit is not enough! Are you confident that you can get your gun into the fight and retain it in close quarters? What if you're in a "gun free zone" and don't have access to your weapon, or someone already has the drop on you? Do you know what to do? This course will cover:
➡ Carry Configurations
➡ Mindset & Situational Awareness
➡ Conflict Avoidance & De-escalation
➡ Pre-Assault Body Language Indicators
➡ Physiological Responses to Stress in Violent Encounters
➡ Winning & Keeping the Draw in Close Quarters
➡ Weapon Retention in and Out of Holster
➡Close Quarters Handgun Defenses & Disarms
The gun is only a tool. YOU are the weapon!
Enhance your skills & improve your odds of surviving a violent encounter!
Space is LIMITED! Register now to reserve your spot!
Register Here:
https://acumen-tactical.com/defensivetacticsforconcealedcarry/
No live weapons or ammo allowed in the training environment. Inert training weapons will be provided. Range attire is appropriate. We will be training on a matted surface without shoes. This class will be held at and co-hosted by Royce Gracie Academy of Lake Norman, in Denver, NC. This course does not involve any live fire training.
About the Instructor:
This course will be taught by Jon Plyler, the owner & head instructor for Acumen Tactical. Jon is a military veteran and former law enforcement officer & training, serving over 15 years with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. For his last 5 years, he worked full-time at the CMPD training academy teaching both new recruits & in-service officers, specializing in defensive tactics & firearms training. Jon is a certified firearms instructor with both the USCCA and the NRA, and is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He currently works full time teaching Jiu-jitsu at his academy in Denver, NC-Royce Gracie Academy of Lake Norman.
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Acumen Tactical, 6599 Gatewood Ln, Denver, NC 28037-8557, United States

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