List of Offered Training Courses

Virginia Concealed Carry and Wear Course

Classes start at 8:30 am on the Saturdays listed below:

  • January 28, 2023
  • February 25, 2023
  • March 25, 2023
  • April 29, 2023
  • July 29, 2023
  • August 26, 2023
  • September 30, 2023

Basic Combat Shooter Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • April 1-2, 2023
  • June 24-25, 2023
  • October 7-8, 2023

Precision Rifle Level 1 Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • May 20-21, 2023
  • July 15-16, 2023

Precision Rifle Level 2 Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • September 16-17, 2023

Defensive Shooter Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • April 22-23, 2023
  • September 16-17, 2023

Advanced Combat Shooter Course

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • October 28-29, 2023

Carbine Operators Course *NEW OFFERING*

Classes start at 7:30 am on each day of the dates listed below:

  • June 10-11, 2023

AR-Builders Course

Dates: Coming soon

Typically offered on a Friday from 9 am to 6 pm

Oct
1
Sat
Basic Combat Shooter Course – Pistol/Rifle Combo
Oct 1 – Oct 2 all-day

This is the combo course. Saturday Combat Pistol followed by Sunday Combat Rifle.

YOU the Shooter will Participate in the Following Tactical/Dynamic Shooting Skills:

  • 2014-06-29 08.55.57​Proper Range conduct and etiquette
  • Safe weapons handling
  • Standard malfunction protocol
  • Grip and stance
  • Visual Target Accommodation
  • Drawing the Handgun
  • Manipulation and Retention of the handgun and Carbine Rifle
  • Proper Grip for Optimal Recoil Management
  • Accuracy Drills
  • Shooting from cover
  • Multiple Target Engagement both on paper and steel targets
  • Engaging targets at distances of 3-100 yards (Stationary and Moving Evolutions)
  • Timed Shooting Drills (Stationary and Moving Evolutions)

ECHO VALLEY TRAINING CENTER, HIGH VIEW, WEST VIRGINIA

SPECDIVE TACTICAL COMBAT SHOOTER EXPERIENCE CLASS REQUIREMENTS

PISTOL CLASS

  • Reliable firearm Glock, Smith and Wesson M&P, Springfield XD style pistols (9mm or 40 Cal.)
  • 3 Magazines hold at least 15 rounds per magazine)  
  • Holster (Safariland, GALCO etc. No Blackhawk style holsters allowed)
  • Tactical battle belt or chest rig with Magazine pouch for 3 magazines
  • 150-300 rounds of ammunition per shooter

RIFLE/CARBINE

  • AR-15/M-4 style rifle or equivalent weapon system (SCAR, carbine style rifle etc.) equipped either with an optic and/or iron sights
  • Tactical battle belt or chest rig with Magazine pouch for 3 magazines
  • 3 Magazines (30 Rd capacity preferred)
  • 300 MIN rounds of ammo per shooter (500 rds Recommended)
  • No Steel Core Ammo Allowed

PERSONAL RECOMMENDED GEAR

  • PROPER EYE AND EAR PROTECTION
  • LONG SLEEVE SHIRT OR T-SHIRT NO V NECKS
  • Long pants ONLY … NO shorts
  • Good outdoor style shoes or boots 
  • Cold weather clothing highly recommended as well as rain outerwear
  • Knee Pads highly suggested- area is gravel

Classes Will Not Be Canceled Due to Foul Weather!

******Cancellation made within 72 hours of class’s starting time will not be refunded.****

Oct
22
Sat
Advanced Combat Shooter
Oct 22 – Oct 23 all-day

Advanced Combat Shooter Course at Echo Valley Training Center

The pinnacle of combat training, the SpecDive Tactical Advanced Combat Shooter Training Course is unlike any other training available outside of SpecOps.

Note: You must have completed the basic combat course in order to take the advanced course.

Saturday (18 Hour day) there will be night fire on this day will not leave the range once we get there in the morning. 

MEET AT THE HOTEL LOBBY at 0700-0715 to DRIVE TO EVTC

  • Eval of prior skills
  • Use of rifle and pistol (Primary and secondary)
  • Team shooting and movements
  • Vehicle operations and infiltration and exfill
  • Mission planning
  • Patrolling and tracking
  • Nighttime familiarization shoot (NVG and laser)

Sunday 0730 LEAVE HOTEL

  • Team Final Exam
  • Mission planning and execution
  • Shoot house fam

Advanced Combat Shooter at Echo Valley Training Center

Required Equipment

  • Chest rig battle belt
  • Rifle (AR) (30 Rd mag)
  • Sling
  • Mag Pouch
  • Min 3 mags
  • Helmet (Can be rented from SDT) 50.00 weekend
  • Body Armor (Can be rented from SDT) 100.00 weekend
  • Pistol
  • Holster
  • Min 3 Mags Large capacity (15-17)
  • Clothing for both day night and wet and cold weather
  • Food, water (for an 18- hour day on Saturday)
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Paper pencil for notes and mission planning
  • Min 1000 rds of rifle and 400-600 pistol – NO STEEL CORE AMMO

Recommended gear

  • knee and elbow pads highly suggested as terrain in gravel
  • shooting pad
  • bug spray
  • hand foot warmers

Note: You MUST have completed the basic combat course in order to take the advanced course.

Cancellation made within 72 hours of class’s starting time will not be refunded.

Questions?

info@specdive.com  

(703) 941-4867

See you at Echo Valley!