<p class="p1" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Protector 1 <br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">How many times in the last month have you looked down at your phone or checked the news only to see another robbery, kidnapping, or shooting?<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">We face threats of violence every day, ranging from large-scale terrorism to one-on-one assaults. Most people are unprepared, unequipped, and untrained to respond effectively.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Most people sign up for martial arts or weapons training expecting to learn realistic self-defense, and few get it.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">That’s why we’ve developed the Protector 1 curriculum to address the skills you need to successfully respond to these threats.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Are you prepared to save your life … and the lives of others?<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><meta charset="utf-8"></p> <p><strong>When &amp; Where: April 26 - 28, 2024</strong></p> <p><strong>26 April 2024</strong></p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">5 pm - 7:30 pm (Durham Pistol and Rifle Club)</p> <p><strong>27 April 2024</strong></p> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">7 am - 12 pm (Gracie Burlington Jiujitsu)</div> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">1 pm - 5 pm (Durham Pistol and Rifle Club)</div> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;"></div> <p><strong>28 April 2024</strong></p> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">7 am - 12 pm (Gracie Burlington Jiujitsu)</div> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">1 pm - 5 pm (Durham Pistol and Rifle Club)<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> </div> <p><strong>Locations</strong></p> <p><strong>Range Address:</strong></p> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">Durham Pistol and Rifle Club</div> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">3973 S Jim Minor Rd,</div> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">Haw River, NC 27258</div> <p> </p> <p><strong>Gym Address:</strong></p> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">Gracie Burlington Jiujitsu</div> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">2232 South Church St</div> <div style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;">Burlington, NC 27215<!-- notionvc: 3332b40a-5882-4261-ba72-3b9c3e33e56d --><br> </div> <p class="p1" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;" mce-data-marked="1"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/u6hWYPHYvoP5q3hF6" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://goo.gl/maps/u6hWYPHYvoP5q3hF6" target="_blank"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></a></span></strong><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Travel Recommendations:</strong></p> <div class="p1" style="padding-left: 30px;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="padding-left: 30px;"> <p><strong>Nearest Major Airport:</strong> Greensboro, NC (GSO)</p> <p><strong>Hotels:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qZwMa4s9zR9ChCMc9" data-mce-href="https://goo.gl/maps/qZwMa4s9zR9ChCMc9">Microtel Inn &amp; Suites by Wyndham</a></p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/r8UiEuD3bLiKM5Mu9x" data-mce-href="https://goo.gl/maps/r8UiEuD3bLiKM5Mu9x">Days Inn by Wyndham Burlington</a></p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><!-- notionvc: 3a61f49b-59d4-4029-91a7-e402c9380555 --><br></strong> </div> <p class="p1" data-mce-fragment="1"> </p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">About Protector 1<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></b><span data-mce-fragment="1">Learn from some of the best instructors in the world, with decades of experience in shooting and fighting.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">You will spend the first night learning situation awareness and having some one-on-one time with our instructors who will go through your gear setup.  The next two days will be split between the mats and the range, learning defensive tactics, weapons retention, and firearms handling.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><b data-mce-fragment="1">What You’ll Learn<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></b><b data-mce-fragment="1">Day 1<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></b><b data-mce-fragment="1">Classroom:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></b><span data-mce-fragment="1">Situational awareness strategies that will help you prevent, avoid, or respond to threats to yourself and those around you. The quicker you can anticipate an attack the better your chances are for success. You will learn how to spot threats quicker, and maintain a state of awareness, assessment, action, or analysis at all times.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><b data-mce-fragment="1">Day 2<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></b><b data-mce-fragment="1">Gym:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></b><span data-mce-fragment="1">You will learn a combination of handpicked defensive tactics and fighting strategies from around the world. Our techniques were developed by our instructors based on real-world experiences in fighting both overseas and in the highest levels of the UFC. <br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><b data-mce-fragment="1">Range:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></b><span data-mce-fragment="1">Do you have the skills and mindset necessary to defend yourself and others with a pistol? We will teach you our preferred shooting methods, and explain why we do things the way we do. You will learn to properly draw, shoot, and reload your gun. <br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><b data-mce-fragment="1">Day 3<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></b><b data-mce-fragment="1">Gym:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></b><span data-mce-fragment="1">We increase the pressure by adding weapons and arm you with</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">self-defense tactics that will give you a quick and decisive edge when close to the threat, and teach you to retain your weapons and defend against theirs. <br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><b data-mce-fragment="1">Range:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></b><span data-mce-fragment="1">A gunfight is never a static environment, and now that you have learned the fundamentals we will have you shooting, moving and utilizing cover along with non standard shooting positions.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Our Protector 1 course is open to anyone. No prior experience is necessary. Seats are limited for this event and available as first come, first served.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span><b data-mce-fragment="1">Course</b><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><b data-mce-fragment="1">Features</b></p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Self Defense Tactics</span></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Striking Skills</span></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Weapons Retention</span></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Proper Loading/Unloading and Reloading</span></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Correcting Weapons Malfunctions</span></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Pistol Fundamentals of Marksmanship</span></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Situational Awareness<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></span></li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Don’t own a firearm? Shooting packages are available that include: firearm, holster, magazines, and magazine holders. Supplies are limited so reserve yours early by emailing<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><a title="info@sheepdogresponse.com" href="mailto:info@sheepdogresponse.com" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="mailto:info@sheepdogresponse.com">info@sheepdogresponse.com</a>.<br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">If you have any questions, please feel free to email<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><a href="mailto:info@sheepdogresponse.com" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="mailto:info@sheepdogresponse.com">info@sheepdogresponse.com</a><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>and we will get right back to you.  See you soon!</p>