Gunset Training Group

Real World Trauma
2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Xenia Justice Center, 847 Ford Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Learn today’s proven trauma skills

If you drive a car, enjoy the occasional outdoor adventure, do yard work, or simply leave your home on a regular basis, this class is made for you.
This one day, 8-hour offering was created specifically to address the most common traumatic injuries and emergency situations everyday citizens face. Real World Trauma will cover a wide range of topics including tourniquet selection, bleeding control techniques, airway and respiratory injuries, trauma kit components, CPR, vehicle characteristics, seat-belt cutting and vehicle glass breaking and many more. All training modules include specific hands-on skills exercises designed to tailor professional techniques to a civilian “everyday” context.
In Real World Trauma, we drive home the understanding that EVERYONE can develop these skills to positively impact the outcome of emergencies and traumatic injury. We bridge the gap from the teachings of the EMS and “tactical” worlds to something more applicable to the everyday citizen.

Shotgun Drills & Skills
2026-05-02 09:00 - 17:00
Shotgun Drills and Skills is a fast-paced, one-day program designed for shooters already proficient with the shotgun who wish to test their skills. Rather than teaching fundamentals, this course immerses participants in a curated lineup of drills, standards, and qualifications drawn from across the shotgun world—ranging from unique industry-developed tests to benchmark quals used by top agencies.
Students will run a wide variety of timed, scored, and performance-driven exercises that challenge accuracy, recoil management, manipulations, and problem-solving under pressure. The goal is simple: give you a fun, demanding day on the range that shows exactly where your skills stand—and where to go next.
Prerequisites: ALL attendees are expected to have a solid level of proficiency with their defensive shotgun and at minimum have completed Gunset Shotgun Essentials. This will be a faster paced course designed to measure your skillset across the expected standards of the leading shotgun instructors in the community. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jonathan Willis for guidance. A great opportunity for shooters who enjoy measuring progress, exploring new drills, and pushing hard with like-minded peers.

Required Equipment

Reliable pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun(No shotgun? No problem—rentals are available.)
Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection strongly recommended)
Weather-appropriate clothing

Sunscreen
Brimmed hat

Hydration, snacks, and lunch

(Restaurants are available nearby)

Shotgun-mounted shell carrier (sidesaddle required)

All drills are based on ammunition carried on the shotgun

Ammunition Requirements
Please bring the following minimum round counts:

30 slugs

Lower-velocity defensive slugs recommended
(1100–1400 FPS)

50 rounds of buckshot

Defensive-grade preferred
Fiocchi is a cost-effective option

125 rounds of birdshot

Lead only

Tactical Rifle Movement
2026-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
Become reacquainted with our nation’s unique heritage of Liberty, Self-Reliance, and Responsibility through the mastery of long arms.
Tactical Rifle Movement (Formerly Tac Rifle 2) is our next milestone in your journey to become a modern American Rifleman who honors the critical role of civilian use of long arms to defend Home, Community, and Liberty. Join us and become reacquainted with our nation’s unique heritage of Liberty, Self-Reliance, and Responsibility through the mastery of long arms like the AR-15, AK47, or a similarly designed magazine fed semi-auto carbine.
*** IMPORTANT NOTE: As an intermediate course, A PREREQUISITE IS REQUIRED of completing our Gunset Tactical Rifle Standards (or another similar course – contact us!…). ***
We will build upon the skills introduced in Tactical Rifle Standards by learning techniques and drills for :

A greater emphasis on gear placement and utilization. Come prepared with the gear you would use in a real world situation. (Gucci kit is welcome, but civilians do not need as much gear as you think!)
Movement with, and dynamic transition into field positions (prone, seated, kneeling, offhand)
Shooting form unconventional field positions
Multiple drills to hone your discovery and utilization of Natural Point of Aim (NPOA)
Intro to target identification and ranging
Presentation from multiple CQB ready positions
Efficient Movement at CQB distances
Speed reloads (and how they differ from the emergency and admin reloads we learned in Fundamentals)
Additional Malfunction Clearing techniques (in addition to the three tiers we learned in Fundamentals)
Substantial time will be spent with multiple drills that will perfect your skill with the carbine, yielding specific diagnoses for where personal training time will best be spent.

REQUIRED ITEMS – and some suggestions that will help you get the most out of your class:

Notebook and writing utensils! Please take notes!
Reliable Carbine and Handgun, properly cleaned and lubricated – spare firearms may be a wise choice in the event of a major failure. Carbine must be equipped with quality iron sights or optic.
Rifle Sling – we strongly recommend a 2 point sling for this class. An excellent example is the Vickers VCAS sling.
Handgun Holster – Outside the Waistband (OWB) holster strongly preferred. To be permitted for use, it must cover the handgun’s trigger guard, provide adequate retention, and allow you to reholster one-handed. Any holster that causes you to release retention devices with your trigger finger (e.g. Blackhawk Serpa) is PROHIBITED.
Spare Carbine Magazines – minimum 3, more is better
Carbine Magazine Carrier – belt pouch and/or chest rig, plate carrier, etc. – I run both and explain why in class.
Shooting mat, blanket, etc for prone shooting (optional)
500 rounds carbine ammo
100 rounds handgun ammo
Eye and Ear protection
Billed hat, Shirt with a high collar or tight neck, and appropriate clothing for shooting outdoors despite the weather
PLENTY of water, Gatorade, etc, hand sanitizer, snacks, sunscreen, and any other comfort items you may need

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given less than 14 calendar days prior to the class date. Students can be rescheduled for free up to 7 days prior to the class date. Rescheduling requests less than 7 days prior to the class will be subject to a $50 rescheduling fee.

Defensive Shotgun Essentials
2026-08-15 09:00 - 17:00
The shotgun is one of the most powerful defensive tools. This course will build the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to employ it.
It is commonly accepted the shotgun represents one of the most powerful defensive tools available. This is our first level course in helping you to build the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to employ it.
The focus of this 8-hour, one day course is to assist students in developing the proficiency necessary to operate the shotgun in a home based, defensive context. Topics covered will include:
– Shotgun selection and set up
– Shotgun history, types, and nomenclature
– Ammunition types and selection
– Safe loading/unloading methods
– Ready positions and target engagement
– Recoil management
– Defensive buckshot selection and patterning
Segments of the course will be sent in video format to, and viewed by, all participants prior to class day. There will be a brief review prior to range activities. This allows each student to ensure their chosen shotgun will be properly set up upon arrival, allows students to receive (and keep) the classroom content as a resource to revisit if needed, and allows us to enjoy maximized time on the range to build skills. You will have adequate time to run any questions or concerns by Jonathan prior to class day.
Student Expectation – *All students will possess a basic understanding of the operation and firing of their chosen shotgun in order to participate in this course.

Required Equipment

Reliable pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun(No shotgun? No problem—rentals are available.)
Sidesaddle shotgun mounted shell carrier (all drills will be based upon what’s on or in
shotgun)
Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection strongly recommended)
Weather-appropriate clothing

Sunscreen
Brimmed hat

Hydration, snacks, and lunch

(Restaurants are available nearby)

Shotgun-mounted shell carrier (sidesaddle required)

All drills are based on ammunition carried on the shotgun

Ammunition Requirements
Please bring the following minimum round counts:

10 slugs

Lower-velocity defensive slugs recommended
(1100–1400 FPS)

40 rounds of buckshot

Defensive-grade preferred
Fiocchi is a cost-effective option

150 rounds of birdshot

Lead only
