Gunfighting Tactics against Contact-Distance Attacks: Counter-Blade Concepts for Concealed Carry

Course Brief: To many CCW permit holders, the solution to a knife-armed threat is simple: shoot him. After all, “he brought a knife to a gunfight,” right? Unfortunately, knife attacks aren’t that simple. Without a realistic understanding of how knife and other contact-distance weapon attacks occur, it’s more accurate to say “you brought a holstered gun to a stabbing—yours.” In this dynamic "CBC for CCW" course, Michael Janich, founder of Counter-Blade Concepts (CBC) and former co-host of the long-running TV series The Best Defense, presents comprehensive instruction in his proven CBC system and integrates it with all aspects of close-range gunfighting. The result is a dynamic approach to close-quarters self-defense that enables you to survive a sudden attack, “earn your draw,” and finish the fight with your handgun.
This reality-based course combines hands-on unarmed tactics with the use of blue guns and laser SIRT pistols. It does not include any live-fire components. Blue guns and SIRT pistols will be provided.
Course Level: Intermediate
Cost: $450 Price includes 2 Days Instruction by Guest Instructor plus Assistant Instructors, Lunch Each Day, Digital Copy of Counter-Blade Concepts Video to prepare for the seminar ($44.95 value) and SIRT pistol rental.
Past CBC for CCW students may select the RETAKE Student option for $420 (no digital video included).
Length: 2 Days
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- The characteristics of typical knife and impact-weapon attacks
- Dispelling the myths of the “21-foot rule”
- Angles of Attack and the CBC Zone Defense system
- Practical unarmed defenses against common knife and impact-weapon attacks
- Finishing a fight with unarmed tactics
- Fundamentals of in-fight weapons access and “earning your draw”
- The Guarded Draw
- Close-range tactical movement
- Contact-distance shooting methods
- Point shooting and alternative sighting methods
- Handgun retention tactics for civilians
- The when and how of striking with handguns
- Total skill integration and contextual applications
Skills and Requirements Needed coming into this Class:
- Due to the nature of the course, all students must be physically able and willing to participate in two