Level 2 - Counter Active Shooter Pistol - Greenville, SC - 7/25/2025

COUNTER ACTIVE SHOOTER PISTOL - LEVEL 2

Everyone can hit a static target placed directly in front of them, but can you identify and engage a threat that is constantly moving within a crowd of innocent bystanders?
 
There is no such thing as an adversary who will stand two dimensionally static and let you fire upon him. All adversaries, in reality, are moving with innocent bystanders in the foreground and background. 100% accuracy is the standard when you are responsible for all rounds fired. This course will instruct you on moving and shooting efficiently with your pistol in order to take down the threat without harming bystanders.
 
All GORUCK Firearms Courses and Events utilize scenario based training which is incorporated into dry practice prior to any live fire. All participants will practice target identification and discrimination, movement, weapons manipulation, and other dynamic drills with the cadre and others. These drills will be facilitated with inert weapons enabling a safe and realistic training environment. Both pistols and rifles will be rendered inert with barrel/chamber blocking plugs. Further, each student must fully participate in dry practice prior to commencing live fire.

CAPSTONE WEEKEND

This event is one of the GORUCK SHOOTER CAPSTONE WEEKEND events. 

A Capstone weekend is an intense series of back-to-back events crafted to challenge the elite — those who’ve proven their tactical grit and sharp decision-making under pressure. It’s a chance for Cadre to push participants to the edge of their skills in high-stakes, dynamic scenarios that demand accuracy, endurance, and real-world readiness. This isn’t basic training; it’s where like-minded warriors come to refine their craft and sharpen their edge.

 
MINIMUM ENTRY FIREARM REQUIREMENTS

This course focuses on shooting and moving and is not recommended for beginners.
Participants should already be proficient in the following skills:  

• Safety skills
• Flat range static shooting
• Shoot 70% on a 30 round course of fire from 12 meters  

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

In an effort to put participants in the right mindset we perform short duration physical stressors throughout the training day. All courses develop skill sets that would be utilized in a high stress, worst case scenario. This is simulated in training by elevating the heart rate through movements such as sprints, burpees, pushups and others exercises.    

WHAT WE’LL COVER/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Moving and shooting
• Situational awareness
• Diagnostic shooting evaluation
• Concealed carry weapon deployment and strategies
• Fire sets/rhythm drills
• Multiple threats
• Malfunction clearing
• Closing distance
• Threat neutralization
• Crowd pass
• Verbal challenges
• Use of force decision making
• Low percentage shots
• Diagnostic shooting evaluation

WHAT TO BRING

• Full size (Glock 17 or equivalent) or compact pistol (Glock 19 or equivalent, no back up guns or revolvers). Must be 9mm or larger due to use of barrel plugs and qualification consistency. 
• Eye Protection (sunglasses are acceptable)
• Electronic Hearing Protection
• Sturdy Belt (non-cloth, must be able to hold up the weight of a pistol and magazine holder)
• Magazine Holster
• Holster (duty or concealed)
• 350 Rounds
• 9mm Barrel Safety Plug
• Gloves
• Long Pants
• Closed-toed shoes (MACV-1 Boots recommended)
• Photo ID
• Water, food, snacks (for duration of course

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

• Sunscreen
• Magazine Speed Loader
• Gun Oil
• Tac Hat
• Additional range/firearms gear (there is always a GRT in need)

FINAL STRESS TEST/PATCHING REQUIREMENT

Target: Tactical Law Enforcement Target (anatomical side).
Scoring: Binary 0/10. Minimum score 70%. Distance: 15m/10m/5m. Time: 15sec/10sec/5sec. Rounds in magazines: 10/10/10. Note: must include magazine changes and concealed draw into time. Over time means loss of a round at 5 meter magazine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Firearms Training utilizes semiautomatic pistols, however, we offer custom classes on any and all small arms. Full-Frame pistols are recommended. Sub-Compact pistols are not recommended.
• SERPA-style holsters not authorized. Due to the nature of the training offered and the repetitive drawing and holstering of firearms, SERPA style holsters are not authorized for GORUCK Firearms training courses. If you do not have an alternative holster available, one may be provided with advanced notice.
• Keep firearms in vehicles. Please take care that when arriving at training sites, participants are not to remove from their vehicles or otherwise handle firearms until instructed to do so by the event cadre. In an effort to enforce good firearms safety and best practices, we would ask that firearms remain in vehicles until specifically told to bring them out.
• Shooters who display weapons proficiency will be challenged by the Cadre to increase their skill level by various methods. This will not have an impact on the overall conduct of the class.