Skill Builder - Shooting Around Barricades

This introductory course teaches the fundamentals of working with cover and navigating confined spaces in close-quarters scenarios. Students will learn key concepts such as the fatal funnel, center-fed and corner-fed rooms. Through both discussion and live-fire application, participants will practice using cover effectively, minimizing exposure, and maximizing angles while engaging targets. The class also addresses the inherent risks of single-person CQB and explains why it is generally discouraged in the home environment. By the end of the session, students will have gained practical experience performing live-fire drills around barricades with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and confidence.

Equipment List – Introduction to Shooting Around Barricades (CQB Basics)

• Handgun (unloaded, in good working condition)

• Holster suitable for your carry pistol (quality Kydex recommended)

• At least 2–3 magazines 

• Sturdy belt or range belt for holster and magazine carriers

• Eye protection (ANSI Z87.1-rated or better, worn at all times)

• Notebook and pen for notes during debrief and safety review

• Water and weather-appropriate clothing (class may involve kneeling or unconventional positions, so durable pants recommended)

• 200 rounds of ammunition (for final barricade engagement drills)

• Ear protection (electronic muffs or foam plugs)

  PLEASE REVIEW- Terminology and Essentials