All shooting stages at the Tactical Defense Institute (TDI) are preceded by a careful and thorough explanation and demonstration by the school’s exemplary staff of instructors.
TRAINING FIT FOR A KING--
TDI is nestled deep in the rural, forested hills of Adams County adjacent to our southern Ohio River border. Surrounded by near indescribable solitude the Institute is nonetheless one of the country’s premier training facilities in the defensive use of guns.
The contrast is startling with the rattle of small arms fire accompanied by the sound of honking geese flying over while Trilliums bloom in the adjacent forest within sight of the firing line.
Here’s a sample bouquet to the TDI staff from a representative of the US Military Academy at West Point:
John, Thank you so much for all that you and your instructors did to make this past weekend such a tremendous experience for the West Point Pistol Team. The wealth of skills and knowledge that you and your instructors gave those cadets will help save their lives and the lives of the soldiers under their command in future combat...
TRAINING FIT FOR A KING--
TDI is nestled deep in the rural, forested hills of Adams County adjacent to our southern Ohio River border. Surrounded by near indescribable solitude the Institute is nonetheless one of the country’s premier training facilities in the defensive use of guns.
The contrast is startling with the rattle of small arms fire accompanied by the sound of honking geese flying over while Trilliums bloom in the adjacent forest within sight of the firing line.
Here’s a sample bouquet to the TDI staff from a representative of the US Military Academy at West Point:
John, Thank you so much for all that you and your instructors did to make this past weekend such a tremendous experience for the West Point Pistol Team. The wealth of skills and knowledge that you and your instructors gave those cadets will help save their lives and the lives of the soldiers under their command in future combat...
...To say that it was a fantastic experience for them would be an understatement... If you'll have us, my cadets are already planning next year's trip to TDI.
Saunders, Duston LTC(R) AOG
The “John” in the salutation is TDI owner John Brenner, a gravelly voiced, grandpa-like, guy whose eyes almost puff closed as he smiles and shares lifesaving experiences from his years managing tactical cops in the Cincinnati PD.
There is camaraderie in the skirmishes between Brenner and his staff as they ooze knowledge and pour it on their students like we are the most important class to ever attend their training.
I shot there several years ago in an event called Fun N Gun with Ohioan’s For Concealed Carry. That day alone convinced me it was a bargain to pony up $300 for two days of formal, defensive pistol training.
When you are talking about polishing defensive skills with a handgun that could one day save your life TDI training is a serious bargain. It is like military boot camp—with a courteous smile.
In the course of my two days I shot 700, 9 mm rounds with my usual carry pistol; a Glock 19. Instruction was intense before each shooting stage and it continued with constant attention from the alert staff when their comments could polish a student’s technique.
We learned the mindset; Win! We learned gun safety (Rule #1) and accuracy and the legal and psychological effects of a shoot. We learned how to stage triggers for rapid and accurate follow-up shooting and we learned about situational awareness.
We learned if we are ever—Heaven forbid—faced with a life threatening situation, we do not shoot to kill, we shoot to stop the threat, and, the someone who may die in the process is not going to be me.
The “John” in the salutation is TDI owner John Brenner, a gravelly voiced, grandpa-like, guy whose eyes almost puff closed as he smiles and shares lifesaving experiences from his years managing tactical cops in the Cincinnati PD.
There is camaraderie in the skirmishes between Brenner and his staff as they ooze knowledge and pour it on their students like we are the most important class to ever attend their training.
I shot there several years ago in an event called Fun N Gun with Ohioan’s For Concealed Carry. That day alone convinced me it was a bargain to pony up $300 for two days of formal, defensive pistol training.
When you are talking about polishing defensive skills with a handgun that could one day save your life TDI training is a serious bargain. It is like military boot camp—with a courteous smile.
In the course of my two days I shot 700, 9 mm rounds with my usual carry pistol; a Glock 19. Instruction was intense before each shooting stage and it continued with constant attention from the alert staff when their comments could polish a student’s technique.
We learned the mindset; Win! We learned gun safety (Rule #1) and accuracy and the legal and psychological effects of a shoot. We learned how to stage triggers for rapid and accurate follow-up shooting and we learned about situational awareness.
We learned if we are ever—Heaven forbid—faced with a life threatening situation, we do not shoot to kill, we shoot to stop the threat, and, the someone who may die in the process is not going to be me.
School owner and active training participant John Benner helps a student with grip presentation prior to engaging his target. Safety is always paramount at TDI; hence this student’s finger extension along his gun frame while I am fussing with photography chores on the live firing line.
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