Lethal Encounter

In Arlington, Lethal Encounter is a firearms training academy offering handgun instruction and tactical courses. Handgun options range from a three-hour introductory course to a four-hour tactical course and an all-day, eight-hour tactical course. Active Assailant Response training prepares officers for public-setting incidents through instruction in planning, team formations, and tactics, with exercises involving handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Tactical Emergency Medicine Services training is designed for EMS professionals and covers applying medical care in tactical situations using principles adapted from Tactical Combat Casualty Care. The course also introduces tactical entry methods and includes practice with deliberate, immediate-threat, and dynamic entry approaches. Training is delivered through courses and practical exercises, including scenarios designed to expose students to the pressures of tactical operations.