Foundations of Room Clearing

The Foundations of Room Clearing course teaches students how to fight with a firearm in and out of a room. The course of instruction is geared primarily towards civilians and a home defense context, however the principles covered apply to law enforcement and military applications as well.  

In this training course, students will learn about the geometric break down of center fed and corner fed rooms, angles of exposure, deliberate versus dynamic clearing techniques, weapons manipulation, and more. This course utilizes force on force (airsoft) as a training aid. It is recommended that students wear or have access to clothing that covers their skin because of this.  

This class is eight hours long and the price for Tuition is $315 per shooter. Payment is due prior to class using Stripe. You will not receive the location of the class or details for it without paying first. Tuition is non refundable. If you cannot make it to class you are encouraged to sell your slot to someone else. Please let us know if you do this, so that we can have the necessary paperwork ready for the change. 

1. You will need a minimum of 100 rounds of practice ammo for a pistol and 100 rounds of practice ammo for your rifle.  If you do not own a rifle and are attending, bring extra pistol ammo 
2. A handgun or revolver that is adequate for fighting – this does not include pocket pistols. Some .380 pistols are not adequate or reliable enough to meet these criteria, and .22 caliber handguns are not allowed for training 
3. A rifle that is adequate for fighting- this is primarily geared towards AR and AK style rifles and carbines. If the only rifle you own is not this style and you plan to use that rifle for defense, bring it anyway. Please do not use a shotgun as the facilities are not set up for this. If you don't have a rifle or want to do the course with only a pistol, you may do so 
4. At least two magazines for your pistol and two for your rifle 
5. A belt that supports the weight of your firearm while on your person 
6. A holster that you can wear on your belt on your dominant hand side; all trigger finger released holsters are prohibited on all courses. If you come with one, you will not be allowed to train until it is replaced. An Example of this is a Blackhawk Serpa holster 
7. Some way to hold your extra magazine or magazines (belt mounted or plate carrier is an option as well) 
8. Hearing protection 
9. Eye protection – both clear and shaded  
10. Appropriate clothing – no flip flops or tank tops. Recommend pants, t-shirt, and some type of boot or shoe. We also highly encourage you to come to class wearing the attire that is applicable to the context you are training for 
11. Bring a notebook and pen (preferably one that fits in a pocket) 
12. Pack a sack lunch and bring plenty of water for yourself 
13. Optional- a handheld flashlight that fits in a pocket 
14. Optional- plate carrier and battle belt set up  

The range location and directions will be included in the email that you receive when you confirm attendance.  

 Please be on time and prepared for class. This means that you have already taken the time to try on your gear and made sure it fits and is adjusted to your needs. This also means that your handgun is loaded with a round in the chamber and in your holster on your body at the start of class. You will be given time to unload your defensive carry ammo and load your practice ammo. Have any spare magazines or speed loaders loaded prior to class.  

Prior to unloading your range gear, we will meet briefly to collect your release of liability form and your class tuition. We will then go over firearms safety and range rules. Class will last eight hours or until all curriculum is completed.   

You will need to read, print, and sign the release of liability form in the PDF link above and bring it to class. The other form on the second to last page is an application for training please fill out and email this application to paladintowertactics@gmail.com prior to class.