SOTG P1 — Protective Performance Workshop | October 3, 2026

SOTG P1 — PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

ADVANCED PISTOL + PROTECTOR DEVELOPMENT

October 3, 2026
0800–1700
Soldier Summit Shooting Range
Course Tuition: $350
Pistol Only // Concealed Carry

COURSE OVERVIEW

The SOTG P1 Protective Performance Workshop is an intensive, eight-hour professional-development course built for experienced armed professionals, security personnel, individuals serving or pursuing protective roles, and capable pistol practitioners seeking a higher standard of performance.

This is not an introductory handgun course. Students are expected to arrive with established safe gun-handling skills, working proficiency with their concealed-carry equipment, and the ability to participate safely in a physically and mentally demanding training environment.

The workshop integrates technical pistol performance with the judgment, awareness, composure, communication, and decision-making expected of individuals operating in protective roles. Students will be required to perform under measurable standards while maintaining accountability for every action and decision.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Training will address:

• Fundamentals of marksmanship under measurable standards
• Efficient concealed presentation and equipment management
• Progressive live-fire development across practical distances
• Speed, accuracy, reloads, and performance at close range
• Situational awareness and Cooper’s Color Code
• The OODA Loop and decision-making under pressure
• Behavioral profiling and pre-incident indicators
• Decision triggers and confidence thresholds
• Professional demeanor, communication, and protective mindset
• Establishing and maintaining cold-performance standards
• SOTG P1 Pre-Qualification and Qualification

SOTG P1 QUALIFICATION

The course concludes with the SOTG P1 Qualification: a graded pistol-performance standard developed by Staunch Odyssey Training Group to evaluate the level of technical proficiency, composure, and accountability we believe should be demonstrated by an armed professional serving in a high-level protective role.

The SOTG P1 Qualification is an internal SOTG performance standard. It is not presented as a universal industry certification or replacement for licensing, agency qualification, or employer-mandated training requirements.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is appropriate for:

• Executive-protection and close-protection personnel
• Armed security officers and security specialists
• Military and law-enforcement professionals
• Individuals actively pursuing protective assignments
• Experienced concealed carriers
• Capable pistol practitioners seeking professional-level evaluation and development

Attendance is not restricted exclusively to security professionals. However, individuals currently serving in—or preparing for—armed protective roles are strongly encouraged to consider this course.

PREREQUISITES

Students must:

• Demonstrate safe and responsible firearm handling
• Possess established pistol fundamentals
• Be comfortable drawing from a concealed holster
• Understand and consistently apply the universal firearm-safety rules
• Arrive with reliable, serviceable equipment
• Be legally permitted to possess and operate the firearm brought to the course
• Be prepared to receive direct performance feedback and operate within clearly defined standards

This course is not appropriate for first-time handgun owners or individuals who have not yet developed safe independent gun-handling skills.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Students are responsible for arriving with all required equipment and sufficient ammunition to complete the course.

[VIEW THE COMPLETE STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST]

Students should test and confirm the safe function of all firearms, optics, holsters, magazines, and support equipment before arriving. Unsafe or unsuitable equipment may prevent continued participation.

STUDENT COURSE MATERIALS

Registered students should review the student course syllabus before attending:

[VIEW THE SOTG P1 STUDENT COURSE SYLLABUS]

Additional administrative information, arrival instructions, required documentation, and final course guidance will be provided by email following registration.

REGISTRATION

Enrollment is intentionally limited to preserve instructional quality, individual observation, and meaningful performance evaluation.

Registration reserves one student position for the October 3, 2026 SOTG P1 Protective Performance Workshop. Registrations may not be transferred to another individual without prior written authorization from Staunch Odyssey Training Group.

By registering, the student acknowledges that this is an advanced live-fire training environment and affirms that they meet the published prerequisites.

COURSE DETAILS

Date: October 3, 2026
Training Hours: 0800–1700
Duration: Eight hours of instruction with a one-hour lunch period
Location: Soldier Summit Shooting Range
Tuition: $350 per student
Platform: Pistol only
Carry Method: Concealed carry
Enrollment: Limited

A formal course introduction and administrative email will be sent to each registered student following purchase.