Gypsum Defense Group
High Tier Firearms training
The Curriculum
Here at GDG, we are not only instructors, we are mentors.
We train you in the most thorough and comprehensive firearms training curriculum on the market. With our system, you will master the basics through Carbine Operator 1-3 and Tactical Pistol 1-2. This will give you the basis to be a knowledgeable and proficient shooter by professional standards and will serve as an excellent foundation to further your training anywhere you go.
Our curriculum was developed and refined by private military contractors with over 20 years of real-world experience in high-risk environments. It comes directly out of Executive Protection and Close Protection operations where safety and effectiveness has to be paramount.
We deliver this to you in a simple and digestible manner, allowing for maximum skills and knowledge retention.
There are no shortcuts. There are no corners to cut. Real skill comes from work. The time has come for you to put in the work.
Course Path
Firearms Course Overview
Tactical Pistol L1 & Carbine Operator L1 (2-day)
$150
These separate but similar courses build the foundation everything else depends on.
You’ll cover:
Universal core principles that apply across all platforms
Understanding your carbine/pistol and how it actually functions
Gear placement—what works, what doesn’t, and why
Proper sling usage and setup
The 7 safety rules and how they apply in real scenarios
The 5 fundamentals of shooting
A consistent post-shot sequence
Basic stances and efficient body mechanics
Correction of common “range scars” and bad habits
Structured dry fire routines
Weapon presentations from multiple ready positions
Basic reloads
Presentation time / Set Time
This is where you build consistency, eliminate bad habits, and start developing a system you can rely on under pressure.
Carbine Operator 2 & Tactical Pistol 2 (1-2 days)
$200
This is where things start to expand and get more dynamic.
You’ll build directly on everything from Level 1, while adding more depth, movement, and problem-solving.
You’ll cover:
Everything learned in Level 1, now under more demanding conditions
More advanced shooting positions and when to use them
Speed reloads and tactical reloads
Facing movements and directional changes
Adverse angle pivots
More advanced drills and shooting patterns
One handed reloads and presentations (dominant hand and support hand)
As your movement and shooting options increase, so does complexity.
You’ll begin working with obstacles—learning how to move around, use, and shoot in and around them effectively. This is where the environment starts to play a bigger role in how you think and operate.
This phase is about expanding your capability while keeping everything controlled, deliberate, and repeatable.
Carbine Operator 3 (1-2 day)
$250
This is the end of the beginning.
By the time you finish this course, you’re no longer just learning pieces—you’re operating within a full system. This is where everything comes together and starts to feel natural. More compromising and complex scenarios, more obstacles and what to do with them, more volume.
You’ll leave this course with a working understanding of the core methodology—something you can take into any environment and continue building on.
You’ll cover:
Everything from Levels 1 & 2, now integrated and pressure-tested
The final shooting positions and their applications
Malfunction management under pressure
Multiple shots and multiple threat engagement
Handgun transitions (with and without a sling)
Rapid target engagement and decision-making
“Running and gunning”
This is where speed, control, and efficiency start to merge.
By the end, you’ll have more than just skills—you’ll have the basics of the craft, built in a way that actually holds up when things get fast, messy, and unpredictable.
From here, everything else is refinement and expansion.
Shotgun Operator L1 Remington 870 (2-day)
$200
The shotgun is a different animal—and it demands a higher level of awareness and control.
This course builds on the same foundation as your basic carbine and pistol work, but adapts it to a platform that is far less forgiving and far more demanding.
You’ll cover:
All foundational principles from Basic Rifle & Pistol
Facing movements and directional changes
Adverse angles and off-line movement
Zeroing and patterning your shotgun
Top loads and bottom loads
Shell selection and real-world application
Malfunction clearance and reducing stoppages
Recoil management and control
Multiple shots and multiple threat engagement
Understanding presentation time, set time, and slop factors
Handgun transitions
Structured dry fire routines
The shotgun forces you to be honest about your mechanics. Small mistakes show up fast.
This course will push you to manage the weapon efficiently, think ahead, and stay in control under pressure.
You don’t just run a shotgun—shotgun runs you.
Mentorship
Training doesn’t stop when the class ends.
Have questions later? Need guidance on gear or training?
Call us.
Mentorship is a core part of what we do—for every student.
Training Standard
Small classes (typically 1–3 students)
No bulk training
No shortcuts
You get the time, attention, and repetitions you need to actually improve.
Licensing
We have the opportunity for already established firearms trainers or hopeful trainers to train in and license our material for the benefit if their company and students.
Licensing is simple:
Trainer pays a discounted rate for our courses they take
$25 per student they teach on the material
No yearly fees, no ‘dues’
Must score a 95% or higher to pass
With licensing, you will also get a spot on our “certified instructors” page - free marketing and recognition with a link to your Facebook page or website.
If you are interested in using our material to bolster your already existing company, or to get your company off on the right track, this is a great choice!
GDG curriculum is one of a kind.
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