FIREARMS PROGRAMS
IST Academy offer three different options when it comes to Tactical Firearms Training.
From the absolute beginner to the seasoned professional requiring tactical training to prevent skill fade or gain a firearms competency certificate for their current employment.
All of our live fire options are held at our facility in Slovakia
A clip from a recent program hosted in Slovakia with our Slovakian partners PTG
All of IST Academy livefire programs are hosted in Slovakia through our partners there, Perun Tactical Group.
You can expect the highest level of instruction from a team of industry professionals with real life experience in this field, including,
- Ex. Commander in GCM 2 REG - French Foreign Legion
- Close Combat Instructor C4 - Military Section
- Conventional Munition Disposal / CMD Qualification
- Combat shooting instructor and tactics
- Alpine leader - winter / summer
- Commando Instructor
Higher diploma of Infantry technology
Program Fee: €1550
What is Included?
- Return Flights
- Transfers to Training Location
- Accommodation
- Food
- Insurance
- Weapon Hire
- Protective equipment Hire
- Ammunition
- Flights from European cities serving Bratislava
2020 Schedule
The fee for our HECPOProgram is €500.
This includes;
- Return transport within Europe
- Transfers from/to airport in Spain
- Accommodation
- Food
- All exam and certification fees
- Insurance
A €300 deposit is required to reserve places.
To reserve your place, simply click on the program date of your choice
This will bring you through to our bookings page where you can pay the €300 deposit required to guarantee your place on your chosen program.
Alternatively, if you do not wish to pay online, please contact us directly for alternative methods
Our Programs
CPO
SIA Compliant
Close Protection
Upon completion of our close protection program, the candidate will be eligible to apply for both the British SIA Close Protection licence as well as the French equivalant, The CNAPS.
The course will use a balance of classroom based lectures with a maximum emphasis placed on realistic practical exercises performed in the field in order to provide the candidate with a comprehensive understanding of close protection operations globally
HECPO
Hostile Environment Close Protection
The course is aimed at those wishing to advance themselves with this specialized niche within the security industry, those wishing to gain employment in HR zones, those working the executive circuit wishing to broaden their skillset and be capable of offering guidance and advice to their clients when travelling to High Risk locations on an ad hoc basis.
This course is perfect for those wishing to work in hostile environments and will prepare candidates and advance their knowledge in preparation for a PSD/PMC role.
Medical
FPOS-I
The Purpose of the First Person on Scene (FPOS) qualifications is to provide immediate life support to the patient pending the arrival of definitive pre-Hospital care.
Clinical endorsement for the FPOS qualifications is by the Royal College of Surgeons Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (Edinburgh). he qualifications and any additional units are valid for a period of 3 years. Periodic re-training and assessment for both the practical skills and supporting knowledge will therefore be required.
Live Fire
Pistol/Carbine
IST Academy offer three different options when it comes to Tactical Firearms Training.
From the absolute beginner to the seasoned professional requiring tactical training to prevent skill fade or gain a firearms competency certificate for their current employment.
All of our live fire options are held at our facility in Slovakia...