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HANDGUN CQB - DELTA: Close-quarters handgun strategy and live qualifying drills in Goodyear
A focused, 3-hour handgun Close Quarters Battle (CQB) course run by Trident Tactical Academy that teaches STAT (Strategy, Tactics, and Techniques) and offers law-enforcement and military-style qualification options.
HANDGUN CQB - DELTA: Close-quarters handgun strategy and live qualifying drills in Goodyear.
In Goodyear, Trident Tactical Academy compresses decades of CQB experience into an intense, practical three-hour class that teaches how to fight and survive with a handgun at cutting-room distances. The curriculum is built on Science, Military, and Street‑proven Strategy, Tactics, and Techniques to address real-world encounters for both civilians and operators pursuing advanced qualifications.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three decades of CQB expertise
The program is led by a trainer with more than thirty years as a subject‑matter expert in Close Quarter Combat, concentrated into concise, scenario‑based handgun training.
Training tuned to the distances that matter
The syllabus emphasizes the realities of close engagements: most civilian and law‑enforcement gunfights occur at roughly 7–15 feet, while military room‑clearing fights commonly take place at 3–10 feet.
DELTA modules for testing and qualification
The DELTA series focuses on handgun testing and qualifying: DELTA‑1 targets safety, CQB shooting and law‑enforcement qualification; DELTA‑2 adds weapon retention, disarming and vehicle shooting under civilian rules of engagement; DELTA‑3 expands to room clearing and military standards qualifying.
What the day feels like
What the three-hour session feels like
The class is a compressed, hands‑on progression of drills and scenario work: structured safety and manipulation fundamentals, close‑range shooting under stress, and module‑specific skills such as weapon retention, handgun striking, vehicle shooting or room clearing — finished with qualification standards where applicable.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is designed for — and who should seek alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run approximately 3 hours.
Your instructor will contact you in advance with the exact meeting location and any logistical details.
Night courses are available on a case‑by‑case basis; contact the operator to discuss start time options.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the HANDGUN CQB - DELTA course?
The course duration is 3 hours.
Where do we meet for the class in Goodyear?
Your instructor will be in contact with you prior to the course to confirm the exact meeting location.
Who can take these classes?
Classes are for adults (18+) and are structured for both newcomers to firearms and students seeking advanced qualifications.
What is covered in the DELTA modules?
DELTA focuses on handgun testing and qualifying: DELTA‑1 covers safety, CQB shooting and law‑enforcement qualification; DELTA‑2 adds retention, disarming, striking and vehicle shooting under civilian rules; DELTA‑3 includes room clearing and military‑standard qualification.
Are night courses offered?
Night courses are available on a case‑by‑case basis; you should call to discuss start times and availability.
Who operates HANDGUN CQB - DELTA?
The operator is Trident Tactical Academy.