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RIFLE CQB - CHARLIE: Three Hours of Close-Quarters Survival Training in Goodyear
A focused, three-hour Close Quarters Battle (CQB) course that teaches strategy, tactics and techniques for fighting and surviving at close range with instruction from a subject-matter expert of over thirty years.
RIFLE CQB - CHARLIE: Three Hours of Close-Quarters Survival Training in Goodyear.
RIFLE CQB - CHARLIE is a concentrated Close Quarters Battle (CQB) class run by Trident Tactical Academy in Goodyear, Arizona, designed to teach students how to fight and survive with their firearm at close range in real-world scenarios. The curriculum draws on science, military, and street‑proven strategy, tactics and techniques and is aimed at adults seeking practical, scenario-driven skills for home, vehicle and street encounters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rifle Retention and Transitions
CHARLIE-1 focuses on rifle retention on the street, rifle CQB striking, flashlight tactics, transitioning to a handgun and drills to increase speed and accuracy—practical skills built for engagements at very close ranges.
Vehicle and Street Shooting Positions
CHARLIE-2 covers shooting in and around vehicles, C.A.R. shooting positions and civilian rules of engagement tailored to confined, mobile scenarios—skills meant to reflect the close distances most civilian and law-enforcement encounters occur at.
Home-Invasion Survival and Household Planning
CHARLIE-3 addresses weapon selection for the home, civilian rules of engagement in domestic spaces, securing the residence, barricading, safe rooms, family action plans and low‑visibility flashlight shooting and room‑clearing methods.
What the day feels like
What the Course Feels Like
Over an intense three-hour session students move through scenario-based drills that prioritize safety, speed and decision-making at distances common to real encounters; instruction emphasizes Science, Military and Street-proven tactics under an instructor who has been a CQB subject-matter expert for more than thirty years.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The CHARLIE course is a focused, three-hour session.
Course content includes flashlight tactics and low-visibility shooting as well as drills for home and range scenarios—students should be prepared for practical, hands-on training (the instructor will provide final details beforehand).
The instructor will contact students with the meeting location and any pre-course instructions; night sessions are available on a case-by-case basis—call to discuss start time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the RIFLE CQB - CHARLIE course?
The course runs for three hours.
Who operates this course?
The course is operated by Trident Tactical Academy.
Is there an age minimum to attend?
Yes. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
What subjects does CHARLIE cover?
CHARLIE covers safe, effective and efficient shooting in real-life scenarios including rifle retention, vehicle shooting positions, home-invasion survival, flashlight tactics, C-ROE and drills to increase speed and accuracy.
Where do I meet the instructor and are night courses offered?
Your instructor will contact you with the meeting location prior to the course. Night courses are available on a case-by-case basis—contact the operator to discuss start time.