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RIFLE CQB — DELTA: A Rifle-Focused Close-Quarters Battle Drill in Goodyear
A focused, three-hour rifle CQB session taught by a subject-matter expert, covering real-world strategy, tactics and qualifying standards for civilians and professionals alike.
RIFLE CQB — DELTA: A Rifle-Focused Close-Quarters Battle Drill in Goodyear.
In the flat heat outside Goodyear, Trident Tactical Academy runs a compact, high-intensity Close Quarters Battle curriculum that teaches how to fight and survive at handgun and rifle ranges measured in single digits of feet. The DELTA series concentrates on rifle testing and qualification, threading military, law-enforcement and street-proven strategy, tactics and techniques into scenario-driven practice.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Decades of CQB Expertise
The course is presented by a trainer described as a subject-matter expert in Close Quarter Combat for over thirty years, so instruction emphasizes techniques refined across military and street contexts.
Rifle Retention, Striking and Roomcraft
DELTA modules teach rifle retention and rifle striking, vehicle shooting, weapons transition and room clearing—skills tailored to the realities of encounters that often occur at very close range.
Qualification-Oriented Training
DELTA is designated as rifle testing and qualifying only, with tracks that qualify to law-enforcement or military standards depending on the DELTA level.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
You move quickly through concentrated drills that simulate the compressed decision space of close quarters encounters. Instruction blends fundamentals—safety skills and CQB shooting—with progressively demanding tasks: target engagement at a few feet, weapon retention under stress, and, in advanced DELTA modules, room clearing and vehicle shooting, all delivered in short, focused repetitions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The DELTA rifle sessions run approximately three hours.
This is a rifle-focused class addressing ballistic weapons; participants should confirm required equipment with the instructor when they are contacted about the meeting location.
Your instructor will be in contact with the meeting location prior to the course. Night courses are offered on a case-by-case basis—call to discuss start times.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the DELTA rifle session?
Each session lasts approximately three hours.
Who can attend this course?
Classes are for participants aged 18 and over and are designed for everyone from new shooters to advanced military and SWAT operators.
What does DELTA cover?
DELTA is rifle testing and qualifying only, with modules that range from Target Shooter (safety and CQB shooting) to Combat Shooter (room clearing, weapon retention and military-standard qualification).
Are night courses available?
Night courses are available on a case-by-case basis; contact the instructor to discuss start times.
Where do we meet?
The instructor will contact participants with the meeting location details prior to the course.
Who operates the course?
The course is run by Trident Tactical Academy in Goodyear, Arizona.