This is an intense, four-day, 40-hour immersion course in the “rules of engagement” for armed law-abiding private citizens. The course emphasizes legal issues, tactical issues, and aftermath management. Topics will include interacting with suspects, witnesses, responding police officers, threat recognition and mind-set, and the management of the social and psychological aftermath of having to use lethal force in defense of self or others. Also covered is preparing beforehand for legal repercussions and minimizing your exposure to them. Situations in the home, at the place of business, or “on the street” will all be covered. Range work will include instruction in the use of the defensive handgun under extreme stress. Drawing from concealment, two-handed stances, shooting from cover, one-handed stances with either hand, speed reloading, and more are taught with an overall emphasis on fast, accurate shot placement. The course will culminate with a written examination covering the classroom topics and a police-style handgun qualification course. This course is a blending of MAG 20 / Classroom and MAG 20 / Live Fire but is taught over 4 – 5 days.
Registering for Massad Ayoob Group Classes
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION INFORMATION CAREFULLY
Pre-registration is necessary for all Massad Ayoob Group (MAG) Classes. To enroll in a Massad Ayoob Group (MAG) course, please include the following:
1. Print out and complete the included Registration Form (page 2) and send it to the group hosting the particular class. That contact will be found at the MAG website’s SCHEDULE page: http://massadayoobgroup.com/schedule. Please do not send registrations directly to MAG.
2. Due to the nature of our instruction, it is necessary for you to provide the group hosting the particular class with one or more of the following:
• Current State Issued Permit to carry a concealed handgun
• Current Federal Firearms License (FFL)
• Current FOID Card (Illinois Residents Only)
• Current Police or Military ID
• Other current proof of clean criminal record. Most sheriffs’ departments will run these for you at a nominal fee, done routinely in many occupations.
3. Full payment or deposit for class. Our courses fill rapidly, so please register as early as you are able. We will accept a 50% deposit to hold your place in a class, the remainder is payable on or before the first day of class. Cancellation must be 30 days prior to the first day of class to qualify for a refund.
Graduates of a given class may attend the same class again for half price. These refresher students may also have an opportunity to work on the firing line with the staff instructors.
All correspondence will be done by E-mail. If you do not have an E-mail address, then please let the host know so that other arrangements can be made. All information about lodging, equipment lists, and directions will be on the website or within this document. If you need more information or have any questions, the please contact Dave Crout or send an E-mail message to: mas@massadayoob.com.
You can pay the entire fee online by following one of the links below:
MAG40 – 40 hour class – $1,000
MAG20 – 20 hour class – $500
A PDF version of the information, registration form, course description and lodging information is available here: