Critical Dynamics, Inc.

We discuss the specific needs and objectives of the student prior to suggesting a training program.  We assess our students to determine what type of learning style they possess and customize our programs to the specific style(s) of the respective student.

Our motto is:

Using the Science of Human Learning to Build Better Shooters™

All Critical Dynamics courses present learning modules that utilize both scaffolding and interleaving instructional methodologies.  These teaching techniques incorporate both 'desirable difficulties' and 'effortful retrieval,' which ultimately promotes long-term retention and enhances the long-term performance of the techniques instructed.

Foundational concepts and aspects of the curriculum are 'primed' and 'boosted' throughout the program to reinforce and cement performance into the brain’s long-term procedural memory.  Further, our training programs aid in the development of the student’s skill-set for proper dry-fire, dry-manipulation, and on-range live-fire training utilizing MSR (Motor Skill Reinforcement) exercises.

Extensive (currently active) instructor and master instructor level certifications in active shooter response, tactical medicine, tactical counterterrorism, and small arms instruction.  

Instructor training CVs and bios are gladly provided upon request.

Our training cadre has worked with students from all walks of life in all age brackets.  From teaching basic marksmanship and firearms safety to grade-school children to developing comprehensive reality-based force-on-force training modules for police tactical and special response teams, Critical Dynamics trainers have the depth of knowledge and breadth of experience to accommodate any instructional/training request.

ALWAYS ask to see instructor-level certifications.  There are MANY frauds and charlatans in this industry; those who make fantastical claims about their backgrounds and experience.  Ask to see their instructor certifications.  Verify that their certifications are current. 

As a student, you must understand those instructor certifications are limited in their scope.  For instance, NRA instructor ratings permit that instructor to teach BASIC GUN SAFETY CLASSES as outlined by the NRA.  They do not permit that named instructor to teach tactical or in-depth defensive programs to paying students.

Are they set up as a legitimate business?  Are they registered with the Secretary of State and Division of Corporations?

Do they possess a liability insurance policy?  Does the policy specifically cover defensive training or use-of-force instruction?  Does the policy include professional liability coverage and "Errors and Omissions" (E&O) coverage?

ALWAYS DEMAND TO SEE DOCUMENTATION.  NO LEGITIMATE INSTRUCTOR WOULD DENY YOU ACCESS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, NOR WOULD THEY MAKE EXCUSES AS TO WHY THEY WON'T SHOW YOU!