Important Course Information
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Course dates may change if minimum enrollment is not met
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Students will be notified via email and/or phone within 24 hours of the scheduled course
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Registration is not complete until payment is received
Close Quarters Tactical (CQT) offers professionally led CQB (Close Quarters Battle) training, which focuses on room clearing, hallway movement, threat identification, and decision-making in confined spaces such as homes, offices, churches, and structures.
CQB training takes place inside a shoot house, a purpose-built training structure made up of rooms, hallways, doorways, and corners. Unlike a traditional flat range, a shoot house allows students to safely practice entering rooms, clearing spaces, navigating corners, and responding to unknown threats in realistic environments.
Training emphasizes how to move safely through structures, identify potential threats, and communicate effectively while under stress.
Why Train CQB Skills at Close Quarters Tactical?
Michigans only dedicated indoor 2-story live-fire shoothouse environment
Dry fire, simunition, and
live-fire integration
(course dependent)
Structured CQB progression from fundamentals to advanced scenarios
Training focused on room clearing, hallway and stairwell movement, and interior problem-solving
Emphasis on decision-making, communication, and movement
On-site pro shop for required gear
CQB Nights
Scenario-Based Training Sessions
Twice Monthly | Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
2 Hours | $85
CQB Nights are standalone, scenario-driven training sessions designed to keep skills sharp without committing to a full-day course. These sessions focus on movement, communication, and problem-solving inside the shoot house.
CQB Nights are ideal for students who want ongoing CQB exposure, skill refreshers, or additional reps in realistic environments.
What to Expect
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Short, focused CQB scenarios
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Dry fire and simunition (scenario dependent)
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Individual and small-team runs
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Instructor feedback after each evolution
Required Gear
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Handgun and/or Rifle (Rentals available)
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Holster and/or Sling
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Eye & ear protection (scenario dependant)
CQB 1
Fundamentals of Close Quarters Battle
8 Hours | $200
Prerequisite: Completion of Handgun 1 or Equivalent
CQB 1 introduces students to the fundamentals of room clearing and interior movement. Students learn how to safely enter rooms, clear corners, move through doorways, and assess unknown spaces using structured techniques.
Training includes single-room and multi-room clearing, threat identification, and communication while operating inside a shoot house using dry fire and simunition.
Skills Covered
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Weapon ready positions and trigger discipline
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Safe movement with a handgun indoors
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Room entry, penetration, and scanning
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Field of fire and priority of threats
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Verbal communication and CQB verbiage
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Positive identification and threat recognition
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Use of cover, distance, and angles
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Multi-room flow techniques
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High-light and low-light conditions
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Non-verbal communication through body language
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Two- and four-student house runs
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Shot placement and CQB holds
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Weapon malfunctions and transitions
Required Gear
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Handgun and/or Rifle (Rentals available)
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Holster and/or Sling
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Eye protection
CQB 2
Force on Force & Live-Fire Integration
8 Hours | $200
Prerequisite: Completion of CQB 1 or Equivalent
CQB 2 expands on CQB 1 by introducing force-on-force scenarios with simunition, along with live-fire handgun training inside the shoot house. This course places greater emphasis on decision-making, communication, and accountability during dynamic encounters.
Skills Covered
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Advanced room entry and scanning
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Priority of threats and communication
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Movement through multiple rooms
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Use of cover, distance, and angles
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High-light and low-light CQB scenarios
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Two- and four-student house runs
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Malfunction clearance and transitions
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Simunition-based force-on-force problem solving
Required Gear
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Handgun and/or Rifle (Rentals available)
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Holster and/or Sling
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Eye & ear protection
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50 rounds of live ammunition
CQB 3
Advanced CQB Problem Solving
8 Hours | $200
Prerequisite: Completion of CQB 2 or Equivalent
CQB 3 is an advanced course focused on complex problem-solving, team dynamics, and stress-induced decision-making in close quarters. Students will face layered scenarios that require judgment, communication, and adaptability.
This course is designed for shooters who want to push beyond scripted movement and work through unpredictable CQB environments.
Skills Covered
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Complex multi-room and branching scenarios
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Advanced threat discrimination
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Team communication and role management
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Decision-making under time pressure
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Integrating movement, angles, and cover dynamically
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Scenario debriefs and performance evaluation
Required Gear
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Handgun and/or Rifle (Rentals available)
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Holster and/or Sling
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Eye & ear protection
Expand Your Training Opportunities
Our room clearing courses pair naturally with the following programs for continued development:
Close Quarters Battle Training FAQs
Ready to Train in the Shoot House?
If you’re looking to develop real-world CQB skills in a professional training environment, Close Quarters Tactical offers some of the most realistic shoothouse training available in Michigan.