CTR
What is CTR?
What Is CTR?
Civilian Threat Response (CTR) is a new program designed to provide the average citizen with skills, tactics, and training to handle various real-life encounters.
In today’s world, being prepared for potential threats is crucial. The CTR Class is designed to empower individuals like you with a comprehensive set of self-defense skills that cover a range of scenarios. Our expert instructors bring years of experience in law enforcement, military, and martial arts, ensuring that you receive top-notch training that can make all the difference.
What Is CTR?

You will be introduced to advanced defensive shooting.
Harness a deep understanding of advanced defensive shooting tactics. Our certified instructors will empower you with the skills and confidence to use firearms judiciously and effectively in high-stress situations.
We will also work on other defense tools;
like the stick and knife. Learn the strategic use of everyday objects as tools for self-defense. Develop the skills to effectively handle sticks and knives in a controlled environment


We will work on improving your skillset for situations where your gun is not available;
with proven techniques that leverage your body’s natural strengths, in our Hand-to-hand, close-quarters combat section.
This course will also touch on Ground Work.
Understand how to defend yourself when the confrontation goes to the ground. Discover techniques to create opportunities to escape dangerous situations.

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Civilian Threat Response (CTR) 05/02/26
Civilian Threat Response
Course Duration: 8 hours – (1) 8 Hour DayCourse Cost: $299.00 *No refunds, you can always reschedule a class time for up to one year. <br>
Course Goal: For the average citizen to gain the skills, tactics, and strategies to survive real-life threat scenarios.
Course Prerequisites: NONE
Areas Covered in this multi-level course include:
Hand-to-hand combat
Stick (blunt object) combat
Knife Fighting
Defensive pistol shooting
Overall defensive tactics and strategies
Please bring something to take notes on and a lunch, snack, and water bottle. You will need the following equipment:
Bring your firearm into class with you, but Please Do NOT bring live ammunition into the classroom (keep it locked in your vehicle)
-Firearm (Semi-automatic at least .22Lr. Revolver at least 22 Caliber)
-At least 300 rounds of ammunition
-3 magazines
-Baseball Cap
-Outside the waist Holster
-Mag pouches
-Eye protection
-Hearing protection
-Comfortable clothing
-Closed-toe shoes
-Dress for the weather
When you arrive, please come to 1305 S. Division St., Salisbury, MD 21804, and go around the left side of the building, around back (additional parking is on the front lot). We are the first door on the back side of the building.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 410-546-0003 or 443-736-6330 or by email at xavier@atftrainers.com or bryan@atftrainers.com
