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HSL Protection — Training Division

Professional
Training

Certification-track and skills-based programs in executive protection, personal defense, firearms, and tactics — built by operators, taught to a professional standard.

In partnership with SRT Concepts — Firearms & Tactics Training. Every program is built from operational reality, not theory.

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Certification Track

EP
Fundamentals

An 8-day, certification-track program for individuals entering the executive protection profession. Built from operational experience, not textbook theory. Students leave with a Certificate of Completion and the procedural foundation to operate as protection professionals.

Class sizes are intentionally limited. Every day includes scenario-based exercises, after-action reviews, and coached practical work.

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8
Training Days
60+
Contact Hours
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Awarded by HSL Protection upon successful completion of all written and practical evaluations.
Curriculum Overview
Days 1–2
Foundations & Mindset

EP principles, OODA Loop, situational awareness, DOME framework, PACE planning, and professional standards.

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Days 3–4
Movement & Advance

Formation theory, crowd navigation, soft-hand techniques, route planning, OSINT advance work, and chokepoint analysis.

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Days 5–6
Vehicle & Mobile Ops

Motorcade fundamentals, vehicle entry/exit drills, secure transport protocols, and live mobile protection scenarios.

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Days 7–8
Capstone & Certification

Full-scope live protective detail exercises. Written and practical evaluation. Certificate of Completion upon successful graduation.

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Throughout
Scenario Training

Daily role-play scenarios, instructor-injected stressors, and after-action reviews. Procedural memory built under pressure.

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Elective
Firearms & Tactics (SRT)

Optional integration with SRT Concepts qualification-track range work — add firearms curriculum to your EP program.

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Residential Training

EP for the
Home Protector

Executive protection principles applied to the home environment — for parents, property owners, and individuals who want to take an active, informed role in the security of their family and residence.

This program bridges the gap between professional EP doctrine and everyday residential application. No security background required — just a willingness to think clearly about risk.

Available as a condensed multi-day format or customized for individual and small-group delivery.

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Situational Awareness
Read your environment. Recognize pre-attack indicators. Understand what normal looks like so you can identify what doesn't belong.
Residential Security Protocols
Establish layered home security — access control, arrival/departure procedures, visitor management, and immediate response protocols.
Emergency Planning
Family emergency plans, communication protocols, evacuation routes, and safe room principles adapted for your specific situation.
Vehicle & Travel Awareness
Surveillance detection, parking lot awareness, travel routines, and anti-surveillance driving basics for everyday environments.
Threat Assessment Basics
How to identify, document, and respond to concerning behavior — including when to escalate to professional resources.
Nationally Certified · Official Training Partner

USCCA
Certified Programs

USCCA
U.S. Concealed
Carry Association

HSL Protection is a USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor and Official Training Partner — authorized to teach the full USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense curriculum and a comprehensive suite of focused mini-classes. USCCA training has become the gold standard for responsible armed Americans, with over one million students trained nationwide.

Whether you're a first-time firearm owner, seeking your concealed carry permit, or a seasoned carrier looking to sharpen your skills, our USCCA-backed programs deliver practical, legally-grounded instruction you can act on.

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U.S. CONCEALED CARRY ASSOCIATION
Certified Instructor · Official Training Partner
Nationally Recognized Certification
USCCA training satisfies concealed carry permit requirements in the vast majority of U.S. states — confirm with your instructor for state-specific requirements.
Expert-Developed Curriculum
Designed by dozens of self-defense experts with hundreds of years of combined experience — covering legal use of force, defensive mindset, and live-fire fundamentals.
Over 1 Million Students Trained
The USCCA network of certified instructors has trained more than one million Americans in responsible armed self-defense.
Full Certification Courses
Foundation Course
Basic Handgun

The ideal starting point for anyone new to handgun ownership. Covers the four universal safety rules, proper handling, fundamentals of marksmanship, and responsible ownership. Includes live-fire range time.

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Flagship Course
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

The USCCA's comprehensive core curriculum — the most thorough concealed carry and home defense course available. Covers conflict avoidance, situational awareness, handgun and shotgun basics, defensive shooting, legal use of force, the physiology of violent encounters, and gear guidance. Classroom plus range.

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Home Defense
Home Defense Concepts

Focused on protecting your home and family. Explores situational awareness through the color codes of awareness, conflict avoidance at home, home security planning, and proactive versus reactive defense — covering what most homeowners overlook.

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USCCA Mini-Classes — 1 to 1.5 Hours Each

Mini-Classes are focused, in-person sessions pulled directly from the USCCA's primary Fundamentals curriculum. Perfect for those just starting their training journey or looking for a deep-dive refresher on a specific topic. Each runs approximately 60–90 minutes and can be taken individually or combined.

I. Defensive Mindset
Situational awareness and conflict avoidance · The color codes of awareness · Observing your environment · Home security basics · Concealed carry permit overview · Developing a personal protection plan
II. Self-Defense Firearms Basics
The four universal safety rules · Clearing handguns · Revolver vs. semi-automatic · Ammunition and calibers · Malfunctions and clearing · Intro to home-defense shotguns and the AR-15 · Choosing the right firearm
III. Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
Grip, stance, and dynamic movement · Trigger control and discipline · Flash and precision sighting · The difference between range marksmanship and defensive shooting · Building skills under stress
IV. Legal Use of Force
Reasonable force vs. deadly force · Defending yourself, family, and home vs. defending property · Knowing what to do in the aftermath of a defensive shooting · Understanding legal exposure
V. Violent Encounters & Aftermath
Fight-or-flight physiology · How stress affects body and mind during a violent encounter · Physiological and emotional stressors before, during, and after · What to do when the threat is over
VI. Conflict Avoidance & Awareness
Why conflict avoidance is your most powerful defensive tool · How situational awareness can be the difference between safety and tragedy · Mindset and defensive strategies for everyday life
VII. Home Security & Defense
Planning a home defense response · Layered security principles · Safe room concepts · Communication plans for your family · Developing a personal and home protection plan
VIII. Concealed Carry Permits
State-by-state permit overview · Requirements and reciprocity · Safe carry methods and holster selection · Developing responsible carry habits · The ongoing commitment of carrying concealed
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Mini-Classes can be combined, customized for groups, or integrated into a larger training program. Contact us to build the right curriculum for your needs.
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Training Partner — Tactical Medicine

Cosain
Group

COSAIN GROUP

HSL Protection is proud to partner with Cosain Group — a Maine-based tactical medicine and trauma first aid training organization whose very name is rooted in the Gaelic word meaning "to protect." Cosain equips both first responders and everyday civilians with the knowledge, skills, and tools to save lives in critical moments.

Their field-tested training programs range from foundational trauma care for civilians to advanced MCJA and Maine EMS-approved courses for law enforcement — each built around the principle that in a crisis, every second counts.

In addition to training, Cosain offers carefully selected medical kits and equipment, as well as specialized consulting services for schools, corporations, and organizations seeking to build comprehensive trauma response capabilities.

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First Care Provider FOR EVERYONE
Foundational trauma care for everyday individuals — managing traumatic injuries, bleeding control, chest injuries, and more. Combines focused lectures with hands-on practice stations to prepare you to act as a lifesaver when professional help is on the way.
TRaCC — Tactical Rescue & Casualty Care LAW ENFORCEMENT
MCJA and Maine EMS-approved. Built specifically for law enforcement — goes beyond the "what and when" to teach the crucial "why" behind each medical intervention during violent incident response.
Family Medical Preparation
Stop the Bleed, AHA CPR, and medical supply review — practical skills every household should have.
Additional Certifications Offered
NAEMTTECC Provider · TECC Refresher · TECC for Law Enforcement
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AHABLS Provider/Renewal · Heartsaver First Aid · Heartsaver CPR AED · Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED · Bloodborne Pathogen
SRT Concepts
SRT CONCEPTS
Firearms & Tactics Partner
Handgun Fundamentals
Safe handling, marksmanship fundamentals, draw stroke, and basic defensive application for handgun platform.
Defensive Handgun
Intermediate and advanced defensive application — low-light, movement, retention, and scenario integration.
Long Gun Platforms
Rifle and shotgun fundamentals, manipulation, and defensive application for home defense and professional contexts.
EP Firearms Integration
Firearms skills applied within the executive protection context — position, movement, and decision-making during protective details.
SRT Concepts Partnership

Firearms
Training

HSL Protection delivers firearms training in direct partnership with SRT Concepts — Firearms & Tactics Training. SRT Concepts brings professional-grade range instruction to students at every level, from first-time handgun owners to working protection professionals.

Programs range from single-day fundamentals courses to multi-day qualification-track curricula integrated with the EP Fundamentals program.

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Applied Skills Training

Tactics
Training

Scenario-driven tactics training covering movement, positioning, decision-making under pressure, and team coordination in real-world environments.

Delivered in partnership with SRT Concepts. Curriculum spans individual skills and small-unit coordination — available standalone or integrated within the EP Fundamentals curriculum. Group rates available for security teams.

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Movement & Cover
Individual and team movement to cover, use of terrain, and positional advantage.
Team Coordination
Communication, role clarity, and coordinated response under pressure.
Force-on-Force
Stress inoculation through realistic scenario exercises with training tools.
EP Integration
Tactical skills applied within the protective detail context — priorities when a principal is present.
"A boring day
is a successful day."
The professional protection mindset — applied to everyday life.
Understanding the violence continuum
Color code situational awareness system
Pre-attack recognition and threat indicators
Decisional readiness — when to act and how
Avoidance, de-escalation, and disengagement
The psychological aftermath of defensive situations
Foundational Training

Personal Defensive
Mindset

The most important security tool is your mind. Before any physical skill or security system — your awareness, decision-making, and mental preparation determine whether you recognize and navigate a threat before it becomes a crisis.

Available as a standalone seminar or integrated with the EP for the Home Protector and firearms programs. No prior training required.

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Flexible Delivery

1-on-1 &
Group Training

Every program we offer is available in individual or small-group format — customized around your schedule, skill level, and objectives. If you have a team or organization you want to train, we build around you.

We also deliver on-site organizational training for security departments, corporate protection teams, and private businesses. Contact us with your requirements.

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1:1
Private Sessions
15
Max Group Size
ANY
Program Customized
ON-SITE
Org Delivery Available
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