CQB is a system. We teach it as one.
Close Quarters Battle is not a list of "tactical tricks". It is a structured way of thinking about angles, distance, and decisions in confined space. HRT teaches civilian-applicable CQB principles — the parts of the system that translate honestly to home defence, building movement, and team coordination.
You will not learn how to "stack on a door" for content. You will learn how to read a room, how to control angles, how to communicate, and how to make safe, repeatable decisions inside a structure. Both individual and small-team work.
Who is this training for?
- Law enforcement officers and units looking for structured CQB fundamentals.
- Professionals in security and protective roles.
- Advanced civilians with Dynamic Pistol + Low-Light experience.
- Closed civilian groups who can self-organise a private 6-person training.
What you'll learn
- Angles and pie-slicing — the geometry of CQB
- Threshold evaluation and decision points
- Single-operator room entry and clearance
- Two-operator coordination and communication
- Movement through hallways, corners and T-intersections
- Use of cover and concealment in structures
- Decision making under domestic-realistic scenarios
- Integration of low-light tools and verbal commands
Training agenda
Day 1 · AM
CQB theory & angles
Geometry, terminology, decision framework. Dry-house drills.
Day 1 · PM
Single-operator clearance
Live drills in CQB house. One-person room work.
Day 2 · AM
Two-operator coordination
Pair entries, communication, sectoring.
Day 2 · PM
Integrated scenarios
Combined drills with light and decision shoots. Final evolution.
Requirements
- Dynamic Pistol — Level 2 (HRT or equivalent).
- Low-Light Foundation recommended.
- Demonstrable safe weapon handling under movement.
- Vetted background — closed civilian groups must provide references.
What to bring
- Pistol + duty holster + 4 magazines
- WML on pistol + handheld torch
- Eye and ear protection
- Knee and elbow protection
- Tactical or sturdy belt
- 400–500 rounds per day
Frequently asked questions
Is this for civilians?
In closed group form yes — for vetted civilian groups. We do not run open public CQB courses.
Do you use a real CQB house?
Yes — a dedicated, modular shoot house with multiple room configurations.
What is the price?
CQB is delivered as a group package. Pricing depends on group size, infrastructure and ammunition. Request a quote with your group size.
Is this military-level training?
No. This is civilian and LE-translated CQB. Military close-quarters work involves elements we deliberately exclude from civilian programs.