ABOUT Counterterrorism Institute of America

The Institute was formed to bridge the training gap between government agencies and the private sector. No other private organization in Utah possesses our expertise. We are a duly registered and approved firm with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing.

OUR LOGO

Our logo represents the heritage of our founders and instructors. The shield shape represents the FLASH or patch worn on the berets of military special operations personnel. The helmet represents protection as worn by the Knights of old. The Griffins are mythical creatures who legend holds were fiercely protective of their domain. The stars and stripes are a symbolic representation of our country's flag. The crossed pistols represent close protection as well as our military police heritage. The martial arts YIN and YANG symbol represents personal protection training. The lightning bolts represent the three areas of operation: AIR, LAND, and SEA.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Counterterrorism Institute of America is to train and prepare the American public, private security forces, and law enforcement to protect themselves from acts of terrorism and violent crime.
Our instructors hold many decades of experience between them. They are highly motivated experts with backgrounds in military special operations, dignitary protection and law enforcement. We are dedicated to providing the American public with the highest level of training available outside of the government agencies and the military.

Institute Instructors are available by appointment for individuals and small group who would rather have personal instruction rather than attend a public class. Instructor is available in handgun, shotgun, rifle and full auto weapons. All instruction is defensive in nature. Personal instruction fees begin at $40.00 per hr. with a 2 hr. minimum PLUS all range/target fees.

This half day course is designed to give the novice shooter basic skills re-quired for self defense. No experience is required, but you must provide your own weapons.

Only adults 18 and older may attend.

Course content will include:

• Shooting from various positions
• Firearm Safety
• How the handgun operates
• Shooting while moving
• Reloading effectively
• Drawing from a holster
• Shooting with either hand
• Correcting malfunctions/jams

This is an ALL SHOOTING course. Under the guidance of highly experi-enced Instructors, you will learn very quickly how to handle your weapon safely and shoot effectively to protect yourselves and your loved ones.

Where: Salt Lake City, UtahRegistration - Tuition is still ONLY $80.00 per person.

Register online HERE or call us at 801-815-4193 for more informa-tion.

Classes are held regardless of weather. Dress for it.

CTIA conducts the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit certification weekly. With this permit you can carry a handgun LEGALLY to protect yourself and your family in 32 states.

What to bring:

• Live fire shooting is NOT required.
• Students may bring the firearms they will use at home or for carry to the class.
• Bring note taking materials.
• MUST BRING PHOTO ID

We are offering three different classes:

• January 16, 2010 9:30 am - 1:30pm
• February 20, 2010 9:30 am - 1:30pm
• March 20, 2010 9:30 am - 1:30pm

Where: Salt Lake City, Utah

Registration - $50.00 per person, including fingerprints, photos and no-tary. Register online at www.combat-terror.com or call us at 801-815-4193 for more information.

This full day 8 hour course is geared towards the experienced shooter who wants to enhance his/her tactical concealed carry, self defense skills.

This course is NOT for first time shooters. This is a more in depth self defense shooting course than Defensive handgun. This course requires the shooter to execute all drills and shooting from a concealed holster.

The course topics will include:

• Selection of effective concealed holsters
• Drawing and shooting with either hand
• Injury/emergency reloading and clearing of stoppages
• Shooting on the move
• Shooting from unusual positions
• Force on force scenarios

Catered lunch on site

Where: Swanson Tactical Training Center, Harrisville, Utah

Registration - Tuition is still ONLY $175.00 per person. Register online or Call us at 801-815-4193 for more information.

Classes are held regardless of weather. Dress for it.Counterterrorism

This full day 8 hour course is geared towards the experienced shooter who wants to enhance his/her tactical concealed carry, self defense skills.

This course is NOT for first time shooters. This is a more in depth self defense shooting course than Defensive handgun. This course requires the shooter to execute all drills and shooting from a concealed holster.

The course topics will include:

• Selection of effective concealed holsters
• Drawing and shooting with either hand
• Injury/emergency reloading and clearing of stoppages
• Shooting on the move
• Shooting from unusual positions
• Force on force scenarios

Catered lunch on site

Where: Swanson Tactical Training Center, Harrisville, Utah

Registration - Tuition is still ONLY $175.00 per person. Register online or Call us at 801-815-4193 for more information.

Classes are held regardless of weather. Dress for it.Counterterrorism

The Urban Rifle course is a fast paced, 1-day (8 hours) training event geared towards law enforcement, corrections, military and security agencies but is open to anyone without a criminal conviction. The drills and tactics you will learn will give you the skills and knowledge to use a rifle or carbine in a self defense situation. It is a basic course.

The student should already possess good basic marksmanship skills.

Course topics will include:

• Rifle marksmanship skills & testing
• Shooting from unusual positions
• Shooting from cover
• Firing on the move
• Reloading skills
• Engaging multiple targets
• \Stoppage/Malfunction drills
• Transition to handgun drills
• Verbal/Non verbal communications

Course Instructors- Nationally certified NRA LE Patrol Rifle Instructors, Utah POST and/or local SWAT Instructors. Equipment needed- Any weapon system of any caliber (even .22s) with a sling, handgun and holster, minimum of 3 magazines per weapon. Bring a minimum of 500 rounds of rifle ammo, 100 rounds pistol ammo, cleaning kits, flashlight. Knee and elbow pads are recommended.

FBI statistics prove that more than 80% of all lethal confrontations take place in low light situations. This is true whether you are a cop, soldier or housewife defending your home. This course will teach you the most modern low light shooting tactics & techniques that will help you survive a low light confrontation! This is the same block of instruction that we give to local police and military units.

Topics will include:

• How to select proper lighting tools (hand or weapon mounted)
• Various LIVE FIRE shooting techniques
• Loading, unloading and clearing stoppages in the dark
• White light employment tactics/techniques
• Shooting and communicating with a partner

Equipment: Handgun, holster, extra magazines or speed loaders and at least one hand held white light, knee pads. Surefire, Streamlight, Gladius, are good flashlights but any high intensity light is fine. Bring a minimum of 200 rounds of range ammo.

Where: North Salt Lake City, Utah

Registration - Tuition is only $100 per person. This includes all train-ing, hand outs, range time, targets and a certificate of training from the In-stitute. Register online or Call us at 801-815-4193 for more information.

Class will be held at the URBAN WARFARE CENTER in North Salt Lake City, Utah.

Most Lethal encounters occur in low light situations. This is true whether you are a police officer on the beat, a soldier in combat or an armed citi-zen. This important training will teach you some of the latest low light techniques that you need to survive a violent confrontation.

Topics in-clude:

• Proper light deployment
• Low Light movement and tactics
• Flashlight shooting techniques
• Force on Force engagements

Where: North Salt Lake City, Utah

Registration - Tuition is only $175 per person.

Register online or Call us at 801-815-4193 for more information.

The Certified Dignitary Protection Operator (Phase 1) course is a 3 day program designed to introduce persons interested in the field of execu-tive, celebrity, VIP protection. Recent international events makes this career field a very lucrative and rewarding one that involves high pay, travel, adventure and a chance to utilize skills learned in law enforcement and the military.

Training in this program takes place during a 3-day weekend. This course focuses on small 2-5 man teams. These are 12+ hour training days, consisting of:

• Principle protection and movement techniques
• Vehicle motorcade tactics (technical driving not included)
• Advance & Route Surveys
• Surveillance detection
• Explosives recognition and search techniques
• Handgun disarming
• Trauma medicine
• Live fire tactical pistol drills

Where: North Salt Lake City, Utah

Registration - Tuition is only $795 per person.

Register online at or Call us at 801-815-4193 for more information.

Prerequisites: Over 18 without any criminal convictions. Students must be physically capable of completing the entire training course. CERTIFICATION requires passing a written test, shooting test and all field exercises. Men and WOMEN over 18 may enroll.

This 4 hr. course was developed by the Dept. of Homeland Security for the general public. It outlines who the terrorists are, what the goals are and how they plan to operate in our communities. They may use bombs. They may also use snipers, construction vehicles, aircraft or tanker trucks. As good citizens we should all be aware of what these activities may look like and how to report them before they occur. A certificate of training from the Dept. of Homeland Security is awarded to each person who completes the course.

Where: Salt Lake City, Utah

Registration - Tuition is FREE. This course is offered free of charge as a community service.

Register online or Call us at 801-815-4193 for more information.