DEF-TAC MASTERY™ was first developed by Phoenix Tactical Solutions for those students who wish to master handguns, shotguns, or rifle (or all). Essentially, the DEF-TAC MASTERY enrollee will progress to each DEF-TAC level symbolized by a specific color Phoenix hat by passing a very difficult timed shooting test. The student will also have to demonstrate a complete understanding of each level by teaching each course within each level. In effect, the student will have to master each level before moving on to the next. Unlike many martial arts schools, we take our ranking system very seriously and each student will only progress to the next level upon receiving the proverbial green light by the lead instructors. Each student will receive the corresponding colored Phoenix hat as well as a certificate of completion of said level. Mastering each discipline is also a means of achieving instructor level.

 

Cargo pants (with large cargo pockets) and a sturdy belt (1/2″ or 3/4″) arerecommended. We also suggest shirts that are adequately long so that theycan be tucked in. Footwear with adequate ankle support is ideal.

 

Yellow Phoenix DEF-TAC Level

To achieve YELLOW PHOENIX DEF-TAC LEVEL, the following must be mastered and executed safely within designated times:

Marksmanship from the draw: 5 yards, 7 yards & 10 yards Controlled pairs: 5 yards Multiple targets: 5 yards Shooting on the move Tactical and Emergency reloads Type 1, 2 & 3 Malfunction Clearance

 

Blue Phoenix DEF-TAC Level

To achieve BLUE PHOENIX DEF-TAC LEVEL, the following must be mastered and executed safely within designated times:

Marksmanship from the draw: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Controlled pairs: 5 yards Multiple targets: 5 yards Shooting on the move Standard Engagement: 5 yards Support Side Engagement: 5 yards Firing Side Engagement: 5 yards Rear Engagement: 5 yards Kneeling: 5 yards Tactical and Emergency reloads Type 1, 2 & 3 Malfunction Clearance

 

Green Phoenix DEF-TAC Level

To achieve GREEN PHOENIX DEF-TAC LEVEL, the following must be mastered and executed safely within designated times:

Marksmanship from the draw: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards & 25 yards Controlled pairs: 5 yards Multiple targets: 5 yards Shooting on the move Standard Engagement: 5 yards Support Side Engagement: 5 yards Firing Side Engagement: 5 yards Rear Engagement: 5 yards Standard, Support Side, Firing Side, Rear Kneeling: 5 yards Tactical and Emergency reloads Type 1, 2 & 3 Malfunction Clearance Standard Close Contact Engagement: 1 yard Standard Intermediate Engagement: 2 yards

 

Red Phoenix DEF-TAC Level

To achieve RED PHOENIX DEF-TAC LEVEL, the following must be mastered and executed safely within designated times:

Marksmanship from the draw: 5 yards, 7 yards & 10 yards, 25 yards Controlled pairs: 5 yards Multiple targets: 5 yards Shooting on the move Tactical and emergency reloads Standard Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards Support Side Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards Firing Side Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards Rear Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards Standard, Support Side, Firing Side, Rear Kneeling: 5 yards Head Shot: 5 yards, 7 yards Tactical and Emergency reloads Type 1, 2 & 3 Malfunction Clearance Standard/Firing Side/Support Side/Rear Close Contact Engagement: 1 yard Standard/Firing Side/Support Side/Rear Intermediate Engagements: 2 yards

 

Black Phoenix DEF-TAC Level

To achieve BLACK PHOENIX DEF-TAC LEVEL, the following must be mastered and executed safely within designated times:

Marksmanship from the draw: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards & 25 yards Controlled pairs: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Multiple targets: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Shooting on the move Tactical and emergency reloads Standard Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Support Side Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Firing Side Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Rear Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Standard, Support Side, Firing Side, Rear Kneeling: 5 yards Head Shot: 5 yards, 7 yards Tactical and Emergency reloads Type 1, 2 & 3 Malfunction Clearance Standard/Firing Side/Support Side/Rear Close Contact Engagement: 1 yard Standard/Firing Side/Support Side/Rear Intermediate Engagements: 2 yards Close Contact Lunge: 1 yard Low Light Engagements

 

Silver Phoenix DEF-TAC Level

To achieve SILVER PHOENIX DEF-TAC LEVEL, the following must be mastered and executed safely within designated times:

Marksmanship from the draw: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards & 25 yards Controlled pairs: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Multiple targets: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Shooting on the move Tactical and emergency reloads Standard Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Support Side Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Firing Side Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Rear Engagement: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Standard, Support Side, Firing Side, Rear Kneeling: 5 yards Head Shot: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Failure to Stop: 5 yards, 7 yards, 10 yards Tactical and Emergency reloads Type 1, 2 & 3 Malfunction Clearance Standard/Firing Side/Support Side/Rear Close Contact Engagement: 1 yard Standard/Firing Side/Support Side/Rear Intermediate Engagements: 2 yards Close Contact Lunge: 1 yard Low Light Engagements Shoot house tactics