The Longmont Training Group - Facilitating Advanced Fighting Options (FAFO)

The Facilitating Advanced Fighting Options (FAFO) class offers an immersive, hands-on experience for individuals looking to sharpen their defensive skills in realistic, high-pressure situations. With an emphasis on real-world threat identification, decision-making, and tactical responses, this course provides valuable exposure to defensive encounters without the risks associated with live ammunition. Here’s a breakdown of what this class offers and its key features:

1. Realistic Defensive Encounters: This class simulates real-life defensive situations to help you understand how threats unfold in dynamic environments. The scenarios are designed to challenge your reaction times, awareness, and ability to adapt quickly.
2. Decision-Making under Stress: Participants will face high-stress situations that require them to make quick, effective decisions regarding how to handle a threat. The ability to assess, identify, and mitigate danger is at the core of the training, helping you build confidence in making life-or-death decisions under pressure.
3. Exposure to Defensive Situations: By confronting a variety of defensive situations, you’ll gain valuable experience in identifying threats, managing uncertainty, and executing appropriate responses—skills that are often developed only through real-world experience.
4. Simunition Training: The class uses simunition ammunition and simulated equipment, providing a safe yet highly realistic training environment. Simunition (non-lethal training rounds) mimics the experience of live-fire combat without the associated risks. This allows participants to feel the pressure of a live encounter while staying safe during the drills.

1. Appropriate Clothing: Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and a long-sleeve shirt. These clothing items ensure your body is well-protected during physical training and any contact involved in the scenarios.
2. Hoodie (Highly Recommended): While not mandatory, a hoodie is recommended for added protection during simulated encounters. The fabric helps shield you from potential impact in close-quarters situations.
3. Sturdy Belt: A sturdy belt is essential to support any protective gear provided during the training, such as holsters or other tactical equipment.
4. Protective Gear: The class will provide all necessary protective gear (such as head protection) to ensure your safety while participating in simunition training. It’s important to follow all safety protocols and wear the gear as instructed.

By completing the FAFO class, you will benefit in multiple ways:

• Realistic Defensive Training: You’ll gain first-hand experience in defensive tactics, practicing how to respond effectively to various types of threats.
• Improved Decision-Making Skills: The class helps hone your ability to think critically under pressure, allowing you to make quicker and more effective decisions in real-life situations.
• Confidence Building: The combination of stress-based scenarios and controlled environment training helps build confidence in your ability to handle emergencies. The more you practice, the more prepared you’ll feel in actual encounters.
• Safe Training Environment: Simunition ammunition provides the most realistic training experience possible without the inherent dangers of live-fire exercises. This allows you to fully engage in the training without fear of injury.

• Disclaimer: While the FAFO class is designed to simulate real-life encounters, these scenarios are controlled and designed for training purposes only. It’s crucial to prioritize safety and adhere to all instructor instructions.
• Real-Time Evaluations: You’ll receive immediate, constructive feedback from the experienced 4RT instructor team to help you refine your tactics and responses.

The FAFO class is a highly immersive training opportunity that offers practical experience and real-time feedback to improve your defensive skills. Whether you're a professional or simply someone who wants to be better prepared to handle a threat in real life, this course will provide you with the tools, confidence, and experience needed to respond effectively in emergencies.

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