THE AMERICAN DEFENDER WEEKEND
3 Days | 8 Students | One Mission: Protect, Provide, Perform
June 12th, 13th, & 14th 2026 - Full Weekend Event - Spanish Fork, Utah
America has always been defined by its defenders — men and women willing to stand between danger and the people they love.
The American Defender Weekend is a 3-day immersive training experience built to forge that exact kind of protector. Consider class to run all day each day ending with a banquet dinner & individual feedback sessions on Sunday evening.
This course is for those who refuse to outsource responsibility…
Those who take ownership of their family’s safety…
Those who understand that becoming a defender requires skill, grit, discipline, and the right mindset.
Across this intense weekend, you will train every essential discipline from concealed pistol, medical, combatives, low-light, solo close-quarters tactics, vehicle tactics, and a full day of scenario-based stress inoculation that tests your mindset, judgment, and performance.
WHAT THIS COURSE IS ABOUT
The American Defender Weekend prepares you to protect your family, your community, and — if required — your country.
Everything you do will be from concealment. Every rep matters. Every decision matters.
You will finish this course with:
Sharpened skills across multiple defensive disciplines
The ability to perform under stress
Increased confidence in real-world contexts
A strong, internalized protector mindset
WHAT YOU’LL TRAIN
Everything is from concealed. Everything is performance-driven.
Day 1: Fundamentals of the Modern Protector
Concealed pistol application
Medical gear knowledge & casualty care under pressure
Solo close-quarters tactics
Low-light decision-making & threat discrimination
Day 2: Tactics That Keep You Alive
Physical fitness baseline & defensive athleticism
Hand-to-hand combatives & controlling violent encounters
Vehicle tactics from inside and outside the car
Movement, communication, and problem solving under pressure
Day 3: Full Scenario Day & Marksmanship Testing
Where everything comes together. We will test your skill with a concealed pistol then place you in situations in which you may have to use it.
Realistic, high-stress scenarios designed to test your decision-making, awareness, and ability to perform under uncertainty.
Scenarios include:
Force-on-force events
Home-defense problems
Public-encounter escalations
Third-party protection tasks
Medical emergencies
Rapid-violence encounters
This is mindset training at its highest level.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
This course is built for serious protectors — men and women committed to stepping up when others step back.
Ideal for:
Everyday concealed carriers
Parents & family protectors
First responders & military
Prepared civilians
Community leaders & security-minded individuals
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
This is a demanding, high-stress program. To ensure safety and performance, an application process is required.
Student Must Be Physically & Mentally Capable
Required Gear
Quality concealed holster for pistol
1 concealed magazine carrier
10 pistol magazines
2 training CAT tourniquets
Weapon-mounted light
Handheld light
1000 rounds of pistol ammo
Standard range protective equipment (eye/ear pro)
Appropriate range attire
Fitness attire for combatives & conditioning blocks
LIMITED TO 8 SERIOUS STUDENTS
To maintain elite-level coaching, safety, and performance, enrollment is capped at 8 students only.
Demand will be extremely high — this course will sell out immediately.
BECOME THE DEFENDER YOUR FAMILY DESERVES
This weekend is more than training — it’s a challenge to rise to the calling deep within you.
Your family. Your community. Your country.
They need protectors.
Are you ready to lead the way?
→ Apply Now for The American Defender Weekend
Reviews
Gabe - This training was outstanding and truly beneficial for us as law enforcement and SWAT. I was initially worried with having civilians going through the course with us that we would not get as much training value from it but the Tactical Cowboy team made sure that we got the reps in and training we needed. We learned some valuable stuff from TCTS to take back not only to our team but to the entire department. These guys are true professionals and they are very passionate about training others.
Andy - I went to the 1-4 Man CQB Course out in Dacono, CO and it was AWESOME! They really break the curriculum down into bite sized chunks and build upon the basics. It’s a great course in teamwork, working under stress, and the reality of close quarters combat. It’s all about training and repetition, and these guys really put you through reps. Nothing but good things to say, so if you haven’t gone to a course yet, sign up now!
Jeff - The most pertinent training availiable today from one of the most experienced and broad knowledge based mentors of the protector/duty mindset. Our citizens and law enforcement agencies are in good hands with TCTS, Highly recommended. -Mentorship leading the way.
Walter - It was my first time training with Tactical Cowboy and I’ll tell you, it will not be my last. Devin and the team aren’t just professional, they actually want you to leave better, in short, they care. Each mentor will hold you accountable where needed and will break down complex ideas into small digestible / learnable parts.
Take a class, join their community, be a part of what they are doing. You will not be disappointed. Here’s to many more classes, thanks Tactical Cowboy and team.
Aaron - I would consider myself as a novice to firearms/tactics. I have never attended any firearms training before Tactical Cowboy. The class structure was extremely beneficial to myself (a new shooter) while seasoned guys were also learning and refining their tactics. I was able to keep up with the class structure and the instructors were extremely patient allowing me to learn without feeling like "the dumb guy in the gun store". I highly recommend these guys. Solid, professional and very good instructors. I can confidently say i feel very comfortable with all concepts taught and look forward to more advanced training with these guys in the near future.