CQB Principles & The Fatal Funnel

Before you move a single step we make sure you understand why CQB is different from everything else you have trained for. You'll learn what the fatal funnel is, why doorways are the most dangerous places in any structure, and how the geometry of a confined space works against you — and how to use it in your favor.

Slicing the Pie

One of the most fundamental and most important techniques in CQB. You'll learn to use lateral movement to incrementally expose and clear angles before committing to an entry — seeing the threat before the threat sees all of you. You'll drill it with both pistol and rifle training weapons until the movement starts to feel instinctive.

Solo Room Entry

You will learn the complete solo entry sequence — stack, slice, enter, clear, and assess. Solo CQB is demanding and has real limitations, and understanding both what you can do alone and what you cannot is one of the most valuable things this course will give you.

Two Man Room Entry

Two operators change everything in CQB. You'll learn the roles, the signals, the entry sequences, and the muzzle discipline that keeps both partners safe. You'll rotate through both the number one and number two positions so you understand the responsibility and the perspective of each role.

Shooting From Retention

At contact distance a fully extended firearm is a firearm a threat can grab. You'll learn the retention shooting position for both pistol and rifle — keeping your weapon under your control while still being able to deliver effective fire at the closest possible range. This skill is non-negotiable in CQB.

Shoot / No-Shoot Decision Making

CQB compresses your decision-making time to almost nothing. You'll work through scenarios where you must identify a threat, issue verbal commands, and decide whether to engage, hold, or withdraw — under the pressure of a confined space and an unknown situation. This is where the mental side of CQB is trained.

Full Scenario Integration

The course ends with complete CQB scenarios — solo and two man — where everything you learned gets applied in a realistic, dynamic context. Your movement, your angles, your weapon handling, and your decision making are all evaluated together. This is the most valuable training block in the course.