Nov12–142026
Vehicle Dynamics
An intensive vehicle-based training course for qualified civilian and law enforcement students.
No dates are scheduled yet. Leave your contact information and DMEC will let you know when the next class is posted.
- Duration
- 2 days
- Level
- Advanced
- Format
- Live fire · 2 days
- Who can attend
- Open enrollment
About this course
Vehicle Dynamics is a two-day, immersive dive into fighting in, outside, and around a vehicle.
Live-fire ballistic demonstrations show what vehicles do and do not stop, along with the best points of cover in or around a vehicle. Shooters run multiple strings of fire inside the vehicle, outside it, and around it.
The class suits law enforcement as counter-ambush training and civilians as counter-hijacking training. It is physically demanding and requires prerequisites.
What you’ll work on
- Fighting in, outside, and around a vehicle
- Live-fire ballistic demonstrations
- Points of cover in and around vehicles
- Strings of fire from inside the vehicle
- Counter-ambush and counter-hijacking problems
Prerequisites
- Physically demanding. Prerequisites apply; obtain instructor approval.
Before you attend
- You must be 21 years of age, a legal US citizen, and able to possess a firearm under state and federal law. Illinois residents must hold a valid FOID card.
- Students under 21 may attend when a parent or guardian also attends the class as a student.
- Classes are shot on DMEC’s private outdoor range about 20 minutes west of Rockford, rain or shine. Check the forecast the day before and dress for the weather.
- Every student signs a waiver of liability before class starts.
- Be prepared for two physically demanding days in, around, and under vehicles.
What to bring
- Pistol and holster, and rifle if DMEC confirms rifle work for your session, with spare magazines.
- Eye and ear protection, and clothing you are willing to get dirty.
- Ammunition: DMEC confirms the round count when you register.
Upcoming open enrollment classes
Nov142026