Training Courses
Available Programs
What We Provide
By offering several programs, Shadow Firearms & Tactics Academy gives you the tools to gain an advantage through specialized training. Learn more about your options below, and feel free to reach out with any questions.
We're Not Just Training!
Shadow FTA does not believe in a one size-fits-all approach to teaching and training, we customize our lessons to each students ability to understand firearm safety, situational awareness, and marksmenship.
Guard Licensing
What You Need
All security guards are required to complete an 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course prior to applying to the Department of State for a Security Guard Registration Card. That course must be followed by a 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards within 90 days of initial employment as a security guard. Guards also must complete an 8-Hour Annual In-service Training Course for Security Guards every year.
UTM
Ultimate Training Munitions
Non-lethal training ammunition that are tested and proven to be safe and reliable!
Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) was founded with a mission to produce the most technologically advanced, non-lethal training ammunition in existence. By safely converting service or duty firearms and using precision engineered training ammunition, UTM products allow military and law enforcement professionals to ‘train as they fight’ for the most realistic, force-on-force training possible.
Stress Vest
Reality Based Training
Just Got Real!
StressVest™ is the world’s first non-projectile force on force firearm tactical training system capable of delivering a pain penalty. The StressVest™ offers marksmanship point of aim accuracy with Blank Based System, additional Sensor Panels, Advanced IED integration, wireless externally worn StressX™ PRO belt and an Instructor CQT Tablet making it the most advanced force on force system in the world today.
Airsoft
As real as it gets!
When it comes to realism, gas blowback is as real as it gets in the airsoft gun world. Airsoft gas blowback pistols are powered by compressed gas which gives them an instantaneous trigger response. The blowback action causes the slide to shoot back with each shot and that adds recoil, just like a real pistol
Shadow Training Courses
Custom Training Modules
Shadow FTA does not believe in a one size-fit-all approach to teaching and training, we customize our lessons to each students ability to understand firearm safety, situational awareness, marksmanship. The advance training modules consist of more complex tactical handgun manipulation and critical incidents response and engagements (the gunfighters mind setset).
New York State,
New Jersey, Florida, Utah, & Maryland CCW Classes
Connecticut & Washington D.C comming soon
Virtra 300 Simulator
"Train as you fight -
Fight as you train."
Welcome to the world of VirTra. Now YOU can experience state-of-the-art scenario based training. Train using the same technology as the US Marshals Service, US military operators, law-enforcement officers and executive protection professionals. From tactical scenarios to basic marksmanship shooting, the VirTra V-300 can help take your skills to the next level.
Active Shooter Interactive Training
"At Your Place or Ours"
Run - Hide - Fight
Today more than ever, the need for civilians to be prepared to respond to the potential of an active shooter situation could not be more important. Civilians are the eyes and ears on the ground and the first line of defense in preparing, responding to and mitigating this horrific ordeal. Sadly, most civilians are not properly trained on how to respond. Here at SFTA, we make it our mission to educate the masses on how to respond in an appropriate manner. Below is a recommendation from the US Department of Homeland Security:
NRA Training & Certificate Courses
Defenders of Your Rights
The NRA is recognized nationally as the gold standard for safe firearm training, developing millions of safe, ethical, responsible shooters and instructors. Whether you're a new gun owner in search of training, or an experienced marksman looking to support others, the NRA has a course for you
UTM
Ultimate Training Munitions
Non-lethal training ammunition that are tested and proven to be safe and reliable!
Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) was founded with a mission to produce the most technologically advanced, non-lethal training ammunition in existence. By safely converting service or duty firearms and using precision engineered training ammunition, UTM products allow military and law enforcement professionals to ‘train as they fight’ for the most realistic, force-on-force training possible.
Stress Vest
Reality Based Training
Just Got Real!
StressVest™ is the world’s first non-projectile force on force firearm tactical training system capable of delivering a pain penalty. The StressVest™ offers marksmanship point of aim accuracy with Blank Based System, additional Sensor Panels, Advanced IED integration, wireless externally worn StressX™ PRO belt and an Instructor CQT Tablet making it the most advanced force on force system in the world today.
Airsoft
As real as it gets!
When it comes to realism, gas blowback is as real as it gets in the airsoft gun world. Airsoft gas blowback pistols are powered by compressed gas which gives them an instantaneous trigger response. The blowback action causes the slide to shoot back with each shot and that adds recoil, just like a real pistol