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HSL Protection — Training Division

Professional
Training

Certification-track and skills-based programs in executive protection, personal defense, firearms, and tactics — built by operators, taught to a professional standard.

In partnership with SRT Concepts — Firearms & Tactics Training. Every program is built from operational reality, not theory.

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EP Fundamentals Home Protector Firearms Tactics Personal Defensive Mindset 1-on-1 & Group
Certification Track

EP
Fundamentals

An 8-day, certification-track program for individuals entering the executive protection profession. Built from operational experience, not textbook theory. Students leave with two industry certifications and the procedural foundation to operate as protection professionals.

Held at Cook's Corner, Brunswick, Maine. Class sizes are intentionally limited. Every day includes scenario-based exercises, after-action reviews, and coached practical work.

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8
Training Days
60+
Contact Hours
2
Certifications
ME
Brunswick, Maine
CERTIFICATIONS EARNED
C.P.S. — Certified Protection Specialist
C.S.O.S. — Certified Security Operations Specialist
Curriculum Overview
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Days 1–2
Foundations & Mindset

EP principles, OODA Loop, situational awareness, DOME framework, PACE planning, and professional standards.

OODADOMEPACE
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Days 3–4
Movement & Advance

Formation theory, crowd navigation, soft-hand techniques, route planning, OSINT advance work, chokepoint analysis.

FormationsOSINT
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Days 5–6
Vehicle & Mobile Ops

Motorcade fundamentals, vehicle entry/exit drills, secure transport protocols, and live mobile protection scenarios.

MotorcadeSDR
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Days 7–8
Capstone & Certification

Full-scope live protective detail exercises, written and practical evaluation, dual certification upon successful completion.

Live DetailCert Eval
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Throughout
Scenario Training

Daily role-play scenarios, instructor-injected stressors, and after-action reviews. Procedural memory under pressure.

Role PlayAAR
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Elective — SRT Concepts
Firearms & Tactics

Optional integration with SRT Concepts qualification-track range work. Add firearms curriculum to your EP program.

Partner Program
Residential Training

EP for the
Home Protector

Executive protection principles applied to the home environment — for parents, property owners, and individuals who want to take an active, informed role in the security of their family and residence.

This program bridges the gap between professional EP doctrine and everyday residential application. You do not need a security background. You need a willingness to think clearly about risk and a commitment to preparation.

Delivered as a condensed multi-day format or customized for individual and small-group delivery.

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Situational Awareness
Read your environment. Recognize pre-attack indicators. Understand what normal looks like so you can identify what doesn't belong.
Residential Security Protocols
Establish layered home security — access control, arrival/departure procedures, visitor management, and immediate response protocols.
Emergency Planning
Family emergency plans, communication protocols, evacuation routes, and safe room principles — adapted for your specific home and family situation.
Vehicle & Travel Awareness
Surveillance detection, parking lot awareness, travel routines, and anti-surveillance driving basics for everyday environments.
Threat Assessment Basics
How to identify, document, and respond to concerning behavior — including what to report, to whom, and when to escalate to professional resources.
SRT CONCEPTS
Firearms & Tactics Training Partner
Handgun Fundamentals
Safe handling, marksmanship fundamentals, draw stroke, and basic defensive application for handgun platform.
Defensive Handgun
Intermediate and advanced defensive application — low-light, movement, retention, and real-world scenario integration.
Long Gun Platforms
Rifle and shotgun fundamentals, manipulation, and defensive application for home defense and professional contexts.
EP Firearms Integration
Firearms skills applied within the executive protection context — position, movement, and decision-making during protective details.
SRT Concepts Partnership

Firearms
Training

HSL Protection delivers firearms training in direct partnership with SRT Concepts — Firearms & Tactics Training. SRT Concepts brings professional-grade range instruction to students at every level, from first-time handgun owners to working protection professionals.

All firearms training is conducted at SRT Concepts facilities in Maine. Programs range from single-day fundamentals courses to multi-day qualification-track curricula integrated with the EP Fundamentals program.

Whether you are new to firearms or an experienced shooter looking to apply skills in a protective context, SRT Concepts has a program for your level and goal.

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Applied Skills Training

Tactics
Training

Scenario-driven tactics training for security professionals and serious individuals — covering movement, positioning, decision-making under pressure, and team coordination in real-world environments.

Delivered in partnership with SRT Concepts. Curriculum spans individual skills and small-unit coordination, from basic defensive movement to force-on-force exercises and EP-specific tactical integration.

Available as standalone programs or integrated within the EP Fundamentals curriculum. Group rates available for security teams and organizations.

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Movement & Cover
Individual and team movement to cover, use of terrain, and positional advantage in defensive contexts.
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Team Coordination
Communication, role clarity, and coordinated response — building teams that perform under pressure.
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Force-on-Force
Stress inoculation through realistic scenario exercises with simunitions or inert training tools.
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EP Integration
Applying tactical skills within the protective detail context — decisions, priorities, and execution when a principal is present.
"A boring day
is a successful day."
The professional protection mindset applied to everyday life.
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Understanding the violence continuum
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Color code situational awareness system
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Pre-attack recognition and threat indicators
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Decisional readiness — when to act and how
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Avoidance, de-escalation, and disengagement
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The psychological aftermath of defensive situations
Foundational Training

Personal Defensive
Mindset

The most important security tool is your mind. Before any physical skill, defensive tool, or security system — your awareness, decision-making, and mental preparation determine whether you recognize and navigate a threat before it becomes a crisis.

This program distills the mindset and awareness frameworks used by professional protection agents and applies them to the daily lives of private individuals — parents, professionals, and anyone who has decided to take personal security seriously.

Available as a standalone seminar or integrated with the EP for the Home Protector and firearms programs. No prior training required.

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Flexible Delivery

1-on-1 &
Group Training

Every program we offer is available in individual or small-group format — customized around your schedule, skill level, and specific objectives. If you have a team, organization, or specific scenario you want to train for, we build around you.

Private 1-on-1 sessions are ideal for individuals who want to move faster, address specific gaps, or require schedule flexibility. Group sessions — from 2 to 15 participants — are priced per-participant and include custom scenario design.

We also deliver on-site organizational training for security departments, corporate protection teams, and private businesses. Contact us with your requirements.

Build a Custom Program
Who This Is For
Security professionals seeking to fill specific skill gaps · Corporate protection teams requiring standardized training · Executives and high-net-worth individuals seeking personal security literacy · Families preparing for credible residential threats · Organizations requiring custom scenario-based training for staff
1:1
Private Sessions
15
Max Group Size
ANY
Program — Customized
ON-
SITE
Org Delivery Available
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Whether you're entering the protection profession or building personal security skills — reach out and we'll match you with the right program.

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