TACTICAL ANATOMY SUMMIT

Group of five men standing indoors, posing for the photo, with training mannequins in front of them, behind a backdrop with a berm and targets.

The Tactical Anatomy Summit is two intensive days of classroom instruction and live-fire training with renowned instructors Shane Kerwin, Dr. Troy Miller, Steve Moses, Chuck Haggard, and Dr. Andy Anderson.

This course is rooted in the medically-informed, three-dimensional target-focused firearms training pioneered by Dr. James S. Williams in his Tactical Anatomy: Shooting With X-Ray Vision Instructor program.

It’s no surprise to armed professionals and responsible concealed carriers that in a life-threatening situation, time is critical. When violent threats arise, the fastest and most effective response is often the only way to prevent injury or death. The longer an attacker has to act, the greater their chance of success.

Those who understand tactical anatomy, possess solid short-range precision marksmanship, and maintain a strong survival mindset are far more likely to survive a violent encounter and return home safely. This course is designed to equip students with all three.

This may be one of the most essential classes a concealed carrier or armed professional can attend. There is a stark difference between shooting tight groups on a flat, static target and being able to effectively stop a determined, violent attacker who will not quit until physically incapacitated.

The Tactical Anatomy Summit includes two immersive, prop-rich live-fire blocks packed with drills and exercises developed by some of the nation’s top firearms instructors.

Topics Covered:

  • Dr. James Williams Lecture

  • The Zones of Effective Neutralization: What they are and where they are - Dr. Troy Miller

  • Lessons Learned in the Emergency Room about Gunshot Wounds - Dr. Andy Anderson

  • 3-D Approach to Defensive Shooting and Significance of the Aortic Arch (Live Fire-100 rounds) - Shane Kerwin and Steve Moses

  • Role of the Pocket Pistol (demonstration) - Chuck Haggard

  • Tales From the Streets and Historic Gunfights - Chuck Haggard

  • Lessons Learned during Deployment as a Special Forces Sniper and Assaulter in the Global War of Terror -Shane Kerwin

  • Ballistic Performance of Popular Defensive Handgun Calibers - Chuck Haggard

  • Street Survival Shooting Skills and Confirmation of Successful 3-D Visualization (Live Fire-125 rounds) -Dr. Andy Anderson

Equipment for Class:

  • Preferred Carry Pistol
    *For safety reasons, all variants of the SIG Sauer P320—including but not limited to the civilian P320 models and the military M17 and M18—are prohibited from this course. Students must bring an alternative firearm that meets class requirements

  • Holster – Inside the Waistband, Outside the Waistband, or Appendix Inside the Waistband (No Serpa Style Holsters, Shoulder Holsters, or Ankle Holsters)

  • Spare Magazine Carrier or Pocket Carrier

  • 3 Magazines

  • Eye and Ear Protection

  • Rugged Clothing and Hat: Indoor or outdoor and weather appropriate (Hat optional, but encouraged)

  • Appropriate Belt – Gun Belt

  • Appropriate Cover Garment – Optional: This course can be run with Open Carry or Concealed

  • Rugged Shoes or Boots

  • Notetaking Material: About half of this course takes place in the classroom, and the material covered is detailed and in‑depth

  • Lunch, Drinks, and Snacks

  • Suncreen/Sunblock: If applicatable to your specific class

    Ammunition: 225 Rounds

Tactical Anatomy Summit class photo in Nashville, TN with Shane Kerwin, Steve Moses, Andy Anderson, Chuck Haggard and Troy Miller at Royal Range USA.
Sam DeZonia receiving her class certificate after completing the Fort Worth Summit. Steve Moses, Chuck Haggard, Troy Miller, Shane Kerwin and Andy Anderson make up the summit's instructors.