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Hard Target Solutions

Emergency Preparedness and Personnel Protection. Firearms, self defense and emergency medical class We also specialize in active threat mitigation.

Hard Target Solutions is a dynamic and multifaceted organization that excels in the field of emergency management. With a comprehensive range of services, Hard Target Solutions is committed to ensuring the safety and security of individuals, organizations, and communities in times of crisis. As a full spectrum emergency management company, they possess the expertise and resources necessary to handle a wide array of emergency situations. One of the key areas where Hard Target Solutions specializes is in providing firearms certification training. Recognizing the importance of responsible firearm ownership, they offer comprehensive courses that educate individuals on proper handling, safety protocols, and legal requirements. By equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills, Hard Target plays a vital role in promoting responsible firearm use and minimizing risks associated with firearms. In addition to firearms certification, we also offer Foundational Trauma First Aid, Advanced Trauma Care, and CPR/AED certifications. Understanding the critical role of immediate medical response in emergency situations, they provide thorough training to individuals, organizations, and professionals. By teaching life-saving techniques and equipping people with the ability to treat traumatic injuries and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and operate automated external defibrillators (AEDs), Hard Target empowers individuals to respond effectively in medical emergencies, potentially saving lives. Understanding the increasing prevalence of security threats in today's world, they offer comprehensive training programs to enhance individuals' ability to recognize, respond to, and mitigate active threats. Our courses cover topics such as situational awareness, crisis communication, emergency action planning, and active shooter response. By equipping individuals and organizations with the necessary skills and knowledge, We help create safer environments and promote effective response strategies.

12/16/2025

Father–Son Long Range Precision Course ✔️

New rifle. New shooters. Solid fundamentals built from the ground up.

By the end of the course, both father and son were making consistent hits at 500 yards from prone and positional shooting platforms—learning not just how to press a trigger, but how to build a repeatable, disciplined precision process.

Great course.
Great clients.
Even better time on the range.

This is what quality training and shared experiences look like.

12/15/2025

120 courses completed this year.

2025 has been a year defined by purpose, precision, and impact.

We’ve deployed and assisted government entities, trained houses of worship and schools, helped businesses build safer environments, and prepared private clients to persevere and prevail during crisis.

We are the difference.
We are second to none.

And no—we didn’t train 10,000 people.
Our number is right around 600, by design.

Why? Because real skill development doesn’t happen in cattle-call classes with 7, 10, or 15 people stacked on a line. It happens through intimate instruction, low student-to-instructor ratios, and often 1-on-1 training, where weaknesses are addressed and standards are enforced.

Looking ahead to 2026—24 courses are already booked and on the calendar.
Momentum is real. The mission continues.

If you want a certificate, there are plenty of options.
If you want capability—come see the difference.

Let’s go.

12/12/2025

Fundamental Pre-Hospital Trauma Care Course Complete

Classroom lecture has its place—but real skill is built with your hands.
Just like fi****ms training, trauma care isn’t something you truly learn by watching slides or listening to a lecture. You build an operational skill set by doing: reps, pressure, movement, and making decisions under stress.

Medicine, fi****ms, personal safety—the principles are the same:
• Lecturing alone is not enough.
• Hands-on alone is not enough.
• The more realistic and stress-inoculated the scenario, the stronger and more reliable your performance becomes when life actually depends on it.

We’re still pushing hard through 2026 and beyond as the first half of the year begins to book out fast.

See you on the range.
See you in the classroom.

12/11/2025

Throwback Thursday

This was the last known photograph of Jack Burton before he rode off into the sunset… never to be seen again.

You know what ol’ Jack Burton always says:

“It’s all in the reflexes.”

Legend says he’s still out there somewhere—probably stuck in traffic, arguing with a demon, or trying to collect money he’s been owed since ’86.

Stay safe out there. If you hear thunder on a clear day… it might just be Jack. ⚡️🛻

12/08/2025

Another new addition to our 2026 lineup: Ground Up Operator.

Gunfights aren’t static. They’re not upright, comfortable, or controlled—and your training shouldn’t be either. This course is built to develop true capability from the most vulnerable positions.

From drawing and firing from your back, side, seated positions, and more, we run every angle and every movement from the ground up—literally. All in live-fire fashion, all rooted in real-world gunfighting realities.

This is a 1-on-1 course with extremely limited availability to ensure maximum coaching and client performance.

Dates are live now for 2026.
Lock in your slot: www.hardtarget.org

Train for the fight—not for the fantasy.

12/06/2025

Our newest 2026 lineup is here: Single-Hand Operator.
Because it’s a handgun… not a hands-gun.

We just wrapped an invite-only diagnostic run, and this course delivers exactly what high-level clients demand. Malfunctions, reloads, movement, one-handed shooting, and real-world problem-solving under pressure. By the end, clients will be fully proficient running their weapon system strong-hand or support-hand—no excuses, no shortcuts.

This is an advanced 1-on-1 course, intentionally limited for maximum coaching, precision, and performance.

Looking forward to rolling this out officially in 2026.
Dates are now live—book early, slots are extremely limited.
👉 www.hardtarget.org

Train to the standard. Not the compromise.

12/04/2025

Intermediate Carbine Course – Where Fundamentals Meet Real-World Application.

Today’s class stepped beyond the basics and into true intermediate carbine performance. We pushed shooters through a full spectrum of drills — from carbine-to-pistol transitions, to mid-range engagements, use of cover, movement to threat, and building efficiency under stress.

This is the level where shooters begin connecting the dots: understanding

12/02/2025

Teaching ACLS today and leveling up the next generation of cardiovascular techs.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support isn’t just a certification — it’s a mindset and a team skill. Running a code in a real clinical setting takes communication, leadership, rhythm recognition, and the ability to stay calm when everyone else is speeding up. These are the skill sets that save lives, and honestly, anyone in healthcare should be ACLS certified.

Today’s crew crushed it. From airway to algorithms, teamwork to timing, they showed exactly why preparation matters.

We even had a special assistant in the room — Fred — who not only helped keep the energy high but also scored a pretty cool T-shirt for his efforts.

Proud of this team, proud of the work, and proud to keep building strong, capable clinicians who can handle the moment when it matters most.

Train to the standard. Don’t lower the standard.
See you in the classroom. See you in the field.

12/01/2025

Shadowing the Neuro ICU Team at Shands Today.

Stepping into the Neuro ICU is a different world — a place where every decision, every assessment, and every second matters. I’m grateful for the chance to shadow this incredible team and see firsthand how some of the sharpest minds in medicine operate at the highest level.

Not sure I’m fully ready for “smart-people things” like this… but I’m going to try anyway, learn everything I can, and push myself the same way I push my students and clients: one skill, one shift, one experience at a time.

Honored for the opportunity. Excited for the challenge.
Growth happens outside the comfort zone — let’s get to work.

11/30/2025

Fundamental Carbine Course – Back to the Foundations that Win Fights.

Another strong day on the range running our Fundamental Carbine Course — the baseline every shooter needs before stepping into advanced work. Today was all about pure fundamentals: stance, grip, mounting the rifle, sight picture, trigger control, recoil management, and efficient weapon manipulation.

We drilled reloads, malfunction clearances, and short-to-mid-range engagements, building confidence, consistency, and repeatable performance. The group showed massive improvement by the end of the session — exactly why we focus on doing the basics at a high level.

Good shooters chase speed.
Great shooters master fundamentals.

Proud of these ladies. See you on the range as we continue building real capability, one rep at a time.

11/29/2025

CQC Basics for High-Threat Operations – Mission Focused Training.

Today we ran our Close Quarters Combat (CQC) Basics course, a program specifically designed for government entities operating in high-threat environments. This isn’t range theatrics — it’s the foundational skill set required to move, communicate, and fight in confined, complex spaces where seconds and angles determine outcomes.

We covered:
• Room entries and corner fidelity
• Hallway dominance and threshold work
• Target discrimination
• Ready positions tailored for tight spaces
• Team communication under stress
• Movement to threat with precision and purpose

This is where operators learn to process information rapidly, work in unison, and make decisions that keep themselves and their teammates alive.

High-threat environments demand clarity, control, and competence — and that’s exactly what we train.

Proud of the teams today.
Mission-driven training for real-world operations.

Address

Gainesville, FL

Telephone

+18288382013

Website

http://www.hardtarget.org/

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