Ed Monk: Riot & Violent Protest Survival

This 1-day class will improve the student’s mental & physical preparedness for avoiding or surviving a violent attack within a riot or violent protest.

Classroom portion will cover the serious tactical, political, and legal problems of this dynamic environment. Three specific case studies will highlight how this threat is the most difficult of the ones we could encounter outside our homes. Study of this threat environment will include while on foot and in a vehicle.

Classroom topics will include: (1) the riot/violent protest threat & environment; (2) the more complex legal issues of using deadly force against this threat in this environment (3) lethal and non-lethal defense options; and (4) wargaming and mentally rehearsing likely confrontations. 

Range drills are designed to mimic likely skills needed in an unavoidable riot attack and will stress 100% accuracy. Those skills include (1) rapid presentation & hits; (2) rapidly engaging multiple target; (3) engaging from non-standard positions [on ground, sitting, in car]; (4) shooting while retreating; (5) extreme close range shooting; (6 decision making before shooting.

For 2026 we are hosting Ed Monk for two classes:

Active Shooter Basics Sat 5/16

Riot & Violent Protest Survival Sun 5/17 (This Class)

Pre-requisites:
This is not a beginner-level class. Students should be competent in safely drawing, presenting, holstering, handling, and firing their handgun both while on a firing line and during scenario training.

Students must have previous training, at a level of at least the Firearms Academy's Level 2: Defensive Handgun course of fire or the equivalent from a reputable shooting school. Please call with any questions about the pre-requisite. Do not sign up unless you are sure you qualify for this class.

Requirements:
Students must also present a valid state issued concealed carry permit/license upon sign in for class. It CANNOT be stressed enough that students enrolling in this course should have the above skills mastered. We will not slow the class down because students cannot keep up. If you question your skill level for this course, please consider enrolling in our other training courses first, before attempting this class.

About Ed Monk, Co-Owner of Last Resort Firearms Training:
Ed Monk is a police officer, firearms trainer, former schoolteacher, and retired Army officer.  He has researched and provided training on the Active Shooter threat for over 17 years. He has trained law enforcement agencies, schools, churches, and businesses nationwide.  He has been an invited speaker at international, national, and state conferences across the country.  In 2007, Ed retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel and battalion commander after 24 years of active-duty in the US, Europe, and Iraq. He then taught high school and served as a deputy sheriff in Kentucky. He now serves as a part-time police officer in Arkansas.  Ed has a BS in US History from West Point, an MS in Adult Education from Kansas State University, and he is a graduate of the US Army’s Command & General Staff College.

TUITION: $325

Equipment:

1. Defensive handgun and at least 2 magazines (more is better)
2. Secure waist holster that covers the trigger guard and allows for 1-handed re-holstering (stays open when gun is removed)
3. 200 rounds of ammo
4. Eye and ear protection
5. Cap or hat with brim
6. Clothing & footwear adequate for outdoor range training, including lying on the ground
7. Notetaking material
8. Your lunch, snacks, and beverages--we will eat during classroom lecture.