Afghanistan. 2007. 2:30 in the morning.
The temperature? A bone-chilling -21 degrees.
An elite Australian Commando and his squad quietly entered a compound where Taliban leadership was hiding.
Armed to the teeth with the latest weapons… these special-forces operators were “clearing” a series of dark recesses when the enemy attacked.
In an instant, the situation degraded to intensely-brutal, eyeball-to-eyeball combat.
Despite all their weapons, there was no gunfire.
Because there was no room to draw them.
The commander was forced to use his knife and bare hands to kill a Taliban leader just to survive.
And in that moment… he realized something terrifying.
His extensive close-combat firearms training had NEVER prepared him for this situation.
The inability to use his primary weapon.
Now here’s the thing…
If these highly-trained operators weren’t prepared for true violence at arm’s reach…
Then it’s likely you aren’t either.
And that’s a problem.
Because when someone kicks in your front door at 2AM…
Or jacks you at a red light…
Or attacks you in a dark parking lot…
You won’t have time to draw your weapon.
You’ll have 1.5 seconds. Maybe less.
And if you freeze up… or hesitate… or try to remember some fancy martial arts move…
You’re dead.
But there’s good news.
The same Australian Commando who survived that brutal encounter went on to develop a unique “eyeball-to-eyeball” combat system.
One that the entire worldwide Special Forces community is now begging him to teach.
And because of my inside connections with this man…
I’ve arranged something that has never been available to the public before.
Something that could save your life… or the life of someone you love.
Keep reading and I’ll explain everything.
How I Became The "Go-To Guy" For The World's Deadliest Operators
For over 30 years, I’ve trained some of the most lethal operators on the planet. Navy SEALs… Special Forces… SWAT teams… Federal Law Enforcement.
These are the guys who kick down doors in the middle of the night. The ones who hunt terrorists in godforsaken hellholes around the world. And I’ve been the one teaching them how to survive when everything goes wrong.
But my story didn’t start there.
It started at the Naval Special Warfare Command in Coronado, California. The Admiral in charge of all US Navy SEAL teams had a problem. His guys were the best-trained warriors in the world. But when things got “up close and personal”… when they couldn’t use their weapons… they were getting hurt. Sometimes killed.
So I was brought in to help redesign their hand-to-hand combat program from the ground up.
That’s where Target Focus Training was born.
The Problem That's Been Haunting Me For Years
And over the next three decades, I refined that system. I trained over 600 federal agents. Thousands of special operators. And more than 20,000 regular civilians who just wanted to protect themselves and their families.
But despite all that success… there was still one problem I couldn’t solve.
What happens when you’re armed… but you can’t use your weapon?
See, I kept seeing the same pattern over and over again. Law enforcement officers with guns on their hips… getting hurt or killed because they couldn’t draw in time. Federal agents trained in the best tactical firearms programs available… still vulnerable when an attacker got too close.
And regular civilians who carried concealed weapons… completely unprepared for what happens inside 21 feet.
The "21-Foot Rule" That Makes Your Gun Worthless
That’s the Tueller Distance.
Named after Dennis Tueller, a police officer who discovered something terrifying back in the 1980s: If an attacker is within 21 feet of you… you don’t have enough time to draw your weapon and fire before he reaches you.
Twenty-one feet. That’s about the length of two cars parked bumper-to-bumper.
And if he’s CLOSER than that? You’re in what we call the “kill zone.” And your gun becomes worthless.
What I Discovered At The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
I saw this problem firsthand when I was invited to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, New Mexico.
I was there to train multiple federal agencies. Border Patrol. DEA. ATF. Federal Air Marshals. These were highly-trained professionals. Men and women who put their lives on the line every single day.
And during our 3-day training session, I watched something that disturbed me deeply.
Despite all their extensive firearms training… despite all their tactical expertise… they had massive gaps in their ability to handle extreme close-quarters violence. The kind where there’s no room to draw. No time to think. Just brutal, eyeball-to-eyeball combat.
And if they weren’t prepared for it… what chance did regular civilians have?
I knew I had to find an answer. But I didn’t have one yet.
The Search For A Solution
I spent months searching. Reaching out to contacts all over the world. Military units. Law enforcement agencies. Private security contractors. Anyone who might have figured this out.
And that’s when I met Taff Davies.
Taff was a member of the Australian SAS. If you haven’t heard of the SAS, it’s the Australian equivalent of our Delta Force or SEAL Team Six. In other words, the elite of the elite.
And Taff told me about something that had happened to one of his colleagues in Afghanistan. The same story I shared with you at the beginning of this letter.
The Night Everything Changed
An Australian Commando from 2 Commando Regiment who was forced to stabbed a Taliban commander with his bare hands during a botched nighttime raid.
That Commando’s name was Paul Cale. Most people call him “JJ.”
And what happened to JJ in that compound changed everything.
See, JJ was one of the most highly-trained operators in the Australian military. He’d been through every advanced weapons course available. He was an expert in close-quarters battle. He’d cleared hundreds of compounds just like that one.
But on that freezing night in Afghanistan… when the situation degraded to brutal hand-to-hand combat… none of his firearms training was there for him.
He couldn’t draw his firearm. He couldn’t create space. He had to rely purely on his survival instincts. And he barely made it out alive.
How One Man Rewrote The Book On Close-Quarters Combat
When JJ got back to Australia, he was shaken to his core. Because he realized that if HE wasn’t prepared for that situation… then nobody was.
So JJ made a decision. He was going to completely redesign the way the Australian Special Forces trained for close-quarters combat.
He spent years developing a new system. One that integrated firearms training with hand-to-hand combat in a way that had never been done before. One that worked in the absolute WORST case scenario… when you’re eyeball-to-eyeball with your attacker and can’t access your weapon.
He called it International Combative Concepts (ICC).
And word started spreading through the Special Operations community.
Why The US Military Came Begging
American units training alongside the Australians in Afghanistan saw it firsthand. They were blown away.
Soon, the US Army brought JJ to America to personally train Army Rangers and Green Berets in his system.
That’s when Taff reached out to me.
He knew about my work with the Navy SEALs. He knew about Target Focus Training. And he told me that what JJ had developed aligned almost perfectly with what I’d been teaching for over 30 years.
The same principles. The same focus on injury as the only thing that stops violence. The same “no BS” approach.
But JJ had taken it one step further.
The Missing Piece I'd Been Searching For
He’d figured out how to seamlessly integrate it with firearms training in extreme close quarters.
I had to see this for myself. So I contacted JJ directly.
And after spending time with him and seeing his system in action… I knew this was the missing piece I’d been searching for. This was the answer to the problem that had been keeping me up at night.
The gap between having a weapon… and being able to USE that weapon when violence strikes without warning.
A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity
So I made JJ an offer.
I told him I wanted to bring him and his team to the United States. To teach a private, exclusive class for my TFT students ONLY. And to film the entire thing.
It had never been done before.
JJ’s ICC system had only been taught to military special operations units. Never to civilians. And certainly never on camera.
But after some discussion, JJ agreed.
And what happened next was unlike anything I’d ever experienced in my 30+ years of teaching self-protection…
What Happened When JJ Finally Arrived In The US
When JJ and his team landed in America, I’ll be honest… I was nervous.
I’d built this up in my mind as the “missing piece” to everything I’d been teaching for 30+ years. And I was about to find out if I was right… or if I’d just wasted everyone’s time.
We set up at a private training facility. Just a small group of my most dedicated TFT students. The ones who carry every day. The ones who understand that being armed doesn’t automatically make you safe.
And for three intense days, JJ put us through the wringer.
The Brutal Truth I Wasn't Expecting
Here’s what I discovered: Everything I thought I knew about armed self-defense… was incomplete.
Not wrong. Just incomplete.
See, Target Focus Training had always focused on causing immediate injury to stop violence. And that hadn’t changed. But what JJ showed us was how to do that while ALSO maintaining control of your weapon in extreme close quarters.
The kind of chaos where someone’s trying to rip your gun away from you. Where you can’t create distance. Where drawing from your holster might get you killed.
It was like watching two puzzle pieces finally click together.
My 30+ years of work with injury-based stopping… combined with JJ’s real-world experience integrating firearms into brutal close-quarters combat.
Why I Knew I Had To Share This
And as I watched my students go through the training… something hit me hard.
These weren’t Special Forces operators. These weren’t federal agents. These were regular people. Guys who carry to protect their families. Who’ve taken all the “standard” firearms courses. Who think they’re prepared.
But watching them struggle with scenarios that were WELL within the “kill zone”… I realized something terrifying:
Most armed civilians are living in a fantasy world.
They think having a gun makes them safe. They think their concealed carry permit and their weekend range time are enough. They think that if violence ever finds them… they’ll just “draw and fire.”
But the reality? When violence strikes, it’s almost ALWAYS inside that 21-foot kill zone. It’s fast. It’s brutal. It’s eyeball-to-eyeball. And if you can’t handle that moment… your gun becomes a liability instead of an asset.
The Decision That Changed Everything
After those three days with JJ, I made a decision.
I told him we needed to capture this on film. We needed to make this available to every armed civilian in America. Because this wasn’t just “advanced training” for gun enthusiasts. This was life-or-death information that EVERY person who carries a weapon desperately needs.
JJ agreed.
So we brought him back. We set up cameras. And we filmed the entire Extreme Close Combat Shooting course from start to finish.
And when we released it… the response was overwhelming.
Thousands of armed civilians finally got access to training that had previously only been available to elite military units. Training that filled the massive, deadly gap in their self-protection knowledge.
But here’s the thing…
Why I'm Reaching Out To You Today
Even after releasing that course… I kept getting the same questions over and over again:
“Tim, this is incredible… but how do I actually INTEGRATE this into my everyday carry routine?”
“How do I train for this when I can’t afford to fly to a private facility?”
“What are the specific scenarios I need to prepare for?”
“How do I know if I’m doing this RIGHT when my life depends on it?”
And that’s when I realized… releasing the course wasn’t enough.
People needed more than just techniques on video. They needed a roadmap. They needed specific answers to their specific situations. They needed to understand the PRINCIPLES behind the tactics… so they could adapt them to any scenario.
So I decided to do something I’ve never done before with the Extreme Close Combat Shooting Course…
An Exclusive One-Of-A-Kind Live Training Webinar Event on January 8th
I’m hosting a special live webinar on January 8th where I’m going to personally walk you through the most critical elements of Extreme Close Combat Shooting.
Not just the “what”… but the WHY behind it. The principles that make this system work in the real world. The specific scenarios you MUST be prepared for. And the biggest mistakes that will get you killed inside the kill zone.
This isn’t a replay. This isn’t some pre-recorded seminar. This is LIVE. Which means you can ask questions. Get specific answers. And finally understand how to protect yourself when your gun alone isn’t enough.
And in just a moment, I’m going to show you exactly how to claim your spot…
A Self-Defense Breakthrough That Changes Everything
When I started planning this live webinar, I knew it had to be different.
Because here’s the thing…
Most firearms training is just… training.
You learn some techniques. You practice on the range. Maybe you run through some drills.
But real violence doesn’t happen on a range.
It happens in dark parking lots…
In cramped hallways…
In the driver’s seat of your car.
Places where you can’t create distance.
Where you can’t get into a perfect stance.
Where you have 1.5 seconds to either solve the problem… or die trying.
That’s why this live online training session is going to be completely different from anything you’ve ever experienced.
Why This Webinar Will Save Your Life
See, when JJ and I were filming the Extreme Close Combat Shooting course…
We noticed something interesting.
The students who got the most value weren’t just the ones practicing the techniques…
They were the ones asking specific questions about their everyday situations.
The woman who wanted to know how to protect herself while loading groceries into her car…
The executive who needed to understand how to handle a carjacking…
The father who wanted to know how to clear his house when something goes bump in the night…
These real-world scenarios… and the specific solutions we developed… changed everything.
That’s when I realized…
The Most Powerful Training Ever Created
We needed to create something that went beyond just techniques.
Something that would give you the principles… the mindset… and the specific answers you need to survive any close-quarters encounter.
So I reached out to both Taff Davies and Paul “JJ” Cale.
I asked them to join me for an exclusive interview during the webinar.
To share real combat stories that have never been told before…
To break down exactly what happens in those critical 1.5 seconds…
And to reveal the battlefield-tested secrets that have kept him and his team alive in the worst situations imaginable.
They agreed immediately.
Because like me, they’ve seen too many good people die simply because they didn’t understand what really happens in close-quarters violence.
Here's Exactly What You'll Discover In This Live Online Training
During this exclusive webinar, you’ll discover:
- The deadly “21-foot kill zone” secret that most firearms instructors get completely wrong (and why it could get you killed)
- The 3-step process for maintaining control of your weapon even when an attacker is inches from your face
- Why creating distance in close quarters actually makes you MORE vulnerable (and what to do instead)
- The exact “weapon retention triangle” that elite operators use to keep their firearm secure in hand-to-hand combat
- How to instantly recognize pre-attack indicators that tell you violence is coming (this alone could save your life)
- The truth about what happens to your body in real violence (and how to make sure your training doesn’t fall apart when it matters most)
Plus, during our exclusive interview with Taff Davies and Paul “JJ” Cale, you’ll discover:
- Real combat stories that have never been shared with civilians before
- The exact mindset shifts that separate survivors from victims
- Battlefield-tested secrets that have kept elite operators alive in the worst situations imaginable
But That's Just The Beginning...
Because you’ll also get to participate in our live Q&A session.
This isn’t some rushed “afterthought” where we take a few quick questions.
This is an extended session where you can ask me anything.
About your specific situations…
Your unique concerns…
The scenarios that keep you up at night…
And get real, actionable answers that could save your life.
Here's What You'll Get When You Secure Your Spot
Full access to the live, interactive online training where I’ll personally walk you through the most critical elements of close-quarters combat ($697 Value)
- Extended Q&A session where you can get specific answers to your specific situations – all from the comfort of your own home ($247 Value)
- Complete recording access so you can review the webinar training as many times as you need ($197 Value)
- The entire Extreme Close Combat Shooting online course ($147 value) – the same system we teach to elite military units
- My exclusive interview with Taff Davies and Paul “JJ” Cale ($197 value) where he reveals combat secrets that have never been shared with civilians before
- And so much more…
Total Value: $1,485
This is truly unprecedented.
Never before has this level of training been made available in this format…
Never before have JJ’s and Taff’s methods been taught to civilians…
And never before have you had the chance to learn directly from those who’ve actually been there…
Done that…
And lived to teach others how to survive when everything goes wrong.
But Here's The Thing...
If this training helps you survive just ONE violent encounter…
If it helps you protect your family just ONCE…
If it gives you the confidence to handle yourself in a life-or-death situation…
Then it’s worth far more than $1,485.
It’s literally priceless.
Because you can’t put a price on your life.
Or your family’s safety.
But I Want This Training Available To Everyone
With violence escalating faster than ever…
With police response times getting longer…
With more people feeling vulnerable than ever before…
I believe everyone has the right to this knowledge.
That’s why I’ve decided to do something unprecedented.
Instead of charging the normal $2,497 for in-person training…
Instead of even charging the standard $697 webinar fee…
You can get instant access to this entire package today for just $197.
That’s less than:
A basic CCW class
One hour with a personal firearms instructor
A single box of premium firearm ammo
- A cheap security system that won’t protect you when it matters
Think about it…
People spend hundreds on gun safes to protect their weapons…
Thousands on security systems to protect their homes…
But how much have you invested in protecting yourself?
In knowing exactly what to do when violence finds you?
For just $197, you can have that peace of mind.
That confidence.
That knowledge that could save your life.
But You Must Act Fast...
When we opened registration for this webinar to our previous “Justified Lethal Force” students…
80 spots were claimed almost immediately.
These are people who already know the value of our training…
Who’ve experienced our teaching firsthand…
And who jumped at the chance to learn these close-quarters combat secrets.
That means only 120 spots remain available.
And once they’re gone, they’re gone.
We keep our webinars small for a reason:
To ensure everyone gets their questions answered
To maintain the highest quality of instruction
To give each participant the attention they deserve
This isn’t some massive “cattle call” where you’re just another face in the crowd.
This is intimate, detailed training where you’ll learn exactly what you need to survive.
But with only 120 spots remaining…
And with this being offered at such an accessible price point…
These spots won’t last long.
In fact, based on our previous webinars, we expect them to fill up within the next 24-48 hours.
So if you’re serious about learning these life-saving skills…
If you want to know exactly what to do when violence finds you…
If you’re ready to take control of your own safety…
Then secure your spot now before they’re all gone.
Here's What To Do Next...
Click the button below now to secure your spot in this exclusive training before all 120 remaining seats are gone.
Remember, you’re getting:
- Full Live Interactive Training ($697 Value)
- Extended Q&A Session ($247 Value)
- Lifetime Recording Access ($197 Value)
- Complete Extreme Close Combat Shooting Course ($147 Value)
- Exclusive Taff Davies Paul “JJ” Cale Interview ($197 Value)
Total Value: $1,485
Your Investment Today: Just $197
But Remember…
Only 120 spots remain available.
80 were already claimed by our previous students…
And the rest will fill up fast.
Don’t wait and risk missing out on this potentially life-saving training.
Click the button below now to secure your spot while you still can:
Stay Safe,
Webinar: January 8th, 2026 @ 3PM PST
(Recording Provided After Webinar)
P.S. Remember, this exact training costs $2,497 in person. But today, you can get it for just $197 – less than the cost of a basic CCW class. This is your chance to learn the close-quarters combat secrets that could save your life.
P.P.S. Only 120 spots remain available. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. And with violence escalating faster than ever, you can’t afford to wait. Secure your spot now before it’s too late.