Luke Cuenco 01.10.24
511 Tactical’s popular ABR Academy, which focuses on preparedness, wound care, and concealed carry preparedness, is excited that they, along with the USCAA, are preparing to expand the number of available classes to 500 in 2024. The ABR Academy was reintroduced along with the USCAA partnership in early 2023 and has become so popular with the American public that 5.11 has expanded this series of classes so that more people can benefit from it. Whether you’re looking to learn some survival skills like how to properly prepare a “bug out bag” or you want to brush up on your concealed carry skills or medical training, 5.11 and the USCAA will have you covered at their ABR Academy classes.
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5.11 Prepares for ABR Academy Expansion in 2024
Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2024) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, today announced it will expand its popular ABR Academy in 2024 to host more than 500 classes in collaboration with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). Together, the companies will host the free instructional classes at 5.11 company-owned retail locations across the U.S. to provide tips, tactics and insight on readiness skills.
“Expanding the ABR Academy will allow us to better support individuals seeking to enhance their personal safety and self-reliance skills,” said 5.11 Tactical’s CMO, Debra Radcliff. “By partnering with USCCA, we aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate real-world situations and to protect themselves and their loved ones.”
The ABR Academy clinics will provide first-hand learning and guidance on topics ranging from building emergency preparedness kits and bug-out bags to self-defense and trauma care. Each course is free to attend and will be hosted by certified experts, including instructors from the USCCA and brand ambassadors from 5.11 Tactical.
“We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with 5.11 and the ABR Academy,” said Tim Schmidt, Co-Founder and Chairman of the USCCA. “Hosting more classes symbolizes our collective pursuit of widespread training and education. This is not just a partnership; it’s a shared commitment to be a positive force in the mission of saving lives.”
The USCCA is the largest, fastest-growing self-defense association dedicated to responsible firearm owners. It offers industry-leading training, lifesaving education, and self-defense liability insurance to help members build preparedness and confidence. The partnership between 5.11 Tactical and USCCA brings together two industry-leading organizations to provide participants with a top-tier training experience.
While these classes focus heavily on concealed carry and emergency preparedness, the medical classes alone can provide a lot of value for virtually everyone, regardless of where they live or what they do. For hunters who are often miles and hours away from a hospital or immediate medical care, having the kind of wound and trauma care that the ABR Academy gives you could prove to be life-saving. For more information including a list of available classes at 5.11 retail stores in your area, you can visit https://511abracademy.usconcealedcarry.com/ to learn more.
