Class Flow: PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY INTENSE / THIS IS A FORCE-ON-FORCE CLASS. YOU MAY BE PUT INTO SITUATIONS WHERE YOU ARE SHOT AT BY UTM (ULTIMATE TRAINING MUNITION) PROJECTILES WHILE WEARING ISSUED SAFETY GEAR. SEE: THEY HURT (STING)
We train and train and train for what will hopefully never happen. As we live and work to enjoy our life of liberty and freedom, there is always someone who is willing to try and take that from us. That being said, life is not all about worrying about all of the bad, but it does warrant the conscious thought that bad things can occur and that being as prepared as possible is far better than never readying ourselves.
MDFI’s The Human Element will put you, your training, your life experiences, the way you interact with others and your environment all to the test.
The ultimate problem-solving class. There are no more paper targets. You and your actions will determine the outcome of this class. This is the class for the person who wants a litmus test of their place as a responsibly-armed citizen. You will test your use of verbal skills, intermediate force and lethal force skills, articulation and understanding of constitutional use of force. This class is about a desire for feedback and improving yourself as a responsible member of society. You will be immersed in situations with a cadre of role players to truly test how you deal with realistic life scenarios that encompass all use of force levels and types of situations a person may encounter.
This is not paintball. This is not time to play shoot ‘em up with UTMs for fun. If you are an unsafe gun handler, lack a proper skills foundation, or have poor emotional control don’t even hover near the register button. This is for the serious student looking to better themselves.
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS UTM/SIM ONLY AT AN INDOOR SHOOTHOUSE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SIMULATE COMMON OCCUPIED STRUCTURES. LIVE WEAPONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED* Please carry to class as legally warranted. Cadre will notify students of proper range-safety procedures prior to training.
This course is offered in series to provide students with different scenarios if taking the class multiple times. Series must be taken in order (starting with Series 1) but can be repeated if a student desires. Series 2 coming Fall 2021.
In-depth Firearms Responsibility (safety) and Medical Briefing
You
Others
Life
This class will put you in real life scenarios and offer detailed reviews of how you perform in them.
All gear needed is included in the cost of class.
Ballistic Eyewear Required
Come as you normally are in public.
Any and all gear you carry on your person day to day.
Note Taking Materials / Laptop would be ideal
YOU MUST BRING YOUR CPL
(or LE CREDENTIALS or NON-CPL WAIVER) TO CLASS.
Clothing You Don't Mind Getting Dirty / Damaged
Appropriate Clothing for Climate
(Indoors but can get chilly)
Knee Pads
Flashlight w/Extra Batteries
Snacks + Drink for 2 Days of Training
(Electrolyte Drinks/Powder)
Thin gloves. UTM gloves are available for purchase at class.
Valid Concealed Weapon License or Law Enforcement Credentials (if you do not have either, email us for instructions).
MUST KNOW, UNDERSTAND AND APPLY THE FOUR LIFE RULES OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS HANDLING AT ALL TIMES. See video below.
You MUST take Human Element Series in order (1, 2, etc.)
Dark Angel Medical D.A.R.T. or equivalent
MDFI Beyond A Door Shoothouse
MDFI Handgun Cover + Movement or equivalent
MDFI Low Light Handgun or equivalent
MDFI Foundation Handgun or equivalent
MDFI When A Gun Is Not An Option
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Incredible opportunity to audit the true state of your abilities. Many of us train and excel at shooting, some of us train our verbal agility. Rarely do we have a chance to combine all of that with decision-making in a dynamic simulated environment where we don't have complete information, and "processor speed" determines (simulated) life or death. This is that class. The scenarios are designed to address specific themes encountered in human confrontation. Difficulty amplifies when multiple characters come into play, and of course there is often not one correct answer. A must-do class for anyone serious about being an asset to yourself, your family, your community, and society.
MTAC is a versatile facility; MDFI has fantastic role-players and well-crafted scenarios. I've been through a lot of scenario-based training in the past and this class was amazing. It gets you out of your comfort zone, but that's how you grow and learn, which is critical when you're potentially making life-or-death decisions.
This is a great culminating class. After completing many MDFI courses this is the course to put everything you have learned to the test in every day scenarios with role players and simunition. I have trained with many different trainers from military to law enforcement, NONE compare to Trek's knowledge, presentation and constructive feedback. Trek's focus on safety and application make him and his cadre a top tier trainer in the United States. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to put their skills and mindset to the test.
This class is top notch. The role players do such a good job allowing you to really get into the scenarios and make them as real as possible. Everytime I take a class with MDFI I am amazed at how well the classes are set up and organized and how good the instruction is. Trex and his cadre are the best instructors out there. It was helpful to see which areas of my training were able to kick-in as a reflex, but also to know what I need to work on next. This class really humbled me and showed me how much more I still have to learn. I can’t wait for The Human Element 2!
I just wanted to extend a sincere thanks for the Human Element experience this past weekend. The course was the best I've taken across disciplines. It really exemplifies the thought, work, and experience you've put into the MDFI curriculum.
The cadre were a key part of the class, and their dedication to the students was incredible. I really appreciate their long hours and hard work.
The G19 UTM slide also ran flawlessly -- didn't have a single malfunction.
Looking forward to training with MDFI in 2020.
I came to this class hoping to fair well and find my weak points but also to verify that I’m going down the right path. That is exactly what I took away from this class and it was fun at the same time. It also helped me figure out what classes I’ll be working on next year. Definitely planning to run this class again next year.
Outside of this type of class, there is no way to learn these things. You can read 100 books on the subject but not learn as much as we did on a weekend. The class feedback was just as informative. In each scenario learning what others did or did not do and how it played out was extremely helpful in the learning process. I ate some humble pie as I found there are skills that needed to be sharpened. And other skills that I flat out did not have at all. I found areas that I need training on and others that I need to work on myself. If you were less trained, you learned what you needed to focus on and build. If you came into the class with a higher training level your skills were honed and built upon. Fantastic class. I was fully immersed the entire weekend. I will be taking this again and is a must take for my wife and eventually my other kids as well as they are old enough. I am so glad my son took this class with me.
human element is an eye opener
I participated in The Human Element with MDFI this past weekend. It was not a typical class format, but more of an evaluation of my ability to deal with everything from difficult people to flat out killers. This took place at the Muncie Indiana MTAC facility which is designed to simulate common settings you would encounter in life, such as a home, a business, public buildings, and even a car. The two days of evaluation involved multiple real life scenarios where I interacted with role players. Some represented friends or innocent bystanders, while others were there to rob or hurt me. Bad guy weapons ranged from a poor attitude to fists to guns. My defensive tool options were words (used full strength), physical contact (simulated) , pepper spray (silly string), a pistol (SIM or UTM guns), or run Jeff, run. I also utilized a tourniquet and a cell phone during some of the scenarios.
I received direct feedback from the instructor, Trek, after each of the scenarios. I then wrote a report on what occurred as if I would need to defend my actions to authorities. Once all students completed a run of the same scenario and wrote their report, we had a group discussion about each of our results.
I entered The Human Element with a solid shooting skill set (mostly via MDFI classes), some medical trauma training (Dark Angel), plus use of force knowledge (CPL class, self study of relevant laws, and MDFI "When a gun is not an option" class). While all these are certainly critical to being a responsibly armed citizen, participation in The Human Element made it clear that there is much more to be learned and practiced regarding when to shoot vs other actions that can be taken to preserve life. Most of the scenarios unfold very quickly and require decisive action to prevail. Others teach that reacting with an inappropriate level of force or too quickly can lead to bad outcomes such as lethal injury or legal charges.
One thing is certain: it is far better to experience these types of situations in a training environment like MTAC before living it in real life where there are no second chances after mistakes in lethal encounters.
While I will continue to hone shooting skills, I am excited to have begun a new phase of defensive learning focused on scenario training. MDFI The Human Element is a safe and challenging opportunity for learning. I will be back for more, and I believe that anyone who assumes the responsibility of being an armed citizen should give it a try.