Innovative Defensive Solutions, llc

🔥 Registration Now Open – 2026 Doswell, VA ECQC! 🔥

We’re excited to announce that Innovative Defensive Solutions will once again be hosting the Extreme Close Quarter Concepts (ECQC) course with Craig Douglas / ShivWorks in Doswell, VA on April 17–19, 2026!

This is ShivWorks’ flagship program — an intensive, 2.5-day, 24-hour training experience that bridges the gap between fi****ms, combatives, and decision-making under pressure.

📍 Location: Doswell, VA (exact range address will be provided closer to the course date)
📆 Dates: April 17–19, 2026
💰 Course Fee: $700 (paid through the registration link)
💵 Range Fee: $60 (cash due at class to host)

👉 Register Here: https://shivworks.corsizio.com/event/68efef95f752d54f34f10813

🔹 Course Overview

The ECQC course focuses on building functional handgun skills from zero to five feet — a range that demands an integrated understanding of verbal agility, physical skills, and weapons manipulation. Students will experience both live fire and non-consensual force-on-force scenarios using marking cartridges and protective gear.

🔹 Topics Include

The Criminal Assault Paradigm

Managing Unknown Contacts

In-Fight Weapon Access

Weapon Retention & Recovery (in/out of holster)

Grounded Weapon Fights

Full Spectrum Evolution drills

🔹 Equipment Required

Quality holster and handgun

220–275 rounds of ammunition

Eye & ear protection, mouthpiece, cup

Heavy/long sleeve sweatshirt or body armor

Seasonal gear and cleaning supplies

Good attitude & willingness to push limits

💡 Note: This is not a beginner course. You must be safe and competent in basic firearm handling prior to attending.

🏨 Local hotel options and range address will be shared as the course date approaches.

📣 Don’t wait — these spots fill fast every year. If you’ve been on the fence about taking ECQC, now’s your chance.

🚨 Shivworks ECQC Course – April 25-27, 2025 🚨

Join us for the Shivworks Extreme Close Quarter Concepts (ECQC) course, the ultimate training experience for handling life-threatening situations in real-world environments.

📅 Dates: April 25-27, 2025
📍 Location: Doswell, VA

What is ECQC?
Extreme Close Quarter Concepts (ECQC) course is the flagship Shivworks Course and takes place over 2.5 days with a total of 24 training hours. Instruction is given on functional handgun skills from zero to five feet, a unique problem requiring an interdisciplinary approach. Provided is a template for what we feel are the best practices between verbal and physical skills to avoid, stabilize, and resolve a life-threatening situation within the context of the criminal assault paradigm while armed. After developing new skills, everyone validates the skills through an unscripted evolution. Evolutions are competitive, non-consensual force-on-force experiences using marking cartridges and protective equipment.

🎥 Check out this ECQC Overview Video: https://youtu.be/gtQC5vuDQQg?si=HGuXwoR-hv1_plzg

What You'll Learn:
🔹 Criminal Assault Paradigm: Understanding the reality of violent crimes
🔹 Managing Unknown Contacts: Navigating public spaces safely
🔹 Adapted Pistol Presentation: Real-world draw stroke functionality
🔹 Weapon Retention & Recovery: Effective solutions for close-quarters problems
🔹 Grounded Weapon Fights: Techniques to regain control and get to your feet
🔹 Full Spectrum Evolutions: Realistic, unscripted force-on-force scenarios

What to Bring:
Quality holster
Handgun and 220 rounds of ammunition
Safety glasses and ear protection
Comfortable training clothes
Mouthpiece and cup
Preferred carry knives and trainer knives (if available)
💵 Range Fee: $60 (cash only, payable on training day)

NOTE: This is NOT a pistol 101 course. You must be proficient in safely handling and operating your firearm. Lack of basic skills may result in removal from the firing line.

Registration:
Spots are limited, and this course fills quickly! Secure your spot now:
👉 https://shivworks.corsizio.com/event/6759b04f24e900dbe0d24ac9

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn life-saving skills in a high-intensity, expertly led environment. Share with your training partners and make sure to join us in April!

Extreme Close Quarter Concepts (ECQC) - Doswell, VA — Shivworks What is ECQC?. https://youtu.be/gtQC5vuDQQg?si=HGuXwoR-hv1_plzg.

What an amazing weekend, hosted Craig Douglas/Brian Frias, Scott O, and Shivworks for the 10th straight year in a row in Doswell for ECQC, this was my 12th ECQC and my 14th Shivworks course. Starting later this year we will increase to 2 ECQC’s per year in Doswell.

Glad Hunt Er could make it down for this one, he’s hooked now and I’m glad to have another training partner to get in reps in with.