South Africa’s Leading CQB & Home Defence Training Provider
Home Defence & Room Clearing Training
Close-Quarters Training For The Real South African Home Invasion Fight.
See What Real CQB Training Looks Like Inside Our Modular Killhouse
Every building, every corner, every doorway — violence happens fast and up close.
Here’s how we train ordinary firearm owners and security teams to fight back effectively.
Watch the video below
“This is real footage from our CQB program — no staged actors, no theory, only practical application.”
What Is Home Defence & Room Clearing?
When someone kicks your door in at 03:00, your family doesn’t need theory – they need you to move, think and fight without shooting the wrong person.
Home Defence & Room Clearing (Home Defence CQB) is a modular course that teaches ordinary firearm owners how to fight their way through a real South African home invasion or farm attack scenario.
No fantasy. No cosplay.
Just one armed civilian protecting their loved ones inside a house.
“Live movement drills inside our modular killhouse.”
Required Skill Level
This is an intermediate to advanced course.
Because of the fast pace and confined environments of CQB, students must already be confident with:
- Firearm fundamentals
- Smooth, efficient mag changes
- Clearing basic malfunctions
- Shooting from multiple positions
- Moving safely under light pressure
If you’re still developing these skills, we recommend completing Intro to Handgun or Combat Handgun first — these courses will prepare you perfectly for CQB and ensure you get the maximum value from the training.
Two Training Pathways — Choose the One That Fits Your Mission
Our CQB program is designed for two types of clients:
1. Individual Homeowners (6-Module Pathway)
The Home Defence Blueprint – 2 Phases, 6 Modules
We train in two logical phases:
Phase 1 – Survive the First 30 Seconds
Focus: You alone, moving to your family, not getting shot, not shooting the wrong person.
Phase 2 – Fight Through the House
Focus: Night, noise, smoke, screaming, force-on-force and full home-invasion missions.
Each phase consists of three modules. You can book Phase 1 alone, but the full experience is Phase 1 + Phase 2.
2. Security / CPF / Tactical Teams (6-Module Pathway)
Designed for professional or volunteer teams operating in high-risk environments.
You will learn:
- Team communication and flow
- 2-man and 4-man room entries
- Sector control and angle responsibility
- Scenario-based team tactics inside structures
This pathway runs over 6 modules with additional team-based work.
Why You Must Complete All Modules
Each module builds on the previous one — concepts, movement, and decision-making become progressively more advanced. Completing every module ensures you are competent, confident, and safe in real-world CQB environments.
Training Environment – Modular Killhouse
The non-shooting modules of this course are conducted in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built modular killhouse in Pretoria North — one of the very few facilities of its kind in South Africa. It has been designed specifically to replicate real-world close-quarters environments in a safe and controlled setting.
What Makes This Killhouse Unique
- Fully modular internal layout — rooms, passages, and doorways can be reconfigured between modules so students never encounter the same floor plan twice.
- Integrated camera system — allows for real-time feedback and detailed post-scenario review.
- Light and sound stressors — enhance realism and pressure, forcing critical thinking under stress.
- Keiron training system — eliminates risk of injury while preserving the realism of engagements.
- Scenario-based training — each module introduces new spatial challenges, requiring students to assess, plan, and execute differently every time.
This dynamic environment is critical for developing adaptable strategies, improving decision-making under pressure, and preventing training complacency. No two training sessions are ever the same — just like in real defensive encounters.
Individuals (Home Defence Pathway)
Level 1 – CQB Foundations (3 Modules)
Designed for homeowners who want practical, reality-based defensive capability inside a residential environment. Training focuses exclusively on the handgun as a defensive tool and teaches you how to move, think, and fight inside confined spaces.
Module 1: Moving With a Gun Inside Your Home
- Core CQB principles
- Angles, doorways, movement, safe structure navigation
- Essential proficiency drills
- Not for novice shooters – handgun fundamentals required.
Module 2: Solo Room Entries & Fighting to Your Children
- New layouts and unfamiliar room structures
- Movement under pressure
- Tactical decision-making
- Scenario-driven engagements
Module 3: Live-Fire Home Defence Mechanics
- Dynamic live-fire
- Accuracy under pressure
- Safe engagement protocols
- Real-world defensive application
Level 2 – Advanced CQB & Night Operations (3 Modules)
For students who have completed Level 1 and want to progress to advanced room-fighting principles, low-light engagements, and high-pressure live-fire.
Module 4: Night CQB & Home Invasion Scenarios
- Low-light/no-light navigation
- Use of handheld and weapon-mounted lights
- Identifying threats in darkness
- Managing angles when visibility is limited
Module 5: Force-On-Force & The Decision Lab
- Applying CQB principles in darkness
- Stress-based live-fire
- Threat identification and accuracy under low-light
Module 6: Final Home Defence Mission & Trauma Integration
- Full-sequence scenario from entry to resolution
- Pressure testing decision-making, safety, and tactical fluency
- Course sign-off
By the end of Phase 1 you will:
- Know how to move safely at night inside your own home
- Understand where attackers are likely to wait and how they think
- Be able to fight from your bedroom to your children’s rooms
- Have practised not shooting your own loved ones under stress
Phase 1 is where your survival lives.
Phase 2 is where the chaos starts.
Teams (Security / CPF / Tactical Groups)
For security companies, CPFs and professional response teams we offer a separate Team CQB program that focuses on 2- and 4-man team tactics, built around your operational environment.
Level 1 – Team CQB Foundations (3 Modules)
Designed for security teams, farm watch groups, reaction officers, CPF structures, and volunteer groups who need team-based close-quarters capability.
Training can be done with handgun, carbine, or shotgun depending on client requirements.
We cover:
- 2-man and 4-man stacks and high/low corners
- Team communication and call-outs
- Warehouse, outbuilding and farm-yard CQB
- Team-based TMCS and casualty movement
- Smoke, noise and coordinated entries
This is a closed course for:
- Security companies
- CPFs and neighbourhood watches
- Farm response and rapid reaction units
Module 1: Team CQB Fundamentals (Killhouse)
- Core CQB principles
- Team communication and flow
- Safe movement and sector control
Not for novice shooters.
Module 2: Applied Scenarios for Teams (Modified Killhouse)
- 2-man and 4-man entries
- Choke points, cornering, angle responsibility
- Decision-making in multi-person environments
Module 3: Live-Fire Team CQB (Range – Pretoria East)
- Coordinated shooting
- Moving and communicating under pressure
- Realistic defensive applications
Level 2 – Advanced Team Tactics (3 Modules)
For units who want to progress into scenario-based team operations, night operations, and complex environment challenges.
Module 4: Night Team CQB (Killhouse)
- Team coordination in low-light/no-light
- Light discipline and communication
- Multi-room progression
Module 5: Night Live-Fire Team Exercise (Range – Pretoria East)
- Shooting under darkness as a coordinated unit
- Threat ID, communication, and accuracy under stress
Module 6: Team Dynamics Final Scenario (Killhouse)
- Full team scenario evaluation
- Multi-room decision-making
- Sector control and tactical fluency under pressure
Training Location
Our CQB program is currently presented in Pretoria, using two dedicated training environments:
Pretoria North — Modular Killhouse
Used for close-quarters movement, room entries, low-light training and scenario work.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LCRfWHipnjd6H6vS6
Pretoria East — Outdoor Range
Map: https://share.google/uQLNnOIrtXkfm76bW
Used for live-fire components and open-area movement drills.
Not in Pretoria?
CQB is being rolled out to other provinces soon.
Join the waiting list to be notified when training opens in your area.
Firearm Platform
For Civilians/Individuals
Primary: handgun / EDC pistol
For Security/CPF/Farm Watch Teams
Carbine integration available for custom groups and farm-focused packages
What You Need
- Valid firearm licence
- Your handgun, proper holster and at least 3 magazines
- Ammunition as per module brief
- Eye and ear protection
- Clothing you can kneel, roll and move in
- Kneepads
- Bulletproofs only for teams operating with them
Full kit list will be shared once you’ve registered
Security Companies & CPF Teams — Custom CQB Training
We offer dedicated CQB training solutions for security teams, farm watch structures, armed response units, and CPF groups. Training packages are customised to your team size, firearm platforms, and operational requirements.
Training can include:
- Handgun, carbine, and shotgun CQB
- Team movement and communication
- Room entries (2-man and 4-man)
- Scenario-based exercises
- Low-light / no-light operations
- Live-fire CQB (range)
- Killhouse-based dynamic training
Get a Quote for Your Team
Training is scheduled privately and priced per team.
(Ammunition excluded)
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FAQ
Q: Is this course suitable for beginners?
A: No. You must already be safe and reasonably competent with your firearm. If you’re unsure, start with Lone Operator Level 1.
Q: Do I have to do both phases?
A: You can complete Phase 1 as a stand-alone block. However, Phase 2 is where you experience full low-light, smoke and force-on-force missions. Most students who finish Phase 1 immediately book Phase 2.
Q: Can my spouse train with me?
A: Yes. Although the curriculum is built around the solo defender, spouses often train together to build a shared home-defence plan.
Q: Do you offer this to security teams and CPFs?
A: Yes. We have a separate Team CQB program specifically for security companies, CPFs and farm response teams. Scroll up to the Security Teams section for more info.
New Student Benefit — Included with Every Course
Every student enrolling in ANY Fortis course now receives
3 months of Firearms Guardian cover — FREE.
Sponsored entirely by Fortis Pro Active Defence Solutions.
Training + Protection.
That’s the new standard.
Ready To Protect Your Home For Real?
If you keep a firearm to protect your family, you owe it to them to train in the environment you’re most likely to fight in – your house.
Your training journey starts inside the FORTIS HUB
After clicking the button below, you’ll be guided through your course selection, dates, and payment on the FORTIS HUB.
Fortis Hub At Your Fingertips
– Anywhere, Anytime
Train with structure, not guesswork Follow a clear progression instead of just “going to the range”
Know exactly what to do next Your upcoming training, modules, and sessions in one place
Track your real progress See where you’re improving — and where you’re falling short
Stop wasting range time Every session has a purpose, focus, and measurable outcomes
Access your training anytime Drills, lessons, and content available when you need it
Stay accountable No more drifting — you always know where you stand
Train like it matters Build skills that actually transfer under pressure
Be part of something structured Not just random shooting — a system that builds capability
Everything in one place Accounts, billing, support, calendars, courses, progression, evaluations, credits, bookings, and it even predicts the weather.
Turn ownership into competence – Having a firearm is step one — this is where it becomes a skill
Registration Process: Before You Continue — Read This (Important)
All Fortis course bookings are now handled through the Fortis Hub.
This is a 2-step process:
Step 1:
Register and complete payment for your course.
Step 2:
Log into the Hub and assign your credit to the specific course date you want to attend.
- Your credit is automatically added to your account after payment.
- You’ll apply it when selecting your course inside the Hub.
You’ll also receive:
- A confirmation page explaining the process
- An email with instructions and access details
What This Means For You
You are not fully booked until your credit has been assigned to a course date.
This step is critical — don’t skip it.
Next Step
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