The business offers a reality-based training system that is free of live firearms and focuses on situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, self-defense and understanding the laws surrounding violent encounters, according to its website.
The details
The business offers more than 50,000 pre-recorded video simulations from carjacking, muggings, home invasion and kidnapping, according to Scott Allegretto, UDT Tactical Grapevine COO. Most of the recordings will feature interactive elements, which tests users' responses in a dynamic situation, compared to a static motion within a shooting range.
However, the goal is to make shooting the last option, he said.
The facility also offers a gym for working out and Muay Thai and Krav Maga are some of the trainings offered.
Zooming in
UDT is app-driven and classes are booked online, and it will also offer firearm familiarization for those members who purchase guns for the first time.
The instructors at the class have varied backgrounds that intertwine with this business. There are military veterans, law enforcement officers and private sector security.
What else?
Grapevine approved a conditional use permit for the business during an April 15 meeting, according to previous reporting. UDT moved into a space formerly occupied by Mattress Firm in the Grapevine Crossing shopping center.
Jonathan Caldwell, the co-owner, said there will be a grand opening event, which will include a car show, Dec. 6.
- Opened Oct. 9
- 1505 W. SH 114, Grapevine
- www.uniteddefensetactical.com
