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Bleed Smart

Practical emergency response skills for real‑world situations.

Bleed Smart is a comprehensive lifesaving interventions course designed to give students the confidence and capability to act decisively when seconds matter. This session covers the essentials of bleeding control, CPR, and foundational first‑aid principles — all delivered in a controlled, professional environment focused on clarity, safety, and real‑world application.

This session is not a certification course. It provides practical, accessible lifesaving skills for individuals, families, and small groups who want real‑world capability without the structure of a formal certification program.

Our instructors are actively working toward American Heart Association certification to issue CPR/BLS cards. Once this credentialing process is complete, certified BLS training and card issuance will be available through Mountain Viking Tactical Solutions.

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What you’ll learn

  • Bleed Smart focuses on the critical skills every prepared individual should know: Training includes high‑level instruction in:Recognizing life‑threatening bleedingApplying immediate interventionsManaging critical injuries until help arrives
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  • Recognizing life‑threatening bleeding and applying immediate interventions: Learn to identify critical bleeds fast and take decisive action when seconds matter.
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  • Managing critical injuries until professional help arrives: Build the capability to stabilize a casualty and keep them alive through the gap.
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  • CPR fundamentals and essential first‑aid principles: Gain the core lifesaving skills every prepared individual should have.
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  • Building confidence and making clear decisions under stress: Train your mind to stay calm, think clearly, and act with purpose in chaos.

    All instruction is delivered in a structured, judgment‑free environment with an emphasis on safe, deliberate execution.

Duration/ What you will need

Valhalla is a 5‑day proving ground with minimal classroom time and extensive, high‑demand range work.  Expect short, focused briefings each morning, followed by full‑day evolutions that combine movement, communication, and team‑based performance under pressure.

Range requirements:
- 1,200 rounds minimum (extra recommended for reshoots and extended evolutions).
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- Reliable handgun
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- Quality holster (no Serpa‑style or soft holsters).
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- 3+ magazines and magazine pouches.

- Eye/ear protection

- Sturdybelt

- Weather‑appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for fast movement and positional changes

- Knee‑friendly pants or pads strongly recommended

- Water, electrolytes, and snacks to maintain performance throughout long training days

A 1 hour lunch break will be given but no food is provided. Please plan accordingly.

Prerequisite


Must be legally allowed to possess and/or own a firearm

Completion of Berserker is required before attending Valhalla. While all other MVTS courses welcome students from any reputable training background, Valhalla is different. Our training team must personally observe your performance, safety, and consistency during Berserker before approving enrollment. This ensures every participant enters the course with the discipline and control necessary for the pace and expectations of Valhalla.

Students must be able to safely draw from a holster, follow instructor commands, and operate responsibly around others in a fast‑moving environment.

‍We do not offer firearm rentals or loaner equipment at this time, so students must arrive with their own reliable handgun and required gear. If you have questions about equipment selection, we’re happy to help you prepare.

Participants should be physically capable of sustained, moderate‑to‑intense activity over multiple days, including movement, positional changes, and extended time on the range. We work with you — not against you — but Valhalla is a demanding course.

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Training Approach

Valhalla is built around sustained performance, disciplined movement, and accountable decision‑making. This class is not about introducing new skills, but about applying established ones at a higher pace while maintaining the safety, composure, and professionalism expected at the highest level of MVTS training.

Students work through structured evolutions that focus on individual performance, clarity, and control. Drills are fast but disciplined, with an emphasis on maintaining technique under fatigue, pressure, and changing conditions. Instruction is direct and standards‑driven, prioritizing consistency and responsibility over speed for its own sake.

Valhalla shifts the emphasis from “how to do it” to “how well you can do it when it matters.” The week blends high‑rep training, friendly competition, and shared challenges that build confidence, capability, and long‑term camaraderie among participants.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS

Safety is the highest priority at Mountain Viking Tactical Solutions. All students are expected to follow instructor directions, maintain awareness, and uphold MVTS safety standards at all times. Any unsafe behavior, reckless conduct, or actions that endanger others will be addressed immediately. Safety violations on the range will result in dismissal from the class with no refund. These standards protect every student, every instructor, and the integrity of the training environment.

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Advance your skills with expert-led firearms training, CCW permit courses, and guard card certification. Designed for responsible gun owners, security professionals, and first-time users seeking legal, safe, and effective instruction.

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Your path to confident carry

Who can enroll in your classes?

Our courses are open to civilians, security professionals, and first-time firearm owners. You must meet Arizona state eligibility requirements for specific certifications.

What should I bring to training?

Bring a valid photo ID, any required paperwork, and your firearm if you own one. Safety gear and ammunition requirements will be provided upon registration.

Do you offer CCW and Guard Card certification?

Yes, we provide Arizona Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit courses and both unarmed and armed Guard Card certification. All training meets state standards.

Is live-fire training included?

Most courses include live-fire range sessions under instructor supervision. Some classroom-only options are available for legal and safety instruction.