You DO NOT have to be a certified firearms instructor to take this
course and become an IBDD Instructor.

Brian and I will both be teaching LEVEL II and LEVEL III courses. Below are the requirements and course topics. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions....that's what we are here for. 

I came up with the idea of Image Based Decisional Drills in 2019 and have had the opportunity to personally run over 100 students through these drills before putting IBDD on the market. I would like to thank all of the participants for their feedback. We are always learning so I have no doubt that IBDD will transform as the years pass......I am still trying to figure out how to add fitness and hand to hand skills! I would also like to thank a few people that were “hands on” through the whole process and some that helped me and don’t even know the value I place on them. You taught me, had patience with me, encouraged me, influenced me and made a huge impact on the way I think.

Brian Hill, Claude Werner, Dr. Karen McDonald, Lee Weems, John Correia, Dr. Sherman House, Chuck Haggard, Larry Lindenman, William Aprill, Caleb Causey, Greg Ellifritz, Annette Evans and John Johnston, I thank you for your hard work and commitment to educating others.
Shelley Luehder Hill
LEVEL I: Image Based Decisional Drills KIT is sold to the public: LEVEL Image Based Decisional Drills
LEVEL II: 2 day Image Based Decisional Drill Instructor Certification from The Complete Combatant. $325
In order to be accepted into LEVEL II IBDD Instructor program we only have TWO requirements:
  1. You have already purchased LEVEL I Image Based Decisional Drills so you already know, understand and have personally experienced IBDD.
  2. You have shot the "Failure to Neutralize" drill x 3 at 100% accuracy (see video on the left).
  • Please send a video of you shooting the "Failure to Neutralize" drill (2 shots to the body and 1 shot to the head) at least 12 weeks PRIOR to the IBDDIC course that you are registered to attend.
  • Target: The more realistic the dimensions, and shape, are to a "human" the better.  A 4 inch ocular cavity and 8 inch upper thoracic area would be optimal. We recommend using an IDPA Cardboard Torso Target for IBDD. Cut out the 2 circles & now you have 2 NEGATIVE spaces in your target (4 inch ocular cavity and 8 inch upper thoracic area). Very quick and easy to see to see the location of your misses or to see 100% accuracy because your target is still "clean".
  • Place target at 4 yards
  • Present from the holster (concealment)
  • Please shoot the drill three (3) times in a row ("back to back") with no editing.
  • You must complete each "Failure to Neutralize" drill in 5 seconds or under
  • Please state your name and email address at the beginning of the video.
  • The entire video should be UNDER 2 minutes. Please send the video via IBDD email or IBDD Facebook message.
  • ​REMINDER: Brian Hill offers 1 hour - 4 hour Private Lessons.
LEVEL II Image Based Decisional Drill Instructor Certification is held at our range in Dahlonega, GA:
  • LEVEL II will be held at our range in Dahlonega, GA
  • 10 students MAX per class
  • Once you register, you will receive a gear list.
  • Walk away, verbal commands, flashlight, stream INERT TRAINING POM OC/Pepper Spray, tourniquet, "Failure to Neutralize", and calling 911 will all be addressed in this course.
  • Learn HOW to run scenarios and modify as the scenarios unfold.
  • You will receive 10 NEW Image Based Decisional Drill IMAGE cards. We will go over these in class.
  • Help recognize and articulate important biological, and physiological factors that can influence human behavior and memory in force encounters
  • Attack cycles and proactive mindset
  • Live fire drills on the range
  • Team drills as an instructor and as a student
  • Verbal and written test. Passing grade of 90% or higher
LEVEL III: 2 day Advanced Image Based Decisional Drill Instructor Certification from The Complete Combatant. $250
In order to  be accepted into LEVEL III IBDD Instructor program we only have ONE requirement:
  1. You must be an alumni of LEVEL II with a passing grade of 90% or higher

LEVEL III Advanced Image Based Decisional Drill Instructor Certification:
  • LEVEL IIII will either be held at our range in Dahlonega, GA.
  • Attend 1.5 day Force Readiness with other LEVEL II instructors graduates AND students. The Complete Combatant's  Force Readiness  course is for the armed citizen (men & women) on how to survive a violent encounter from the first sign of danger, using verbal commands and preparing for CONTACT, lethal verses non-lethal decisions, to even dealing with the legal system in the aftermath, you need to learn all aspects of personal protection.  The Complete Combatant is a layered approach for ALL levels of experience that will walk you through all the many stages of "decisions" while developing a game plan tailored to your skills and your everyday carry. 
  • Force Readiness will train you in multiple areas of self defense:
  • Verbal challenges
  • Frames/Blocks
  • Dry practice
  • Non lethal force options
  • Lethal force
  • Entangled fighting
  • Low light section in the 1.5 day course ONLY
  • Medical care (tourniquets)
  • 911 call
  • Interaction with the police
  • Andrew Branca's The Law of Self Defense
  • SCENARIO drill: In your scenario you may have to choose one or more.....verbal commands, OC/Pepper Spray, "combatives", RUN and/or lethal force. After your scenario, you will have time to think about your actions. We will then pair you with a partner, THAT WATCHED YOUR SCENARIO, which will be your "attorney". Your partner will ask you to articulate your actions, SEE IF YOU REMEMBERED THEM CORRECTLY, and if you used lethal force, DID YOU MEET the 5 Laws of Self Defense?
  • After the "public" class comes to an end, LEVEL II instructors will stay for an additional 2 hours to participate in Q&A, class review, highlights and verbal and written tests. Passing grade of 90% or higher
  • Please make note that in order to keep your Advanced Image Based Decisional Drill Instructor status you must continue your education by training at least once a year. This includes seminars, National Conferences, firearms training, private lessons, Instructor development courses, and/or classroom training with The Complete Combatant or with another reputable trainer.
Brian and I would like to thank Bill Dermody of HK for supplying the HK Streamlight flashlights and Alex Caruso of POM Industries for supplying the POM INERT Stream INERT TRAINING OC/Pepper Spray. They are both HUGE community supporters.

We would also like to thank all of the exceptional industry leaders, outstanding minds, coaches and instructors that have paved the path for so many others in their personal or professional journeys. I have no doubt that I can speak for others when I say that our lives have been significantly changed by the teachings you offer so freely. Please visit our RECOMMENDATIONS page to see some of the outstanding trainers, books, articles, Blogs, Instructors and companies that we recommend.