Integrated Combatives Course – Instructed by Bill Rapier AMTAC Shooting
By American Tactical Shooting Instruction
To register for this class follow the link to AMTAC shooting: https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2026-12-03-integrated-combatives-course-tx
Most “gun guys” think that when faced with a situation that requires deadly force, the answer is always “gun”. The reality is that this line of thinking is likely to get you killed. This course will teach you how to integrate empty-hand techniques with blades, improvised weapons, and firearms. You will learn to fluidly transition from one tool to the next based on what is situationally appropriate. This is a physically demanding, hands-on course that will elevate your situational awareness and shooting/ fighting ability to the next level.
About the Instructor, Bill Rapier
Bill Rapier is the owner and lead instructor of Amtac Shooting. After almost 20 years in the SEAL Teams, Bill retired from the US Navy and grew a training company out of his passion for teaching men to be more capable at protecting themselves and their families.
In the last decade of instruction Amtac Shooting has trained thousands of civilians and select law enforcement agencies across the nation.
Bill’s military and combatives experience includes: a duty assignment of several years at SEAL Team 3 and over 14 years at Naval Special Warfare Development Group.
Positions held include assaulter, breacher, sniper, team leader, troop chief, and military working dog department senior enlisted adviser.
Bill is a BJJ Black Belt under Gustavo Machado, he has trained with Sayoc Kali and Atienza Kali since 2005 and has always been an avid shooter and combatives student.
Our systematic approach at everything from fighting with your pistol, to carbine and small unit tactics, to night vision and precision rifle use, is grounded in decades of experience and a focus on the most important thing: winning.
Come and train with us and become more capable as you incorporate Amtac Shooting concepts of, mindset, technic and training strategies into your current system of readiness.
On June 1, 2025 – Bill launched his online training, called Amtac Training. This is an online community where Bill and members of Amtac Training talk about all things firearms, fighting, and fitness.
This has been a project Bill has been working on for approximately 4 years now – it will be a way to stay sharp year-round and be encouraged in your training with a community of like-minded men.
Location
Livingston, TX (approx. 1.5 hours outside of Houston)
Course Contact Information
Primary: Amtacshooting@gmail.com
Secondary: (208) 701-2542
Gear List:
- Handgun, full size or compact (I am running a Walther full size 4 in with MRDS)
- 3-4 pistol magazines (5 magazines if you have to shoot reduced capacity magazines)
- Holster, I recommend an inside the waistband holster all kydex style (Blackpointtactical.com “FO3”)
- Aluminum training blade (Amtac Blades, Sayoc, Atienza or Headhunter Blades)
- Non-firing pistol shape or SIRT pistol
- Clothing that is typical of your everyday dress, but ones that you don’t mind getting dirty
- Eye and ear protection
- Spare parts/ oil for pistol
- 600 rounds of training ammo
- Hat, sunscreen, water, snacks
- Blow-out kit and tourniquet





