Your weapon stays yours.
Weapon protection for professional carriers: recognise the approach, deny access, break the grip, regain control — trained as one concept with self-protection.
Pay once, lifetime access.
- 99 lessons in 8 chapters
- 2 h 36 min Video
- 16 assignments with video feedback
- Official certificate
How it is taught
Four lessons to look inside.
Free, right here on the page. You see how Peter explains and demonstrates.
What it is about
Self-protection and weapon protection — trained as one concept, not two.
For anyone who carries a firearm on duty, losing control of it turns a situation into a life-threatening one within seconds. Module 1 is built to prevent exactly that: recognising an approach early, using position, distance and body orientation to deny access, and — if a hand reaches the holster — breaking the grip and regaining control with principles that hold under stress. Self-protection and weapon protection are trained as one concept, not two.
What you learn
What you will be able to do.
- Prevention comes firstPosition, distance and body orientation decide most of it before a hand ever reaches the holster. The module trains that layer explicitly.
- Releases from holster and weaponGrip positions and grip chains, answers to grabs from the front, side and rear — on the holstered and on the drawn weapon.
- Self-protection and weapon protection togetherDefensive actions, distance creation, body and arm control and transitions into control or takedown options are trained as one integrated concept.
- Principles, not technique cataloguesSimple, transferable movement patterns that survive stress — instead of a large number of isolated techniques nobody recalls under pressure.
How certification works here
Train. Submit. Improve.
Unlike most online courses, this one does not end with watching: you submit videos, you get personal feedback, and you finish with a real examination.
- 1Train the lessonsWork through the chapters one by one and build a solid understanding of the concepts, drills and techniques of the system.
- 2Show what you can doFor selected chapters you submit short videos demonstrating the required material.
- 3Get personal feedbackA certified SAMI-X instructor reviews your submission and gives you concrete recommendations for improvement.
- 4Take your examinationOnce your assignments are complete, you take the official examination.
On successful completion you receive your official SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection Module 1 certificate.
Who it is for
Who the course is for.
- You carry a weapon professionallyPolice, corrections, military, customs and security personnel: the module covers grabs from the front, the side and behind, on the holster and on the drawn weapon.
- Your job puts you within arm's reachThe training starts where distance is already lost and physical contact has happened — including grabs combined with striking and active resistance.
- You already shoot wellMarksmanship and weapon protection answer different problems. This module begins at the range where drawing and shooting are no longer options.
- You train others in your unitThe instructor chapters, including the seminar material, cover the methodology, the drills and the session design needed to run this yourself — unlocked with an active SAMI-X instructor licence.
Not the right course if …
- You are looking for shooting training — this module is about the moment when shooting is no longer an option.
- You want civilian self-defense — the scenarios assume a duty weapon, a holster and a professional context.
- You want to learn from video alone — the principles can be learned and drilled solo, but grabs, resistance and physical contact need a partner.
Who teaches
Peter Weckauf
Founder of SAMI-X
Contents
99 lessons in 8 chapters.
2 h 36 min of video, 16 assignments with feedback and the exam.
- 0119 lessons · 31 minBASICS/FUNDAMENTALSPreview3 assignments
- 028 lessons · 38 minSAMI-X PRO FUNDAMENTALS1 assignment
- 0313 lessons · 17 minSTRIKING & KICKING2 assignments
- 0412 lessons · 15 minPRE DEFENSE - PREVENT GRAB3 assignments
- 0518 lessons · 21 minRELEASES (GRIP ON THE HOLSTER)3 assignments
- 0618 lessons · 21 minRELEASE (GRIP ON THE WEAPON)4 assignments
- 073 lessons · 2 minYOUR EXAM - YOUR PATH TO A SUCCESSFUL EVALUATIONGoal
- 088 lessons · 9 minSOLO TRAINING AND IDEAS
- +6Instructor pathWith instructor license6 chapters · 76 lessons
Two paths — you decide
For yourself, or to teach others
- 01Included in the course
For your own development
SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection Module 1 — Certificate
- Basics and fundamentals — ready positions, defense step, cover
- SAMI-X PRO fundamentals — the ABC/D control system
- Striking and kicking — the pistol as an impact tool
- Pre-defense — preventing the grab before it lands
- Releases when the grip is on the holster
- Releases when the grip is on the drawn weapon
- Solo training, exam preparation and examination
All assignments passed, the examination videos submitted and the final examination completed.
- 02
For those who teach
SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection Module 1 — Instructor
- The complete student path including certification
- Become a SAMI-X Instructor — how the licence, support and the path work
- Instructor principles and teaching framework — target groups, speaking positions, tactics
- Instructor skills and training drills — drawing exercises and gun protection feeding drills
- Practical training methods and drills — stress tests, pad work, combinations
- Seminar insights and training inspiration — methodology and the live seminar material
With instructor license · €250 per year
Price
Buy once.
No subscription, no expiry date.
One payment, lifetime access: every lesson, download, and future update. Assignment feedback and the exam are available for 12 months after purchase.
SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection | Module 1
For your own development
€290one-time
- 99 lessons in 8 chapters, 2 h 36 min of video
- 16 assignments with personal video feedback
- Exam and certificate included (12 months from purchase)
- Lifetime access, including future additions
- In the browser and in the SAMI-X app for iPhone and Android
- Course community for questions and exchange
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Course + instructor license
To teach the system
€540Course €290 + €250 license for one year
- Everything in the course
- Instructor path open right away: 6 chapters, 76 lessons
- Instructor license for one year – teach and examine officially
The license is a yearly subscription and renews at €250 per year.
Secure payment via StripeUnlocked right after purchase12 months for assignments and the exam
Train in person too
Weapon Protection is taught at 5 SAMI centers – with partners and an instructor.
Questions
Before you start.
- How should I start the course?
- Follow the course in the recommended order. The principles and techniques build on each other, so practice each section instead of simply watching the videos.
- Who is Weapon Protection Module 1 designed for?
- The course is designed for professional weapon carriers, including police, corrections, military, customs, security personnel, close protection professionals, and others who carry a firearm as part of their duties.
- Should I train solo or with a partner first?
- Start by learning and practicing the fundamental movements solo. Once you understand the mechanics, continue with controlled partner training.
- What will I learn in Module 1?
- You will learn to recognize and prevent attempts to access your holster or weapon, protect your firearm during physical contact, break different grips, and regain control of the situation.
- How often should I repeat each technique?
- Repeat it until you can perform the basic movement without having to consciously think through every step. Correct execution is initially more important than speed.
- Do I need previous experience?
- No. Module 1 provides the fundamental principles and skills of the SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection Program.
- What equipment do I need?
- For practical training, you will primarily need a suitable training pistol and holster. Protective equipment is recommended when progressing to more intensive partner training.
- Is the course useful for experienced shooters?
- Yes. Shooting skills and Weapon Protection address different problems. This course focuses specifically on situations where distance is lost and another person attempts to access your firearm.
- Should I practice with a real firearm?
- Partner exercises should be performed with dedicated training weapons such as Blue Guns, SIRT pistols, or other appropriate training equipment.
- Is the course only about Weapon Retention?
- No. The training starts before the attacker gains control of the weapon. Prevention, positioning, distance management, self-protection, and preventing access are essential parts of Module 1.
- What is more important: speed or technique?
- Technique first. Positioning, movement, weapon security, and control should be reliable before increasing speed and intensity.
- What types of attacks are covered?
- The course includes weapon and holster grabs from different directions, as well as situations where weapon access is combined with grabbing, holding, or striking attacks.
- What should I do if a technique does not work for me?
- Reduce the speed and check your starting position, distance, direction of the attack, and basic mechanics. Do not try to compensate for technical mistakes with additional strength.
- Can Weapon Protection be learned through an online course?
- The principles, movements, and technical sequences can be systematically learned online and practiced solo. Partner training is required to realistically practice grabs, resistance, and physical interaction.
- When should I add stronger resistance?
- Only after you can perform the basic technique correctly. Resistance should then be increased progressively rather than immediately training at maximum intensity.
- Should my training partner always attack in the same way?
- Initially, yes. Later, vary the direction, timing, intensity, and type of attack to move from technical practice toward more realistic application.
- Is Weapon Protection a self-defense course?
- Not in the traditional sense. The focus is specifically on professional weapon carriers and combines personal protection with maintaining control of the firearm.
- Should I train with my complete duty equipment?
- Once the fundamentals are established, training with your normal equipment can make the exercises more realistic and reveal how your equipment affects movement and weapon protection.
- Does the course include control techniques?
- Yes. Module 1 includes distance creation, arm and body control, as well as transitions into control and takedown options.
- How should I integrate Weapon Protection into my existing training?
- Do not treat Weapon Protection as an isolated collection of techniques. Gradually combine positioning, self-protection, distance management, weapon handling, and control into complete situations.
- Do I need to be physically fit or experienced in martial arts?
- The emphasis is not on athletic performance. The system focuses on functional principles, positioning, control, and simple transferable movement patterns.
SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection | Module 1
Recognise the threat. Prevent access. Regain control.
Your weapon must remain under your control — especially when the situation is not.
SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection | Module 1€290 · lifetime accessBuy