FORCE-ON-FORCE/NON-LIVE FIRE TRAINING
I will not bring live weapons (guns, knives, tasers, etc.) and ammunition into the force-on-force training area.
I will conduct three (3) redundant safety checks prior to entering into force-on-force training to ensure that I am not carrying live ammunition or a firearm capable of firing live ammunition: 1) Self Check, 2) Buddy Check, and 3) Instructor Check. If I leave the training area, I will ensure that I undergo the three (3) safety checks above before re-entering.
I will check each round as I load magazines to ensure ONLY the following Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) is being used: Simunition FX marking cartridges, Ultimate Training Munitions Man Marker Rounds or Blank Rounds, or Air Soft BBs.
I will wear the appropriate protective equipment to include full head, neck, and groin protection. I will also wear gloves and avoid skin exposure.
I will not fire NLTA at a person located within two (2) meters of me and will avoid shooting to the head and groin.
When in the presence of other participants who are conducting force-on-force training, I am responsible for wearing protective safety glasses to avoid injury from rounds fired in my proximity.
If there is a “real world” safety issue, I will call out “CEASE FIRE.”
TRAUMA CARE
I recognize that the trauma curriculum requires physical contact with other students, e.g. carries, conducting assessments, applying tourniquets, etc. I understand that I have the option to forego participation in these activities at any time during the class. If any inappropriate actions occur, I will notify the instructor.
I understand any and all trauma care content is for educational purposes only. I will use these techniques and equipment at my own discretion and take full responsibility for the outcome of my actions and/or inactions if I chose to provide care. Completion any Paladin course does not confer any official medical licensure or certification. I will not use techniques or equipment outside my "scope of practice" (for example, needle decompression, nasopharyngeal airways, etc.).
I realize that by completing this course, it does not require me to render medical aid to anyone; however, I will familiarize myself with the “Good Samaritan Law” to understand its intent and limitations (California Health and Safety Code Section 1799.102).
PHYSICAL CONTACT
Some Paladin classes involve physical contact. I understand that I'm able to opt out of any exercise/drill when I feel uncomfortable. If any injury occurs, I will immediately notify the instructor.
I promise to use the appropriate level of force when working with instructors or other students. Inappropriate levels may cause my immediate removal from the class.
SELF-DEFENSE AND THE LAW
I understand that use of force should be in accordance with the California Jury Instructions and/or applicable sections of the California Penal Code regarding self-defense laws (or the legal statutes in the state in which the use of force occurs). I am responsible for knowing the laws in the jurisdiction in which I'm located.
Some Paladin instructors are attorneys. I understand that I'm not entering into an attorney-client relationship with any Paladin instructor. For legal advice regarding self-defense laws, I will consult with my own qualified attorney.
PHOTOGRAPHS/SOCIAL MEDIA
I grant permission to Paladin and their agents to take photographs or video tape for archive and promotional purposes. I waive my rights to inspect or approve finished images or electronic matter prior to any publication and waive any and all compensation or other remuneration for their use. However, if I wish to be excluded from photography/videography, I can make a request to the lead instructor prior to publication of the images.
I understand that I may take photographs/video of my activities during class; however, I may not videotape the instructional lessons, nor publicize those lessons in any manner, including social media platforms.
REFUND
I understand that Paladin will not refund the class fees if I fail to pass the mandated qualification course or written exam, or if I'm removed from class due to safety violation or unethical/disruptive behavior.
I also understand that class fees are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another class. Classes rescheduled due to acts of God, including extreme weather or range closures outside of Paladin Tactical's control will be rescheduled in place of a refund. Changes in class location or class schedule will be communicated by the email address and phone number you provide. If a class is rescheduled due to a low number of signups, we will ask that you move to another class date. You will receive a full refund if we can't accommodate you with an alternate date.
PRIVACY POLICY AND EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
I acknowlege that have accepted Paladin's Privacy Policy which describes the collection of information to be used in the course of business. I also understand that Wix (webhost) and third parties such as Google, Meta, and other platforms have access to this information for the purposes of tracking purchases, marketing, and other actions on both the website and the third party platforms. The policy can be reviewed at https://www.paladin-tactical-us.com/privacy-policy
I understand that I can opt out of future email announcements or have my data held by Paladin deleted by notifying paladin.tactical.office @gmail.com.
CITIZENSHIP/BACKGROUND
1. I am a United States Citizen and I'm legally allowed to possess firearms. I'm not affilliated with any criminal group, terrorist organization, or foreign government.
WAIVER
1. I acknowledge and fully understand that I and all others engaged in Paladin Shield, dba as Paladin Tactical U.S. (referred to as "Paladin" throughout this document) training sessions will be engaged in activities that involve inherent risks of serious personal injury including disability or death and severe social and economic losses which might result from my actions or inactions or the actions or inactions of others; such risks include but are not limited to:
The failure of myself or others to abide by firearms safety rules or to properly handle or use firearms or ammunition;
The characteristics, including the design, manufacturing or other defects, of any firearm or ammunition being used by myself or others;
Physical activities such as running, jumping, grappling, punching, kicking, lifting, body carries, etc;
The characteristics, including the design, construction, and maintenance, of the training facilities;
The design of the drills and demonstrations, and;
The possible inability of Paladin staff to, at all times, monitor or supervise all participants.
2. On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns:
I hereby assume all risk of personal injury, disability or death. The word “damages” includes, but is not limited to, the incurring of physical and emotional injury of any kind, loss of physical function, ability or capacity, medical expenses, lost wages or income, loss of consortium and any other compensatory damage.
I hereby waive, release and discharge Paladin and their affiliates, and each of their officers, owners, employees, agents, successors, assigns, and affiliated instructors (“Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, actions or lawsuits seeking damages on account of any personal injury, disability or death occurring to myself or anyone else, caused in whole or in part or alleged to be so caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties or caused by anyone else.
I hereby agree to indemnify and defend the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, actions or lawsuits for any personal injury, disability or death occurring to myself or any other person which result entirely or in part from the actions, failure to act, or negligence of myself, my guests for whom I am responsible, and other event participants.
I hereby agree to indemnify and defend the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, actions or lawsuits for any personal injury, disability or death occurring to myself or any other person which result entirely or in part from the actions, failure to act, or negligence of myself during an actual use of force incident subsequent to this event.
I hereby agree that this foregoing agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State in which the event is conducted and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding continue in full legal force and effect.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.