SAMI-X PROSAMI-X PRO WEAPON PROTECTION | MODULE 1
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.
Launch on October 1, 2026
102
Lessons
9
Chapters
2 h 39 min
Material
Certificate
and instructor path
SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection Module 1
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.
Self-protection and weapon protection — trained as one concept, not two.
What you get
What you will learn.
Prevention comes first
Position, 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 weapon
Grip 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 together
Defensive actions, distance creation, body and arm control and transitions into control or takedown options are trained as one integrated concept.
Principles, not technique catalogues
Simple, transferable movement patterns that survive stress — instead of a large number of isolated techniques nobody recalls under pressure.
What this module addresses
The problem
Distance is already gone
Most weapon-retention situations start at contact range, where drawing and shooting are no longer options.
Techniques that need calm
Fine-motor answers collapse under adrenaline, resistance and a moving opponent.
Self-defense trained separately
Striking, control and weapon retention taught as separate subjects leave the transitions untrained — and the transitions are where control is lost.
The answer
Recognise and deny
Threat recognition, positioning and body orientation are trained as the first line — the access that never happens needs no defense.
Who this course is for
And who it is not for.
You carry a weapon professionally
Police, 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 reach
The training starts where distance is already lost and physical contact has happened — including grabs combined with striking and active resistance.
You already shoot well
Marksmanship 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 unit
Five instructor chapters plus the seminar material cover the methodology, the drills and the session design needed to run this yourself.
Not the right course if
- You are looking for shooting training — this module is about the moment when shooting is no longer an option.
Your instructor
Peter Weckauf
Founder of SAMI-X · martial arts since the age of ten · 25+ years of teaching experience
The structure
9 chapters to the examination
Each chapter stands on its own and builds on the previous one. 5 more are added if you take the instructor path.
01
CHAPTER 1 - BASICS/FUNDAMENTALS
19This chapter establishes the foundation for the entire Weapon Protection training program. You will learn what Weapon Protection means, what practical weapon protection training should include, and what to expect from …
02
CHAPTER 2 - SAMI-X PRO FUNDAMENTALS
8In this chapter, you will learn the fundamental control principles of SAMI-X PRO and their relevance to Weapon Protection. You will understand how the professional approach differs from traditional self-defense and how …
03
CHAPTER 3 - STRIKING & KICKING
13In this chapter, you will learn how to combine striking and kicking directly with the protection of your own weapon. You will practice using the pistol as an impact tool from different angles, as well as various strikes …
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.
- 1
Train the lessons
Work through the chapters one by one and build a solid understanding of the concepts, drills and techniques of the system.
- 2
Show what you can do
For selected chapters you submit short videos demonstrating the required material.
- 3
Get personal feedback
A certified SAMI-X instructor reviews your submission and gives you concrete recommendations for improvement.
- 4
Take your examination
Once your assignments are complete, you take the official examination.
On successful completion you receive your official SAMI-X PRO Weapon Protection Module 1 certificate.
Two paths — you decide
For yourself, or to teach others
For your own development
Student certification
The complete technical system of Module 1: prevention, releases on holster and weapon, and the control work that follows. Nine chapters, 102 lessons, sixteen assignments.
- 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
Also included
Bonuses
Seminar insights from the live course
Twenty-five lessons recorded at the live Weapon Protection seminar: teaching methodology, disarming drills, worst-case scenarios when the attacker already has the weapon, and releases from rear body holds and chokes. Material that does not appear in the technical chapters.
A chapter you can train alone
Holstering drills, coordination work combining parry and weapon grip, and Sul-position variations — eight lessons for the weeks when no partner is available.
102
Lessons to certification
16
Assignments with personal feedback
+75
Lessons on the instructor path
Access
Buy once. Train for life.
Lifetime access to all lessons, downloads, and future updates — plus assignment feedback and the final examination. With a SAMI membership you get access to the lessons for as long as your membership is active; assignments and examination run through the course purchase.
- Lifetime access to 102 lessons across nine chapters, all the way to certification
- Every technique filmed from the angles you need to copy it — solo drills, partner drills and theory
- 16 assignments: you film yourself, a certified instructor reviews it and tells you what to change
EARLY BIRD
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Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is more important: speed or technique?
Technique first. Positioning, movement, weapon security, and control should be reliable before increasing speed and intensity.
Recognise the threat. Prevent access. Regain control.
Your weapon must remain under your control — especially when the situation is not.
Launch on October 1, 2026
20Days
17Hrs
17Min
22Sec
232 €