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THE KILLING HOUSE

North Wales · Full Weekend Course · Former SAS Staff

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THE KILLING HOUSE

Melvyn Downes & Jason Birch · UK Special Forces Instructors · Full Weekend

Available to the general public for the very first time. Join Mel and the rest of the TSFE DS on one of our most exhilarating events to date. Perfect for individuals, teams and Corporate Team Building events.

For the first time in history former UK Special Forces lift the lid on one of the most brutal, yet very effective elements within Close Quarter Battle. Welcome to THE KILLING HOUSE.

Join us for this high octane and adrenaline fuelled weekend. You’ll be assigned a role within your section before going through various training elements that will culminate in the rescue of assets within a stronghold. Team dynamics, communications, courage and determination will be paramount on this event. The full itinerary will be contained within your Joining Instructions that you’ll receive upon signing up.

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FormatIndoor CQB
DurationFull Weekend
LocationNorth Wales
DSMel Downes ex 22 SAS
Suitable ForIndividuals, Teams & Corporate
DifficultyHigh Intensity
History

ORIGINS OF CQB

The origins of modern close-quarters combat lie in the combat methods pioneered by Assistant Commissioner William E. Fairbairn of the Shanghai Municipal Police, the police force of the Shanghai International Settlement (1854–1943).

Modern firearm CQB tactics were developed in the 1970s as “close-quarters battle” by Western counterterrorist special forces units following the 1972 Munich massacre. After this incident the SAS developed their Counter Revolutionary Warfare Wing (CRW). The flashbangs that are now used were first developed by the SAS and deployed on the 1977 Lufthansa hijacking rescue by GSG9 assisted by Alastair Morrison and Barry Davies of the British SAS. Several units started to train in Counter Terrorism tactics including the Special Air Service, Delta Force, GSG 9, GIGN, and Joint Task Force 2.

Kit List

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING?

More info will be contained within your Joining Instructions

Please note you will also be issued some equipment for the weekend.

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Forthcoming Events

UPCOMING DATES

The Killing House — Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August 2026 NORTH WALES
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The Killing House — Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th April 2027 NORTH WALES
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