Introduction to High Explosive Class (15-June-2024)

The Intro Class and Advanced Class are held on the same weekend with the Intro Class on Saturday and Advanced Class on Sunday. Many attendees attend both classes to save on travel cost.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to safely handle and use high explosives including C-4, Semtex, Emulsions, RDX, HMX, Comp-B, DetCord, Dynamite, ANFO, PETN, and binary liquid explosives? Now’s your chance. WCMG LLC has opened up their High Explosive Law Enforcement Training to the general public with no previous experience required. All attendees must be 18+ years old with a valid driver license, be able to pass a Federal Background Check, and be a US Citizen. The $20 background check fee is not included in the ticket price and must be paid seperately after your purchase your class ticket.

We offer two types of classes:

Introduction to High Explosives (HE) Class: This 8-hour class focuses on the hands-on use of different types of HE, different types of firing lines, different types of detonators, and the different types of initiators. This class is HANDS-ON and will instruct students on the safe handling and use of multiple types of High Explosives. For the first 30 minutes of the class, students will be instructed on the history of HE, types of HE, types of detonators, types of firings, proper handling procedures, blast records, and lastly storage requirements. The remaining 7+ hours will be direct hands-on use of HE, including arming the blast initiator, laying the main trunk line, placing the charge, arming the charge with detonators (aka blasting caps) and then the actual firing of multiple types of charges. All firings and setups will be done by students under the direct supervision of an experienced PA Certified Blaster. Class size is limited to allow every attendee the chance to handle, set up, and detonate multiple firings. Drinks and lunch will be provided.

Advanced Usage of High Explosives (HE) Class: This 8-hour class takes everything you learned in the Intro class and uses that knowledge in real-world applications. This class focuses on the hands-on use of multiple delayed firings, directional tree dropping, satchel charge, cutting charges, directional ground charges, shape charges, directional water charges, breaching a door using explosives, detonation of a Claymore mine, and ending with a HE Grenade throw for the student that traveled the furthest to attend class. The Advance Class will have a refresher training for the first 30 minutes and then+ 7 hours of advanced training. Note: The intro Class is a prerequisite of the Advanced Usage class. Class size is limited to allow every attendee the chance to handle, set up, and detonate multiple firings. Drinks and lunch will be provided.

Class Rules: NO cell phones or cameras are permitted to be used during class. Hard hats and safety glasses will be worn at all times and will be provided at no cost; however, students are encouraged to bring their own.

NOTE: WCMG LLC holds multiple ATF Licenses including the coveted FEL Type 20(Dealer and Manufacturer of High Explosives) as well as FFL 10 (Dealer and Manufacturer of Destructive Devices), plus SOT type 02, and is registered with the Department of State (ITAR). Our lead HE instructor is a PA Certified Blaster with the Pennsylvania DEP Mining Division.

Weather Dependent: The safe use of High Explosives requires that there is limited lightning, therefor class may be cancelled if severe thunderstorms are forecasted within 24 hours of class. If the Saturday Introduction Class is cancelled, we will move the Intro Class to Sunday and cancel the Advanced Class. Students will receive 100% refund for their ticket for the cancelled class, however there are no reimbursements for travel or other expenses.

Refunds (other than weather): To put it simply, there are none, with the exception for cancellation due to lightning. Since classes almost always sell out, we do not offer refunds for personal reasons, missed flights, etc. However, if you do miss the class for any reason, you will be giving a credit to attend the class at a later date.