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Change of Behavior – Oceanside/Valley Center, CA
Ex‑SEAL Brian Deshi brings precision rifle and CQB tactics to Southern California
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍San Diego County, California
Change of Behavior ( is a Southern Californiabased tactical training company led by Brian Deshi, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with over 23 years of Special Operations experience. Based near Oceanside and operating ranges on private properties in San Diego Countyincluding a highangle terrain site out to 2,400mit offers nextlevel precision rifle and CQB instruction suited to serious civilians, operational professionals, and elite teams. Deshi is a certified Master Training Specialist who has taught long-range precision, close-quarters battle (CQB), tactical casualty care, night vision and hostager rescue scenarios. His methodology focuses on subconscious-level training to build automatic decisionmaking and reaction behaviors under stress. Among their flagship programs is Precision Scoped Rifle Level One, a twoday livefire course covering ballistics fundamentals, wind reading, spotting, zeroing rifles, and supported shooting positions. Students operate at elevation and longrange beyond 2,400meters in rugged terrain, a setup rarely available in civilian training. For experienced marksmen, the threeday Advanced Sniper Course hosts multidirectional stress drills, tripod-supported firing, high-angle engagement, and transitions past 1,000meters in natural terrain. Enrollment is capped and tuition ranges around $750$1,250 depending on logistics and group size. A signature system taught through online modulesBasic10 CQB Problem Solvinghelps trainees internalize roomclearing fundamentals and deadspace management via scenario-based layouts. Brian also offers complementary classes in land navigation, trauma care (TCCC/Stop the Bleed), fastroping, and more. One student review summarizes the ethos: Tactical programming based on subconscious levelaim to create automatic responses that will improve reaction times and decisionmaking abilities. Visit their site to see current courses and custom training options: