2024 ATC Course Listing
Tuesday
• Understand and be able to explain the design features of the GLOCK Safe Action System
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and service all GLOCK pistols by passing the Practical Examination and by scoring a minimum of 80% on the written examination
Learn how to safely use and maintain your weapon in a one day (8 hour) class. Students will cover:
• Safety Check
• Safety Function
• Field Stripping
• Slide Disassembly and Reassembly
• Frame Disassembly and Reassembly
• Slide Options
• Frame Options
• Magazines
• Field Inspection Test
• Rifling
• Preventive Maintenance
• Lubrication
• GLOCK Sights
• Service Procedures
• Practical Examination
• Written Examination
Equipment Needed:
Paper / Pencil
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Glock Professional
The course will consist of a short history of both Ruger and the LCR revolver. We will proceed through a step by step disassembly and reassembly of the revolver, followed by a discussion of the principle of operation, cleaning, trouble shooting and inspection. Attendees will have the opportunity to disassembly and reassembly the revolver multiple times through the training.
After completing the training, the armorer will be qualified to complete all armorer duties on the LCR revolver including normal maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting.
A writing instrument, safety glasses and flashlight are recommended.
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Bob Wood
Speaker Bio: Instructor: Bob Wood has been an Armorer instructor for Ruger since 1991 specializing in law enforcement products for armorers and the forensic community. His 19 years experience in the Product service department as manager, instructor, technical advisor and service technician has given him a working knowledge of the Ruger weapon systems. Bob has trained armorers throughout the United States, Europe and Canada.
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Don Decker
Remingtion 700 Armorer course
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Jacob Porter
Speaker Bio: Jacob Porter from Triton Training
This class is a peak into the three-day complete rangemaster course offer by IALEFI where we quickly go over, Lesson Plan Building, Case Law, Record Keeping, Budgeting, Procedures, Range Incident Action Plans and more. It will be just enough information to get you thinking about your current programs and are we up to speed.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Training Facility
Speaker: Ron Raneri and Bill Leanos
This class teaches the student about various types of tourniquets and their application. We focus on the most common, CATS, and use those during the training. The student will learn to apply a tourniquet to themselves, each limb in a time limit. They will do the same to another student. Then we will start making things difficult by taping up fingers, hands, one handed, blind folded, talking another person through application. We step the training up even more with stress inoculation training. We use our automated targeting system to introduce threats that they must respond to with training firearms that use Simunition /UTM munitions. They must find cover, eliminate the threat, start to apply their TQ, as other threats appear they must use cover appropriately, eliminate threat with good hits, then continue with application of the tourniquet. They will also run this scenario covering their partner while talking to them through the application of a tourniquet while they engage and eliminate threats as they appear.
Medical response Dispel myths about tourniquets How to apply a tourniquet to yourself and another How to apply a tourniquet under a time limit How to apply a tourniquet in various stressful situations How to talk another person through the application Responding to a threat while applying a tourniquet Participating in threat response drills with force on force equipment
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Training Facility
Speaker: Scott Taylor, Jason Wright and Joshua Wright
Speaker Bio: 25 years law enforcement – 16 instructor/asst Commander SWAT 8yrs as range operations manager. Master instructor for all less lethal and firearms, Taser, Carbon arms, CTS, IALEFI Master firearms. Started Delaware Tactical in 2015 and train LE, Constables, civilians
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders
NO LIVE AMMO IN THE CLASSROOM
9mm semiautomatic pistol, holster, magazine pouch, 3 magazines.
This course is designed for LEO’s who want to learn about and apply Israeli Security methods in building church security teams. As a train-the-trainer class, the focus will be on the integration of deterrence, threat detection methods, basic krav maga fighting defenses, and defensive shooting methods used by Israeli security officers.
Krav maga was developed and used by Jews in eastern europe for protection against the Nazi’s. It is easy to learn and can be used by people of all ages and physical abilities. Hence, it is ideal for use in church security teams that are mostly composed of civilians. In spite of the relative ease of mastery, krav maga can be used to seriously injure an opponent, so training must be led by experts.
The Israeli Shooting Method represents the safety standard for training civilians to serve as members of church security teams. The core principle of the Israeli Method calls for civilians to carry a pistol in public WITHOUT a chambered round. Since most civilians, as well as LEO’s, are unfamiliar with the Israeli techniques used to chamber a round, additional training is needed. This course will provide this training.
After the successful completion of this 4-hour training, officers will have a framework for training civilian security to use these Israeli security methods.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: George Gaines and Haim Geri
Speaker Bio: Dr. W. George Gaines grew up in Pensacola, Florida and has lived and worked throughout the United States and Europe. He graduated from The University of Alabama and earned a doctorate from the University of Georgia. After retiring from the private sector, he earned multiple certifications from the NRA and USCCA, and has trained hundreds of students in firearms safety. He has over 3,000 hours of training experience with Israeli Security and specializes in church security.
550 Rounds
Rifle with LPVO Optic
Sling, Min 3 Magazines
Limited number of optics available for those who wish to take this class and do not have an optic currently. You must indicate you need one.
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Adam Maxwell
Speaker Bio: Adam Maxwell is an Account Manager and Customer Engagement Specialist attached to the Vortex Optics Military and Law Enforcement Sales Team. Adam came to Vortex through the competitive shooting program being active in the action shooting sports since 2007 participating in 3-gun, USPSA, and IDPA. Specializing in 3-gun as a multi time champion, ranked Pro in both the 3-Gun Nation and United Multigun Leagues as well as Grand Master in USPSA. Adam has risen through Customer Care, Technical Support and now LE Sales teams as a Subject Matter Expert on Low Power Variable Optics and their various applications.
Speed is fine… accuracy is final… You’ve all heard that… why can’t we have both? This class is for that! Speed is a byproduct of efficiency. This advanced level course is designed to enable student(s) to work on efficiency of movement as it pertains to the holster draw, as well as shooting to cadence to enable the student(s) to shoot accurately and rapidly at different target distances/sizes. This advanced level shooting course will push your quantifiable performance limits!
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders, Duty Belt Handgun, 300 rounds, Minimum
Duty Belt or Concealment Holster
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Josh Logan
Speaker Bio: Josh Logan
Co-Founder | Director of Training
Guardian Training & Consulting
Josh is former a police officer in Arizona & North Dakota. He has over 15 years of combined experience. In the USAF, he was a member of the unit providing security for nuclear weapons convoys.
Josh is an AZPOST Firearms Instructor & Active Shooter Instructor as well as an expert witness in the areas of Firearms & Use of Force.
His training belief is that of Bruce Lee’s: “A teacher is never a giver of truth; he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself.”
Shooting drills & engagement discussions focused on achieving 100% solid, center hits with a handgun at varying speeds & distances.
400 rounds with 10 of those being HP ammo.
Handgun, Safe holster (covers trigger guard,
secured by belt, capable of drawing and re-holstering with only the dominant hand)
At least 2 mags (more is better)
Eye & ear protection, cap or hat with brim
NOT REQUIRED, but nice to have – dummy gun like your duty gun
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Ed Monk
Speaker Bio: Ed has a BS in US History from West Point, an MS in Adult Education from Kansas State University, and he is a graduate of the US Army Command & General Staff College. Police officer, firearms trainer, former schoolteacher, and retired Army officer. He has researched and provided training on the Active Shooter threat for over 16 years. He has trained law enforcement agencies, schools & armed school staff, churches & church security teams, and businesses nationwide. He has been a presenter at conferences across the country.
The Pistol Mounted Optics Implementation course is geared to successfully give each student the skills and understanding to better manipulate and acquire the Red Dot. Students will learn the features of the various PMO as well as the operation of the PMO, including proper maintenance, zeroing, finding the dot, and how to use the optic as a diagnostic tool. This course will also cover the advantages of the PMO with the use of dry fire and live fire drills to identify issues with head position and grip angle. Students will also be shown the advantages of target focused shooting techniques and downed optics options.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Nathan Lather and William Bonner
Speaker Bio: Nate Lather is a current Law Enforcement officer for past 21 years. During this time he has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving his skills and knowledge in the realm of firearms and optics, particularly when it comes to Red Dot sights on handguns. Over the past 7 years, he has completed several training courses and earned various certifications that highlight his expertise in this field.
Certifications and training inlcude:
Modern Samauri Project Red Dot Instructor Course
Sig Sauer Pistol Red Dot Instructor Course
Ohio Range Day 20-22 Courses included Red Dot Handgun
Taught and developed Red Dot Implementation course to multiple agencies
On top of these certificates Nate Lather has been teaching firearms for over 14years as a North Carolina State Certified Instructor. He also runs his own training company IBX Tactical, LLC which he travels and teaches law enforcement, military and responsibly armed citizens gun handling and skills.
Raise the Bar by Walking the Walk, Not Just Talking the Talk. Determine common errors of the problem shooter and explain the effect(s) of each on the target. Demonstrate a firm grasp of the basic of shooting the duty handgun.
To provide the participant with the knowledge, skills, and materials to go beyond just instructing the fundamentals of shooting and nomenclature of the duty handgun.
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders, Duty Belt
Handgun 250 rounds
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Chad Thompson
Speaker Bio: Chad Thompson is a 35 year law enforcement veteran who has served at Federal, State and local levels, including a year internationally in Kosovo, the former Yugoslavian republic of Serbia. Chad has been a firearms instructor since 1991. Chad is retired as the Senior Firearms Instructor at the NC Justice Academy and is currently a full-time Deputy and firearms instructor at the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office in NC. Chad is a Grand Master pistol shooter on the USPSA circuit shooting for Deep River Customs.
In this course students will learn to operate their pistol at reaction speed utilizing the Roger’s target system. Students will work on responding from different ready positions, from holster, reloading, multiple targets all while maintaining accuracy.
Equipment: handgun, 3 magazines (more is better) holster, magazine holder, hat, eye protection, eye protection
Ammunition: 200 rounds frangible
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Michael Johnson
Glen Hoyer, Director Law Enforcement Division of the National Rifle Association will do a presentation on:
Too many agencies and administrators have misinterpreted what the law requires. This presentation clears up many of the misconceptions about what the agency should do, what records to keep, and how the qualifications should be conducted. A must attend for firearm instructors, supervisors and agency leaders, as well as, soon to be and retired officers.
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) aka HR 218
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), often referred to as HR 218, allows qualified Law Enforcement officers (LEOs) and qualified retired LEOs (RLEOs) to concealed carry in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of state or local laws, with some exceptions. It was enacted in 2004 and amended in 2010 and 2013. 18 U.S. Code §§ 926B & 926C Therefore, an individual who qualifies under LEOSA does not need a state-issued concealed carry permit in order to carry a concealed firearm in any state.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Glen Hoyer
Speaker Bio: Director Law Enforcement Division of the National Rifle Association
Course Title
Low Light Firearms Tactics
Objectives
This is class is designed to develop knowledge of and practice using Flashlight/Weapon Lights Tactics to assist Departments in the development their own Departmental Low Light Training course.
Course Description
80% of all LE shooting occur in low light conditions. This Low-Light Tactics training Demo educates and trains LE Firearms Instructors in the methods of instruction & tactics in the use of a flashlight/weapon lights in all low light situations ranging from normal activities to lethal force engagements, and to increase the instructors’ ability to train his department officers’ chances of surviving and prevailing in lethal force encounters occurring in diminished lighting conditions.
Low Light Patrol Rifle Course
Equipment Needs For the patrol rifle/duty pistol light class.
1. Knee pads and elbow pads recommended.
2. Duty Belt with light holder/holster
3. Handheld LE style flashlight light (*TLR1*Surefire/Fury style preferred)
4. Semi auto duty pistol with weapon light/weapon light holster + 3 Magazine
5. Semi auto AR style rifle with rifle mounted light and law enforcement/military swivel sling no exception)
6. 2 20 rd. mags minimum. 3 10 rd will be accepted.
7. Rifle Rd count 150rds. plus 100 RDS pistol
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: PBCSO Range, 21500 Southern Blvd. Loxahatchee FL
Speaker: Ken Farren
Speaker Bio: Farren a 33 year LE veteran and certified FBI, DPS, and NRA Firearms Instructor specializing in Close Quarters, Low Light, and SWAT Tactics and has instructed LE officers and SWAT teams across the US and aboard. Ken has instructed at ten IALEFI conferences in Shoot House Tech, Confined Space Engagement Instinctive Shootings and Low Light Tactics. Ken owns “Shooter’s Edge” a private firearms instruction business and is a Law Enforcement Training Specialist for the Evans group representing SureFire, Trijicon Spring Field Armory, and Mossberg. He was a long time Director for IALEFI, and currently serves as the IALEFI Training Coordinator. (www.ialefi.com )
Wednesday
The M2.0 Armorers class will cover the cleaning, inspection, service, detailed disassembly and reassembly of the Smith M2.0 pistol. The student will be able to properly maintain their department duty pistols.
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Wes Guinn
Speaker Bio: With two decades of experience within the firearms industry at the manufacturer level, my career has primarily focused on sales and training roles. I’ve had the privilege of working with renowned manufacturers such as HK, FN America, and Smith & Wesson, maintaining a consistent role across these companies. My responsibilities have involved conducting agency sales and providing armorer training throughout the USA.
In addition to my extensive industry background, I proudly served as a member of the 20th Special Forces Group, contributing to multiple deployments where I actively utilized the various weapon systems I now teach in a real-world environment. This unique experience has positioned me as a subject matter expert in the maintenance, upkeep, and utilization of these weapon systems, reflecting a deep understanding and practical knowledge gained through hands-on application in challenging scenarios.
Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. conducts Armorer Training Programs through Team One Network for the purpose of training Law Enforcement and Military Personnel in the inspection, diagnosing, and servicing of Ruger firearms in accordance with factory standards. This course provides a complete and detailed answers to specific questions concerning the weapons mechanical functioning, operational procedure, field stripping and armorer detailed stripping, inspection(s), troubleshooting, and corrective actions/maintenance.
No equipment needed
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: David Brancato
Speaker Bio: Bio: “David retired from the Clifton New Jersey Police Department in 2012, after 34 years of distinguished service. During his last 10 years of service he was assigned as the Clifton Police Department’s Range Master. David is one of the founding members of the Tactical Response Team which was formed in 1983, where he served as an Operator, Team Leader and the team’s lead Firearms and Tactics Instructor. He has trained law enforcement and military personnel throughout the country as one of the original adjunct instructors with Heckler & Koch’s International Training Division from 1990 through 2002. He has been instructing with Team One Network since its inception.”
Learning Outcome/Assessment: Officers will have increased their early recognition of potential knife attackers, will demonstrate how to use their duty knife to prevent being disarmed, will demonstrate how to protect themselves to safely engage a grab-n-stab knife attacker, and will demonstrate how to neutralize knife attackers with a drawn pistol in ECQ engagement so as not to exchange shots for stabs.
Officers will need a blue plastic gun and holster.
Non-firing metal training guns are not suitable.
Dummy, non-fireable handgun.
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: PBSO Training Facility
Speaker: Tom Sotis
Speaker Bio: Tom Sotis trained in martial arts for over 20 years before founding his own method of edged weapons combative in 1992. Having taught over 1500 seminars in 25 countries, Tom is well recognized as the leading edged weapons instructor in the world. For over 30 years, Tom has worked with US Intelligence Agencies, US Special Forces, US Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Massachusetts State Police/SWAT, Municipal police departments, Corrections Officers and Special Response Teams.
Isaac Lopez has been with Sig Sauer Academy since 2016. He was an Adjunct Instructor until 2022, when he transitioned to full-time instructor. retired as a sergeant after more than 31 years of service with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (FL), where he spent 13 years on the SWAT team and 21 years in training. He was an assistant team leader for SWAT, was instrumental in creating a patrol rifle program for the SWAT team and then for the entire Sheriff’s Office, and ended his career there as the rangemaster, training more than 1800 deputies each year. Isaac has been an instructor for the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), International Association of Chief of Police (IACP), King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC – Jordan), SWAT Round-Up International and Axon International.
The most carried but least trained and understood tools used by Law Enforcement is the Tactical Duty Knife. This course serves to familiarize the student with selection, care and carry of the Tactical Folder as a tool and defensive weapon for scenarios in which the primary weapon is inaccessible.
Special emphasis will be paid to integration of the Blade into the existing framework of an officer’s agency Use of Force training and equipment.
NO LIVE WEAPONS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS!
Upon completion of instruction, students will:
•Identify special considerations in Close Quarter Confrontations involving the LEO Duty carry of an Edged Weapon.
•Articulate the need for Edged Weapon deployment in Close Quarter Lethal Threat scenarios.
•Demonstrate fundamental edged weapon tactics for use in Deadly Force scenarios.
•Effectively deploy an Edged Weapon as a reasonable force option in a simulated Lethal Threat scenario.
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Fletch Fuller
Speaker Bio: Fletch Fuller is the High Liability Training Sergeant for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office where he has served for 28 years instructing DT, Firearms, Driving, TASER, Baton and OC Spray. Specializing in Defensive Tactics, Fletch has been a regular featured presenter at IALEFI Training Conferences since 2014. His training background in Martial Arts goes back to 1995 and he is currently a 3rd Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Due to the sensitive nature of these murders, students must be U.S. Law Enforcement Only or Staff/Guests cleared by the Instructor.
The 1998 TAMPA SHOOTING: On May 19th, 1998, an escaped homicide suspect murdered three Florida law enforcement officers. This one-hour case study reviews several detainee / prisoner transfer procedure, Shooting within a Vehicle, and Crisis Negotiation Lessons Learned; all of which helped shape Law Enforcement Officer Safety across the U.S.
After viewing the case study, Law Enforcement Students will have reviewed best practices for prisoner and detainee transport in vehicles not equipped with a barrier.
Close Shooting/Shooting inside a Vehicle will be discussed in such a way that honors the memory of the three officers killed in the line of duty.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Martin D. Castellanos
Speaker Bio: National Speaker Martin D. Castellanos successfully retired from the Boca Raton Police Services Department with over 20 years of service. He is also a veteran of the United States Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Teams, having retired with a total of 27 active-duty and reserve years).
An accomplished trainer since 1995; Marty’s students have included: Law Enforcement Officers at the Local/State/Federal levels, U.S. Military Personnel, Allied Forces on four continents, Realtors, Church Safety-Ministries, and Private Citizens.
• Zeroing (Confirming zero) and theory behind zero distances.
• Height over bore/Mechanical offset
• Shooting positions and marksmen fundamentals for real world applications
• Rapid engagement
300 rounds
Patrol rifle capable of 1.5 MOA or better (1 MOA or less is preferred)
Bipod, Rifle mags, pouches (belt or LBE)
Rear support bags are highly recommended.
Eye and ear protection
Note taking material.
Clothing for any type of weather
Rangefinder is recommended.
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Cory Nelson
Dirty Dozen Defensive Tactics: From empty hands targeting twelve different parts of the body, which can transition smoothly to self-defense knife defensive encounters techniques, that also can be transitioned into the same for defensive firearms shooting skills. The instructor will provide all Safety equipment – SIRT guns with holsters, various safety knives, and safety goggles.
Getting to your backup weapon while you’re on the ground:
This instructor taught this class at the 25th Anniversary IALEFI conference, which was also the first class of its kind ever taught at the time.
The rationale for this class is simplistic: criminals are now getting heavily trained in mixed martial arts, and a law enforcement officer cannot afford to have a bone broken or to be put in a chokehold and rendered unconscious. This is not a BJJ or mixed martial arts class. It is a deadly force class that gives the officer options to get to their backup weapon from the ground.
This is a classroom event: The student will be expected to get involved in a simulated fight to the ground. The instructor will be in a padded Spartan® suit as the student simulates getting to a backup weapon and ending the confrontation. All training aids will be provided to the student. The instructor will provide additional instructor safety personnel.
This course reviews current liability issues related to an officer carrying a concealed firearm when off duty. Topics to be discussed are off duty intervention; friendly fire; working undercover; alcohol / drugs don’t mix well with concealed carry; legal process (including internal affairs investigations) when a firearm is discharged; training for concealed carry; less than lethal alternatives; and specialized equipment for concealed carry.
In this course students will learn to operate their shotguns at reaction speed utilizing the Roger’s target system. Students will work on responding from different ready positions, reloading, transitions and multiple targets all while maintaining accuracy.
Equipment: shotgun(pump or semi-auto) with sling, handgun, 3 magazines(more is better) holster, magazine holder, hat, eye protection, eye protection
Ammunition: shotgun 75 #8 bird shot, handgun 30 rounds
“Let the Games Begin” is a fast live fire course, highlighting 4 ways that Firearms Instructors can bring competition-based drills into their training to add stress inoculation, camaraderie and fun into your training programs. Students will learn how to conduct a Walk-In Drill, A Team Line Drill, A Man on Man dueling competition and a Team Relay Drill. We will shoot all the drills and discuss ways to implement drills of these types in your own training. Bring you’re “A Game” and your best “Smack Talk” and have fun in this course.
Student needs:
- Duty carry handgun with an open carry or duty holster and 2-3 magazines (or Speed-loaders for revolvers).
- 100 rounds of practice ammo.
- Eye and Ear protection and a ballcap or head cover.
- There will be running and kneeling on the range, so long pants are recommended on the range.
Pistol Mounted Optics have increased in popularity in the military, law enforcement, and competition. Pistol Mounted Optics sighting systems are one of the most effective tools available due to the sight being super imposed on the target while the target is in full focus. This course will offer ideas of dynamic training exercises to help improve live fire training; incorporating a variety of target options providing a pathway to improve skills of your students along with the use of Pistol Mounted Optics. Paper, steel, and auto-targets will be used. 9mm pistols with red dot optics will be available. Students will leave with a better understanding of the modern use and application of this technology and how to incorporate new range target options in their training and development programs to enhance their training.
• Only for the Pistol Mounted Optics Workshop will students need to bring:
o Wrap around eye protection
o Hearing protection
o Head covering
o 400 rounds of pistol ammunition (9mm if borrowing from Team One Network)
o Pistol with optic ( loaners available from Team One Network)
o Duty belt
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Mark Suchy
Speaker Bio: “Mark Suchy has been working with Team One Network as an Adjunct Instructor since 2018. He instructs Low-Light tactics and live fire training for the pistol, rifle and shotgun. He also instructs pistol mounted optics classes. Mark is a retired Patrol Sergeant and 30 year veteran with the West Palm Beach, Florida Police Department. He has worked as a Patrol Officer, Auto Theft and Property Detective, and Field Training Officer. In 2008, Mark was promoted to Sergeant and put in charge of the Field Training Program. He supervised the Field Training Program for his last 12 years. Mark was a member of the S.W.A. T. Team for 15 years. He served in numerous positions on the team from Entry Team Member and Sniper to Sniper Team Leader and Sniper Team Instructor. Mark was an Adjunct Firearms Instructor for the Department, specializing in basic and advanced tactical pistol and rifle instruction. Mark is a State of Florida and N.R.A. certified Firearms Instructor. Mark was a Firearms and Classroom Instructor at the Palm Beach State College Criminal Justice Institute from 2008 to 2015. He has instructed at several conferences including ILEETA, IALEFI, and Florida’s Highway Patrol Public Safety Conference. Mark actively competes in USPSA, Steel Challenge, IDPA, 2 Gun and 3 Gun competitions.”
This course encourages students to analyze what they are teaching and why they are teaching it. Instructors will be shown how to solidify the foundational information they share with students and embrace flexibility in their approaches to weed out antiquated approaches. Students will be encouraged to adopt others’ perspectives to better understand why some shooting techniques are not universal. They will also be encouraged to create feedback loops with their students to fully engage in the learning process and help their students’ progress.
Go slower to get faster…Don’t slap the trigger! Front sight! Front sight! Most firearms instructors will identify with hearing, and perhaps coaching, those mythologies. In this training block, we will address commonly held myths and old ideas in shooting instruction, discuss updated, holistic approaches to help our students refine their skills, and work drills to support those ideas. Welcome to the 21st Century!
Handgun 300 Rounds
3 Magazines or Speed loaders,
Duty gear (minimum: belt, holster, mag pouches, keepers).
eye protection; hearing protection.
note-taking materials.
clothing to protect from the weather.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Alexandra Kitty Nelson and Paolo Grandis
Speaker Bio: Alexandra, a veteran LE supervisor in the northwest Chicago suburbs, specializes in communication skills and firearms instructor development. Paolo is an experienced competitive shooter and firearms instructor from Italy. He has taught specialized military and law enforcement teams throughout the U.S. as well as Sri Lanka and Europe. Paolo currently serves on IALEFI’s Board of Directors. Paolo and Alexandra are excited to train with you in 2024!
This course is intended to provide law enforcement firearm instructors the training to successfully instruct, manage and convey proper usage and maintenance of handguns equipped with Miniature Red Dot Sights (MRDS) in a law enforcement capacity. Students will understand instructor-based use of force considerations, methodology and training liability.
Students will have the ability to develop training to successfully create transition, basic academy and in-service training while utilizing MRDS equipped handguns.
300 Rounds of Handgun Ammunition
10 Rounds of Inert Dummy Rounds for Duty Weapon
Duty handgun equipped with a MRDS / Weapon Mounted Light (WML)
(3) Magazines, 6 Fluorescent Inert Dummy Rounds
Eye and Ear Protection / Ballistic Vest (Soft Armor)
Note Taking Material
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Mark Stevens
Speaker Bio: Mark served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, and recently retired from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) in Colorado Springs, CO, after 20 years of service. During that tenure, he has been a member of the EPSO Special Response Team (SRT) as well as the EPSO SWAT Team, coordinating firearms training for both units.
All Law Enforcement Instructors will become familiar with drawing from their Holster and Identifying their targets. Most encounters (FBI UCR) are within 0-5 yards and occasionally 7 yards or less. So, the entire course is 7 yards and closer. Once completing the course all Instructors will have a better understanding and working Knowledge (hands on) of shooting faster and more accurate than they could possibly do before.
“THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS ARE HITS”
Handgun 350 rounds of FMJ
Handgun 50 rounds of Frangible
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders, must have at least 3 or more pistol magazines
Duty Belt
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Jeffrey Nolan and Michael Cantrell
Speaker Bio: United States Marine Corps Veteran, thirty-seven years as a Law Enforcement Officer.
Started at St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy and became a FTO then a firearms instructor, later becoming a member of the SWAT Team and finished as a Narcotics Detective.
After Retiring, I moved to Georgia and was recruited by the Waycross Police Dept. and later moved to my current Department; Brantley County Sheriff’s Office as a Trainer for POST in Southeast Georgia where I teach and Instruct all Firearms and Law Enforcement Classes.
FLETC certified Tac-Med and Firearms, “K” License and DI Instructor for the State of Florida as an Adjunct Instructor for FDLE and Georgia Post.
Dirty Dozen Defensive Tactics: From empty hands targeting twelve different parts of the body, which can transition smoothly to self-defense knife defensive encounters techniques, that also can be transitioned into the same for defensive firearms shooting skills. The instructor will provide all Safety equipment – SIRT guns with holsters, various safety knives, and safety goggles.
Getting to your backup weapon while you’re on the ground:
This instructor taught this class at the 25th Anniversary IALEFI conference, which was also the first class of its kind ever taught at the time.
The rationale for this class is simplistic: criminals are now getting heavily trained in mixed martial arts, and a law enforcement officer cannot afford to have a bone broken or to be put in a chokehold and rendered unconscious. This is not a BJJ or mixed martial arts class. It is a deadly force class that gives the officer options to get to their backup weapon from the ground.
This is a classroom event: The student will be expected to get involved in a simulated fight to the ground. The instructor will be in a padded Spartan® suit as the student simulates getting to a backup weapon and ending the confrontation. All training aids will be provided to the student. The instructor will provide additional instructor safety personnel.
Paul Pawela: A nationally recognized Master Police Firearms Instructor Trainer and nationally recognized Grandmaster Martial Artist, Police Defensive Tactics Instructor Trainer, and Former Military Hand to Hand Combat Instructor for Special Operations. He is the author of over 500 print magazine articles in over 20 different police and self-defense magazines and is the collaborator for the Special Forces SOTIC Sniper Manual, a best seller.
Jason Brooks currently has four different black belts in the styles of Tang Soo Do, Karate-Do, Bushinkai Ninjutsu, and Krav Haganah. Jason has been inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame as well as the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Jason served as a lead instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program for his unit, 2D Recon Battalion and 2D Force Recon. Jason was medically retired from the Marine Corps in 2005 due to the injuries he sustained during combat operations in Iraq. Jason later became a bail bondsman, fugitive recovery specialist, and a lead instructor at CRI Counter Terrorism Training School. Additionally, Jason was an adjunct instructor for the National Association of Chief of Police and trains police officers in advance officer survival. Jason is an IALEFI Instructor, and a member of Team One Netwok. Jason is also on the UFC executive protection security team and has been on numerous motorcade details for the President and First Lady of the United States when they visited Las Vegas. Currently Jason is a Master Firearms Instructor with Assault Counter Tactics.
The instructor will provide all Safety equipment – SIRT guns with holsters, various safety knives, and safety goggles.
All training aids will be provided to the student. The instructor will provide additional instructor safety personnel.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Emanuel Kapelsohn
Speaker Bio: IALEFI Board member 37 years, Vice President 27 years, currently 1st VP. Chairman, Legal Committee, helping IALEFI through legal problems. Chairman, Instructor Criteria Committee. Former Chairman, Firearms Training Standards Committee, Safety Committee, Editorial Committee, and Sponsorship Committee (increased sponsors from 4 to over 40). Principal author, Firearms Training Standards and Simulation Training Safety Guidelines. Associate Editor, Standards & Practices Guide for Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. Designed and copyrighted IALEFI-Q target series used worldwide. Developed IALEFI Handgun Safety Check. Presenter at most ATC’s, many RTC’s since 1985, plus ASLET, ILEETA Conferences. Hosted 2013 Pennsylvania RTC for 82 attendees. Certified instructor in firearms, DT, OC, baton, Taser, less lethal munitions, handgun retention, use of force, Force Science. Certified shooting scene reconstructionist. Authored 120+ published articles on firearms/tactics. Former Gunsite staff instructor, IPSC “A” Class competitor, handgun Distinguished Expert, Governor’s Twenty. President of Peregrine Corporation, providing training, consulting, expert witness services in state and federal courts nationwide since 1984. Testified before both Houses of Congress. Graduate, Yale University, Harvard Law School. As attorney, have represented police and federal agents involved in shootings, written agency use of force policies, chaired agency shooting review boards. NRA Endowment Member. Reserve Deputy Sheriff 25 years.
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Benelli shotgun armorer courses are designed for law enforcement/military personnel who are responsible for Benelli shotgun preventative maintenance, checks and service (PMCS). This course is structured to provide each student with a practical understanding of the advanced features that make Benelli shotguns unique. This course provides a complete and detailed answers to specific questions concerning the weapons mechanical functioning, operational procedure, field stripping and armorer detailed stripping, inspection(s), troubleshooting, and corrective actions/maintenance.
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: David Brancato
Speaker Bio: David retired from the Clifton New Jersey Police Department in 2012, after 34 years of distinguished service. During his last 10 years of service he was assigned as the Clifton Police Department’s Range Master. David is one of the founding members of the Tactical Response Team which was formed in 1983, where he served as an Operator, Team Leader and the team’s lead Firearms and Tactics Instructor. He has trained law enforcement and military personnel throughout the country as one of the original adjunct instructors with Heckler & Koch’s International Training Division from 1990 through 2002. He has been instructing with Team One Network since its inception.”
- Students will not need to bring any equipment
This block of instruction updates the instructor with new technology that can be used in low light training to include use of flashlights, vehicle lighting, gun mounted lights and the change in tactics and issues relating to how we operate in low light conditions. Instructors will learn the appropriate instructional methods for tactical isolation exercises and scenarios in realistic low light training. Those successfully completing this course will be able to develop scenario and isolation exercise templates, select safe locations conducive to training, and utilize the proper safety equipment. During this block, students will receive a lecture via PowerPoint outlining the various aspects of operating and instructing others how to operate in a low light environment. Students will receive hands on instruction through the various hand held and weapon mounted light techniques (equipment provided by Team One), as well as practice quick training drills to improve their current training program.
No equipment needed
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Mark Suchy
Speaker Bio: Mark Suchy has been working with Team One Network as an Adjunct Instructor since 2018. He instructs Low-Light tactics and live fire training for the pistol, rifle and shotgun. He also instructs pistol mounted optics classes. Mark is a retired Patrol Sergeant and 30 year veteran with the West Palm Beach, Florida Police Department. He has worked as a Patrol Officer, Auto Theft and Property Detective, and Field Training Officer. In 2008, Mark was promoted to Sergeant and put in charge of the Field Training Program. He supervised the Field Training Program for his last 12 years. Mark was a member of the S.W.A. T. Team for 15 years. He served in numerous positions on the team from Entry Team Member and Sniper to Sniper Team Leader and Sniper Team Instructor. Mark was an Adjunct Firearms Instructor for the Department, specializing in basic and advanced tactical pistol and rifle instruction. Mark is a State of Florida and N.R.A. certified Firearms Instructor. Mark was a Firearms and Classroom Instructor at the Palm Beach State College Criminal Justice Institute from 2008 to 2015. He has instructed at several conferences including ILEETA, IALEFI, and Florida’s Highway Patrol Public Safety Conference. Mark actively competes in USPSA, Steel Challenge, IDPA, 2 Gun and 3 Gun competitions.”
This course will discuss and practice the importance of impact gear and how to use the gear in your scenario-based training. ‘Being a good roll player” Trainers will have in introduction into integration exercises and moving in the training gear.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Training Facility
Speaker: Raymond Merlin
Speaker Bio: “Raymond A. Merlin served In the United States Marine Corps for 4 years in security forces and infantry and has over 26 years with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department (WI). He worked the most of his career on 3rd shift patrol and was a 20 year member of the Tactical Response Team. Ray has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Minor in Human Resource from Concordia University and is a Master instructor-trainer in Defense and Arrest Tactics, Principles of Subject Control, Firearms, Professional Communications, and Scenario Master Instructor. Ray serves on Advisory committees for the State of Wisconsin Training and Standards and is currently on the Tactical Advisory Committee for the State DOJ Training and Standards. Ray is a ILEETA Advisory Board member, an adjunct instruct and training coordinator for LE Training Division at Gateway Technical College-WI. Ray is an expert witness in Use of Force and Subject Control.”
The ultimate goal of this class is to develop a basic understanding, and practical application of working from concealment in both the on-duty, and off-duty capacity. Case studies will be reviewed, latest holster technologies will be evaluated, less lethal options, secondary ammunition considerations, low light tactics, blue on blue shooting avoidance will be examined.
• Recommend clothing, gun, holster and magazine technologies, and placement
• Create blue on blue reduction strategies
• Evaluate policy to include less lethal options, i.e. O.C., flashlights, etc.
• Discuss off-duty tactics and procedures.
• Develop post engagement procedures and responsibilities to include identification and verbal skills.
• Review basic range exercises to develop competency.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Lou Ann Hamblin
Speaker Bio: Lou Ann Hamblin retired from a Michigan-based police department after having proudly served the law enforcement profession for 22 years. Lou Ann has had many roles during her law enforcement career to include uniform patrol, bike patrol, training, undercover street narcotics and prostitution operations. She also had a temporary assignment with a DEA Task Force. She holds a master’s degree in Human Performance Technology and Instructional Design from the University of Michigan. In 2015 She received alumnus of the year from U of M’s School of Education for the work she has done in public service training.
Lou Ann is co-owner of LouKa Tactical, a law enforcement training and consulting service provider operating since 1999. Lou Ann holds instructor certifications in a variety of disciplines. She specializes in training specialty units and female officers and has personally trained over 6,000 law enforcement women in pistol alone. She is a Team One Network adjunct instructor and a Master Pistol Instructor through H/K and IALEFI. Since 1997 she has instructed internationally in the areas of instructor development, training for specialty units and officer survival to include presentations at: The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), The International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI), National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA), Michigan Tactical Officer’s Association (MTOA) International Association of Women Police (IAWP) and A Girl and a Gun conferences, to name a few.
Use of force is a hot topic in today’s law enforcement world. This issue is further magnified when the subject of the encounter suffers from mental illness. Officers are expected to make split second decisions on the correct level of force they may employ and then may face the serious consequences of liability, legal issues, and litigation even if that officer employs what methods and actions he/she was trained to use.
This course will explore current cases, training methods, and hurdles an officer will encounter when force is used against a civilian. Liability, legal issues, and litigation will also be considered and
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Hugo Harmatz
Speaker Bio: Hugo Harmatz, J.D., LL. M. has been involved as a law enforcement and military instructor for many years. He has been certified as a crisis intervention coordinator. Mr. Harmatz has also served as an instructor preparing military personnel and professional athletes in the areas of mental mindset, warfare, and physical confrontations. He has served as legal counsel to a number of military/intelligence associated organizations and chief legal counsel in the diplomatic field. Mr. Harmatz is admitted to the practice of law in a number of states, federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. He has successfully defended law enforcement officers, as well as prosecuted claims against law enforcement officers.
To cover skill sets from beginner to advanced in combat knife and pistol retention and disarm giving officers key training techniques to skill build and draw on.
Course Objective List (What the student will be able to do after training): Handgun disarm, knife disarm
To cover skill sets from beginner to advanced in combat knife and pistol disarm giving officers key training techniques to skill build and draw on.
This course has been taught both in the United States and internationally and was developed as collaboration between tier one operators of the law enforcement/SWAT community, the US Army Ranger Battalion, the US Marine Corps to advance the training of those that go in harm’s way every day. The system was developed to simplify training and movements to use instinctual reactions and body mechanics in relation to weapon retention and disarm. The system has been utilized in true life-threatening situations and is not a theory. The course consists of three phases: Body mechanics for retention and disarm, Dealing with Firearms, and a commutation of phases 1 and 2 which introduces the idea that you won’t always be fighting on a mat but sometimes in real-life settings and close quarters (against a wall, inside a car, around fences and curbs).
Student Requirements: Students must be ready to check ego at the door. Physical participation is required for the certification. No whining! Bring off duty holster, comfortable clothing, and be prepared to be physical.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Ted Simpson, Michelle Kimball-Miller and Scott Crisp
Speaker Bio: Ted Simpson
Michelle Kimball-Miller Okinawa Female Defensive Tactics Instructor
Scott Crisp – US Special Forces Medical, US Special OPS – US Army and US Air Force
Health Educator and Strength Coach at the Armed Forces wellness Center on Fort Liberty, NC, where he develops and executes task and environment-specific strength, nutrition and health/well-being programs at the BDE, BN, and Company levels.
Given the serious health risks associated with a law enforcement career, this curriculum will lay the foundation for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and optimal mental health and encouraging officers/instructors to seek support from family, friends and/or peers throughout their career. The curriculum builds a foundation for officers/instructors to be proactive and responsible for their physical and mental health, encouraging openness in communications and confidence in seeking assistance when needed.
At the end of this block of instruction, the student will achieve the following objectives:
1. Identify what behaviors offer protection against heart disease.
2. Define the term “metabolism” and explain why it is important for weight management.
3. List and describe the three macronutrients and their correct percentages, sources, and purposes.
4. Explain how to calculate a daily calorie need and how to develop a meal plan to meet energy needs.
5. Discuss the pros and cons of energy drinks, caffeine, and other common supplements.
6. List and explain at least four sleep hygiene practices.
Note taking material if desired.
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Speaker: John Combs
Speaker Bio: John Combs is a Health Educator and Strength Coach at the Armed Forces wellness Center on Fort Liberty, NC, where he develops and executes task and environment-specific strength, nutrition and health/well-being programs at the BDE, BN, and Company levels.
From 2003-2016, Combs served as the Physical Fitness Program Director and Chief Instructor at the NC Department of Justice/Justice Academy, and controlled the overall administration, planning, implementation, and daily operation of the Physical Fitness Program.
When training adult learners instructors need to establish measurable learning objectives. Concise objectives make it clear to students what they will be able to do at the end of training. Upon completion of this class participants will be able to write objectives that will be a vital component of a lesson plan
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hotel
Speaker: Mark E. Fettinger
Speaker Bio: Mark was the bureau chief for a State POST agency and provided direct training to police officers, including initial general topics and firearms instructor courses. He is the former Executive Director of IALEFI.
The Firearms training course will be to help trainers with a basic understanding of documentation and range training design. The first part of the day will be focused on discussion of the administrative side of training development. We will discuss Documentation which includes the lesson plan, training credit, Training objectives review.
The second part of the classroom presentation will focus on building courses of fire on paper. This section is a focus on how and why the courses are built the way they are.
The third part of the classroom presentation will focus on the actual range set up and how to best go about this on range day including organization and testing the course design.
The fourth part of the classroom presentation will be on actual administration of the range day when the instructors have students. This will include discussion on safety officers and debriefs.
The groups will then break out and create a basic lesson plan that builds a course of fire that another group will work through as students. The focus will be on creating a comprehensive training document because another group will be charged with using the plan and administering the training.
The 4 hours in the afternoon at the range will be used to build the courses and administer them. The group who made the training plan will be the students, and the randomly assigned group will build the course with the training document and act as safety officers. The student instructors will also be responsible for debriefing the training course per the objectives listed.
Objectives:
Students will be able to design and document a basic lesson plan for a firearms training course.
Students will be able to build a firearms training course using a basic lesson plan.
Students will be able to administer a firearms training course using a basic lesson plan.
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders, Duty Belt
Handgun 100 rounds
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: PBCO Range
Speaker: Dana Journey and Andy Frasier
Speaker Bio: My name is Dana Journey, I have been working at my agency for 12 years. I took over the firearms department over 9 years ago. Since then, I have built our program to focus on professionalism and basic skills building. I am also an instructor at the Oregon State Police Academy. I try to participate in instructing and training to learn and pass new skills and methods on to others. Learning is survival.
This class will provide instructors with an overview on the use and instruction of rifles fitted with low power variable optics. The class will begin with a look at both the policy and practical considerations of using a LPVO in a law enforcement setting, before looking at how to select and correctly set up an LPVO for optimal performance. After zeroing and reviewing marksmanship fundamentals with a fresh approach, participants will work through a series of drills built around the core shooting tasks an officer needs to be able to achieve when utilizing an LPVO (engaging targets on 1x, engaging targets using magnification, and managing magnification when engaging targets of varying difficulty). The information in this class can be used to build on an existing LPVO program, as an outline for a new LPVO program, or to address administrator concerns regarding the use of LPVO’s in law enforcement.
Rifle 350 Rounds
Patrol Rifle w/Magazines, Duty Belt
Patrol Rifle LPVO fitted to rifle and zeroed Rifle Sling
Eye and Ear Protection
Rear Bag (Optional)
Offset Red Dot (Optional)
Shooting Mat (Optional)
Knee and Elbow Pads (Optional)
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBCO Range
Speaker: Cameron Lloyd and Ben Mann
Speaker Bio: Foresight Tactical
Cameron Lloyd spent 13 years in law enforcement first with the Queensland Police and later with Australian Border Force. During that time he worked in general duties, Academy firearms training, and as Officer in Charge of an outback police station where he was the only officer in an area exceeding 20000 square miles. He is now the co-owner of Foresight Tactical, providing specialist firearms training services both within Australia and internationally.
This course is designed to enlighten current police officers of the utility of the police shotgun. In a time where the police carbine rifle seems preferred to the exclusion of the shotgun Many firearm instructors believe the police shotgun outdated. nothing could be farther from the truth. Officers who hold this opinion seem to ignore the current generation of munitions that have given the police shotgun increase utility. Many come by this opinion honestly due to past training that seemed more punitive than enlightening. A universal combative shooting platform will be taught. as well as the importance of proper fitting of the shotgun. Outfitting a shotgun for low light use will also be covered.
Students will know the pro and cons of shotguns for police use Student will know the pros and cons of proper shotguns for police use. Students will know the 4 conditions of the shotgun and complete loading, unloading and slug drill. Students will pattern their shotguns with Buck shot at intermediate range and slugs at long range. Students will be able to select proper munitions for optimal shotgun performance. Students will demonstrate disassembly and assembly and function checks with their shotguns. Students will be able to perform transition drill to side arm and combat reloading.
50 rds. On duty pistol ammo
20 rds. rifled slug.
50 rds. of duty buck shot
50 rds. of bird shot or 7.5 /8 game loads.
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders, Shotgun, Duty Belt
Eye and Ear protection ammo carrier for shogun ammo and mag pouches for side arms. Sling for shotgun.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Jerry Zacharias
Speaker Bio: I was employed for over 16 years at the Marion City P.D., Marion, Ohio, Employed for over 12 years at the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy as an LETO on the advance firearms training division. During 2005 I was employed as Civilian contractor as a firearms instructor to Iraqi police and border patrol .I have completed instructor training at H&K international, FLETC, Brunswick, Ga. Ohio Peace Officer training Academy. I have instructed firearms at previous IALEFI annual training conferences
This training is designed to teach and prepare students for defensive engagements in Deadly Force Encounters while controlling a handcuffed suspect in custody. Law Enforcement Officers are responsible for defending themselves, others, and/or suspects in their custody. On that premise, this training course is uniquely developed and designed to enhance the student’s awareness and alertness to positively identify a Deadly/Non-Deadly Threat(s) by single or multiple attackers in the Tactical Environment with Trained Judgmental Decisions and Responses.
1. Optimize using the Hinge/Rigid Handcuff for control and compliance in the Tactical Environment.
2. Maximize proficiency in One-Handed Shooting Skills efficiently and effectively.
3. Perform Verbal Communication and safe gun handling procedures under stress.
4. Identify and Safely Engage Single/Multiple Threats under Stress – Judgment calls.
5. Protect a handcuffed suspect in custody during a Deadly Force Encounter.
6. Perform basic natural movements and Shooting Positions
7. Maintain situational and environmental awareness and subject control under stress.
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders, Duty Belt
Handgun 300 Rounds
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Michael Lazarus
Speaker Bio: Sergeant Lazarus is the Founder of Combative Systems International, a 25-year veteran, and Primary Firearms/Tactics and High-Risks Instructor (20) for Response Units, Task Forces, Counter Narcotics/Organized Crime Unit’s Entry/Rural Operations Team of the Trinidad, and Tobago Police Service. He received cross-training from the Special Forces and Special Operations Group of the Trinidad and Tobago Military and several high-profile training sessions from US government institutions. He conducted several training assignments in Afghanistan as a Defense Contractor.
The Red Dot Acquisition Mechanics Course is designed to assist agency personnel improve their individual abilities and understanding of the mechanics effecting repeatable acquisition of the “dot” when using a MRDS equipped pistol. With the MRDS equipped pistols becoming more prevalent in the law enforcement community, the most common complaint is officers having trouble finding their dot. Although the sight may have changed, the firearm it’s mounted on has not. Simply put, the MRDS routinely exposes inconsistencies with individual officer’s current techniques. This course will focus on acquiring the dot on their MRDS equipped pistols more consistently. The primary goal of this course is to help students better understand the mechanics behind delivering timely and well-placed shot/s on target. During this course, students will explore the elements of an effective draw, natural point of aim, impact of grip angle, trigger manipulation and recoil management, while using a MRDS. Training will include a brief classroom discussion and overview, followed by hands-on instruction utilizing demonstration, dry fire repetition and live fire exercises. This course has been modified to accommodate a 4-Hour block of instruction. This is primarily a shooting class.
Handgun (200-250 Rds.)
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders, Duty Belt 3 Magazines
MRDS Holster with retention, Mag Pouch and Belt, Eye and Ear Protection, Baseball Hat
Appropriate clothing and footwear for the environment.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBCO Range
Speaker: Jim Meyers and Joe Lieneman
Speaker Bio: Jim comes to Tedder Industries with substantial experience in firearms instruction and modern law enforcement practices. He previously worked in the firearms industry as a Senior Instructor where he taught a wide range of course offerings both domestically and abroad to civilians, law enforcement and military personnel. Prior to working in the firearms industry, Jim was a Trooper and retired from a large state law enforcement agency on the East Coast.
The rise of Red Dot Sights (RDS) on Duty Pistols has been a “game changer” for law enforcement, but the mechanics of making an accurate shot is still a mystery to many police officers. We know a RDS alone is NOT going to make one shoot straight. Yes! The fundamentals of marksmanship still do apply even with an RDS. Go figure! This course will take a deep dive into the “traditional” fundamentals of marksmanship and introduce some modern concepts to help you get your shooters to the next level by finding out what is REALLY required to master the shot regardless of sighting system. We will explore the psychology of shooting and why shooters fail. A great deal of time will be spent on how to diagnose and correct a “problem shooter”. This course is jam-packed with “coaching” tips and drills that you can take back and implement into your pistol program right-away. If you are a new pistol instructor or have been at the “game” for decades, you will be a better teacher of pistolcraft and improve your own shooting after completing this class. Guaranteed!
Handgun 350 rounds
Handgun w/Magazines or Speed loaders, Duty Belt
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Rom Ranallo and Wade Rodrigue
Speaker Bio: Rom is a 25-year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department (Canada), which he joined after graduating from the University of British Columbia (UBC) with a Master of Science Degree. As a member of the Provincial Firearms Working Group (PFWG), he played a key role in establishing new pistol training and qualification standards. Staff Sergeant Ranallo regularly instructs at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Police Academy and has presented at numerous international conferences.
In this course students will learn to operate their pistol caliber carbine at reaction speed utilizing the Roger’s target system. Students will work on responding from different ready positions, reloading, multiple targets and transitions all while maintaining accuracy.
Equipment: pistol caliber carbine, 3 PCC magazines, holder for PCC magazines, sling, handgun, 3 magazines(more is better) holster, magazine holder, hat, eye protection, eye protection
Ammunition: 150 rounds PCC, 50 rounds handgun.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Michael Johnson
Instructional Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson the student will, without reference or notes, be able to:
1. Understand the proper presentation for RDS on handguns.
2. Understand and correct eye coordination for use with RDS.
3. Know how to correct malfunctions with the Red Dot Systems.
4. Learn to use the Red Dot as a diagnostic tool.
200 – 250 rds.
1. Firearm with properly mounted Red Dot
2. Masking Tape
3. Black and white Targets
4. Dummy Rounds/Snap Caps
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Hudi Schiffer and Aaron Worch
In this course students will learn to operate their pistol caliber carbine at reaction speed utilizing the Roger’s target system. Students will work on responding from different ready positions, reloading, multiple targets and transitions all while maintaining accuracy.
Equipment: pistol caliber carbine, 3 PCC magazines, holder for PCC magazines, sling, handgun, 3 magazines(more is better) holster, magazine holder, hat, eye protection, eye protection
Ammunition: 150 rounds PCC, 50 rounds handgun.
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: PBSO Range
Speaker: Michael Johnson
- Establish a better understanding of sight picture and its relationship to acceptable accuracy
- Practice and apply techniques to assist initial sight acquisition (finding the dot)
- Understand holdover as it relates to the mechanical offset of the red dot
- • Apply marksmanship fundamentals and recoil management techniques for tracking the dot
- Identify advantages and limitations of the red dot
- Effectively deliver multiple shots
- Incorporate basic movements into shooting fundamentals
- Successfully implement “Target to Target” transition procedures
“Let the Games Begin” is a fast live fire course, highlighting 4 ways that Firearms Instructors can bring competition-based drills into their training to add stress inoculation, camaraderie and fun into your training programs. Students will learn how to conduct a Walk-In Drill, A Team Line Drill, A Man on Man dueling competition and a Team Relay Drill. We will shoot all the drills and discuss ways to implement drills of these types in your own training. Bring you’re “A Game” and your best “Smack Talk” and have fun in this course.
Student needs:
- Duty carry handgun with an open carry or duty holster and 2-3 magazines (or Speed-loaders for revolvers).
- 100 rounds of practice ammo.
- Eye and Ear protection and a ballcap or head cover.
- There will be running and kneeling on the range, so long pants are recommended on the range.
Introducing Spartan Team Arrest Tactics: a comprehensive 4-hour class brought to you by Spartan Training Gear, designed to enhance teamwork, communication, and tactical proficiency for law enforcement and military professionals.
This course offers a quick and intensive exploration of team arrest tactics tailored for private security, corrections, and law enforcement professionals. The objective is to enhance the safety, efficacy, and efficiency of tandem and team arrests involving physically uncooperative, actively resistant, and assaultive suspects.
This highly interactive, hands-on session covers all phases of the arrest process: pre-contact, contact, clinch control, takedown, prone control, handcuffing, and escort.
Training modalities include individual and team technical instruction, structured skill development drills, and dynamic scenario training.
Instructor Profile: Marc Joseph
- CEO and Lead Instructor at Spartan Training Gear
- Creator of the Spartan Tactical Scenario Training program
- 20+ years of experience working in the law enforcement/military community
Instructor Profile: Brian Opdenkelder
- Lifelong martial artist
- Correctional Officer with 23 years of experience
- Former Use of Force trainer
- Former Emergency Response Team (ERT) member and instructor
- Director of Sheepdog Survival