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2015 GREAT LAKES LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CONFERENCE
HOSTED BY: MICHIGAN TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
sponsored by:
held at:
The ConCorde Inn
44315 N Gratiot Avenue
Clinton Township, MI 48036
May 12 - 14, 2015
2015 Attendee Registration Packet
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS PACKET
2015 MTOA CONFERENCE
QUICK REFERENCE LIST
Conference Dates:
Tuesday May 12th through Thursday May 14th
Conference Locations:
The ConCorde Inn
44315 N. Gratiot Avenue
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Conference Cost:
$175 per Attendee (1 year membership fee included in cost)
Conference Registration Date/Time: Register online at:
http://mtoa.org/mtoa-2015-conference-registration/
Conference Host Hotels:
Host Hotel:
The ConCorde Inn
44315 N. Gratiot Avenue
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
586-493-7300
$65.00
Overflow Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Hall Road/94
45805 Marketplace Boulevard
Chesterfield, MI
586-598-4000
Ask for Government Rate ($77.00)
Courtyard by Marriot
4600 Utica Park Blvd.
Utica, MI
586-997-6100
Ask for Government Rate ($65.00)
Banquet Date/Time:
Wednesday, May 13th 6:30 - 9:30pm
The ConCorde Inn
44315 N. Gratiot Avenue
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Guest Speaker: Chief S. Randy Watt
Topic: One Warrior’s Creed: A Commitment to Excellence.
Dress is CASUAL
Member Appreciation Night:
Tuesday May 12th at Wolverine Harley Davidson
44660 N. Gratiot, Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Conference Contacts:
Christophor Periatt @ [email protected]
Christopher Giolitti @ [email protected]
MTOA website:
www.MTOA.org
MTOA federal tax id number:61-1630721
2015 BANQUET DINNER
WEDNESday, MAY 13th
6:30PM - 9:30pm
THE CONCORDE INN
CLINTON TWP., MI 48036
Guest Speaker:
S. Randy Watt
Chief, Ogden, Utah
Colonel, Utah Army National Guard
Dress is Casual
2015 Tactical Vendor Show*
WITH THREE GUEST SPEAKERS/
LEO PRESENTATIONS
Tuesday, MAY 12th
8:30am - 6:00pm
THE CONCORDE INN
CLINTON TWP., MI
The Tactical Vendor Show is open
and FREE with government id to:
• Law Enforcement Personnel
• Fire/EMS Personnel
• Military Personnel
• Coast Guard Personnel
• Corrections Personnel
* attendance is mandatory for all paid conference attendees
Contact Chris Periatt at [email protected] or
Chris Giolitti at: [email protected] for further details
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was rigorously tested against competing products and was selected by
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HHS I
For the infantryman, target ranges vary in ever-changing battlefield
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situations, then quickly transitioning to a 500m targeting or surveillance
situation, and then quickly back to a 25m room clearing exercise. Instant
transition is achieved through a quick Switch-to Side (STS) mount that
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Gerber Legendary Blades
Hoffner’s Training Academy
ICOR Technology Inc.
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iRobot Corporation
Kiesler Police Supply
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Michigan Ammo
Michigan Police Equipt
Michigan TASER
National Tactical Officers Association
Nye Uniform
Ohio Tactical Officers Association
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VENDOR & MEMBER
APPRECIATION NIGHT
Tuesday, May 12th
7:00pm at:
Wolverine Harley Davidson
44660 N. Gratiot
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Transportation will be provided at host hotel.
Food & beverages provided by MTOA.
Free with FULL Conference Registration
$20.00 fee for those who would like to just attend this event.
Contact Chris Periatt at [email protected] or
Chris Giolitti at: [email protected] for further details
2015 GREAT LAKES LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRAINING CONFERENCE
ELIGIBILITY
Registration is open to all current MTOA members and pre-registration IS MANDATORY for participation at
the Conference. The MTOA Annual Conference is NOT just for SWAT Officers! You DO NOT have to be
assigned to a tactical/SWAT unit to receive the full benefit of the Conference. If you are not a current member
of the MTOA, but wish to participate at the Conference, you must make application prior to the commencement date of the Conference. If you are not already an MTOA member, a 1 year free membership comes with
the 2015 registration fee. The MTOA will expedite your paperwork and process your MTOA membership as
quickly as possible.
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for attendance at the Conference is only $175.00. Registrations must be completed and
submitted by mail, or via paypal on the MTOA.org website:
http://mtoa.org/mtoa-2014-conference-registration/
Acceptable forms of payment will include check, money order, agency purchase order, DOJ voucher, or credit
card. Invoices will be sent via e-mail or through the US Postal Service for those agencies requiring paperwork.
The registration fee will include: attendance at the Conference, Vendor Show (Tuesday), and the Conference
banquet (Tuesday Evening). Each attendee must submit a registration form. Walk-in registrations WILL NOT
be accepted during the Conference. If for some reason a pre-registered attendee is unable to attend, substitutions
will be honored, and we ask for an early notification of the substitution, if possible. Any registration questions
can be referred to the MTOA Treasurer, Craig Pulvirenti at (248) 670-9996 or e-mail him at:
[email protected].
LOCATION
The Conference will be held at: The ConCorde Inn, 44315 N. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Twp., MI 48036 . The
firearm blocks of instruction will be held at the Bluewater Sportsman’s Association, Macomb County College
Police Academy and Selfridge ANG. Shuttle service from the conference is available.
LODGING
The MTOA has pre-booked the entire hotel at a very special negotiated price of $65.00 per night, plus taxes.
Please make your reservations early and be sure to specify that you are attending the MTOA Conference and
specify the Government Rate to secure this rate. The special room rate will be available until April 1, 2014.
After that it will be based on availability.
THE HOST HOTELS FOR THE CONFERENCE ARE:
The ConCorde Inn
44315 N. Gratiot Avenue
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
www.concordeinns.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Hall Road/94
45805 Marketplace Boulevard
Chesterfield, NJ
586-598-4000
Ask for Government Rate ($77.00)
Courtyard by Marriot
4600 Utica Park Blvd.
Utica, MI
586-997-6100
Ask for Government Rate ($65.00)
BANQUET
The banquet will be held at the ConCorde Inn Banquet Hall. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 13th
and begins with cocktails at 6:30 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM - 9:30PM.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
All firearm training blocks will require each attendee to wear a ballistic vest, wrap around eye protection and
hearing protection. Soft insertable ear protection can be used in conjunction with the ear muffs, but NOT in lieu
of them. Each course description will provide the attendee with a required equipment list for the block of instruction. Attendees should bring all the necessary gear for ANY possible training environment. The following
is a recommended, but not necessarily an all inclusive list of possible equipment needed:
4 Ammunition
4 Ballistic helmet
4 Ballistic shield
4 Ballistic vest
4 Cold weather gear
4 Duty belt/Tactical Duty Belt
4 Duty weapon (handgun/long-gun)
4 Ear protection
4 Eye protection
4 Flashlight(s)
4 Gas mask
4 Gloves
4 Hydration
4 Knee pads
4 Note pad/notebook
4 Pen or pencil
4 Rain gear
4 Sack Lunch for each day
4 Simulated training weapon
4 Snacks
VENDOR SHOW
The vendor show will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at The ConCorde Inn from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is
free to all who show Government ID. THIS EVENT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL ATTENDEES.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
All attendees will receive credit for continuing education through MCOLES - Michigan Commission of Law
Enforcement Standards, if applicable. The MTOA will provide a Conference Certificate for each attendee.
LIABILITY
The Michigan Tactical Officers Association and their respective agents, officers, and employees will assume
no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may occur to the attendee or the attendee’s departmental/
personal property from any cause whatsoever. Any attendee wishing to insure his/her goods must do so at
their own expense. The attendee, and their respective agency, hereby indemnify and shall defend and hold
harmless the Michigan Tactical Officers Association, The ConCorde Inn, Selfridge ANG, Bluewater Sportman’s
Association, and the Macomb County Community College and their respective agents, officers, and employees
from and against any and all actions arising out of the performance of this agreement. Attendees must not injure
or deface the walls or floors of any of the venues, or any of the equipment utilized during the conference. When
such damage appears, the attendee will be liable to the owner of the property so damaged.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1 DAY CARBINE
PREMIER
Mike Pannone
CTT Solution
Held At:
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1-day Carbine is a fast paced course
designed to give students not
only the technical but the practical
understanding
of
the
effective
techniques currently used by the
highest level of special operations and
specialized law enforcement.
The CTT-Solutions rifle program of
instruction is designed to give shooter
specific answers based on operational
experience of multiple vetted military/
LE sources, testing and historical
data. All techniques taught are highly
efficient and effective in the use of a
rifle for combative engagements as
opposed to sport shooting. The course
requires the extensive use of steel
targetry to accomplish rapid gains in
skills with instant feedback as well
as approximately 250 rounds of rifle
ammunition per officer. The high round
count and the use of steel give the
shooter time and apparatus to refine
his/her shooting technique based on
the principles taught.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Mike
Pannone
is
a
former
operational member of U.S. Marine
Reconnaissance,
Army
Special
Forces and 1st SFOD-D (Delta) as
well as a multi-division Master class
USPSA competition shooter. He has
participated in combat operations and
high risk protection in support of U.S.
policies throughout the word as both
an active duty military member, and a
civilian contractor.
Mike has attended numerous Army,
Marine and Navy special operations
related schools, and high level
training events.
He is a certified
FLETC Firearms Instructor, Federal
Air Marshal Instructor, NRA Certified
L/E Patrol Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun
Instructor, Glock and Colt (AR15/
M16/M4) armorer, and Simunition®
FX® Scenario and safety Instructor.
His specialized knowledge in urban
operations and CQB and pistol/carbine
combat marksmanship from 1st-SFOD,
close range and contact distance pistol
combatives from work in the Federal Air
Marshals, , PSD and urban motorized
operations from both military and
contract work coupled with his broad
operational experience give him a wide
range of practical knowledge that is
unique.
Mike trains vetted civilians, military,
State, Federal and local Law
Enforcement agencies the result of
which made CTT-Solutions a Small
Business Achievement Awardee in
2010, the first year the company did
business as a stand-alone entity.
AR15/M16/M4
PLATFORM ARMORER
Jason Pfannenstiel
and Frank Vigil
Sonoran Desert Institute SDI
School of Firearms Technology
Held At:
XX
This 2-day course is designed for the
professional who wants the designation
of AR-15/M-16 armorer – it covers the
AR-15/M-16 platforms and provides
instruction on how to diagnose and
repair malfunctions, return firearms to
military specifications, perform function
inspections, check headspace and
more. Armorer training classes are a
mixture of classroom instruction and
hands-on exercises, enabling each
student to achieve a high degree of
proficiency with the topics covered.
After completing this course, the
student will be able to repair and
maintain the AR-15/M-16 platform to
military specifications.
ARMORED VEHICLE
LIVE FIRE
MANEUVERS &
RESCUE OPERATIONS
Steven Mescan, NTOA,
Pittsburgh SWAT
Sam Todd, Director of Training
SAGE Ordinance, Inc.
T
U
O
D
SOL
Held At:
XX
This block of instruction will consist of
armored vehicle live fire maneuvers,
with suppressive fire and target
specific platforms, rescue operations,
weapon system considerations, legal
and liability considerations and tactical
strategy applications. Exercises are
designed to build operator confidence
while conducting live fire exercises and
rescue operations while riding in, as
well as dismounting from an armored
vehicle while deploying on a scene or
performing a rescue.
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:
Full duty or call out gear, duty rifle and
pistol, 3 magazine for each weapon
system, proper clothing for all weather
conditions, approximately 200 rnds
handgun, 300 rnds Rifle ammunition for
each firearm, eye and ear protection,
baseball style hat.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Steve Mescan is a twenty-one year
veteran of the Pittsburgh Police
Department and is currently assigned
to the SWAT Team. He has been
assigned to the SWAT Team since 1999
and was assigned as the lead trainer
in 2000. His instructional background
includes defensive tactics, firearms,
law and liability, use of force and all
facets of SWAT operations. Steve has
testified as an expert in SWAT related
cases and has worked with other
officers in his department regarding the
evaluation of officer involved shooting
and use of force. Steve is one of three
assigned training team members and is
responsible for monthly SWAT training
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
and acts as a team leader on SWAT
deployments. Steve currently serves
as the Eastern Regional Director for
the N.T.O.A.
Sam Todd has 25 years government
LEO, military, and private sector
instructional training for the end user
through Train the Trainer level in tactics
and weapons training. I have been a
Contract Trainer for numerous training
groups and state tactical associations
during this time frame and remain
current with the tactical evolution during
this time period. As the past state tactical
association leader, the organizational
operation and planning and conducting
training conferences and events during
the thirteen years in the position. As the
Editor of group’s periodical reviewing
and collecting material and advertising
as well as the distribution mission was
one of the many roles with the era.
US Army veteran. Currently tactical
product consultant with Pro-Tech Sales
in Berea, Ohio and a contract trainer
with the Safariland Training Group.
Specialties: SME experience level in
Less Lethal Technologies, long range
weapons use and tactical training. Multiagency units and tactical operations,
event planning and group operations.
Recognized Subject Matter Expert
within the LE Tactical Community.
Use of Force Training and Evaluation
and weapons court recognized expert.
Rangemaster, armorer, and advanced
training with a variety of small arms and
specialty munitions.
BALLISTIC
BREACHING
INSTRUCTOR
Master Instructor
Combined Tactical Systems CTS
Held At:
XX
2 day Ballistic Breaching Instructor
Course
This 16-hour Instructor course is
designed for those officers with a desire
to learn new breaching techniques
and develop their operational and
Instructor skills. The course will assist
Instructors with integration of the 12
gauge breaching option into their
current tactical methods. There will be
emphasis on developing a breaching
program,
department
policies,
preplanning, deployment procedures,
identifying door construction, team
member positioning and target or
breach points, breaching contingencies,
post operation documentation and
legal aspects of breaching. Day 2 will
consist of teach backs and range drills
and a qualification.
Demonstrations and Ranges drills will
be conducted under the supervision of
the CTS Master Instructor, the students
will have the responsibility to attend
both classroom and range activity for
the Instructor Breaching Course.
COURSE TYPE:
CLASSROOM, PRACTICAL
APPLICATION
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
EYE PROTECTION, GLOVES,
HEARING PROTECTION, FULL
KIT AND ASSIGNED BREACHING
SHOTGUN ARE RECOMMENDED.
BALLISTIC
BREACHING
OPERATOR
Master Instructor
Combined Tactical Systems CTS
Held At:
XX
1 day Ballistic Breaching Operator
course
This 8-hour operator course is designed
for those officers with a desire to learn
new breaching techniques and develop
their operational skills. The course will
assist Operators with integration of the
12 gauge breaching option into their
current tactical methods. There will be
emphasis on developing a breaching
program,
department
policies,
preplanning, deployment procedures,
identifying door construction, team
member positioning and target or
breach points, breaching contingencies,
post operation documentation and
legal aspects of breaching.
Demonstrations and Ranges drills will
be conducted under the supervision of
the CTS Master Instructor, the students
will have responsibility to attend both
classroom and range activity for the
Basic Breaching Course.
COURSE TYPE:
CLASSROOM, PRACTICAL
APPLICATION
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
EYE PROTECTION, GLOVES,
HEARING PROTECTION, FULL
KIT AND ASSIGNED BREACHING
SHOTGUN ARE RECOMMENDED.
BARNHART
PERFORMANCE 1 DAY
PISTOL
Jerry Barnhart
Barnhart Performance
Held At:
Range is located at 3371 Noble Road in
Oxford, Michigan. Plan to arrive at the
range by 8:30 a.m. Training will begin
at 9 a.m. and continue until noon. After
an hour break for lunch, we will continue
training until 4 p.m.
Jerry Barnhart- Barnhart Performance
Barnhart Performance 1 day pistol, 3m
– 25m 8 hours/ 20 max
Topics:
• Equipment set-up
•Fundamentals on grip, stance, vision
with both eyes open, sights and
recoil management
•Carry positions, high and low to first
shot
• Draw from various types of holsters
• Tactical and emergency reloads
• Shooting from cover, barricades, etc.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
• Multiple target drills
•Strong and support hand draws and
mag changes
•
How to diagnose/correct shooting
errors
Throughout the day there will be
various shooting drills incorporating
the different mechanics covered; we
will be training on paper, stationary and
knock-down steel targets.
GEAR REQUIRED:
• Pistol: 9mm, .40 or .45 acp
•500 rounds of ammunition: ball or
hollow-point
•Holster: chest rig, waist, inside or
outside pants (concealed carry), or
drop leg
•Minimum of 5 pistol mags, the ability
to carry a minimum of 2 mags in
pouches; all 4 mags in pouches
would be optimal
• Sights: iron or red-dot
•
Eye
and
hearing
protection
mandatory; gloves, knee-pads and
elbow pads recommended
•Body armor and helmet optional; can
be concealed carry in street clothes
Drinking water will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Jerry has over 30 years of
marksmanship and weapons handling
which has allowed him to develop world
class marksmanship and instructor
skills necessary to greatly increase
shooting and training capabilities for
basic to advanced shooters.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
*IPSC U.S. National Champion,
claimed this title ten times.
*World class professional shooter
since 1987.
*By far the most sought after
marksmanship instructor in the U.S.
since 1989.
EXPERIENCE:
*Member of the five time victorious
U.S.P.S.A. Gold Team, representing
the United States in the IPSC
World Shooting competition.
*Two time World Speed Shooting
Champion (Steel Challenge).
*Two World Action Shooting Champion
Title (Steel Challenge Shoot Off).
*One time American Handgunner
World Shoot Off Champion.
*Three time American Handgunner
World Shoot Off Match Winner.
*Six time IPSC - F.I.P.T. Champion.
*Two time Second Chance Champion.
*One North American Champion Title.
*Three time Masters Action Event
Champion.
*One Pistol Masters Title (Jeep
Masters).
*One Sportsmanship Award, 1991
Steel Challenge (only one ever
presented).
NOTE: This is just a portion of my
shooting accomplishments, the list
goes on.
*Amassed in excess of 20,000 hours
of instructional experience.
*Instrumental in the development of
the Second Chance HMLP Jac ™
tactical body armor.
*Instrumental in the development of
the Bushnell HOLOSight system, for
both tactical and competition use.
*Key role in the development of the
LR 300 Tactical 5.56 rifle, from Z-M
Weapons.
*Personally developed the most
technical and comprehensive
instructional shooting video series to
date.
• Privately owned/operated
• Two separate 360° shooting bays
• Rifle range:
shoot from 25m to 500 m
• Various reactive & stationary targets
TRAINING HISTORY
The majority of my classes are taught
to organizations that put themselves
in harms way to keep our country
safe and free. Their lives, as well as
others, could ultimately depend on
their capability to effectively use their
marksmanship skills. Listed below
are some of the organizations that I’ve
provided marksmanship training for:
*Department of Defense (all branches
of the military)
*FBI (Enhanced Teams, SWAT,
Instructor Classes, Quantico/FTU/
DEA, HRT)
*Law Enforcement Agencies all over
the United States.
Throughout the day there will be
various shooting drills incorporating
the different mechanics covered; we
will be training on paper, stationary and
knock-down steel targets.
RANGE AMENITIES
BARNHARD
PERFORMANCE 1 DAY
RIFLE/M4 Carbine
5m - 100m
Jerry Barnhart
Barnhart Performance
Held At:
Range is located at 3371 Noble Road in
Oxford, Michigan. Plan to arrive at the
range by 8:30 a.m. Training will begin
at 9 a.m. and continue until noon. After
an hour break for lunch, we will continue
training until 4 p.m.
• Equipment set-up
•
Fundamentals on stance, body
positioning and recoil management
•Cover multiple carry methods to first
shot
• Tactical and emergency reloads
• Ambidextrous rifle shooting
•Shooting from cover, barricades, etc.
• Multiple target drills
• Transition rifle to pistol
•
How to diagnose/correct shooting
errors
Gear required:
• M4 or AR-15 platform with sling
•500 rounds of rifle ammunition: no
armor piercing or green tip allowed,
all others o.k.
• Minimum of five 30 round mags
•Chest rig or subload belt with mag
pouches; need to carry a minimum
of 3 mags in pouches on body
•
Handgun, holster, 3 mags and
pouches, 100 rounds ammunition
•Sights: iron, red-dot, or magnification;
we will be shooting from 5m–100m,
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
but mostly 50m and closer
•
Eye
and
hearing
protection
mandatory; gloves, knee-pads and
elbow pads recommended
•Body armor and helmet optional; or
train the way you fight
Drinking water will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Jerry has over 30 years of
marksmanship and weapons handling
which has allowed him to develop world
class marksmanship and instructor
skills necessary to greatly increase
shooting and training capabilities for
basic to advanced shooters.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
*IPSC U.S. National Champion,
claimed this title ten times.
*World class professional shooter
since 1987.
*By far the most sought after
marksmanship instructor in the U.S.
since 1989.
EXPERIENCE:
*Member of the five time victorious
U.S.P.S.A. Gold Team, representing
the United States in the IPSC
World Shooting competition.
*Two time World Speed Shooting
Champion (Steel Challenge).
*Two World Action Shooting Champion
Title (Steel Challenge Shoot Off).
*One time American Handgunner
World Shoot Off Champion.
*Three time American Handgunner
World Shoot Off Match Winner.
*Six time IPSC - F.I.P.T. Champion.
*Two time Second Chance Champion.
*One North American Champion Title.
*Three time Masters Action Event
Champion.
*One Pistol Masters Title (Jeep
Masters).
*One Sportsmanship Award, 1991
Steel Challenge (only one ever
presented).
NOTE: This is just a portion of my
shooting accomplishments, the list
goes on.
*Amassed in excess of 20,000 hours
of instructional experience.
*Instrumental in the development of
the Second Chance HMLP Jac ™
tactical body armor.
*Instrumental in the development of
the Bushnell HOLOSight system, for
both tactical and competition use.
*Key role in the development of the
LR 300 Tactical 5.56 rifle, from Z-M
Weapons.
*Personally developed the most
technical and comprehensive
instructional shooting video series to
date.
TRAINING HISTORY
The majority of my classes are taught
to organizations that put themselves
in harms way to keep our country
safe and free. Their lives, as well as
others, could ultimately depend on
their capability to effectively use their
marksmanship skills. Listed below
are some of the organizations that I’ve
provided marksmanship training for:
*Department of Defense (all branches
of the military)
*FBI (Enhanced Teams, SWAT,
Instructor Classes, Quantico/FTU/
DEA, HRT)
*Law Enforcement Agencies all over
the United States.
RANGE AMENITIES
• Privately owned/operated
• Two separate 360° shooting bays
• Rifle range:
shoot from 25m to 500 m
• Various reactive & stationary targets
GLOCK PISTOL
ARMORER
Glock PRO Staff
Held At:
XX
Certified Armorer Certification for all
GLOCK Model Pistols (except G18/C
Select-Fire models).
Introduction
Safety Rules
Safe Action System Design
Function of Safeties
Unloading & Clearing
Field Stripping & Reassembly
Detail Disassembly & Reassembly of
Slide
Detail Disassembly & Reassembly of
Receiver
Fire Control Component Configurations
/ Engagement
Multiple Practice Disassembly &
Reassembly of Entire Pistol
Options / Alternate Parts Offered
Sights / Tools
Diagnostics / Trouble Shooting Guides
Written
Examination
(Minimum
Required Score 80%)
Class Completion & Farewell
HIGH RISK SEARCH
WARRANTS
Jared Reston
Reston Group Training
T
U
O
OLD
Held At:
xx
S
For too many years Hostage Rescue
Tactics have been used to serve High
Risk Search Warrants. While generally
successful, it has exposed SWAT
Officers to additional, unnecessary,
risk. This 16 hour course will expose
SWAT Officers to a proven, more
measured approach that balances the
mission to secure the location with the
nationally recognized Priority of Life
standards, and the principles of CQB.
Topics will include; planning, individual
tactics, team movement, and proper
discrimination. This course will include
one day of live fire flat range training
and one day of practical exercises and
Force on Force scenarios.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Basic SWAT Tactical Gear
Rifle
Pistol
250 Rifle Rounds
200 Pistol Rounds
Simunition or similar weapon system
100 Force on Force Rounds
Clear Eye Protection
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Jared has been a law enforcement
officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s
Office since 2001 and has been an active
member of S.W.A.T. since 2004. Jared
is currently assigned as a Detective in
the Department of Homeland Security/
Gang Investigations Unit, and he is the
lead firearms instructor for the SWAT
team. Jared has been involved in the
successful resolution of over three
hundred S.W.A.T. missions, including
several lethal force incidents.
For his actions in a January 2008
shooting, he was awarded The
President of the United States “Medal
of Valor”, American Police and Hall
of Fame’s “National Police Officer of
the Year”, Fraternal Order of Police’s
“Florida Police Officer of the Year”, and
the State of Florida’s “Law Enforcement
Officer of the Year.”
Jared has had the opportunity to train
with, and be trained by, some of the
finest firearms and tactics instructors
in the country. His goal is to use his
training and experience to give Armed
Professionals the tools to successfully
resolve their own critical incidents.
LONG RANGE
MARKMANSHIP
R.Jay Phelts
Humphreys County Sheriffs
Department
Held At:
XX
My goal is to accomplish the following,
it should handle basic and advanced
individuals:
1) Discussion on Data Books (info
needed, importance of and how to
maintain)
2) Cold Bore Shooting drill: from a
designated spot, move forward to
a designated spot and fire at a 75
m target. After all shooters have
completed this exercise, a discussion
will follow on the importance of mental
and physical preparation and cold bore
shooting
3) Stress shoots: (3) evaluations,
each evolution will consist of engaging
targets from 10m to 100m of various
sizes, times and exposures
4) Bail out bags and Sniper Kits: the
importance of what each Sniper should
have in their possessions
5) Discussion on knowing your target
and what’s behind it
6) Discussion on keeping training
records and range times, for legal
purposes as well as individual
knowledge
7) End the day with FINAL SHOT.
Unknown situation with unknown
distance with a timed response.
Individual will be shown a picture of the
target, and given a scenario, will have
to decide to shoot or not shoot based
on scenario as it progresses
Based on the above thoughts, this
should cover a two day evolution.
Each discussion will be conducted for
maximum input from all participants.
EQUIPMENT:
All operational gear and approximately
250 rds of ammo.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
R. Jay Phelps is a 11 year veteran of
law enforcement. He has served as
a patrol officer, Patrol Supervisor and
member of the 23rd Judicial Drug
Task Force Drug Interdiction Team
(D. I. C. E.). He has spent the last 3
years as the Sniper Team Leader for
the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office
ERT Team. Phelps is also a 24 year
veteran of the Military where he served
20 years in the U. S. Marine Corps and
the last 4 years with the Tennessee
National Guard. He has served in
various Sniper Billets from Sniper,
Sniper Team Leader, Sniper Section
Leader, and Sniper Platoon Sergeant
to Sniper Platoon Commander. He is
currently serving as the Senior Sniper
Leader for the Tennessee National
Guard’s 278th ACR Regiment. Phelps
is currently a POST Certified Police
Sniper Instructor and has attended
several Military and Law Enforcement
Sniper Courses to include the Israeli
Defense Sniper Course.
Phelps
serves with the AmericanSniper.Org
and American Sniper Association’s
and is also a member of the U. S.
Marine Corps and U. S. Army Sniper
Associations.
LOW LIGHT TACTICS
(PISTOL AND RIFLE)
Brian D. Hoffner
Director
Hoffners Training Academy
Held At:
XX
Seventy percent of all gunfights take
place during conditions of low light so
you had better have the right skills.
Learn the proper tactics and techniques
to succeed in the dark. Additionally, this
course will incorporate a small block
of basic knife fighting and defensive
counter measures to utilize while on
the street; on and off duty.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Duty Rifle and pistol, 3 magazines
each, 200 rounds per weapon system,
belt, ear and eye protection, personal
body armor, flashlight for both weapon
systems and/or a handheld light.
Training knives will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
With over 35 years of military and
law enforcement experience, Brian, a
Texas Master Peace Officer, is a senior
firearms instructor, expert witness, and
defensive tactics instructor for Houston
Police Department. As director of
Hoffners Training Academy, Brian
brings his highly acclaimed training
program to law enforcement, military,
corporations, and enthusiasts around
the world. Known and respected as
a leader in his field, Brian’s unique
style of motivating his students while
progressively teaching empty hands,
knife, pistol, shotgun, rifle, & tactics
have made him a trusted favorite
throughout the country. Brian is known
for his innovative ideas and high level
of intensity while training. His ability to
relay his knowledge, utilize his wide
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
range of skills as a motivator, and bring
out the best in his students, ensure a
positive learning experience for all.
NOISE FLASH
DIVERSIONARY
DEVICE INSTRUCTOR
Master Instructor
Combined Tactical Systems CTS
Held At:
XX
1 day NFDD(Flashbang) Instructor
course
This 8-hour Instructor course is
designed for those officers with a
desire to develop their operational and
Instructor skills on NFFD (Flashbang’s).
The course will assist Instructors with
integration of less lethal options into
their current tactical methods.
Course includes classroom and range
exercises.
Information
provided,
will include history of the NFFD,
nomenclature of the NFFD , use of force
considerations, different applications
for the product, training examples, and
legal implications.
Demonstrations and Ranges drills will
be conducted under the supervision of
the CTS Master Instructor, the students
will have responsibility to attend both
classroom and range activity for the
Flashbang Instructor course.
COURSE TYPE:
CLASSROOM, PRACTICAL
APPLICATION
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
EYE PROTECTION, GLOVES,
HEARING PROTECTION, NO LIVE
WEAPONS ALLOWED
ONE HANDED
PISTOL SHOOTING
TECHNIQUES
Pete Milionis
Held At:
xx
This eight hour block of pistol training
will focus on performing tactical speed
shooting utilizing single handed
techniques. Single handed shooting
is often overlooked in training and not
focused upon. The student will learn
to effectively engage targets and
operate the pistol one handed. Strong/
support side shooting and malfunction
clearing will be covered in detail
equally. Shooters will also learn to fire
from unconventional positions utilizing
various forms of cover.
Overall the course goal will be to have
the student become proficient operating
the pistol one handed.
Pistol w/ 5 magazines. Ammunition:
500 rds, Belt type holster with magazine
pouches. No cross draw holsters. Knee/
elbow pads, gloves. It is recommended
to bring what would normally be worn
on patrol.
INSRUCTOR BIO:
Petros Milionis was a Chicago Police
Officer with over 15 years of experience,
serving as the primary firearms/carbine
instructor for the S.W.A.T. team for
over 10 years. Petros was also a
full-time operational member of the
team, serving as an element leader
in the execution of Hostage Rescue/
Barricaded Subjects, and High Risk
Search Warrants.
He has also served as a subject
matter expert and lead instructor
for the U.S. State Department AntiTerrorism Assistance Program in
the training of high threat protection
details responsible for the protection of
national leaders overseas.
Petros has been competitive in
U.S.P.S.A. for over 15 years earning
the classification of Grandmaster. He
has been the recipient of numerous
championship
titles,
including
4-time Steel Challenge IDPA World
Champion, 2-time Steel Challenge
IDPA National Champion, as well
as High Law Enforcement USPSA
National Champion.
PISTOL
MARKSMANSHIP
FOR LIFE
David Borresen - Guidepost Inc.
Held At:
Selfridge ANG Base
The intended audience for this course
are shooters with prior knowledge of the
fundamentals of pistol marksmanship
and strong weapons handling skills.
Although students will be taught the
proper fundamentals, this course
will quickly progress towards adding
stressors to test and evaluate one’s
speed and accuracy in an attempt to
prepare one for a firearms engagement.
Once students have a grasp of shooting
stagnant, shooting on the move and
under an elevated heartrate, students
will compete against themselves as
well as classmates pushing each other
in a safe and competitive environment.
This course will be competitive, physical
and students will learn not only how to
shoot under different stressors but also
how to take these lessons learned and
apply them to life, their own training
and that of their team or agency. This
course is for someone that wants to
train hard and add an athletic approach
to their training.
FORMAT:
Flat range, lecture, and discussion,
physically demanding courses of fire
(be prepared to shoot a full day adding
kit along the way)
Prerequisites:
Firm grasp of the fundamentals of
pistol marksmanship, an open mind,
good attitude, “thick skin”, willingness
to have fun and encourage others to be
competitive
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EQUIPMENT:
Pistol, holster 3-4 pistol magazines,
mag holders, 500 rounds of pistol
ammunition, eye protection, ear
protection, kit and helmet you work in,
gloves
RECOMMENDED:
Hat, weather appropriate clothing,
drinks, back up parts for weapons, oil/
weapons lube, cleaning kit
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
David is a former military service
member who shifted his efforts to Law
Enforcement in 2000 where he spent
years as a full time SWAT Officer
before becoming an Undercover
Agent working on the clandestine
and surveillance side of the tactical
spectrum. David further spent several
years working in support of the US
Government with multiple deployments
to Iraq and Afghanistan as recent as
2014 keeping his skills sharp.
David has taught thousands of
Military Service members and Law
Enforcement Professionals since 2010
and continues to find passion on the
range with students. David started
Guidepost Inc. after leading a team
of instructors at one of America’s top
tier training companies taking what he
learned and later implemented in his
own training and that of his courses.
David graduated from the Campbell
University with a B.S. in Social Science
with concentration in Criminal Justice.
David is currently a sworn Law
Enforcement Officer in North Carolina
and an avid shooting competitor.
REALITY PISTOL
COMBATIVES
Christophor Periatt
MTOA President
Held At:
xx
The RPC is an advanced 1-day course
focused on close quarter combat
faced by the modern law enforcement
gunfighter. It will train the pistol fighting
core skills by using full range sessions
and high repetitions to continue forging
correct technique. The course will
progress to more challenging drills that
will increase the student’s shooting
speed and combat marksmanship.
Graded evolutions throughout the
course provide instant feedback to the
student on skill development, technique
deficiencies and overall ability.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Close Quarter Combat
Fighting with the Pistol – Less Lethal
to Lethal
Tactical Moving and Shooting
Surviving, Overcoming and Winning
while wounded
Advanced Positions and Barricades
Advanced Weapon Retention
Introduction to Duty Knife
GEAR NEEDED:
Duty Belt with Duty Weapon
3-4 pistol magazines
500 Rounds FMJ Pistol Ammunition
Mouth and Groin Protection
Fatigue or Uniform Pants
Eye and Hearing Protection
Duty Knife (Folder/Straight edge)
Red/Blue Pistol
Pistol Chamber Flag
Weather Appropriate clothing
Water/Hydration
MED Kit/Tourniquet
Body Armor
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Chris Periatt is a 6+ year veteran
of the United States Marine Corps,
(Special Operations Capable), and
served during Operation Desert Shield
/ Storm. Chris was an Assault Section
Squad Leader within a Weapons
Platoon. Chris was an expert shooter
receiving his 4th award expert rifle
and pistol badges while serving. Chris
has been a full time certified Police
Officer for over 21 years. Chris began
his career as a member of the Detroit
Police Department Tactical Services
Section. After only 18 months he was
handpicked by senior level command
and became a member of the elite
Detroit Police Department CounterSniper Team.
Chris moved forward to the St Clair
Shores Police Department where
he quickly became a member of the
Emergency Response Team and
currently serves in a leadership role.
Chris has served as a breacher,
sniper, assault team member, point
man and operator. He has served
in the department training division,
patrol division, marine division, fugitive
recovery, traffic division and currently
serves as one of the department’s K9
handlers.
Chris is certified through the Michigan
Council On Law Enforcement Ethics
and Standards(MCOLES) as a
Firearms Instructor and Defensive
Tactics Instructor and is certified in 6
different Defensive Tactic Instructor
systems and 2 Knife Instructor
systems. Chris has trained with some
of the leading experts in the Law
Enforcement and Special Operations
community throughout the United
States and abroad. Chris continues
his training regiment by traveling and
attending training venues throughout
the U.S.
Currently Chris also holds a Brown Belt
in Jiu-Jitsu and is continuing training
in Krav Maga, Boxing, Kick Boxing
and Arnis. He has been working as
an adjunct and Lead Tactical Instructor
at the Macomb Community College
Criminal Justice Training Center.
Chris currently instructs and develops
courses in Active Shooter, Combat
Pistol, Patrol Rifle, Defensive Tactics,
Weapon Retention and Duty Knife,
Advanced Patrol Tactics, High Risk
Warrant, Hostage Rescue, Basic and
Advanced SWAT Officer and Police
Sniper. Chris is an NTOA Certified
Enhanced Active Shooter Instructor,
and an ITOA MACTAC instructor as
well.
Chris has been involved with the
Michigan Tactical Officers Association
since 2000 and has been serving
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as the Association President since
2008. Chris has taught at the Ohio
Tactical Officers Annual Conference
and presented a lecture at the SEPLA
conference.
RIFLE TRANSITIONS
AND USE OF
BARRICADES
Chris Giolitti
MTOA Vice President
Held At:
XX
This 8 hour block of instruction starts
and ends on the police battlefield: our
back yard. This course is designed to
enhance the patrol rifle capabilities
of the tactical officer. This block of
instruction will focus on tactical speed
shooting
concepts,
development
of aggressive gun-handling skills
and dynamic action during tactical
deployment of the rifle while on patrol.
The concepts of dominating the
weapon, threat, and all visual areas
while utilizing available cover will be
emphasized. Students will develop
reflexive gun-handling skills with the
rifle that will enable them to quickly
and efficiently engage threats while
performing movements from multiple
points of cover.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:
Duty Rifle or Machine Pistol, Sling,
3 (30 rd) magazines or 5 (20 rd)
magazines, duty sidearm with holster
and 3 magazines, personal body armor
or tactical gear, baseball style hat with
rim, eye and ear protection, clothing to
accommodate any environment, water
and snacks. 500 rds rifle ammunition
and 100 rds pistol.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Chris,
a
competitive
shooting
enthusiast and Owner and Lead
Instructor
of
Essential
Tactical
Advantage LLC, a tactical training and
consulting company located in Oxford,
Michigan, is currently a Sergeant with
the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
His Law Enforcement career started
in the City of Pontiac over 23 years
ago. Chris served as Range Master,
Master Patrol Rifle Instructor and Lead
Tactical Instructor while climbing the
tactical ladder, at the PD, serving as
an Operator, Team Leader and Tactical
Commander of the city’s SWAT team
before retiring from the city in 2011.
Upon his promotion to the rank of
Sergeant at the Sheriff’s Office, Chris
was recently transferred out of SWAT
and reassigned, as a homecoming,
back within the Pontiac city limits.
SAFARILAND:
CHEMICAL
MUNITIONS
INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION
Safariland
Held At:
XX
This instructor-level training provides
detailed instruction in the use of all
types and forms of Chemical Munitions.
This extensive 8-hour course covers
all aspects involved in the selection,
preparation, deployment, storage and
legal ramifications regarding the use
of chemical agents. The student will
acquire specific information in Defense
Technology® chemical agent products,
including CS, CN, OC and Smoke,
along with the necessary skills to return
to their agency and conduct in-service
training.
Split into two halves, this course
focuses on the planning and tactical
deployment of chemical agents.
The first half of the course is lecturebased, followed by a half day in the
field doing deployment testing and
evaluation. Unlike many classes on
this topic, the information provided
is direct from the manufacturer of the
products used and includes, tactical
considerations, decontamination/first
aid, protective masks, criminal and
civil liabilities/policies/procedures, with
a focus on instructor development for
in-service training and documentation.
Throughout the class, the students
participate
in
discussions
with
instructors
who
are
nationally
recognized for their experience in real
world deployments of chemical agents.
Upon completion of the course and
successfully passing the final exam, the
student may provide in-service training
to their agency in specific areas for 36
calendar months from the testing date.
Students will receive a CD containing
the presentation materials and videos
to be utilized by the student when
training their own departments.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:
Eye protection
Ear protection
Gas mask
Duty gear normally utilized when
deploying chemical munitions.
Body Armor (tactical or concealable)
Flame/Cut resistant gloves.
1- Department 37mm Single (Smooth
Bore) Launcher or 37 Multi Launcher,
AND 1- 40mm Multi or 40 MM Single
Launcher, 12 gauge shotgun, if
available.
Change of clothes for post
contamination (Recommended)
SAFARILAND:
LESS LETHAL
MUNITIONS
INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION
Safariland
Held At:
XX
This 8-hour course provides stateof-the-art
instructor-level
training
on the topic of Less Lethal Impact
Munitions. The student will gain
detailed knowledge on the selection,
preparation,
deployment,
storage
and legal ramifications of Less Lethal
Munitions. In particular, the student
will gain specific information in
Defense Technology® Less Lethal
products, including 12ga, 37mm, and
40mm munitions, along with the skills
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
necessary to return to their agency and
conduct in-service training.
With a focus on the planning and
tactical deployment of Less Lethal
Munitions, this course includes a half
day of lecture-based studies, followed
by a half day of deployment testing
and evaluation. Unlike many classes
on this topic, the information provided
is direct from the manufacturer of the
products used and includes information
on launching platforms, tactical
considerations in the use of Less Lethal
munitions, psychological/physiological
effects, blunt trauma and ballistic
energy, criminal and civil liabilities/
policies/procedures and instructor
development for in-service training and
documentation. Throughout the class,
the students participate in discussions
with instructors who are nationally
recognized for their experience in real
world deployments of chemical agents.
Upon
course
completion
and
successfully passing the final exam,
students are allowed to return to their
agency and provide in-service training
in specific areas for 36 calendar months
from the testing date.
Students will receive a CD containing
presentation materials and videos to
be utilized by the student when training
their own departments
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:
Eye protection
Ear protection
Body armor
One each (37mm and 40mm single
shot Defense Technology Launcher).
If you don’t have them they will be
provided/covered during the class.
You may bring your own launchers if
you have been trained to use them
One 12 ga less lethal shotgun
SMITH & WESSON
M&P ARMORER
Richard Shene
S&W Regional Manager
Detroit PD
Held At:
XX
This course is designed for Smith &
Wesson M&P Centerfire Duty Pistols.
Focus will be on nomenclature, field
stripping and maintenance, safeties and
safety checks, detailed disassembly,
troubleshooting and minor repairs.
Performing lessons repeatedly will
insure good hands-on instruction for a
better understanding of this firearm.
**** For students attending this course
from outside the United States, you
will require a DSP5 form completed by
the Smith & Wesson Academy. Please
allow at least 6 weeks for processing
prior to course attendance. Available
from Smith & Wesson at [email protected] please include your name,
address, phone number and inquiry of
DSP5.****
**** Canadian Citizens will be denied
admittance without this clearance.****
Specialized
Law Enforcement
Adaptive Medical
Rescue (SLAMR)
Thomas LeClair
Held At:
Macomb Police Academy
21910 Dunham Road
Clinton Twp., MI
This block of instruction will cover tactical medical considerations for law enforcement/small unit operations including self-aid/buddy aid, Tactical Combat
Casualty Care concepts, including the
primary causes of preventable death
in combat/tactical operations. Lessons
learned from combat/tactical operations in foreign and domestic theatres
will also be discussed.
TACTICAL
applications
within the
correctional
facility
Deputies Matt Adams, Jason
Miller, Matthew Peschke & Matt
Thicke, OCSO CET
Held At:
XX
This two day, 16 hour course, is
designed to provide its participants with
the necessary information and tactics
utilized to become proficient in the
methods of our Correctional Response
Team. After a brief overview highlighting
the goals of the course, the training will
cover common inmate disturbances,
cell entry, extraction methods from
jail cells and patrol vehicles, pressure
point control tactics, joint locks, team
structure and restraint chair use and
application.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Proper clothing should include BDU
style pants and shirt (if available) w/
t-shirt and standard military style boots,
gloves, handcuffs (w/key), handcuff
case, elbow and knee protection.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Tactical helmet and vest, Taser and
Pepperball launcher.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Deputy Matthew Adams has been
employed with the Oakland County
Sheriff Office since August 19, 2002.
He has been involved with the Cell
Extraction Team for 11 years, seven
of those years as a Team Leader. He
became involved in the training unit
in 2004, becoming an instructor in
PPCT’s Defensive Tactics and Ground
Avoidance/Ground Escape systems as
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well as assisting in the completion of
a Police Endurance Survival Training
course adopted into the Oakland
County Corrections Academy. Adams
began teaching these above systems
in the Corrections Academy in 2005,
going on to become an instructor
and begin instructing in the PPCT
Spontaneous Knife Defense system
and MCOLES Custody and Security.
He is a Corrections Training Officer to
new recruits and an instructor in Mental
Health Awareness, Emergency Vehicle
Operations,
Pursuit
Termination
Techniques, Subject Control, Distraction
Devices, Pepperball application and
Correctional Emergency Response.
Deputy Jason Miller has been
employed with the Oakland County
Sheriff Office since January 8, 2007.
Prior to that he was employed with the
Pontiac Police Department, originally
as a recruit, and later instated as a full
time road patrol officer totaling 3 years
and with the Village of Holly for one
year. Since hiring on with the Sheriff’s
Office, he has become an instructor
in PPCT’s Defensive Tactics, Ground
Avoidance, Ground Escape and
Spontaneous Knife Systems as well as
TASER, Pepperball, Distraction Device
and Simunitions operations. He has
been a member of the Cell Extraction
Team for eight years, three of them
as a Team Leader. He is an active
Oakland County Corrections Academy
instructor in the PPCT systems as well
as TASER, Firearms, Simunitions and
Police Endurance Survival Training.
Deputy Matthew Peschke went
through the Oakland Police Academy
in 1999, and after, was employed by
Redford Township Police Department
for 4 years on their Road Patrol. After
being laid off in 2004, he was hired
by the Oakland County Sheriff Office
where he has worked for 10 years in
corrections. He has been a member of
the Cell Extraction Team for over nine
years, seven of those years as a Team
Leader. During his time at the Sheriff’s
Office, he has involved himself as a
Corrections Training Officer to new
recruits. He has gone on to become an
instructor in PPCT’s Defensive Tactics,
Ground Avoidance/Ground Escape,
Spontaneous Knife Defense which he
actively instructs in the Oakland County
Corrections Academy. As an instructor,
he has been involved in the interdepartment training of Active Shooter
Response and Subject Control while
maintaining certifications in operations
of Distraction Devices and Pepperball
application.
Deputy Matthew Thick has been
employed with the Oakland County
Sheriff Office since July 19, 2004. Prior
to that he was employed with the Lapeer
County Sheriff Office where, amongst
other defense classes, was trained
in Jiu-jitsu style defense techniques.
He has been a member of the Cell
Extraction Team for over nine years,
five of those years as a Team Leader.
He went on to become a Corrections
Training Officer for new recruits as
well as an instructor in PPCT’s Ground
Avoidance/Ground Escape system. His
ground defense techniques have made
him an integral part of the Oakland
County Corrections Academy’s Police
Endurance Survival Training and his
prior training in building clearing, active
shooter response and Pepperball
operations demonstrate his overall
diversity to the profession.
tactical lessons
learned
Robert Trivino
Evergreen Mountian LLC
Held At:
xx
to critical incidents. The purpose of this
curriculum is to inform and expand the
knowledge base with the hope that
these lessons shared will one day save
lives of the first responders protecting
American soil.
Principles of Urban Conflict (Team
Tactics)
In this block of instruction we will discuss
the assault philosophy as it pertains to
hostage rescue, active threat, and the
deliberate assault. We will also cover
tactics for each of your different mission
profiles.
I will cover the different
tactics that can be utilized based on
your team’s missions and the reasons
for choosing a specific method or a
combination of said tactics. The tactics
in the block of instruction have been
battle proven by Special Operations
forces within Tier One organizations.
Other subjects that I will discuss
includes the use of the tactical callout,
handling potential suicide bombers,
and team and individual actions when
encountering an Improvised Explosive
Device (IED).
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Robert Trivino is retired from a long
career in the US Army. During his
time on active duty he was assigned
to various units including the 18th
Airborne Corps Headquarters and the
75th Ranger Regiment; he spent most
of his time assigned as an operational
member of the United States Army
Top-Tier Unit. Rob has extensive war
and peacetime leadership and tactical
experience, leading small teams up
to platoon and larger elements in
combat at the ground tactical level.
His final assignment before retirement
afforded him the opportunity to work
at higher levels, including interaction
with Pentagon staff members. Upon
retirement Rob spent two years
working for Viking Tactics Inc. as a
primary instructor teaching firearms,
tactics, and leadership primarily to law
enforcement and military personnel.
In January of 2012 Rob created
Evergreen Mountain, LLC, a training
entity specializing in all aspects of
conflict andleadership.
Y
R
R
SO CELLED
CAN
In this four hour block I will cover
some of the most significant lessons
learned during combat operations in
Afghanistan and Iraq. The lessons
learned will encompass the entire
spectrum of operations to include
the over philosophy as it relates to
assaulting a fixed structure, mission
planning, and team tactics. The vast
majority of these lessons learned can
be applied to, and integrated with the
law enforcement community’s response
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TACTICAL TEAM
LEADERSHIP
SEMINAR
T
U
O
OLD
Steven Randy Watt- SRW, Inc.
Held At:
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Focusing on 4 primary processes for
effectively leading Tactical units in
harm’s way, this seminar will cover core
leadership principles and practices,
including operational leadership for
critical incidents, SWAT Team training
management and its application
for producing confident, capable,
and competent operators and units,
training and operational risk analysis
and mitigation, and understanding the
application of specific SWAT tactics.
Based on the presenter’s education,
training and experience, this seminar
will have significant impact on the future
capabilities of individuals and teams.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Steven R. Watt (Randy) is the President
of SRW, Inc., (www.srwsplops.com),
a training and consulting business he
started in 2008. SRW, Inc. provides
Leadership, Business Development,
Safety/Security,
and
Special
Operations training and services to
select client organizations. Clients of
SRW, Inc. include the Swanson Tactical
Training Center, Presidio Group, Akirix
L.L.C., Northern Wasatch Association
of Realtors, OSS Suppressors,
Accushape Armor, L.L.C., Morgan and
Weber School Districts, numerous
U.S. military and law enforcement
organizations, and other local and
national organizations. Randy holds
a Master of Strategic Studies Degree
from the U.S. Army War College, a
M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix,
a Bachelor of Police Science degree
from Weber State College, and is a
graduate of Session 191 of the F.B.I.
National Academy.
Randy retired from the Ogden Police
Department, Ogden, Utah, in October
of 2011. At the time of retirement he
was serving as Assistant Chief of
Police, with thirty-two years of service
in a multitude of assignments and at all
levels of supervision and leadership.
Chief Watt is a recipient of various
medals and commendations, including
the department’s Medal of Valor (twice
awarded). A long-time member of the
Ogden/Metro S.W.A.T. Team, Chief
Watt has extensive experience in
tactical operations, ranging from highrisk warrant service to hostage rescues.
Chief Watt is a nationally recognized
expert in the field of law enforcement
special operations and counterterrorism.
He is involved with
projects supporting the Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) and the
National Institute of Justice (NIJ). He is
an expert witness on Law Enforcement
use of force and counter-terrorism.
He is a lead instructor for the National
Tactical Officers Association (N.T.O.A.)
in a variety of S.W.A.T. Leadership and
Terrorism courses, and is a regular
presenter at the N.T.O.A. Conference,
as well as at various state S.W.A.T.
Association conferences and training
events. He is the past author of
the “On Leadership” column for the
N.T.O.A’s Tactical Edge magazine.
Prior to the 2002 Winter Olympics in
Salt Lake City, Utah, then-Lieutenant
Watt, was co-chair of the Tactical
Response Sub-Committee and spent
three years studying terrorism, writing
the tactical response plan for protection
of the Olympic Games, and conducting
security assessments for Olympic
venues. Chief Watt has taught hostage
rescue tactics and techniques to
foreign military and police units and is
a consultant to myriad local, state and
federal tactical units. He is an instructor
at Gunsite Academy in Paulden, AZ.
Randy is also a Colonel in the Utah Army
National Guard, currently assigned
to the Joint Forces HQ. From June,
2011, to December, 2013, he was the
Commander of the 19th Special Forces
Group (Airborne), commanding 2200
Special Forces soldiers located across
9 states. With 32-years of active duty
and reserve Special Forces experience,
he is a graduate of numerous Special
Operations courses and schools, and
is a Master Parachutist and Military
Free-Fall Parachutist.
Leadership
schools include the Infantry Officer’s
Basic/Advanced Courses, Combined
Arms Service and Support School,
Command and General Staff Officer’s
Course, and the resident U.S. Army
War College.
Colonel Watt’s combat service includes
year-long tours of Afghanistan, 20012002, Iraq, 2006-2007, and Iraq again
in 2010 through 2011. All assignments
were at leadership levels of counterterrorism units. As a result of his service,
he received the Bronze Star Medal with
“V” device for valor in combat, three
Bronze Star Medals for meritorious
service in combat, the Combat
Infantryman’s Badge, the G.W.O.T.
Expeditionary and Service Medals, the
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two
stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with
three stars, and the Joint Meritorious
Unit Award. He was featured in the
March, 2003, ABC television special
Profiles From the Front Lines, and the
August, 2003, issue of Men’s Health
magazine. He is the author of “One
Warrior’s Creed.”
team tactics
pistol operators
course
John Krupa
Held At:
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This intense 8-hour training block
focuses on enhancing team tactics,
communication and problem solving
while engaging targets with the
handgun. Operators will work through
various drills using dynamic movement
and communication while engaging
targets, negotiating obstacles and
working in team relays.
STUDENT EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS:
Note pad and pen, eye protection, ear
protection, baseball type cap, duty belt
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
with holster and magazine carriers,
duty pistol with at least 3 hi-capacity
magazines or 5 single stack magazines,
body armor, knee pads and gas mask.
Recommend - rain gear, sunscreen,
insect repellent, hydration system,
water and any other personal kit /
equipment normally used during call-outs.
AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT:
500 rounds of handgun ammunition.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
John is a police officer with the
Orland Hills Police Dept. (IL.) and has
over 24 years of experience in Law
Enforcement. He has previously served
as a patrol officer, FTO and firearms
instructor with Chicago PD. He is a
recipient of the Award of Valor, Silver
Star for Bravery, Distinguished Service
Award and numerous department
commendations and awards for his
actions in the line of duty, including the
1998 and 2005 Police Officer of the
Year Award. John is founder and CEO
of Spartan Tactical Training Group, LLC
and serves as a Board Member with
the Indiana SWAT Officers Association
(ISOA). He has also presented as
a guest instructor with the following
organizations; ASLET, GTOA, IALEFI,
ILEETA, ISOA, MidTOA, MTOA, NTOA
and TTPOA training conferences.
WARRIORS CARRY
SHIELDS!!!
Mike Ott
Point Blank Armor
Held At:
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Operators will be trained to deploy
the shields in an operation with great
mobility, flexibility and accuracy without
risk of malfunctions to the weapon
system. Operators will learn to adjust
and deploy the shield in any environment
and defeat threats without hesitation
and with conviction. Operators will
learn how to fix malfunctions with both
hands and fight in an offensive mode
with both weapon systems (RIFLE and
SIDE ARM) incorporating Standing,
Kneeling, Prone, Movement drills,
Multiple Target drills, Vehicle Assault,
Rescues, and Team Movement drills.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- Pistol: Minimum of 3 Magazines
- Submachine/Rifle: Minimum of 3
Magazines
- Ammunition:
- 500 Rounds for Pistol
- 500 Rounds for Submachine Gun or
Rifle
- Wrap-Around Eye Protection, Ear
Protection, Hat, Sunscreen, Water
- Appropriate Clothing for the Climate
***All Weapons Must be CLEANED
AND WELL LUBED
***Please Train in Your Appropriate
Gear
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Mike held 18 years of service with
Lakewood CO Police Department
(SWAT, Master Firearms Instructor, K-9
Handler, and Lead Physical Fitness
Instructor) and an additional 7 years
with First Choice Armor / Diamondback
Tactical as Vice President in Training
Division. Presently, Mike is with Point
Blank Enterprise (Hard Armor Unit)
AT A GLANCE
Tuesday May 12th. 2015: (MANDATORY FOR ALL ATTENDEES)
0800 – Conference Opens
0730 – 1000 - Registration
0830 – 1800 – Vendor Show – ConCorde Inn/ Main Banquet room
1015 – 1200 – Guest Speaker – ConCorde Inn ­- Mike Pannone “Training Methodologies and Mindset”
1200 – 1300 – Lunch
1300 – 1445 – Guest Speaker – ConCorde Inn - Chief Jody Fanning, Cotonwood, AZ,
“Melee at Wal-Mart Incident Debrief ”
1500 – 1645 – Guest Speaker – ConCorde Inn - Steve Mescan, “SWAT: Lessons Learned from Critical Incidents”
1900 – 2100 – Vendor Appreciation Event @ Wolverine Harley Davidson. Fallen Officer Rifle Raffle Drawing at 2030.
Wednesday May 13th, 2015:
0800-1600 – 1 Day Carbine
0800-1600 – AR15/M16/M4 Platform Armorer (Day 1 of 2)
0800-1600 – Armored Vehicle Live Fire Maneuvers & Rescue Operations (SOLD OUT)
0800-1600 – Ballistic Breaching Instructor (Day 1 of 2)
0800-1600 – Ballistic Breaching Operator
0800-1600 – Barnhart Performance 1 Day Pistol
0800-1600 – High Risk Search Warrants (Day 1 of 2) (SOLD OUT)
0800-1600 – Long Range Markmanship (Day 1 of 2)
0800-1600 – Low Light Tactics (Pistol and Rifle)
0800-1600 – One Handed Pistol Shooting Techniques
0800-1600 – Pistol Marksmanship for Life
0800-1600 – Rifle Transitions and Use of Barricades
0800-1600 – Reality Pistol Combatives (RPC)
0800-1600 – Safariland: Less Lethal Munitions Instructor Certification
0800-1600 – Smith & Wesson M&P Armorer
0800-1600 – Specialized Law Enforcement Adaptive Medical Rescue (SLAMR)
0800-1600 – Tactical Applications Within The Correctional Facility (Day 1 of 2)
0800-1600 – Tactical Team Leadership Seminar (Day 1 of 2) (SOLD OUT)
0800-1600 – Team Tactics Pistol Operators Course
0800-1600 – Warriors Carry Shields!!!
1900-2100: Conference Banquet 1900-2100/ Key Note Speaker S. Randy Watt
Thursday May 14th, 2015:
0800-1600 – AR15/M16/M4 Platform Armorer (Day 2 of 2)
0800-1600 – Armored Vehicle Live Fire Maneuvers & Rescue Operations (SOLD OUT)
0800-1600 – Ballistic Breaching Instructor (Day 2 of 2)
0800-1600 – Barnhart Performance 1 Day Rifle/M4 Carbine 5m-100m
0800-1600 – Glock Pistol Armorer
0800-1600 – High Risk Search Warrants (Day 2 of 2) (SOLD OUT)
0800-1600 – Long Range Markmanship (Day 2 of 2)
0800-1600 – Low Light Tactics (Pistol and Rifle)
0800-1600 – Noise Flash Diversionary Device Instructor
0800-1600 – One Handed Pistol Shooting Techniques
0800-1600 – Pistol Marksmanship for Life
0800-1600 – Reality Pistol Combatives (RPC)
0800-1600 – Rifle Transitions and Use of Barricades
0800-1600 – Safariland: Chemical Munitions Instructor Certification
0800-1600 – Specialized Law Enforcement Adaptive Medical Rescue (SLAMR)
0800-1600 – Tactical Applications Within The Correctional Facility (Day 2 of 2)
0800-1600 – Tactical Team Leadership Seminar (Day 2 of 2)(SOLD OUT)
0800-1600 – Team Tactics Pistol Operators Course
0800-1600 – Warriors Carry Shields!!!
ATTENDEE CONFERENCE CHOICES
NAME:AGENCY:
Tuesday, May 12th, 2015
ALL DAY
□ V
ENDOR SHOW/Presentations
Mandatory
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
ALL DAY CLASS
□ Pistol Marksmanship for Life
MULTI-DAY CLASS
□ 1 Day Carbine
□ Reality Pistol Combatives
□ Ballistic Breaching Operator
□ R
ifle Transitions and Use of Barricades
□ AR15/M16/M4 Platform Armorer
(Day 1of 2)
□ Barnhart Performance 1 Day Pistol
□ Low Light Tactics (Pistol and Rifle)
□ O
ne Handed Pistol Shooting Techniques
□ S afariland: Less Lethal Munitions
Instructor Certification
□ Smith & Wesson M&P Armorer
□ S pecialized Law Enforcement
Adaptive Medical Rescue (SLAMR)
□ B
allistic Breaching Instructor (Day
1 of 2)
□ Long Range Markmanship
□ Tactical Applications Within
The Correctional Facility (Day 1 of 2)
□ Team Tactics Pistol Operators Course
□ Warriors Carry Shields!!!
Thursday, May 14th, 2015
ALL DAY CLASS
□ Pistol Marksmanship for Life
MULTI-DAY CLASS
□ B
arnhart Performance 1 Day Rifle/M4
Carbine 5m-100m
□ Reality Pistol Combatives
□ A
R15/M16/M4 Platform Armorer (Day
2 of 2)
□ Glock Pistol Armorer
□ Low Light Tactics (Pistol and Rifle)
□ N
oise Flash Diversionary Device
Instructor
□ O
ne Handed Pistol Shooting Techniques
□ R
ifle Transitions and Use of Barricades
□ S afariland: Chemical Munitions
Instructor Certification
□ Specialized Law Enforcement
Adaptive Medical Rescue (SLAMR)
□ Ballistic Breaching Instructor
□ Long Range Markmanship
□ Tactical Applications Within The Correctional Facility (Day 2 of 2)
□ Team Tactics Pistol Operators
Course
□ Warriors Carry Shields!!!
THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION SHEET
ATTENDEE
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Tuesday May 12th - Thursday May 14th
❑ $175 Conference Fee
❑ Additional Banquet Tickets @ $25 each
Total: $___________.00
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available).
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If you are pre-registered and cancel prior to May 1, 2015, your registration fee will be refunded less a
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