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Todd,
I had a great time learning from you while you were in Kansas City teaching at the academy. I am preparing my lesson plan for Monday to teach our team some your drills. I think after I came back from your class and everyone started asking how it was, they are ready to do some training. I haven't been able to stop talking about the drills and the camaraderie that our class grew into. Thanks again for a week of fun safe training. I hope to work and learn with you soon.
Jeff Sargent,
Blue Springs, MO PD
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Todd,
I just wanted to drop you a line or two to offer again my sincerest thanks for an educational experience like none other in my career.
Last Tactical Firearms Instructor's Course was truly a life saving experience, not just for me and the other members of the class, but for those we will pass our knowledge and experiences off to. I have not received training in such a high paced, well thought out and planned, organized and effective manner. The days were long, but each second was worth the time and effort. I can't thank you enough for bringing these skills to us.
Your organization is definitely saving lives one round at a time.
Keep up the good work, I look forward to your next seminar in my area.
Loran F. Freeman, Independence Missouri Police Departmentav8tor1134@sbcglobal.net
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Todd
I just want to thank you for Coaching such a GREAT CLASS, I fell I'm a better Police Officer for taking it, I had a great time and I hope I can help you in future classes because this will only help me to be a better Firearms Coach, keep up the great work and THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!, Please tell Todd and Paul it was an honor to having them on the range.
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Todd,
First off, I want to thank you for a great week of training! This was the first time that I had been to a training of this level since I left the military. The tone for the week was set early and the professionalism never dropped. It was rewarding and refreshing to train with the quality of the individuals involved with this class.
When my department had asked me to become a firearms instructor, I didn't even consider some of the aspects that were taught in the Strategos course.
But now I have the tools and knowledge to "twist the arm" of my administration to create realistic, valid, and SAFE firearms training.
Thanks again and you can be sure that I will include the Strategos name in all of my classes.
Aaron Mach
Strategos Certified
Tactical Firearms Instructor
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Tactical Firearms Instructor (3 Gun)
Law Enforcement Firearms Training
Course Length: 5-Days
Tuition: $750
Synopsis: Here is a course useful for every trainer, regardless of their
background or other schools they have previously attended.
This dynamic and skill intensive class addresses coaching and training
skills for three weapons systems: the pistol, the shotgun, and the
patrol rifle. Special attention is paid to the dynamics of the low light
environment and the skills necessary for prevailing in this realm.
Training will proceed for more than 8 hours on most days.
This program is challenging and participants should be in good
physical condition.
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Certification is valid for three Years -
Class begins at 0730 on Monday morning.
Days will run
longer than 8 hours and our curriculum includes evening events.
CONCEPTS
AND SKILLS – PISTOL, RIFLE, AND SHOTGUN:
• Fundamentals
Review & Diagnostics
• Zeroing, Unloading, Reloading
• Fighting Platforms
• Failure Drills: Transition to Pistol
• Turning Movements
• Support Side Shooting
• Contact and Cover
• Working in a Gas Mask
• Defeating Ambushes
• Officer Down & Rescue
• Active Shooter |
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Ammunition Selection
• Moving Targets
• Shooting On The Move
• Multiple Threat Engagements
• Movement & Mobility Exercises
• The Correct Use of Cover
• Threat Discrimination: Shoot/No Shoot
• Dynamics of Low Light Engagements
• Principles of Light
• Close Quarters Battle
• Partner & Team Tactics |
The TACTICAL
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR course also includes coaching and training sessions
designed to assist the candidate in making departmental presentations or training
other officers in practical firearms skills:
· Liability Issues
· Case Law and Precedent
· Instructional Techniques
· Coaching Beyond Fundamentals
· Preparing Incident Action/Safety Plans
· Creating Lesson Plans
· Managing Difficult Trainees
· Classroom and Range Presentations
· Designing Training for Your Agency
· Running a Safe Range at Night
EQUIPMENT:
- Rifle & shotgun
must have a sling capable of cross-body, muzzle-down carry and
a minimum of 4 magazines for rilfle
- Duty load bearing
gear including pistol with minimum 4 magazines
- Body armor (undershirt
or tactical)
- Gas mask with
leg pouch or case
- Ball cap or hat
with brim
- Knee and elbow
pads
- Wraparound eye
protection (clear lenses for night events)
- Hearing protection
- Hydration source
(backpack preferred)
- Clothing suitable
for all weather conditions
- Duffel that will
allow you to bring your gear to the line with you
- 1,500 rounds pistol
- 1,000 rounds rifle -
350 rounds bird shot
50 rounds 00 buck -
50 rifled slugs
Ammunition: 1500 Pistol | 1,000 Rifle | 350 Birdshot | 50 00 Buck | 50 Rifled Slugs
Handheld Light:
All participants must have at least one high intensity hand held light
Weapon-Mounted Light:
Highly recommended but are not a requirement
Sling:
The operator MUST have a sling that permits a muzzle-down, front body carry.
NOTE: Instructor-level
schools are longer than operator courses, and students participate
in coaching and training delivery on the range. Make sure you have
all equipment listed and backup firearms are recommended in case of
failure or breakage. We cannot guarantee that a "loaner" firearm
will be available.
Prerequisites and
Physical Requirements for Firearms Training
1. An operator should be able to load, unload, and reload their firearm in
a SAFE and CONTROLLED manner. Muzzle discipline and awareness is paramount.
2. An operator must
possess the physical strength and stamina to repetitively function
and fire their weapon during prolonged drilling. You must be able to
get up and down from standing, kneeling, and prone positions, as well
as move forward, backward, and laterally.
3. An operator must
be able to maintain mental, physical, and emotional self-discipline
and not become over-excited or lose control.
4. An operator must
have a keen awareness and consideration for other operators while handling
firearms and
conducting drills in close proximity of other operators.
5. An operator should
be familiar with their weapons and equipment and be able to field strip
their firearm for
cleaning, maintenance, and problem-solving.
6. Instructor candidates
are expected to be excellent communicators and willing to adapt to
the role of being a
student-learner as well as an instructor. There is no place in the training
arena for personal aggrandizement or ego.
Regarding Our Training Philosophy and Practices
Our training staff
is composed of professional and experienced coaches and we are students
ourselves.
We believe in treating
everyone respectfully and as adult learners. Our coaches participate
in the learning process and we use a building block approach to solidify
skills before moving toward more advanced concepts.
We do not believe
in "check the box" training nor do we believe in "lowest
common denominator" training. Individual assistance is always
available.
Those who are not
safe and conscientious with their firearms, those who are not willing
to be open-minded, receive new information and try new concepts, and those
who are not capable of keeping their ego in check should not enroll in
our training.
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Tactical | Firearms
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Lethal | Defensive Tactics | Force
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