Training

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Force-on-force tactical CQB training and Real Action Gaming(R.A.G.) just got bumped-up in the realism department. Asia Paintball Supply(APS) out of Hong Kong is now marketing their Real Action Marker(R.A.M. or RAM) here in the U.S. The mastermind behind the U.S. marketing campaign is Harry Wong, an ex-British Army soldier who’s now an APS executive based in …

Just a quick note to let interested parties know about some upcoming training in Mohave Valley AZ/Laughlin NV. The host is the Fort Mohave Tribal Police Department and the organizer is Proactive Concepts, a training and consulting firm hubbed in Northern Arizona (928) 763-4787 The classes are open to all law enforcement, military, security, and qualified/responsible civilians. For details and …

We are excited and pleased to announce that we have launched our FREE Online Law Enforcement Training Calendar!!   Our searchable calendar began as an exclusive member benefit. However, we are now able to make this resource available to the entire law enforcement training community.   Listings are FREE whether for a public agency or private training consultant. More than …

One of DefRev’s own(members, that is) has a new book out called "Combative Fundamentals, An Unconventional Approach". The author’s name is Jeff Gonzales. Jeff is an ex-Navy SEAL(Team 4), and now runs his own tactical training school, called "Trident Concepts Research Group", out of Prescott, Arizona. Here’s what the official press release says about the book: "Jeff Gonzales takes you …

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Gonzales, Director of Training Trident Concepts Research Group 928-925-7038 www.tridentconcepts.net dot@tridentconcepts.net DATE: Prescott, Arizona December 19, 2001 The book Combative Fundamentals, An Unconventional Approach, by Jeff Gonzales will be released and available for retail purchase spring 2002. Jeff Gonzales takes you step by step through developing the combat fighting skills necessary to work …

March 16-17 Tactical Knife Class Instructor: James Keating, www.combattech.com Cost: $185.00 Location: Gahanna P.D., Gahanna, OH March March 23-24 Combative Handgun April 27-28 Close Quarters Fighting Instructor: Jeff Gonzales, www.tridentconcepts.net Cost: $295.00 (each) Location: Marysville, OH I am handling the knife class registration. Trident Concepts is doing there’s via there web site. Thank You Shawn Herman Shawn’s Tactical Specialty ShawnTac1911@aol.com …

The National Law Enforcement Trainers Association (NLETA) is a new professional association for qualified and experienced law enforcement trainers. Applicants must meet minimum standards of qualifications and experience to join. Click on "Read More" below for the rest of the story. Once accepted, members may post free announcements on the NLETA searchable Online Law Enforcement Training Calendar. Prospective students and …

Found this article at pilotonline.com. It’s an interesting article about Blackwater Training Center. Looks like the boys at Blackwater may be assisting in the training of air marshalls in the future. Click here to go to the story.

This was my first stop at TREXPO East, since it was located inside Tactical & Survival Specialties Inc.’s area, at the front of the hall. SNC Technologies Inc. (SNC TEC), a Canadian company, is, of course, famous for their line of specialty training ammunition and marking cartridges. In fact, they’re currently the industry leader in this field. Lou Solis, SIMUNITION®’s …

The May/June issue of Police Marksman has an article by Rich Grassi on the MLEFI&AA firearms training manual. The 2 year project contains 200 courses of fire for all types of police service weapons and has 400+ pages. The courses were submitted from various police firearms instructors from across the country. L.E. agencies from 50 states including 30+ state or …