Narcotic Search Warrant Planning & Execution II
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-25 | Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Training Facility, 2981 Old Plain Dealing Rd, Plain Dealing, LA, 71064
Course Information
Length: 5 Days (40 Hours)
Registration: 0730
Class Start Time: 0800
PREREQUISITES:
Student is required to have attended the Narcotic Search Warrant Planning & Execution I course before taking this Level 2 course.
Course Description:
This course consists of Warrant planning, First aid, buddy aid, use of Tactical shields, and distraction devices, vehicle assaults, live fire exercises, and force-on-force scenarios. This course builds on the skills learned in the Search Warrant Planning & Execution I class and increases the level of difficulty as well as adds new dimensions in training scenarios, environments, critical thinking and reactionary skills.
Course Objectives:
Mission/Operation Orders & Intelligence exercises
Team rehearsals and skill assessments
Multiple/Simultaneous Entries, Link Points, Alternate Options
Abort and Bunker, Officer Down Rescue
Open Air Operations
Buy Bust Operations
Low Light Operations
Vehicle assaults
Elevated entries/stairways
NOTICE: NO LIVE WEAPONS OR AMMO ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE. YOU WILL BE ISSUED SIMMUNITION GUNS AND AMMO.
Student Equipment Requirements:

Eye protection (wrap-around shooting glasses or goggles)
Ear protection (plugs or muffs)
Body armor (concealable with outer carrier or tactical)
Gloves (preferably tactical)
BDU’s or tactical clothing that allows for free movement
Long sleeve blouse or shirt
Tactical footwear (boots preferred)
Hydration
Weather related clothing/protection
Flashlights (weapon mounted + hand held preferred)
Extra batteries for all equipment that require them

MEALS & LODGING **NOT PROVIDED**
SEATS ARE AVAILABLE!!!
Regional Counterdrug Training Academy

LTPOA Annual Training Conference
2025-05-05 08:00 - 2025-05-09 17:00 UTC | Joint Emergency Services Training Center, 1400 W Irene Rd, Zachary, 70791, United States
Courses of instruction are as follows:
– CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS IN A SWAT ENVIRONMENT taught by LSP SWAT
– COMMAND, CONTROL AND LEADERSHIP taught by ALAN BROSNAN, TEES
– LOW POWER VARIABLE OPTICS taught by JACK NEVILS, SSGT
– DELIBERATE, DYNAMIC & HYBRID CQB TACTICS taught by LSP SWAT
– SNIPER WORKSHOP taught by TERRY CROSS, 1 MIL-RIGHT
– RIFLE / PISTOL OPERATOR taught by SCOTT “HATTIE” HATFIELD, TIER 1 COMBAT SHOOTING
– TACTICAL DRONE OPS taught by MARK LANG, Ret. Dallas PD SWAT and TOBY SICKS, Ret. Kansas City, MO PD SWAT
– PISTOL MOUNTED OPTICS INSTRUCTOR CLASS taught by DAVID RUBLE SIG Law Enforcement
CONFERENCE TUITION is $175 ($190 if paid by Credit Card)
PISTOL MOUNTED OPTICS INSTRUCTOR CLASS IS $200 ($215 if paid by Credit Card)
Team Competition will be on Monday and Tuesday, May 5-6
COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
Each team will have five assaulters and one sniper. You will be allowed one alternate only in the event one of your original five operators is seriously injured. We will have medical personnel on-site. If one of your original five operators needs to be subbed out, your team will receive a two-minute time penalty on the course you are currently running or the following.
For example, if your team is running the rifle course and a member sprains his/ her ankle and cannot continue, the alternate may take his place, and your team will receive a two-min penalty for that course. If your injured teammate finishes the course but cannot continue to the next course and you have to use your alternate, your team will start the next course with a two-minute penalty. This includes the second day also.
Once a member has been subbed out and your alternate is put in his place, he is not allowed to be rotated back in.
This penalty prevents anyone from attempting to game the competition and gives teammates rest when they may not be truly injured. However, it does allow the team to continue to compete and not have to drop out if one teammate cannot continue.
One additional team member/department representative with the alternate may accompany the competition team to take pictures and assist with equipment/inventory between events.
Safety Rules

Participants are subject to disqualification for violation of any rule or regulation in sections.
Match will be run on COLD RANGES. COLD RANGE (definition): Participants’ firearms will remain unloaded at the match site except under the direction of a range safety officer.
Rifles and shotguns (carried from the vehicle or between stages) must be cased or carried with the muzzle up or down, not leveled off. The bolt must be locked to the rear, and any detachable magazine must be removed.
On stages, abandoned rifles and shotguns must be “empty” or “on safe”, pointed in a safe direction, and as instructed in stage briefs. Abandoning rifles and shotguns “on safe” requires externally activated safety be on.
“Empty” is defined as no live ammunition in the rifle or shotgun.
“On safe” is defined as the rifle or shotgun’s external safety lever or button switched to the “Safety On” position.
Handguns (carry between stages)
Handguns must be cased or remain in holster, magazine removed except under the direction of Range Officer(s) on a stage.
Handguns must be carried with the “Hammer/Striker Down.”
On stages, the Ready Condition of handguns must be “Hammer Down” for DA autos & revolvers, and “Cocked & Locked” for SA autos or DA autos with manual override safeties.
On stages, abandoned pistols must be “empty” or “on safe”, pointed in a safe direction, and as instructed in stage briefs. Abandoning pistols “on safe” requires externally activated safety be on.
“Empty” is defined as no live ammunition in the pistol.
“On safe” is defined as pistol’s external safety lever or button switched to the “Safety On” position. Pistols with trigger safety mechanism with no other external safety are exempt from this rule.
No participants or spectators shall consume or be under the influence of alcohol or nonprescription drugs at the match site. Any participant found to be impaired and deemed unsafe as a result of legitimate prescription drugs may be directed to stop shooting and requested to leave the range.
Ear and eye protection is mandatory for participants, spectators & range personnel while on or near a stage of fire.

2. Disqualifications:

Match Disqualification will result in complete disqualification from the match. Shooter will not be allowed to continue with the match and will not be eligible for prizes nor a free entry into the next match. Final decision is the Range Master.
Match Disqualification for Negligent Discharge.
“Negligent Discharge” is defined as the discharge of a firearm in an unsafe manner or unintentionally in which a projectile (bullet) strikes the ground within 9 feet of the competitor or range officer, or outside the confines of the backstop.
A participant shall be disqualified from the Match for dropping a loaded firearm.
A participant shall be disqualified from the Match for unsportsmanlike conduct.
A participant shall be disqualified from the Match for cheating.
Intentionally altering targets prior to the target being scored to gain an advantage or avoid a penalty.
Altering or falsifying score sheets.
Altering the configuration of firearms or equipment to gain advantage.
A completion DQ will be issued for allowing the muzzle of his/her firearm to break the 180 degrees Safety Plane (except while holstered, drawing, or holstering.)
A Stage Disqualification will result in a maximum time on that stage, but the shooter will be allowed to continue the match and go to the prize table. The MD/RM will determine all potential stage DQs.
A stage DQ will be issued for dropping an unloaded gun during the stage of fire.
Use of restricted ammo will result in a Stage DQ.
Leaving a firearm in a safety box or barrel, loaded without the safety engaged will result in a 60 second procedural. Firearms may be loaded when grounded but must remain on safe.

3. Sportsmanship & Conduct

Participants and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous, sportsmanlike manner at all times. Disputes will be handled promptly and fairly by the Range Master. An unsportsmanlike penalty can be a stage or match DQ at the discretion of the Match Director or Assistant Match Director.

4. Ammunition

Pistol ammunition shall be 9mm (9×19) or larger.
Rifle calibers will consist of .223 Remington (5.56 NATO) for Assaulters Only. Snipers .308, 223, 6.5 ext… (no .50 or .338 Lapua)
No tracer, incendiary, armor piercing, steel jacketed, or green tip ammunition is allowed.
Questionable ammo will be tested with a magnet.
Use of magnetic ammo with result in competition DQ.
Competitor will be held financially responsible for any target shot with prohibited ammo.
Shotgun shall be 12 GA only.
Lead shot or slugs only. Buckshot and slugs may be used if allowed or required by stage description.

Required Equipment
Assaulters / Runners—each member must have the following
Items need for Monday, May 5: Shooting with physical stamina.

Plate carrier with plates (must weigh at least 20 lbs.) It can weigh more than 20 lbs but not less; this will be checked before, during, and after.
Eye Protection, Ear Protection
Pistol belt with a secured holster (no competition holsters or paddle holsters) OPTICS are allowed
Duty issued Handgun (No competition handguns)
Duty issued Assault Rifle (AR type) with a sling. This should be your team deployment Weapon system and should be equaled appropriately.
BDU style uniform (Team T-shirts are acceptable)
Tactical Boots with ankle support and water resistant, recommended, Gor-tex (No tennis shoes)
Gas Mask w/ filter
Shotguns w/sling –3 slugs, 1 buckshot (No competition style shotguns) OPTICS allowed.
Handgun – Minimum 2 magazines, 15 rounds ammo per operator RED DOT SIGHTS allowed.
Rifle – Minimum 2 magazines, 20 rounds ammo per operator RED DOTS OR IRONS or MAGNIFICATION allowed.

Sniper:

All normal call-out equipment, Sniper will not need or use plate carrier or soft armor. Snipers will need a pack with everything needed to solve complex shooting scenarios.
Precision rifle (.308, .223. 6.5 Creedmoor ext.) with 50 rounds of ammo DOPE should be from 7- 600 yards. The following will not be allowed .50, .338 Lapua.
All snipers will be briefed that the use of an iron sight/BUS is strongly urged for some stages of the course.
The Sniper/Observer will be exposed to 28-degree temperatures.
Duty-issued handgun (no speed/competition weapons) and two magazines with at least 20 rounds of ammo.
BDU style uniform Tactical Boots with ankle support and water resistant, recommended, Gor-tex (No tennis shoes)
Any other equipment that the sniper wishes to carry THROUGHOUT the entire event.\n
Items need for Tuesday, May 6 physical fitness test

BDU style uniform (Team T-shirts are acceptable)
Tactical Boots with ankle support and water resistant, recommended, Gor-tex (No tennis shoes)

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LTPOA 2025 Conference Packet
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Basic SWAT School
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-27
Free Tuition – Free Housing – Less Lethal Certification
Hosted by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office
If you have any additional questions or needs, please feel free to reach out to SSGT Matt Soileau at Matthew.soileau@lafayettesheriff.com

SIG M400 Armorer Course
2025-06-24 08:30 - 2025-06-25 17:00 | Rapides SO Shooting Range, 150 Sheriff’s Range Road, Alexandria, 71303, United States
Armorer Certification
SIG SAUER M400/M16/M4/AR15 Rifle
Course Goal:
The program content focuses on the mechanical functioning, disassembly/reassembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field repair of different variants of the M16/M4/AR15 direct gas impingement platform.
This is a hands-on program that teaches and guides each participant through all armorer operations, step by step with the instructor. Active participation coupled with question and answer periods provide a supportive learning environment for maximum retention of the material.
The course is also well suited for law enforcement armorers to design their agency’s own maintenance and inspection program. A three (3) year certification is issued upon successful course completion.
Brief Course Overview of subjects to be covered:
⦁ Safety when handling the SIG SAUER M400/AR-15 Rifle
⦁ An examination of the M400/AR15 weapon system
⦁ Disassembly and assembly procedures: lower receiver, upper receiver
⦁ Inspection procedures
⦁ Operational function checks
⦁ Cycle of Operation
⦁ Sights: installation, adjustment
Host Contact: Lt. Randell Iles
Telephone: (318) 442-9229
E-mail riles@rpso.la.gov
Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours) 8:30-AM – 5 PM
Registration: Register online at www.sigsaueracademy.com or contact the SIG SAUER Academy Training Coordinator via phone at 603-610-3411.

Executive Protection Operations
2025-07-14 08:30 - 2025-07-18 17:00
Overview
Designed to meet the demand for executive security both domestically and internationally, this comprehensive course covers the most vital concepts of low to medium risk protective operations. Students learn to develop plans, conduct route and site surveys, run motorcade operations, perform foot formations, and execute emergency immediate action procedures. Teamwork is the key to success and the course emphasizes this by culminating in a realistic street scenario protection mission. This is a physically and mentally demanding course requiring long days and maximum student participation. Students should prepare accordingly.
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5-day course – Slidell, LA

Experience Requirements
This is an advanced level class. The student needs to know and be able to demonstrate safe gun handling, weapon system familiarity, foundational marksmanship skills, and working from a holster. Must have successfully completed Handgun 104* or equivalent prior to taking this physically demanding course.
Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.
This course is a prerequisite for High Risk Executive Protection Operations.
*Students who successfully completed the 2-day course ‘Handgun 104: Introduction to Defensive Handgun Skills’ prior to February 2024 will have fulfilled the prerequisites necessary to enroll in any courses that require successful completion of either the 1-day ‘Handgun 104: Advanced Handgun Skills’ or the 1-day ‘Introduction to Defensive Handgun Skills’ course.

Course Outline
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explore the fundamentals of executive protection operations
Learn from case study reviews
Conduct protective walking and driving formations
Understand and establish defense in depth
Acquire protection specific live fire skills using a semi-automatic handgun
Select and utilize cover and concealment with a principal
Decide and utilize the appropriate use of force in the protective environment
Discover defensive tactics for protective personnel
Develop advance and site survey skills and techniques
Participate in a practical street exercise

Equipment List

Handgun in a major caliber such as 9mm, .357 Sig, .40 cal., or .45 ACP (semi-auto center fire pistols only – revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed)
Holster
Magazine pouches
3 magazines
Sturdy belt
Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
Clothing suitable for training in any weather on outdoor ranges
Business casual outfit for street exercise (collared shirt/suitable pants or female equivalent)
Wraparound eyewear
Notebook
Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs

Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH, New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Colorado Springs, CO locations.

Ammo

Estimated round count: 400 rounds pistol
For Epping, NH courses, non-toxic, non-jacketed FRANGIBLE ammunition may be required – call for clarification
Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only
No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time
Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping, New Smyrna Beach, and Colorado Springs facilities only

Notes
This is a physically and mentally demanding course requiring long days and maximum student participation, prepare accordingly.
Due to the nature of this course, students may be asked to use their vehicles to simulate a motorcade for a more realistic experience. All course-related driving takes place within a 25-mile radius.
Any questions can be directed to Lt Joel Crawford 985-373-6683 joelcrawford@stpso.com
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Norse Tactical Course - Sabine Parish Sherriff's Office
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-25

Glock Armorer’s Course - Ruston Police Department
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-25
Ruston Police Department will be hosting:
Glock Armorer’s Course
Date: July 22nd, 2025
Location: Ruston Historic Fire Station
Glock MOS Instructor Course
Date: July 23rd – July 25th
Classroom: Ruston Police Department
Range: Lincoln Parish Gun Range

For more information and to register visit: www.glocktraining.com
Ruston PD Contact: Sgt. Ben Thomas Email: benthomas@rustonla.gov Office: (318) 242-7737

Dignitary Protection Course
2025-08-04 08:00 - 2025-08-08 17:00

Less Lethal Instructor Program
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-15 | Regional Training Academy, 6440 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA, 71119, United States
The Less Lethal Instructor Program provides the necessary training for a changing world. This course is comprised for four 8-hour instructor-level classes covering OC Aerosols, Impact Munitions, Chemical Munitions, and Distraction Device® Munitions. The student will acquire instructor level knowledge of Defense Technology® products, both technically and tactically, along with the skills necessary to conduct in-service training.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Each of the four class modules focuses on a different subject and includes a half-day of lecture-based studies followed by a half-day in the field for deployment drills. Unique to this class are the state-of-the-art deployment tactics that come direct from the manufacturer of the products used. In each topic, the student will receive a CD containing presentation materials and videos to be utilized by the student for training in their own departments.
• Day 1 — OC Aerosol Projectors Instructor Program
• Day 2 — Less Lethal Impact Munitions (LLIM) Instructor Program
• Day 3 — Chemical Munitions (CHEM) Instructor Program (CN/CS/OC/Smoke)
• Day 4 — Distraction Device® Munitions (DD) Instructor Program
COURSE BENEFITS
This course is conducted by real-world professionals with strong operational and applied experience in their respective fields. Upon completion of the course and successfully passing the final exam, the student is authorized to provide in-service training to their agency in specific areas for three years from the testing date.
PREREQUISITES
Each attendee must be in good physical condition and able to perform the practical exercises associated with tactical applications with the use of these products. The Defense Technology Training Academy trains only sworn law enforcement officers, correctional personnel, state-licensed security personnel (OC only), or active military personnel.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• Eye and ear protection
• Body armor required for LLIM, CHEM and DD programs
• Duty gear normally utilized when deploying less lethal products
• Flame-resistant gloves
• Gas mask
• 37mm/40mm Gas launcher
OPTIONAL/RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
• Weather-appropriate active duty wear and hydration
Host Agency: Shreveport Police Department
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SSGT Vehicle Takedown Course
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-05

SSGT Patrol Rifle Instructor Course
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-12
40 hour
Hosted by the Ouchita Parish Sheriff’s Office
September 8-12, 2025
Price: $800/Officer
Contact: Seth Cox 318-372-8586

RIPP (Hobble) Restraint Certification
2025-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Acension Sheriff’s Office, 9094 S St. Landry Ave, Gonzales, 70737, United States
RIPP Restraints International Incorporated presents a seminar on
Sudden Custody Death Syndrome
Sponsored by ASCENSION PARISH SHERIFFS’ OFFICE
9094 S ST LANDRY RD
GONZALES, LA 70737
SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2025 – 08:00 to 17:00
The RIPPTM Sudden Custody Death Syndrome (SCDS) Train the Trainers Course teaches you the Who, What, Where, Why and How about SCDS.
Learn critical information and terminology about cocaine psychosis, positional asphyxia, positional restraint asphyxia, as well as the identifiable symptoms & behavioral patterns that are exhibited by subjects who may be at risk of becoming custody deaths.
During this course, you will review five case histories, watch two actual cases, one of Cocaine Psychosis and one where Methamphetamines are involved. You will learn how to build a defensible platform against litigation in the case of a fatality.
Each attendee receives a training kit with a SCDS Instructors Manual, Powerpoint presentation, videos and restraints that will be used in the hands on portion of this course. Each kit is valued at approximately $265. The cost for this one day 8-hour training course is $495. If at the time of registration, attendance is paid for by credit card, it is our company policy to give a 10% discount.
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Fax or email form to (855) 775-2912 or Ripp@RippInternational.com

Basic SWAT School
2025-10-06 08:00 - 2025-10-10 17:00 | EBRSO Firearms Training Facility, 999 West Irene Road, Zachary, LA, 70791, United States
Date: October 6 – 10, 2025
Tuition: $400
Course Details:
This course is designed for individuals who have recently been assigned to a SWAT team and have little to no SWAT training. The course is a 5 day (50+ hours) course with two low light training evolutions. The course will begin Monday morning at 0800 in the classroom at the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Firearms Training Facility.
Course Topics:
The course will include, but is not limited to:

Firearms (pistol and carbine) day and low light
Building/ Room Clearing (CQB) day and low light
Mechanical Breaching
SWAT Legal Issues
Response to a Barricade Incident
Response to a Hostage Incident
High-Risk Warrant Service

Prerequisites:
Students will:

Be a peace officer or active military personnel and be able to provide agency ID on the first day of the course.
Have a POST certification with the pistol and carbine
Have carbines (both optic and iron sights) zeroed at 50 yards prior to arrival.
Have weapon mounted flashlights for low light training.
Be able to physically work long hours in adverse conditions.

Equipment:
Students will need individual equipment used for SWAT operations to include:

SWAT uniform(s) – To include long sleeve shirts
Body armor (with rifle plates front and rear)
Helmet
Carbine – zeroed at 50yds (sling, mounted flashlight and 3 magazines)
Pistol (mounted flashlight and 3 magazines)
Pistol belt (holster, magazine pouch, etc.)
350 Rounds for pistol and 400 rounds for carbine, NO “Green Tip”
Clear eye protection & ear protection
Gloves

Optional Equipment:

If available, bring a M4 Simunition upper receiver or bolt conversion and a Simunition pistol or conversion as well as Simunition ammunition. If not available, they will be provided for you.

Student Requirements: Students are:

Required to actively participate in all classroom, range and practical exercises as part of their successful completion requirements.
Required to adhere to all elements of the firearms and CQB safety briefs. Students that violate the firearms and CQB safety briefs may be removed from course.
Required to pass the basic SWAT written test with a passing score of 80% in order to receive a course certificate of completion. Students that score below 80% will receive a certificate of attendance.
Lunch will be provided each day. Monday and Wednesday are long days and there will be a dinner break where students will be provided a sandwich and chips. There are refrigerators and microwaves available at the range for your use if needed.

Medical:
Students with medical conditions that may impair their ability to participate in training are responsible for contacting their physician for medical clearance prior to participating in training. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office will not assume responsibility for any students who do not seek medical consultation prior to course participation.
Lodging:
Students looking for accommodations can find the closest in the city of Zachary. Our recommendation is Comfort Inn & Suites. The number there is (225) 286-4011.
Payment Instructions:
The cost of the course is $400 per student and is limited to 24 seats. Please make checks out per the instructions below. Payment is due prior to the class start date
so please make arrangements to mail payment to the below PO Box. Agencies sending more than two students will be required to arrange payment 30 days prior to the start date. If signing up within 30 days from the start of training, payment will be due immediately.
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office
Attn: SWAT/ Basic SWAT School
PO Box 3277
Baton Rouge, La 70821
Contact:
Cpt. Lee Bellue on cell at (225) 364-6691 or email at blbellue@ebrso.org

Advanced Explosive Breaching Course
2025-10-22 08:00 - 2025-10-24 17:00
Tactical Energetic Entry Systems, LLC
“Train for the worse case scenario”
The aim of this course is to enhance the skills of an existing breacher by introducing him to more advanced skills associated with hard target breaching.
This course will be conducted on commercial structures such as schools, hospitals, apartments, etc. On successful completion of this course, the student will possess the necessary skills in order to perform more advanced breaching tactics associated with doors, window, roofs, floors, and walls.
Hosted By:
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office
Lafayette, LA
October 22-24, 2025
$1140
Equipment Requirements:
Long sleeve uniform
Gloves
Ballistic protection – soft armor or plate carrier with plates
Eye & ear protection
Helmet
Filtered dust mask (p95 or equivalent)
Flashlight
Laptop with charge calculations spreadsheet (optional)
Restrictions: Law Enforcement, Military or Gov’t agencies only
https://energeticentry.com/
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2-Gun Fighting Movement - Free Training Event
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
2-Gun Fighting Movement dives headfirst into realistic and relevant application of movement principles with both the Duty Handgun and Patrol Rifle. This course uses the information obtained from real LEO lethal force encounters to mold the drills to match realistic movement patterns. Safe application of dynamic movement drills is essential to this curriculum as officers cover turning, short, burst, and long movement principles. With the Patrol Rifle we train on the integration of movement related to cover and the positional shooting that occurs around cover. Self awareness of skill and application of the correct technique to match the stimulus highlight the movements that occur as this course. It breaks well beyond the typical slow, unrealistic shooting on the move that is the basis for much of the current movement training. 2-Gun Fighting Movement
OCTOBER 28TH – 29TH, 2025 MANSFIELD LA
EQUIPMENT& AMMUNITION:

Duty Handgun
Minimum of 3 magazines. If under 10 rounds capacity, minimum 5
500 rounds of handgun ammunition
Full Duty Gear (including body armor)
Patrol Rifle (minimum 2 magazines)
500 rounds rifle ammunition
Hearing & Eye Protection (electronic hearing pro is preferred)
Appropriate Range Attire (We will train in all weather conditions)
Note taking materials
Snacks & Hydration
Knee Pads (optional)

LAW ENFORCEMENT REGISTER ONLINE WWW.VIGRTRAINING.COM
717.507.4853
EMAIL FOR DEPT. INVOICING INFO@VIGRTRAINING.COM
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SIMUNITION® SCENARIO INSTRUCTOR AND SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE
2025-10-28 08:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00
The Simunition® Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Course is designed to provide critical training to instructors who will conduct reality-based training within their department. The course will provide hands-on instruction in scenario-based training program development and training methodology and will give practical experience to students on the best
use of Simunition® training products in a highly effective, realistic, extremely safe training course.
Simunition® will provide converted training firearms, FX® personal protective equipment, all FX® and SecuriBlank® training ammunition, FoF training ammunitionTM, as well as training aids such as inert training props. If you choose to bring your own converted weapon(s) and/or personal protective equipment, please see the outline below and your instructor before the course starts.
Students should also bring seasonal outdoor clothing, outer garment for role playing, protective gloves, a ball cap, protective eyewear, notebook, pen, and duty holster.
AT NO TIME ARE ANY LETHAL WEAPONS OR AMMUNITION NEEDED
NOR ALLOWED DURING ANY OF THE TRAINING EVENTS
Students can obtain additional information and register for the class online: www.simunition.com. Class size is limited, so early registration is recommended. Students will receive a confirmation letter along with an equipment list. Class starts at 8 a.m. local time.
Course tuition: Law Enforcement $755.00 each
Military $495.00 each
Recertification $400.00 each
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Street Counter Ambush & Maneuver Course
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00 | Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Range, 350 Michael Ann Dr, Breaux Bridge, 70517, United States
Tactical Options Vehicles Counter Ambush and Maneuvers Course is a 30-hour program designed to enhance a Law Enforcement Officer’s and/or tactical team on advanced critical counter threat engagement criteria and tactical skills. LEO’s throughout the USA are increasingly becoming exposed to unexpected threats with more deliberate deadly intents. The requirement to understand principles, fundamentals, and efficiency techniques in deadly street encounters are becoming an even more crucial capability for officers to train and prepare for. Not just as a readiness status, but execution to reduce threats in aggressive and accountable means to ensure survivability. Students will go through progressive and safe building stages that will increase knowledge and skills on every day readiness. Students will develop and execute capabilities to manipulate and engage targets in confined spaces of vehicles, perform various maneuvers on a series of threat contingencies, and know how to maximize usage of cover in immediate close deadly street encounters. Student’s will leave with enhanced vehicle / barricade knowledge on offensive and defensive tactics, situational assessment and execution, communication and counter-maneuver tactics with multiple officers. Skill sets and tactics will be validated through multiple safe live fire stages.
THIS 3-DAY AND COURSE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES INCLUDES:
Equipment vehicle set up, mission essential equipment sop development, and employment techniques. thoughts for everyday readiness
• Vehicle engagement methodologies and various counter-ambush tactics
• Weapon transition, magazine changes / tac-mag reloads weapon dynamic safe handling techniques
• Barricade / vehicle shooting positions and engagement methods: rollover prone, bend-over prone, kneeling, crouching, confined space fundamental application
• Care under fire (limited): individual / collective application, covering methods under stress while evacuating casualty, down officer response procedures
• Ballistic impacts on glass and vehicle body penetration familiarization: offensive vs defensive
• Situational assessment requiring immediate threat reductions methods on multiple high percentage and low percentage targets
• Vehicular engagement maneuvers and counter-engagement techniques
• Single, two-man, four-man maneuver drills, procedural flows, and live fires
• Weapons malfunctions drills, clearance procedures, and threat reduction follow-through
• Live fire counter ambush execution and clearing into the unknown: individual to team movement procedures, danger zone penetration condition set, split lane procedural flows, shoot / no-shoot identification, communication methods, low percentage engagements
• Deliberate and methodical vehicle / dead space clearance procedures vs hasty maneuvers: individual to multi-officer Night live fire: weapon tac-light manipulation and scanning methods, confined space threat engagement during low-light / no-light, buddy team live fire maneuvers during periods of darkness
Immediate action drills (IAD) individual / collective: multi-angle high percentage / low percentage shot placement, linear –360-degree vehicle IAD drills, communication pro word actions & execution methods
• Confined vehicle space, weapon manipulation and target engagement with both pistol and carbine
• Drills that designed to advance performance in body to cover manipulations, kit manipulation, problem solving target
engagement sequences, and stress performance exposures
• Focal cognitive drills, problem solving, assessment, and execution drills
• BearCat introduction and intergration for down officer rescue and utilizing armored vehicles during tactical maneuvers
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
• Duty carbine with sling and zeroed optic
• Duty Pistol with holster
• Clear ballistic wrap around eye protection (oakley m-frames or similar are most recommended)
• Hearing protection (electronic noise cancelling most recommended)
• Duty belt and / or tac-belt
• Carbine magazine chest rig, armor carrier (optional)
• Body armor / shooter kit / tac-vest with plates
• Ballistic helmet
• Pistol holster: drop leg, owb, or chest rig (must have retention system) (serpa holsters not allowed)
• Minimum 3 carbine and 3 pistol magazines
• Spare batteries on mounted optics for either or both pistol and carbine (recommend spare batteries are brought. none will be provided)
• Weapon lubricant and cleaning kit
• Folding or camping chair (optional)
• Water, snacks, and / or bag lunch
Note: Contact instructor on any questions you may have about additional items listed or not listed
Currently, Tactical Options website is down for maintance and cannot accept online registration. Please contact Jonas Polson at 719-393-5686 or info@tacticaloptionsllc.com for registration and billing options. Tactical Options will work with agencies who will require additional approval time for funds release, but can still attend this program.
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Less Lethal Instructor Program
2026-01-12 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 | Acension Sheriff’s Office, 9094 S St. Landry Ave, Gonzales, 70737, United States
The Less Lethal Instructor Program provides the necessary training for a changing world. This course is comprised for four 8-hour instructor-level classes covering OC Aerosols, Impact Munitions, Chemical Munitions and Distraction Device® Munitions. The student will acquire instructor-level knowledge of Defense Technology® products, both technically and tactically, along with the skills necessary to conduct in-service training.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Each of the four class modules focuses on a different subject and includes a half-day of lecture-based studies followed by a half-day in the field for deployment drills. Unique to this class are the state-of-the-art deployment tactics that come direct from the manufacturer of the products used. In each topic, the student will receive a CD containing presentation materials and videos to be utilized by the student for training in their own departments.
• Day 1 — OC Aerosol Projectors Instructor Program
• Day 2 — Less Lethal Impact Munitions (LLIM) – Instructor Program
• Day 3 — Chemical Munitions (CHEM) – Instructor Program (CN/CS/OC/Smoke)
• Day 4 — Distraction Device® Munitions (DD) – Instructor Program
COURSE BENEFITS
This course is conducted by real-world professionals with strong operational and applied experience in their respective fields. Upon completion of the course and successful passing of the final exam, the student is authorized to provide in-service training to their agency in specific areas for three years from the testing date.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
PREREQUISITES
Each attendee must be in good physical condition and able to perform the practical exercises associated with tactical applications with the use of these products. The Defense Technology Training Academy trains only sworn law enforcement officers, correctional personnel, state-licensed security personnel (OC only), or active military personnel.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• Eye and ear protection
• Body armor required for LLIM, CHEM and DD programs
• Duty gear normally utilized when deploying less lethal products
• Flame-resistant gloves
• Gas mask
• 37mm/40mm Gas launcher
OPTIONAL/RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
• Weather appropriate active duty
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SSGT Sniper Instructor Course
2026-01-26 08:00 - 2026-01-30 17:00
Course Description
This 40-hour instructor course builds on the SSGT Precision Rifle: Operator and Precision Rifle: R.U.C.S. programs. By the end of the course, officers will be certified to safely train, coach, and mentor others using the proven training methodologies taught in the previous SSGT rifle courses.
The course begins with a review of Precision Rifle Operator and R.U.C.S. objectives and includes a demonstration of student proficiency. Officers will receive instruction in both classroom concepts and hands-on practical skills. Training includes:

Troubleshooting common precision shooting deficiencies

Field craft

Urban trade craft

Equipment use and evaluation

Methodologies for teaching and relaying technical information

Officers will also develop and teach a full lesson block, including instruction, practical application, and evaluation. Students are assessed on their subject-matter mastery and their ability to effectively communicate material to others.
Participants will also create a Precision Scoped Rifle Operator sustainment program tailored to their department’s logistical needs to ensure ongoing training and safety within operational environments.

About the SSGT Trainers
SSGT instructors are former U.S. Special Forces (Green Beret) operators with extensive experience as instructors and program managers at the JFK Special Warfare Center’s Special Forces Hostage Rescue and Sniper School. Their expertise comes from real-world application in diverse combat environments and counterterrorism operations. They have trained thousands of U.S. and allied personnel in advanced marksmanship, precision rifle operations, and tactical instruction.

2 Day LE Performance RDS Pistol
2026-02-11 08:00 - 2026-02-12 17:00
Hosted by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Slidell, LA – February 11-12, 2025
$600
Equipment list for 2 Day LE Performance RDS Pistol:
• Quality holster (OWB or AIWB) • No serpa holster/No leather holster
• Serviceable modern pistol equipped with RDS
• 3-4 Magazines (ability to carry 10 rounds or more)
• 2-3 Magazine holders
• Minimum 1000 rounds of ammunition
• Quality sturdy belt
• Optic tool (specific to your optic)
• Eye and ear protection
• Inclement weather clothing
• Pen and paper
• Open mind
COURSE LOCATION AND POINT OF CONTACT
34845 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, LA
Lieutenant Joel Crawford, St Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Patrol/S.W.A.T.
joelcrawford@stpso.com
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