Instructors: James Ergas, B4DI / Blue Ridge Armor

Description: dynamic fast paced introductory course to multi-capability armor development, understand ballistic resistant materials, capabilities and limitations of armor selections.  Teach basic use, tactical drills and deployment of Team Based Shields / Rifle Shields / Individual Shields and other mobile armor products to increase survivability and capability.

 Equipment: 

All duty gear (i.e. pistol belt, body armor, eye/ear protection, etc.)

Handgun w/ 3 mags

Longgun optional (must have sling)

500 rnds ammo handgun 

200 rnds ammo long gun 

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor:  Lt. Matthew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department

Course Description:

*This is a physically demanding course. Be prepared to be physically and mentally challenged.

*This is NOT a basic rile course. Students should have a solid working knowledge of how to manipulate a rifle.

The focus of this course is on elevated and updated rifle precision and manipulation skills during tactical operations. This course offers students an enhanced understanding of human body awareness (body mechanics) as it pertains to physical coordination during combative engagements. The training offers students an increased sense of importance with the OODA Loop thought process, and how it pertains to the success of deadly force encounters. This is a high tempo, timing, and rhythm firearms course that requires attention to detail.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun with three magazines & minimum 200 rounds of handgun ammo,

Rifle with three rifle magazines & minimum 500 rounds of rifle

SWAT or tactical equipment, ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, boots, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, baseball cap, ear and eye protection.

*All rifles should be zeroed prior to the course start date.

* All handguns and rifles must be ready and in good working order prior to the start of the course.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructors: Chris Woomer - VEIL Solutions , Hayden Frey - SWAT Team Leader, Dakota Lyvers - SWAT Team Leader 

Description: This class will focus on hard skill development as it specifically pertains to performance shooting in a law enforcement capacity. We will introduce training methods to help with measuring progress, developing programs as well as standards. There will be lots of movement. 

These methods have been implemented and proven at various agencies over the last few years.

Our preference is to train to a standard and not a time. We are always respectful of people’s commitments and will accommodate them, we also hope to put in a good day of work.

Gear requirements: 

• 500 rounds of training ammo. 

• 30 rounds of duty ammo (if possible).

• Eyepro / ear pro.

• 3 Magazines. 

• Pen / Sharpie

Armor is not required for this class unless required by individual agency. 

*This class is sponsored by Flatline Fiber  Co and will have gear available to test and check out during the class and a working lunch (lunch provided). We are committed to help provide better tools, equipment and training to law enforcement as well as building relationships to make everyone more successful in their professions. 

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructors: Southern Specialties, Cochran, GA

This lock picking class will start with introductory lecture on lock picking, followed by hands on exercises covering single pin picking and alternate locking systems. The second part of the day will include lecture on advanced forms of bypass and practical exercises in various bypass methods.  No prior knowledge of lockpicking is necessary. 

A set of lockpick and bypass tools will be given to each participant to take home. Students are free to bring any of their own tools if they wish, but any tools needed for the class will be provided. 

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructors: Lt Mathew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department & Lt John Webster, Walton County Fire

Description: The Self-Care/Buddy-Care Firearms Course is based on TCCC/TECC guidelines and instruction. 

 The 4-hour morning medical presentation covers both trauma and medical situations in which a responding officer may be presented with throughout their career. 

 The student will receive practical instruction and engagement of the needed skills as a precursor to the 4-hour afternoon firearms tasks and drills in which they must show physical proficiency, discipline, and mental strength under duress.

 Equipment: 

1. Handgun

2. Rifle (Optional)

3. 3 Magazines of each

4. 500 handgun rounds (Minimum)

5. 500 Rifle rounds (Minimum)

6. Tactical gear or issued duty gear

7. Wet weather gear

8. Cold weather gear

9. Eye Protection

10. Ear Protection

11. Baseball cap

12. Ballistic Vest

13. Ballistic helmet (Only if issued)

14. Hydration source

15. Note taking materials

16. Training or SWAT Uniform

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor: Rick Register, RT3 Strategies

Description: This course is a pistol skill building class to include:

• Proper trigger manipulation

• Proper sight work - irons/optics

• Positional shooting

• Shooting on the move

• Primary/support hand firing

 Equipment: 300-400 rounds, Eye & ear protection, duty and off-duty gear/holsters, can bring rifle to train “transitions”

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructors: Lt Mathew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department & Lt John Webster, Walton County Fire

Description: The Self-Care/Buddy-Care Firearms Course is based on TCCC/TECC guidelines and instruction. 

 The 4-hour morning medical presentation covers both trauma and medical situations in which a responding officer may be presented with throughout their career. 

 The student will receive practical instruction and engagement of the needed skills as a precursor to the 4-hour afternoon firearms tasks and drills in which they must show physical proficiency, discipline, and mental strength under duress.

 Equipment: 

1. Handgun

2. Rifle (Optional)

3. 3 Magazines of each

4. 500 handgun rounds (Minimum)

5. 500 Rifle rounds (Minimum)

6. Tactical gear or issued duty gear

7. Wet weather gear

8. Cold weather gear

9. Eye Protection

10. Ear Protection

11. Baseball cap

12. Ballistic Vest

13. Ballistic helmet (Only if issued)

14. Hydration source

15. Note taking materials

16. Training or SWAT Uniform

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor: FBI Special Agent Coulter

Description: This course is designed as an introduction to skills and techniques required to conduct High Risk Vehicle Takedowns and vehicle barricaded suspect resolution. This course will also cover planning considerations and asset integration for SWAT teams.

 Equipment: Eye protection, Personal Duty/Tactical equipment, note taking materials, 50 rounds of Simunition or UTM for both rifle and pistol.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor:  Lt. Matthew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department

Course Description:

*This is a physically demanding course. Be prepared to be physically and mentally challenged.

*This is NOT a basic rile course. Students should have a solid working knowledge of how to manipulate a rifle.

The focus of this course is on elevated and updated rifle precision and manipulation skills during tactical operations. This course offers students an enhanced understanding of human body awareness (body mechanics) as it pertains to physical coordination during combative engagements. The training offers students an increased sense of importance with the OODA Loop thought process, and how it pertains to the success of deadly force encounters. This is a high tempo, timing, and rhythm firearms course that requires attention to detail.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun with three magazines & minimum 200 rounds of handgun ammo,

Rifle with three rifle magazines & minimum 500 rounds of rifle

SWAT or tactical equipment, ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, boots, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, baseball cap, ear and eye protection.

*All rifles should be zeroed prior to the course start date.

* All handguns and rifles must be ready and in good working order prior to the start of the course.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructor:  Lt. Matthew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department

Course Description:

*This is a physically demanding course. Be prepared to be physically and mentally challenged.

*This is NOT a basic rile course. Students should have a solid working knowledge of how to manipulate a rifle.

The focus of this course is on elevated and updated rifle precision and manipulation skills during tactical operations. This course offers students an enhanced understanding of human body awareness (body mechanics) as it pertains to physical coordination during combative engagements. The training offers students an increased sense of importance with the OODA Loop thought process, and how it pertains to the success of deadly force encounters. This is a high tempo, timing, and rhythm firearms course that requires attention to detail.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun with three magazines & minimum 200 rounds of handgun ammo,

Rifle with three rifle magazines & minimum 500 rounds of rifle

SWAT or tactical equipment, ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, boots, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, baseball cap, ear and eye protection.

*All rifles should be zeroed prior to the course start date.

* All handguns and rifles must be ready and in good working order prior to the start of the course.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructor:  Lt Matthew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department

This course teaches participants how to maneuver tactically inside a structure using a more modern style of threshold assessment techniques. This course focuses on applying the OODA LOOP, federal case law, and objective measures while performing CQB.

Equipment Needed:  Simunition handgun and/or rifle. At least 200 rounds of sim ammo. Eye protection, duty belt, tactical clothing, tactical kits, and or equipment that you would typically use during shift or operations.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

This is a physical class, please come prepared to sweat & work.

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

THIS CLASS IS FULL!

Instructors: Lt Mathew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department & Lt John Webster, Walton County Fire

Description: The Self-Care/Buddy-Care Firearms Course is based on TCCC/TECC guidelines and instruction. 

 The 4-hour morning medical presentation covers both trauma and medical situations in which a responding officer may be presented with throughout their career. 

 The student will receive practical instruction and engagement of the needed skills as a precursor to the 4-hour afternoon firearms tasks and drills in which they must show physical proficiency, discipline, and mental strength under duress.

 Equipment: 

1. Handgun

2. Rifle (Optional)

3. 3 Magazines of each

4. 500 handgun rounds (Minimum)

5. 500 Rifle rounds (Minimum)

6. Tactical gear or issued duty gear

7. Wet weather gear

8. Cold weather gear

9. Eye Protection

10. Ear Protection

11. Baseball cap

12. Ballistic Vest

13. Ballistic helmet (Only if issued)

14. Hydration source

15. Note taking materials

16. Training or SWAT Uniform

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor:  Lt. Matthew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department

Course Description:

*This is a physically demanding course. Be prepared to be physically and mentally challenged.

*This is NOT a basic rile course. Students should have a solid working knowledge of how to manipulate a rifle.

The focus of this course is on elevated and updated rifle precision and manipulation skills during tactical operations. This course offers students an enhanced understanding of human body awareness (body mechanics) as it pertains to physical coordination during combative engagements. The training offers students an increased sense of importance with the OODA Loop thought process, and how it pertains to the success of deadly force encounters. This is a high tempo, timing, and rhythm firearms course that requires attention to detail.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun with three magazines & minimum 200 rounds of handgun ammo,

Rifle with three rifle magazines & minimum 500 rounds of rifle

SWAT or tactical equipment, ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, boots, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, baseball cap, ear and eye protection.

*All rifles should be zeroed prior to the course start date.

* All handguns and rifles must be ready and in good working order prior to the start of the course.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructor:  Lt Matthew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department

This course teaches participants how to maneuver tactically inside a structure using a more modern style of threshold assessment techniques. This course focuses on applying the OODA LOOP, federal case law, and objective measures while performing CQB.

Equipment Needed:  Simunition handgun and/or rifle. At least 200 rounds of sim ammo. Eye protection, duty belt, tactical clothing, tactical kits, and or equipment that you would typically use during shift or operations.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

This is a physical class, please come prepared to sweat & work.

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructors: Lt Mathew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department & Lt John Webster, Walton County Fire

Description: The Self-Care/Buddy-Care Firearms Course is based on TCCC/TECC guidelines and instruction. 

 The 4-hour morning medical presentation covers both trauma and medical situations in which a responding officer may be presented with throughout their career. 

 The student will receive practical instruction and engagement of the needed skills as a precursor to the 4-hour afternoon firearms tasks and drills in which they must show physical proficiency, discipline, and mental strength under duress.

 Equipment: 

1. Handgun

2. Rifle (Optional)

3. 3 Magazines of each

4. 500 handgun rounds (Minimum)

5. 500 Rifle rounds (Minimum)

6. Tactical gear or issued duty gear

7. Wet weather gear

8. Cold weather gear

9. Eye Protection

10. Ear Protection

11. Baseball cap

12. Ballistic Vest

13. Ballistic helmet (Only if issued)

14. Hydration source

15. Note taking materials

16. Training or SWAT Uniform

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor:  Lt. Matthew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department

Course Description:

*This is a physically demanding course. Be prepared to be physically and mentally challenged.

*This is NOT a basic rile course. Students should have a solid working knowledge of how to manipulate a rifle.

The focus of this course is on elevated and updated rifle precision and manipulation skills during tactical operations. This course offers students an enhanced understanding of human body awareness (body mechanics) as it pertains to physical coordination during combative engagements. The training offers students an increased sense of importance with the OODA Loop thought process, and how it pertains to the success of deadly force encounters. This is a high tempo, timing, and rhythm firearms course that requires attention to detail.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun with three magazines & minimum 200 rounds of handgun ammo,

Rifle with three rifle magazines & minimum 500 rounds of rifle

SWAT or tactical equipment, ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, boots, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, baseball cap, ear and eye protection.

*All rifles should be zeroed prior to the course start date.

* All handguns and rifles must be ready and in good working order prior to the start of the course.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE UPDATED ADDRESS FOR THIS CLASS TO 140 BLAIN STREET MONROE, GA

Instructors: Lt Mathew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department & Lt John Webster, Walton County Fire

Description: The Self-Care/Buddy-Care Firearms Course is based on TCCC/TECC guidelines and instruction. 

 The 4-hour morning medical presentation covers both trauma and medical situations in which a responding officer may be presented with throughout their career. 

 The student will receive practical instruction and engagement of the needed skills as a precursor to the 4-hour afternoon firearms tasks and drills in which they must show physical proficiency, discipline, and mental strength under duress.

 Equipment: 

1. Handgun

2. Rifle (Optional)

3. 3 Magazines of each

4. 500 handgun rounds (Minimum)

5. 500 Rifle rounds (Minimum)

6. Tactical gear or issued duty gear

7. Wet weather gear

8. Cold weather gear

9. Eye Protection

10. Ear Protection

11. Baseball cap

12. Ballistic Vest

13. Ballistic helmet (Only if issued)

14. Hydration source

15. Note taking materials

16. Training or SWAT Uniform

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor:  Matthew Dembowski

Course Description:

*This is a physically demanding course. Be prepared to be physically and mentally challenged.

*This is NOT a basic rile course. Students should have a solid working knowledge of how to manipulate a rifle.

The focus of this course is on elevated and updated rifle precision and manipulation skills during tactical operations. This course offers students an enhanced understanding of human body awareness (body mechanics) as it pertains to physical coordination during combative engagements. The training offers students an increased sense of importance with the OODA Loop thought process, and how it pertains to the success of deadly force encounters. This is a high tempo, timing, and rhythm firearms course that requires attention to detail.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun with three magazines & minimum 200 rounds of handgun ammo,

Rifle with three rifle magazines & minimum 500 rounds of rifle

SWAT or tactical equipment, ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, boots, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, baseball cap, ear and eye protection.

*All rifles should be zeroed prior to the course start date.

* All handguns and rifles must be ready and in good working order prior to the start of the course.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructor:  Matthew Dembowski

Course Description:

*This is a physically demanding course. Be prepared to be physically and mentally challenged.

*This is NOT a basic rile course. Students should have a solid working knowledge of how to manipulate a rifle.

The focus of this course is on elevated and updated rifle precision and manipulation skills during tactical operations. This course offers students an enhanced understanding of human body awareness (body mechanics) as it pertains to physical coordination during combative engagements. The training offers students an increased sense of importance with the OODA Loop thought process, and how it pertains to the success of deadly force encounters. This is a high tempo, timing, and rhythm firearms course that requires attention to detail.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun with three magazines & minimum 200 rounds of handgun ammo,

Rifle with three rifle magazines & minimum 500 rounds of rifle

SWAT or tactical equipment, ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, boots, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, baseball cap, ear and eye protection.

*All rifles should be zeroed prior to the course start date.

* All handguns and rifles must be ready and in good working order prior to the start of the course.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructors: Lt Mathew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department & Lt John Webster, Walton County Fire

Description: The Self-Care/Buddy-Care Firearms Course is based on TCCC/TECC guidelines and instruction. 

 The 4-hour morning medical presentation covers both trauma and medical situations in which a responding officer may be presented with throughout their career. 

 The student will receive practical instruction and engagement of the needed skills as a precursor to the 4-hour afternoon firearms tasks and drills in which they must show physical proficiency, discipline, and mental strength under duress.

 Equipment: 

1. Handgun

2. Rifle (Optional)

3. 3 Magazines of each

4. 500 handgun rounds (Minimum)

5. 500 Rifle rounds (Minimum)

6. Tactical gear or issued duty gear

7. Wet weather gear

8. Cold weather gear

9. Eye Protection

10. Ear Protection

11. Baseball cap

12. Ballistic Vest

13. Ballistic helmet (Only if issued)

14. Hydration source

15. Note taking materials

16. Training or SWAT Uniform

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor:  Matthew Dembowski

Course Description:

*This is a physically demanding course. Be prepared to be physically and mentally challenged.

*This is NOT a basic rile course. Students should have a solid working knowledge of how to manipulate a rifle.

The focus of this course is on elevated and updated rifle precision and manipulation skills during tactical operations. This course offers students an enhanced understanding of human body awareness (body mechanics) as it pertains to physical coordination during combative engagements. The training offers students an increased sense of importance with the OODA Loop thought process, and how it pertains to the success of deadly force encounters. This is a high tempo, timing, and rhythm firearms course that requires attention to detail.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun with three magazines & minimum 200 rounds of handgun ammo,

Rifle with three rifle magazines & minimum 500 rounds of rifle

SWAT or tactical equipment, ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, boots, wet weather gear, cold weather gear, baseball cap, ear and eye protection.

*All rifles should be zeroed prior to the course start date.

* All handguns and rifles must be ready and in good working order prior to the start of the course.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructors: Lt Mathew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department & Lt. John Webster, Walton County Fire

The Self-Care/Buddy-Care Firearms Course is based on TCCC/TECC guidelines and instruction. 

The 4-hour morning medical presentation covers both trauma and medical situations in which a responding officer may be presented with throughout their career. 

The student will receive practical instruction and engagement of the needed skills as a precursor to the 4-hour afternoon firearms tasks and drills in which they must show physical proficiency, discipline, and mental strength under duress.

Equipment:

1. Handgun

2. Rifle (Optional)

3. 3 Magazines of each

4. 500 handgun rounds (Minimum)

5. 500 Rifle rounds (Minimum)

6. Tactical gear or issued duty gear

7. Wet weather gear

8. Cold weather gear

9. Eye Protection

10. Ear Protection

11. Baseball cap

12. Ballistic Vest

13. Ballistic helmet (Only if issued)

14. Hydration source

15. Note taking materials

16. Training or SWAT Uniform

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor:  Christopher DeWitt

Course Description:

Red dot Handgun teaches, develops, and hones practical, efficient, and effective red dot pistol marksmanship and speed. During the course we will focus on finding the dot during pistol presentation, draw stroke, levels of sight confirmation, shooting the dot at speed, target transitions, and more.

Equipment Needed:

Handgun w/ quality Red Dot Optic

3 Handgun magazines

Quality OWB or IWB Holster **No SEPRA style holsters**

Magazine Holder(s)

Quality/Sturdy Belt

Ear and Eye Protection

500 rounds ammo (minimum)

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructor:  Jimmy Choy, Monroe Police Department

Description: This course is for narcotics, gang, and vice detective, task force officer, or SWAT personnel that assists these units.  We will explore small unit techniques for vehicle assaults/takedowns and vehicle-based undercover officer rescue utilizing the least number of personnel available.

Equipment Needed:  Duty/tactical vest, duty belt, and eye protection. Simunition guns and rounds will be provided

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructors: Pat Watson, Uncensored Tactical

Description: Discover the art of lock picking, bypassing, decoding, and exploiting locked obstacles in this hands-on introductory course. Attendees will learn some of the fastest and most reliable nondestructive entry methods for some of the most common locks they will encounter on patrol and operations. Experience professional-grade entry tools and practice unlocking real locks at our dedicated training facility. Instruction provided by Pat Watson, former military / LEO, and full-time covert entry instructor.

 Equipment: Everything will be provided

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Instructor: Eric Phillips, GPSTC

Course Description:

This hands-on, dynamic course is designed to aid the first responder in approaching and breaching a structure using traditional and non-traditional methods.

Equipment Needed:

Items to bring
- Breaching tools, if none GPSTC will supply
- SWAT/Duty Gear
- Ear Protection
- Eye Protection
- Gloves

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructor:  Lt Matthew Dembowski, Monroe Police Department

This course teaches participants how to maneuver tactically inside a structure using a more modern style of threshold assessment techniques. This course focuses on applying the OODA LOOP, federal case law, and objective measures while performing CQB.

Equipment Needed:  Simunition handgun and/or rifle. At least 200 rounds of sim ammo. Eye protection, duty belt, tactical clothing, tactical kits, and or equipment that you would typically use during shift or operations.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

This is a physical class, please come prepared to sweat & work.

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructor:  Jason Kelly, C2T2 Programs

The purpose of this course is to provide officers with principles, concepts, theories, and techniques to disengage from an adversary in a gear and weapons-based environment with rifle integration in close quarter scenarios.

Equipment Needed:  500 rounds of rifle ammo & 250 rounds of pistol ammo eye protection, ear protection, hat, duty belt and any other tactical clothing and or equipment that you would normally use.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

This is a physical class, please come prepared to sweat & work.

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com

Instructor:  Jason Kelly, C2T2 Programs

The purpose of this course is to provide officers with principles, concepts, theories, and techniques to disengage from an adversary in a gear and weapons-based environment with rifle integration in close quarter scenarios.

Equipment Needed:  500 rounds of rifle ammo & 250 rounds of pistol ammo eye protection, ear protection, hat, duty belt and any other tactical clothing and or equipment that you would normally use.

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

This is a physical class, please come prepared to sweat & work.

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.

Questions? Email gatactical@gmail.com