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.