TAP-RACK Tactical

Just finished a closed course and everything went great. I like closed courses because everything is squared away early and the guys are usually dialed in to train hard. This class was no exception.

I plan to start expanding the blog from just being information, to putting some content in here on different training topics. With this being an open source, I can't get too deep into TTP's that I believe in, however I do think that there are some basic topics and hot issues that can be discussed. I will post the first one today and then try to get something up once a week. So please check back often.

Be good, to be safe.

The subgun/select fire instructor school in Clackamas County went off without a hitch. All the guys in the class were top notch and they really put forth good effort during the week of training. Good students make teaching easy, and this was an easy week.

I'm looking forward to going back down to CCSO next month for a closed course, they are great hosts and have really good facilities.

My next open courses will be in June if facilities pan out. If not, I will be looking for a host agency if anyone is interested please send me an e-mail.

Be good, to be safe. 

The Blog has been under attack by spammers so I have disabled the trackback and comment capability. Hopefully this will end soon.

The rifle course in Clackamas County is moving forward but we still have some seats available. If your interested in the course, please get in touch with me ASAP so I can secure a seat for you.

I am always looking for Host Agencies to pt on training, if you are interested in attending a class, but the PD won't pay tuition, host the course and get free tuition. It's as simple as that. I can make most facilities work for excellent training, the exception of course would be firearms ranges. However if you only have access to a small range, we can make it work.

Thanks for checking the site and for your interest in our training.  

The subgun/select fire rifle instructor class still has some seats available. The CCSO range is indoors so weather is not a factor, if you're interested click the e-mail tab and let me know ASAP. I can coordinate getting a seat reserved for you through the host agency.

Due to overflow for the shield course in Richland, WA., Yakima Police have agreed to host a second course at their excellent training facilities.

The course dates are APRIL 7 & 8, 2008. We are handling our own registration and tuition so shoot me an e-mail if you want to attend. There are still seats available, however it is an overflow course and short notice so get your information to me ASAP!

The shield class in Richland was slightly overbooked and I had to turn a few guys away. My apologies for that, but class size has to be manageable to make sure good training takes place.

If anyone wants to host the shield course or any other course, get in touch with me and we can make it happen. There is obviously a need for the training with the amount of interest shown for the Richland school.

The rifle/submachine gun instructor course in Clackamas County, Oregon is starting to fill up. The dates are April 21-25 and if you want to secure a spot in the class, please get your stuff to Deputy Matt Gray, CCSO training division ASAP. That class has ALWAYS filled so the sooner the better. The course is CQB intensive and we don't shoot at any real distances. It is designed as a building clearing/normal police distance shooting type of course. Normal being the national average on shooting distances for police. The principles do carry over to 200 yard and in shooting, it is NOT a sniper course!

As always, if you are interested in attending or hosting a course please shoot me an e-mail or a phone call and we can work out the details. Hosting is easier than most people think and you get free training.

Be good, to be safe.

It appears that the Richland Shield Operator Course is full. I have the last two verbal confirmations and I am waiting on their registrations. If you wanted to attend but haven't sent in your paperwork, please let me know. If I get any cancellations I can add you in. Also, if you want the shield training and got denied, shoot me an e-mail about hosting the course at your own agency. The tuition is free to the host agencies for two officers. I'm looking forward to the class and the great weather in the Richland area.

The year is shaping up really nice so far. I am getting booked for open courses through the first half of year and starting to work on the second half. If you are interested in hosting training, now would be a good time to get in touch so we can get the dates settled and make sure you are on the calendar. Open Courses thus far are:

Shield Operator - March 3-4, Richland WA.

Rifle/Subgun Instructor - April 21-25, Clackamas County, OR.

I am also teaching three closed courses and will continue to book those as they come. Please get in touch if you are interested in hosting a course.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Oregon will be hosting a Subgun / Select Fire Instructors course April 21-25. This course is open to any sub-machine gun, select fire or Safe/Semi Police Carbine. This is NOT the joint course with Ken Elmore. This course focuses on CQB distances, weapon manipulation and instructing. Check out the "Courses Offered" section of the website for the full course description.  

CCSO has a great facility and the range is indoors so weather is not an issue. I taught this class at their facility last January and it is excellent. If interested, shoot me an e-mail or contact Deputy Matt Gray at CCSO.

Be good, to be safe.

Bill

I am in the process of putting together a joint class with Ken Elmore of Specialized Armament. Ken has been teaching armorer courses for Colt for many years. A lot of guys have been through his courses and his knowledge of the Black Rifles is exemplary. Ken has recently struck out on his own and this course is one of those ventures.

The current rifle/subgun course that I teach has a component that covers "advanced maintenance", for lack of a better term. Ken and I are going to try and offer a course that gives the end user a better understanding of how the guns function and operate. As instructors teaching the basics and ultimately how to fight with these weapons, the more you know the better off you'll be.

This special course will be limited to M16/AR15 variants only. This will allow us to concentrate on the specific weapons for maintenance, repair of minor breakages, and the skill sets for operating the weapons efficiently and effectively. It will still include the instructor portion to teach guys how to safely run ranges, diagnose shooter problems and deliver material in the classroom. I am very excited about the potential of this class and we are looking forward to teaching it.

If you are interested in this course, please shoot me an e-mail and let me know. I can keep you in the loop as we develop the curriculum and finally start teaching it at different locations. Obviously the greater the demand, the quicker we can get it going.

Thanks and be safe. 

I am receiving registrations for the shield class in Richland. This class should fill up quickly becuase I am limiting the number of students. Since it has a live fire portion, I need to keep the student/instructor ratio fairly small. So, if you want to attend please get your registration in as soon as possible.

Thanks to everyone who has made the transition to the new business a success thus far. I'm looking forward to a great year providing top-notch training at a reasonable price.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2008.

Richland PD will be hosting a shield operator course March 3 & 4, 2008. See the course description for details on what the class entails. Richland is a great site for this class and the weather should be cooperative. If you need more information or want to register for the course, click on "contact us" and I'll get the information to you.

Greetings to everyone visiting this site. I am very excited about the new logo, website and opportunity to provide top notch training to law enforcement personnel. The addition of this blog will serve to keep you updated on hot topics and Tap-Rack training courses.

Rather than run a calendar, I intend to add blogs with training information. It will include host agency, host contact, how to register and so forth. You should be able to get most questions answered with a single glance.

I will also post interesting news clips and information from the SWAT community. This may include successful resolutions, cutting edge technology or general information.

I am looking forward to a great year of training, thanks for checking the site and for your interest in our training.

Bill Blowers, Owner, Tap-Rack Tactical, LLC.