Happy New Year to everyone. If you're reading this you're still alive and that is a blessing in anyone's book. The Pacific NW has suffered terrible traqedies in the las quarter of this year and we just finished the service for Deputy Kent Mundell who was killed in the line of duty. RIP to all and condolences to the families.
My 2010 calendar is filling quickly, I will be teaching a closed course in Alaska in a few weeks ands I'm looking forward to it. I have several open courses in the first quarter including some late comers.
Fife, Washington will be hosting a SWAT team leader course at the end of February. The course information is on the CJTC and WSTOA websites or you can just e-mail me for information.
Spokane County is hosting a Hostage Rescue and a Mechanical/Shotgun breaching course in March. The breaching course is FULL, there are still a few spots left in the HR course. Same sites and contact info.
Richland PD just signed up to host a Ballistic Shield User course. This course is not specific to any brand, we will cover all the hard shields and blankets that are out there. Strengths and weaknesses of all will outlined. I believe I have completely recovered from the shield beating a Richland Officer gave me the last time I taught this course over there, so I should be ready.
I have openings in April and beyond so if you want the free spots, please contact me to talk about hosting. It really is a great way to get training for your men at no cost.
Last, I want ogive props to some industry professionals that have helped with fundraisers for families of the fallen officers. I am fortunate to be involved with some fundraisers for the families of fallen officers in our region. These are training based and all proceeds are going toward the families. I have asked for and received donations from some really good people and companies. I would like to give thanks to:
Magpul Industries - makers of great rifle furniture. Drake at Magpul stepped up and donated a bunch of PMAGS, I know they have done more than this.
Tacticalleds.com - John Moyer did not hesitate to donate a Jetbeam RRT-2 for the cause.
Danner Boots - Drew Linth and Cameron Grant have agreed top donate certificates for their products.
There are others as well and I will post up their information after the next fundraiser on Feb 27. I sincerely appreciate their help, I know the guys whose names I have posted don't want that individual recognition, but they are good guys and I felt compelled to do so. PLease support these companies, their products speak for themselves. Their giving and caring commitment to Law Enforcement should not go unnoticed.
As always, please reach out by e-mail or phone if I can help you with anything.
