Law Officer Volume 6 Issue 12 It just keeps getting better. Law Officer has again partnered with the National Shooting Sports Foundation to present a free education program for LEOs at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Jan 17–20. Our second year partnered with the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show offers LEOs more education—at no cost to you!
The content quality this year is staggering. Dyneema presents Editor-in-Chief Dale Stockton speaking with Chief Scot Haug of the Post Falls (Idaho) PD about implementing the Below 100 initiative in your department. Meggitt Training Systems presents three sections on enhancing your firearms training. Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement presents Dave Young on enhancing your draw. Dave Spaulding will speak about developing your combative mind and enhancing your pistol skills. And much more!
Complete scheduling information follows. Visit www.shotshow.org/leep to register. See you there!
MONDAY, JAN. 17
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Developing the Combative Mind
Dave Spaulding
The word "combative" is defined as "ready and willing to fight" which is the number one requirement for anyone who is concerned with personal security, whether it be a law enforcement officer, military operator or legally armed citizen. This one hour block will introduce the attendee to the concepts needed to begin preparing one's mind for potential conflict.
The Hindi Duty Belt S.A.F.E.T.Y. System
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Robert Hindi
Come see what top police trainers and medical specialists worldwide are calling the safest, fastest, most effective equipment deployment system ever developed for law enforcement today. International trainer Bob Hindi, a 23-year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, has demonstrated and proven to over 2 million officers where the best place and position for your equipment should be from a tactical and scientific perspective. Guaranteed to increase your survival performance by 50%...or more! If you haven't attended this class, you haven't completed your training.
TUESDAY, JAN. 18
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Enhancing Tactical Pistol Skills
Dave Spaulding
The semi-automatic pistol is the sidearm of choice for police officers and military operators worldwide. While "enhanced" methods of operation (fads!) have come and gone over the years, there are only so many ways to shoot a pistol and they have all been invented! The best methods are based in fundamental skills and this one hour program will take a look at how to enhance them for tactical/combative applications.
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
The Hindi Duty Belt S.A.F.E.T.Y. System (Repeated Session)
Robert Hindi
Come see what top police trainers and medical specialists worldwide are calling the safest, fastest, most effective equipment deployment system ever developed for law enforcement today. International trainer Bob Hindi, a 23-year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, has demonstrated and proven to over 2 million officers where the best place and position for your equipment should be from a tactical and scientific perspective. Guaranteed to increase your survival performance by 50%...or more! If you haven't attended this class, you haven't completed your training.
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Live-Fire Training Facilities: Thinking Down Range
Larry Sunderlin
Range design is one part of the firearms training equation. Successful use of a well-designed range comes with additional considerations. It is critical to plan for current and future training needs. Attendees will step through the range design process looking at all factors to consider during the initial design phase through the first round down range. Presented by Meggitt Training Systems
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
(Please register in advance for this lunch. Additional fee required.)
THURSDAY, JAN. 20
8:15a.m. – 9:15a.m.
Skill building with your holster.... Do you have what it takes!
Dave Young
Dave Young, director and founder of ARMA Training, discusses and explains the various life saving drills and exercises you will need to become proficient with your holster and how not being prepared could cost you YOUR LIFE. Dave will demonstrate simple effective drills you can conduct in the privacy of your own home - that will keep you battle ready for real-world encounters whether you are on or off duty —under all kinds of stressful conditions. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn from the industry's leading law enforcement expert practitioner. Presented by Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement
8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Below 100: How to Cut Police Line-of-Duty Deaths in Half, NOW
Dale Stockton and Scot Haug
Law Officer Magazine's Below 100 initiative has generated a great deal of interest in the law enforcement community. The mission: Reduce line-of-duty deaths to below 100 per year, a level not seen since 1944. In this session, Law Officer Magazine Editor-in-Chief Dale Stockton will review five key areas that can reduce police line-of-duty deaths. He’ll give you tangible and practical ways to implement the necessary changes that will save lives. And you’ll hear from a region that has recently implemented some Below 100 efforts and learn from their experience. If you're interested in officer safety or the safety of your personnel, you can't afford to miss this important training. Presented by Dyneema
THURSDAY, JAN. 20
8:15a.m. – 9:15a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Simulation: Finding Value in a Virtual Training Environment
Chuck Oblich
Firearms training has evolved. It's not gaming or even serious gaming. Simulation systems are firearms and judgmental use of force trainers that are saving time, money and lives. This session will discuss today's virtual firearms training; the benefits, the savings and the considerations necessary to develop an effective combined firearms training program. Presented by Meggitt Training Systems
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
It's Not About the Shot: the Physical & Psychological Effects of Combat Stress
Randall Murphy
It's not the shot that you must concentrate on, it's what's happening inside you that dictates the outcome. With a better understanding of the physical and psychological effects of combat stress, officers can mitigate the negative physiological impact during a potentially lethal engagement. Presented by Meggitt Training Systems