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For law enforcement professionals keen on enhancing their defensive tactics against knife attacks and defensive use of duty knives, our program will improve officer responsiveness.

Tactical Modules

Firearm-Retention

Learn techniques to draw and employ your duty knife and use necessary force to retain your firearm 

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Learn techniques to safely and effectively access your firearm during grab-n-stab knife attacks.

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Learn techniques to safely and effectively access your firearm during slash & thrust knife attacks.

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Learn defensive knife tactics and techniques to save your life when a firearm is not a viable option.

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Learn to effectively neutralize a knife attacker while minimizing the risk of a deadly exchange.

IMPROVISED
Learn defensive tactics using pens, flashlights, handcuffs, spare mags, and other readily available items..

We proudly serve those who serve.

Those who put their lives on the line deserve the very best defensive training from the most experienced instructor. Contact Tom today!

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Tom Sotis / LE Instructor

Tom has been a Defensive Tactics Instructor for over 30 years. His experience includes International and USA Federal, State, and Municipal Agencies. More info here.

The Defensive Knife program for Law Enforcement is endorsed by IALEFI, and will be taught at the 2025 Annual Training Conference.  More info here

In addition to his edged weapons specialty, Tom is a certified USCCA Instructor # 2365415 and NRA pistol and rifle instructor #258071315.

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