Power Generation—The Key to Impact Weapon Effectiveness
I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to train officers around the world. And in my travels, I sometimes hear officers say “I don’t carry a baton anymore, because it’s ineffective;...
Trainer Talk
Power Generation—The Key to Impact Weapon Effectiveness
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There is no Mastery without Mastering the Basics
These courses lay the rudimentary foundation for the participant to start teaching his or her new skill set. But 8, 24 or even 40 hours in a class isn’t nearly...
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Hands Free Lighting
"As police offers, we regularly find ourselves in situations where we need the use of both hands while still keeping a light on something (and we don’t usually wear headlamps)."
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ASP and Handcuff Innovation
"The modern handcuff was designed in 1912. It comprised two bracelets—connected by a chain—that closed around the wrists with a ratcheting, swing-through bow. This design remained largely unchanged for most...
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Open Vs. Closed Mode Baton Strikes
The baton is an intermediate force option that bridges the critical gap between empty hand strikes and the use of a firearm. One of the benefits of expandable batons, in...
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Staying in Shape for The Job
I started my Law enforcement career in 1991. At that time, Academy classes were six months long and fairly challenging. Several of my friends went through the process and told...
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Becoming an ASP Trainer
How do I become an ASP Trainer?” is a question that is often asked during our 3-day ASP Instructor Certification (AIC) programs. There are three parts to the process:
