Instructors
Our professional instructor staff is prepared with the background and knowledge required to provide top tier training solutions for your agency.
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Mission
We are committed to reducing risk and saving lives through the development and delivery of quality training. Our foundation is rooted in realistic, proven control principles and modern training methods. Our goal is 100% satisfaction and confidence in the knowledge and skills we bring to your organization.
Upcoming Courses
01/15/2020 - 01/16/2020 - Ramsey County, MN - Dynamic Encounters for the 21st Century (2-day) - Sold Out! Watch for a repeat of this course in October
Officers need less lethal, empty hand options when confronted by violent subjects at close range. These reality based survival techniques were specifically developed with that purpose in mind. This course will focus primarily on leverage based active countermeasures and self-defense by means of hard empty hand techniques. The purpose of this course material is meant to subdue extremely combative subjects when other options would not be practical.
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03/16/2020 - 03/20/2020 - Edina, MN - Foundation Instructor Trainer (5-Day) - Sold Out! Watch for a repeat of this course in May
This course will be hosted by the Eden Prairie Police Department at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility in Edina, MN.
The foundation of an effective defensive tactics program is solid curriculum and competent instructors. Our comprehensive system utilizes modern training methodologies and fundamental, easy to learn techniques. Officers attending this course will learn the most proven, essential, and innovative procedures for arrest and control.
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04/01/2020 - Anoka County, MN - Report Writing for Law Enforcement
*Early Bird Pricing in effect until 02/01/2020
Join veteran instructor Terry Erdman for this popular course designed specifically for law enforcement and security professionals who seek improved report writing skills. Report writing is crucial to the success of officers. This course will cover report writing from the perspective of the officer, the supervisor, and the public occupying the jury box.
Topics to be covered will include use of force, report construction, information gathering, and the positive and negative outcomes of a well written versus a poorly written report.
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Testimonials from our most recent instructor courses
"Best course I have attended since I can remember."
"I feel like this course gave me the skills to be confident in not just making contact, but confident in controlling a subject. The teaching model is also very simple to remember. Great job guys!"
-James Comings, Minnetonka Police Department SWAT
"This is the best course I’ve attended. Excellent pace and detail. Taught techniques and how to teach those techniques."
-David Fry, Apple Valley Police Department
“Extremely easy to learn, applicable to all LEO’s no matter their size/strength."
”After attending, I would require it for all new instructors.”
-Phil Quesenberry, Eden Prairie Police Department, Minnesota
“I have been training defense tactics for 7 years. I have learned from instructors across the globe as well. Hands down, these are the best instructors I have had the privilege to learn from. All knowledgeable, competent, and without the egos.”
-Kipp Hartman, Lieutenant, Madison Police Department, Wisconsin
“The instructors are top notch. They are clearly experts in the field and are passionate about the subject matter. Every day was a blast and informative. I truly believe these techniques and skills will help to keep our officers stay safe.”
-Alex Haas, Cedar Rapids Police Department, Iowa
“The STORM Instructors are second to none.”
-Bill Hanson, Oakdale Police Department, Minnesota
"Tom & Chad were by far the best instructors I’ve had of any of the trainings I’ve attended. They do a great job of presenting new and unfamiliar material in a practical & easy to learn way.
What I liked most was that they keep the environment light-hearted and even comical so that the techniques are simple and easy to learn. You can really tell that they not only know what they are doing (and are experts in their field) but they also love what they are doing. It really shows in their teaching style."
-Nick Larson, Plymouth Police Department
04/16/2020 - 04/17/2020 - Edina, MN - Arrest and Control Tactics for Female Officers (2-Day)
*Early Bird Pricing in effect until 02/15/2020
This course will be hosted by the Eden Prairie Police Department at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility in Edina, MN.
This course teaches officers proven skills for overcoming size and/or strength differences through the use of simple, easy to learn techniques. Our training methodology is time tested and specifically tailored for female or smaller statured officers. Officers of all sizes, regardless of their existing skill-set, will learn how to use fundamental elements such as leverage, body position, and timing to gain control of resistant and assaultive suspects.
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04/27/2020 - 04/29/2020 - Minneapolis, MN - Tactical Team Concepts Instructor Course (3-Day)
*Early Bird Pricing in effect until 03/01/2020
This course will be hosted by the Minneapolis Police Department.
This course will focus on arrest and control techniques specific to S.W.A.T. and tactical team applications. This program has been adapted from the U.S. Army’s Tactical Combatives Course (MACP, USACS) and modified for law enforcement tactical entry teams to provide basic fundamentals in controlling resistant or aggressive suspects.
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05/14/2020 - 05/15/2020 - Ramsey County, MN - Ground Control Tactics (2-Day)
*Early Bird Pricing in effect until 03/15/2020
This course will be hosted by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.
Officers need to be prepared for sudden, extreme close quarters attacks. These reality-based survival techniques were specifically developed with that purpose in mind. Topics covered will include gross motor, leverage based techniques which enable even a smaller officer to gain the advantage over a larger and more aggressive subject.
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07/13/2020 - 07/17/2020 - Edina, MN - Team Arrest and Control Instructor Course (5-Day)
*Early Bird Pricing in effect until 05/11/2020
Eden Prairie Police Department will be hosting this course at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility located in Edina, MN.
Students attending this course will learn some of the most effective team arrest and control techniques in law enforcement, along with the formula to successfully bring these skills back to officers at their home agency.
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09/14/2020 - 09/18/2020 - Twin Cities Metro Area, MN - Foundation Instructor Trainer (5-Day)
*Early Bird Pricing in effect until 07/13/2020
The foundation of an effective defensive tactics program is solid curriculum and competent instructors. Our comprehensive system utilizes modern training methodologies and fundamental, easy to learn techniques. Officers attending this course will learn the most proven, essential, and innovative procedures for arrest and control.
Click HERE to see the course brochure.
Click HERE to learn more and to register for this course!