GTOA 2017 Itinerary

13TH ANNUAL
GTOA
CONFERENCE

THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF LAURA FOGARTY

TACTICAL
VENDOR
DAY

Bibb County Sherriff's Gun
RangeMonday, Feb. 6th, 8 a.m. - Noon

Start the day with live-fire and hands-on
demonstrations. We will also run the
5th Annual “Bragging Rights” Memorial
Shoot-out.

Beginning at 1:00 pm, the Annual
Tactical Vendor Show will begin at the
Macon Marriott City Center. The show
will run until 6:00 pm

The Tactical Vendor Expo is open to
all…..Law Enforcement Personnel,
Fire//EMS Personnel, Military Personnel,
Corrections Personnel, Homeland
Security Personnel, Government
Contractors

BRAGGING RIGHTS
3 GUN
MATCH

THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF LAURA FOGARTY

THE “BRAGGING RIGHTS” MEMORIAL
SHOOTOUT IS BACK FOR ROUND 5!!!!

IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SHOOTING MATCH, THEN
YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED AND INDICATE ON YOUR
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM YOUR INTENTION TO
PARTICIPATE. WE WILL ALSO BE ALLOWING WALK-IN
REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT, SPACE PERMITTING.
THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $20 FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
MATCH, WHICH WILL COVER THE COST OF THE REGISTRATION
AND A HAT. THE MATCH WILL BE HELD AT THE BIBB COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICER TRAINING FACILITY RANGE, WHICH IS LOCATED
AT: 110 CONFEDERATE WAY, MACON
THE MATCH WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 6TH AND BEGINS
AT 8:30 AM AND CONCLUDES AT 1:00 PM. THIS YEAR’S SHOOTOUT
WILL BE A THREE 3( ) GUN MATCH CONSISTING OF PISTOL, RIFLE
AND SHOTGUN. TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD, AMMUNITION AND
WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE PARTICIPANTS. EACH
PARTICIPANT WILL BE ALLOWED TO PROVIDE HIS/HER OWN EYE
AND EAR PROTECTION.
ALL PRIZES WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE CONFERENCE BBQ ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH

GOOD TO
KNOW

Name Tags and Course Selection

All attendees will be required to wear a name tag for his or her
class on Tuesday and Wednesday. Instructors will be taking
attendance and confirming you are in the class you registered. If
you would like to change classes, you must check with a GTOA
Board Member prior to the class.

Vendor Appreciation

Start Monday the 6th at the Bibb County Sheriffs Office Gun
Range. 8:00 AM start time with hands-on demonstrations by
several of our vendors.

Vendor show continues with the traditional vendor show at the
Macon Marriott City Center from 1:00 -6:00 p.m. Our icebreaker
and shenanigans starts at 6:00 with drinks, wings, pizza, cash
bar and LIVE MUSIC in the vendor hall. YOU MUST BE A
REGISTERED ATTENDEE WITH A NAME BADGE TO ATTEND
FOR FREE.

WE WILL ALSO BEING DO SEVERAL RAFFLES STARTING AT 7:00
pm AND YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!!!

BBQ Dinner and Awards Ceremony

We will have a BBQ dinner and awards ceremony on Tuesday
March 7th at 7:00PM. The BBQ will be held at the Macon
Marriott City Center

Georgia POST Credit

All attendees will be eligible for continuing education credit
through the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training
Council (GAPOST). Credit can be earned on Tuesday and
Wednesday.

You must know your OKEY number for credit.

MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT

ALL FIREARM TRAINING BLOCKS WILL REQUIRE EACH ATTENDEE TO
WEAR A BALLISTIC VEST, WRAP AROUND EYE PROTECTION AND
HEARING PROTECTION.

EACH COURSE DESCRIPTION WILL PROVIDE THE ATTENDEE WITH A
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LIST FOR THE BLOCK OF INSTRUCTION.
ATTENDEES SHOULD BRING ALL THE NECESSARY GEAR FOR ANY
POSSIBLE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT. THE FOLLOWING IS A
RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT NECESSARILY AN ALL INCLUSIVE LIST OF
POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

AMMUNITION BALLISTIC HELMET
BALLISTIC SHIELD BALLISTIC VEST
COLD WEATHER GEAR DUTY BELT/TACTICAL DUTY BELT
EAR PROTECTION DUTY WEAPON (HANDGUN/LONG-GUN)
EYE PROTECTION FLASHLIGHT(S)
GAS MASK GLOVES
HYDRATION KNEE PADS
NOTE PAD/NOTEBOOK PEN OR PENCIL
RAIN GEAR SIMULATED TRAINING WEAPON
SNACKS

LOCATIONS
WIDETHE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE
LENSESMACON AREA. BELOW IS A LIST OF ALL TRAINING FACILITIES

THAT WILL BE USED. PLEASE CHECK THE COURSE SCHEDULE TO
SEE WHERE YOUR TRAINING WILL BE LOCATED.

MACON MARRIOTT CITY CENTER

240 COLISEUM DR
MACON, GA

BIBB COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE FIREARMS RANGE

110 CONFEDERATE WAY
MACON, GA

BIBB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DRIVING AND FIREARMS RANGE

5429 TINKER DR
MACON, GA

BIBB COUNTY TRANSITION CENTER

1127 2ND STREET
MACON, GA

WARNER-ROBINS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIREARMS RANGE

221 STALNAKER AVE.
WARNER ROBINS, GA

CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE

2017 COURSES

ACTIVE KILLER RESPONSE

Course will cover Single Officer Response to Active Threat and then on to
high threat CQB principal and techniques. This includes two and three
man movement techniques, room entry and clearing. Weapon flow with
primary and secondary platforms will be taught throughout the course

Equipment Needed: Course will cover Single Officer Response to Active
Threat and then on to high threat CQB principal and techniques. This
includes two and three man movement techniques, room entry and
clearing. Weapon flow with primary and secondary platforms will be
taught throughout the course

ADVANCED PISTOL

Introduction to aggressive defensive pistol marksmanship to
eliminate a hostile deadly threat: Students will learn the

survival triad, the physiological effects of combat induced
stress. stress management, shooting on the move, multiple
attacker engagements, off hand shooting, shooting from the

ground and shooting while injured.

Needed Equipment: Firearm, cleaning kit, spare magazines,
eye and ear pro, hydration system

AMBUSH & LETHAL ENVIRONMENT
RECOGNITION TRAINING (ALERT)

Developed to counter trends due to growing number of injuries
and deaths related to targeted ambush/surprise encounters.
These learned skill sets will dramatically enhance and improve
the law enforcement officer’s Awareness and Threat Detection
(ATD) capabilities. The training teaches officers methods to
accurately assess violator/public contacts and gives the officer
the ability to predict the potential for an encounter to escalate
into a threatening event.

Needed Equipment: Note taking material, laptop and cell phone
with camera

2017 COURSES

AR 15/M16/M4 ARMORER

Law Enforcement Agencies are deploying or are in the process of issuing
carbine rifles to Field Supervisors, Field Officers, and Tactical Units. With
that comes the need of having qualified Armorers or Rangemasters to
service and maintain these weapons on a regular basis. This course
covers all M16/AR15 type carbine weapons systems made and their
variants. Armorers will be certified in the proper maintenance, care, and
repair of these weapons systems, including semi-auto and select-fire
trigger systems. This program follows the Manufacturer’s guidelines and
is taught by FBI and NRA Certified Instructors.

Equipment Needed: Bring a rifle to work on during the class

CARBINE PERFORMANCE

Designed to deliver the skills and techniques needed to achieve a high
level of safety, accuracy, and efficiency while utilizing a carbine platform.

Skills and techniques are derived from a fundamental and principle
based instruction that has been proven during high threat scenarios

across the globe.

Equipment Needed: Carbine Rifle(5.56 caliber and below), Body armor,
load carrying system, Magazines (minimum of 4), Ammo (ball) (300 round

minimum)(no SS109 or equivalent), Ballistic Eye protection, Hearing
protection, Rain gear, Rifle sling, Field/duty uniform or long sleeve shirt,
pants, Cleaning kit with lubricant, Extra batteries for optic (if applicable),

Gloves, Helmet (if issued)

CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN
TACTICAL LEADERSHIP

Today’s SWAT leaders are faced with a high level of public
scrutiny, decreasing participation, and struggle with balancing the
increasing training demands of a highly technical law
enforcement sub-specialty, while simultaneously seeing
decreasing training budgets and hours. This seminar will provide
an overview of NTOA recommended training requirements as
outlined in the 2015 NTOA SWAT Standard, suggested training
management plans and an overview of the NTOA Command
College as a means to address these challenges.

2017 COURSES

CTS BREACHING

TBD

COUNTER TERRORISM

This seminar is designed to give you an in depth understanding
of Terrorist methodoogies and their operational habits. Key
emphasis will be placed on radicalization processes and the
emergence of lone wolf threats. Topics: Origins of modern
terrorism and the rise of ISIS, Why victims are chosen,
Evolution in tactics, Historical trends, Types of attacks, Who
commits terrorism, Prevention methods
Needed Equipment: Note taking materials.

ENHANCING USE OF FORCE

Few topics in law enforcement cause more public scrutiny than police use of
force. As a tactical officer, the scrutiny can be even more intense. This
nationally acclaimed course provides tactical operators with tools to make
reasonable use of force decisions, while simultaneously increasing their
safety. Through guided discussion, video analysis, and case studies,
participants will explore: Current Use of Force Trends, Human Performance
Factors Affecting Decision Making Under Stress, Methods of Countering The
“Culture of Speed”, Enhanced Situational Awareness (Behavioral Threat
Analysis), and Preparing for the Aftermath of Use of Force. With the intense
scrutiny on use of force decision making, this could be one of the most
important courses you attend all year.

2017 COURSES

NEGOTIATIONS

TBD

OFFICER ESCAPE: PLAIN CLOTHES
AND US TACTICS

Designed to provide participants with practical, hands on skills in addressing
violent situations when working in plain clothes or undercover, when force
escalation options are limited, and when in confined environments (such as
when in a vehicle). The class includes a SERE component that would teach
officers how to defeat restraints, a defensive tactics component teaching

handgun disarms in extreme close quarters, and vehicle interdiction as a part
of officer rescue tactics. This is a fast paced and dynamic class.

Equipment Needed: Officers should come in plain clothes and a concealable
holster. If they have a training gun for their holster they should bring that as
well, if not we will provide one. All other gear, including training cuffs, zip ties,

protective gear, etc. will be provided by the instructors..

PRECISION RIFLE

Designed to deliver the skills and techniques needed to achieve a high
level of safety, accuracy, and efficiency while utilizing a Precision Rifle
platform. These skills and techniques are derived from a fundamental
and principle based instruction that has been proven during high threat
scenarios across the globe.
Equipment needed: Required equipment for this course include:
Precision Rifle (.30 caliber and below), Scope with reticle, Dope book,
Sand sock, Magazines, Ammo (match grade, ball, HPBT) 200 rounds,
Ballistic Eye protection, Hearing protection, Rain gear, Rifle sling,
Field/duty uniform or long sleeve shirt, pants, Cleaning kit with lubricant ,
Extra batteries for optic (if applicable), Gloves, Shooting pad, Spotting
scope(optional), Kestrel/wind meter/anemometer

2017 COURSES

STREET SURVIVAL

The Street Survival Seminar addresses law enforcement as the multi-faceted
profession it has become. Rather than limiting our focus to just surviving
deadly threats, we also discuss the need to prepare officers for making
sound, legal and reasonable decisions under stress in order to preserve the
lives of citizens as well as their own. The foundation of the program is
understanding and training realistically for stress events.
Equipment Needed: Note taking materials

TACTICAL AID IN AN AUSTERE
ENVIRONMENT

This class will cover self aid and buddy medical aid for
officers and tactical medics alike, as well as the tactical
movements necessary to perform these duties in dangerous
environments.. We will cover the medical assets necessary
for the officer on the street as well as those assigned to
tactical teams. Students will train on use of life-saving

equipment and put those skills to use in high-speed
scenarios.

TACTICAL SWAT CANINE

TBD