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14TH ANNUAL
GTOA
CONFERENCE

THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF LAURA FOGARTY

TACTICAL
VENDOR
DAY

National Security Associates
&

Columbus Iron Works

Start the day with breakfast courtesy of
Walther Firearms
Live-fire and hands-on
demonstrations. We will also facilitate
the Modern Outfitters 3-Gun Challenge
Attend short 30 minute sessions
Enjoy lunch courtesy of Odor Crusher
Visit our vendors and buy cool stuff
Enjoy dinner courtesy of Hornady and
Hardy Chevrolet

MODERN OUTFITTERS
3 GUN
CHALLENGE

THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF LAURA FOGARTY

Modern Outfitters 3-Gun Challenge

IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SHOOTING MATCH, THEN
YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED (BY SUNDAY NIGHT) .  WE WILL
ACCEPT UP TO 75 SHOOTERS.

THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $20 FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE CHALLENGE.  THE CHALLENGE WILL BE HELD AT NATIONAL
SECURITY ASSOCIATES TRAINING FACILITY.

THE CHALLENGE WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH AND
BEGINS AT 9:00 AM.. THIS YEAR’S CHALLENGE 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 BANQUET LATER THAT SAME AFTERNOON

GOOD TO
KNOW

Name Tags and Course Selection

All attendees will be required to wear a name tag for his or her
class on Monday 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 

Tuesday March 13th at National Security Associates.  8:30 AM
start time with hands-on demonstrations by several of our
vendors.

Vendor show continues, in the afternoon with the traditional
vendor show at the Columbus Iron Works from 1:00 -5:00 p.m.

WE WILL ALSO BEING DO SEVERAL RAFFLES AND YOU MUST
BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!!!

Banquet and Awards Ceremony

We will have  dinner and awards ceremony on Tuesday
March 13th  at 6:30 PM.  The dinner will be held at Columbus
Iron Works. 

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
LENSESTHE COLUMBUS 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.

COLUMBUS MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN (HOST HOTEL)
EMPIRE MILLS ROOM

NATIONAL SECURITY ASSOCIATES
960 RIVERBEND ROAD
CUSSETA, GA  31805

MUSCOGEE COUNTY
7149 MANOR ROAD

COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT
510 10TH STREET
* PARK ON 6TH AVENUE

REGIONAL ACADEMY
3001 MACON ROAD

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
DAVIDSON BUILDING - ROOM 256

CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE

2018 COURSES

K-9

The K-9 workshop is being hosted by Alpha K-9 Training.  They will be
providing training using real world scenarios to enhance team problem
solving.  This will include enhanced search, detection and apprehension
drills.  Bite work with decoys will also be involved. 

This is a single day class being taught both days.  Unlike other courses,
K9 teams may choose to attend both days. 

Needed Equipment: 

AR 15 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
Range masters 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.This is a two day course

Needed Equipment:  Bring a rifle to work on each day of class..

ASSAULT SUPPORT

Designed in conjunction with NTOA and National Bomb Squad
Commanders Advisory Board (NBSCAB) to help SWAT and Bomb
Techs work together in a high IED threat environment. If your
agency does not have dedicated bomb technicians the GBI’s unit
is available to respond and integrate themselves into your team
and provide specialized support in dealing with explosives or
even the threat of an explosive.   This course will provide you
with and understanding of what their technicians can do and
how they fold in with your unit to resolve any number of
situations.  Things that will be included:

Needed Equipment: 

2018 COURSES

CONCEALED CARRY

In this course we review the challenges and advantages officers
face when choosing to carry concealed to maintain a low
signature.  AGS knows it’s not often LE departments are
conducting separate firearms drills and practical exercises for
officers not wearing a conventional uniform.  Our goal is to create
a better understanding of handgun deployment from a concealed
carry position in a variety of environments the UC and plain
clothes officer operates in on a daily basis.  

Equipment Needed:  Note Taking Materials, Jacket/Cover
Garment, Handgun/Holster (IWB or OWB), Ammunition (350
rounds), Ear/Eye Protection, Range Clothing (for any weather). NO
SERPA HOLSTERS, Minimum of 3 handgun magazines  
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DIVERSIONARY DEVICE INSTRUCTOR 

To educate students regarding the use of Distraction
Devices and with Defense Technology’s DD product
line.  Also to provide them with the information so
that they can properly instruct their agency’s
personnel regarding Distraction Device and
specifically Defense Technology LLIM products

Equipment Needed: .
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DESIGNING SAFE SCENARIOS

This course will give an introductory look at how to effectively
design, instruct and implement a reality based training (RBT)
program using Non- Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA). The
primary focus of this course will be the introduction, and
application of the UTM Reality Based Training model for
development of training with any type of NLTA . We will also
introduce several of the current technologies available for force
on force training.

Equipment Needed:

2018 COURSES

FIERCE CQC: FIREARMS

This eight-hour class is drills-centric and is designed to mimic the
physiological responses to stress while acutely maintaining
sharpshooting skills.  The class will cover handgun and carbine
drills, as well as transition between weapon systems.  The class is
physically demanding and will push participants to physical fatigue
while enhancing shooting efficiency in close quarter combat.  

Equipment Needed: Eye and ear protection, duty pistol and
carbine, (3) magazines per weapon, sling, (500) rounds factory
ammunition in the weapons' caliber, dump pouch, knee pads,
hydration unit, uniform and duty gear to include vest, holsters,
magazine pouches, boots hat/helmet

FIERCE CQC: ROOM ENTRY/CLEARING

This eight-hour class is designed to teach officers how to gap the
need for expeditious movement and entity without sacrificing officer

safety.  This class is based on years of operational experience in
combat and urban environments.  The class will progressively teach

students how to move to a structure, enter it, clear rooms, and
engage threats while clearing rooms.  Realistic scenarios and force

on force drills will be incorporated

Needed Equipment: Note taking materials, eye and ear protection,
hydration unit, knee pads, sling. Either Sim guns, blue/red guns, or
otherwise non-operational firearm.  Handgun and rifle.. Duty gear

including: vests, holsters, magazine pouches, boots, hat/helmet .

HIGH THREAT VEHICLE ENGAGEMENTS

Intermediate to advanced course that prepares students to respond to close
range, high-threat incidents in and around vehicles. The class is based on
high probability or high-risk real world incidents, and the study of human
behavior under duress. Students will learn how to mitigate incidents not
covered in conventional academy and in-service training, and will build an
intuitive understanding of the dynamics of fighting around vehicles and real-
world vehicle ballistics. 

Equipment Needed: Body Armor, Duty Gear, Pistol, Reliable holster, (500)
rounds of pistol ammo, dust mask, log sleeve shirt, gloves, hat. eye and ear
pro,  sunblock, bug spray, weapon cleaning kit and lube. NO SERPA OF
NYLON HOLSTERS

2018 COURSES

HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS

Christian D’Alesandro joined us a few years ago for an 8 hour block
of instruction.  We are fortunate to have him back this year for the
full 16 hours.  Christian is an active member of the Texas Tactical
Association and serves as their program director.  He is retired from
Dallas PD SWAT.  This class is Monday and Wednesday (16 hours). 
Equipment Needed:

HOSTAGE RESCUE

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LESS THAN LETHAL INSTRUCTOR

To educate students regarding the use of Less Lethal Impact Munitions
and with Defense Technology’s LLIM product line.  Also to provide them
with the information so that they can properly instruct their agency’s
personnel regarding Less Lethal Impact Munitions and specifically
Defense Technology LLIM products. 
Equipment needed: 

2018 COURSES

LINEAR/BUS ASSAULTS

Basic level tactical class that is meant to provide the students with a firm
understanding of linear assault concepts and operations. 
This course will teach an efficient version of dynamic clearing. With an
emphasis on completing the mission with the team sizes and equipment
available to Law Enforcement SWAT teams.
Equipment Needed: 

RIFLE

Lead Faucet Tactical Ambidextrous carbine course is an
intermediate carbine class focusing on the ever changing
contingencies of a gunfight.  The course focuses on tactical
rifle drills in daylight conditions.  It involves stationary and
non-stationary as well as shooting in and around positions of

cover, both strong and support side. 
Equipment Needed: 

SNIPER

Equipment Needed: Standard deployment kit,
500 rounds, Water

2018 COURSES

TACTICAL TEAM LEADERSHIP

This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who are responsible
for deploying in the capacity as a SWAT or specialized team leader. The
focus of this training will be on pre-incident training, planning, organizing
and the tactical decision making process used in the resolution of high-risk
operations. 

Also included in the curriculum is an overview of SWAT training topics
including; selection and testing, training issues and liability, National SWAT
Standards and critical incident reviews. 

Equipment Needed: 

TACTICAL HANDGUN

This is an introduction to our 2 day course designed for plain
clothes and or undercover officers who are operating in a low

profile capacity. In this course we review the challenges and
advantages officers face when choosing to carry concealed

maintaining a low signature. AGS knows it’s not often LE
departments are conducting separate firearms drills and practical

exercises for officers not wearing a conventional uniform.. 

Equipment Needed: (350) rounds, note taking materials,
jacket/cover garment, handgun holster, (3) handgun magazines,

ear/eye pro, range clothing, no SERPA holsters 

TACTICAL EMERGENCY CASUALTY
CARE

The Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) program is based
on the principles of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and
meets the guidelines established by the Committee on Tactical
Emergency Casualty Care. The course teaches tactical EMS or
EMS practitioner called upon to respond to a mass casualty or
active shooter event.

Equipment Needed:

2018 COURSES

TACTICAL AID IN AUSTERE
ENVIRONEMENT

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.
Equipment Needed: