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TAC-1 is the perfect firearms and tactics trainer you've been searching for - taught by law enforcement experts to make you more proficient, safer, and to help improve your shooting to another level.

EST. 2010

FIND YOUR COURSE

TAC-1 offers exciting courses in firearms training for all levels for both civilians and law enforcement.  Select your level of experience and expertise and let us place you in the right course for your needs. 

Frequently Asked Question: Q&A

STARTER

Beginner/Novice

  • Home defense from home invaders and burglars
  • Never held a gun
  • Just purchased a gun
  • Planning to purchase a gun in the near future
  • Haven't shot in years
  • Never taken a formal gun/hunter safety course

Recommended course:

Safe Start

INTERMEDIATE

Basic Knowledge/Proficient

  • Go shooting often
  • Have working knowledge
  • Comfortable with guns
  • Have taken courses with other instructor
  • LEO needed tune up
  • Home defense from home invaders and burglars

Recommended course:

ADVANCED

Skilled/LEO

  • Have taken numerous classes
  • Avid comp shooter
  • LEO with proficient marksmanship
  • Can demo skills on demand
  • Extremely safety conscious
  • Solid Fundamental
  • Competition shooters

Recommended course:

safe start
Build Confidence & Defend yourself

October 19th, 2024 (Sat) 0800 to 1600 hrs

Prepares you for the Firearm Safety Certificate

Brand New shooters! Rest assure...we have the right course for you to get you started on the right foot.  Our Safe Start program is designed for all people to learn the basics of safety, law, handling and marksmanship in a nutshell. Answers to home defense and rising crime rate.

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PRIVATE 
ATTENTION

1-on-1 Training

Consider TAC-1's private training ses​sion for the best one-on-one attention you deserve. 

Law Enforcement Officers: Having difficulty passing qual at your department or needing to boost confidence qualifying? We will get you squared away with our private session.  
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LAW ENFORCEMENT

How to Select your LE Backup Guns

Click to see the various recommended Backup and Off-Duty guns to make the right and informed decision for your carry gun. 

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Blog Article: 

How to select the right firearms instructor

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Pre-Academy Pistol Training

Prepare to be successful in police academy training by the real academy instructors. Whether you are applying for LAPD, LASD, CHP or any other local agencies, taking TAC-1's Pre-Academy training to ensure that you will be prepared and confident to excel in any police academy firearms training. Let TAC-1 teach you the basic fundamental and proper LE firearms manipulations that will be consistent with most LE programs. 

December 7th, 2024 Piru Shooting Range

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Join LAPD 

Public Safety Officers must possess extraordinarily good sense and must demonstrate through their past behavior that they can analyze a situation quickly, make sound and responsible decisions, and take appropriate action.  If you have the quality - Join LAPD!

Candidate Referral Program - Ask us for detail

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BALLISTIC SHIELD
Instructor Course

This instructor course will provide with the theory and practical training necessary to effectively instruct users with the knowledge, skills, and techniques in the use and limitations of the ballistic shield for law enforcement application.

LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY

California POST Certifiable
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