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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

safe start
Build Confidence & Defend yourself

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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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:

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: Are you having difficulty passing qualifications in your department or looking to boost your confidence in qualifying? We can help you with our private session.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT

How to Select your LE Backup Guns

Click to explore the various recommended backup and off-duty firearms to make an informed decision regarding your carry weapon.

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Pre-Academy Pistol Training

Get ready to succeed in police academy training with the help of skilled instructors. Whether you're applying to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), the California Highway Patrol (CHP), or other local law enforcement agencies, our Pre-Academy Pistol training will prepare you to thrive in any police academy across the nation. Allow us to instruct you on the essential techniques of pistol handling and shooting accuracy. 

January 18th, 2025 0800 to 1630 hrs

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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 both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Training is essential to instruct users with the necessary knowledge. Skills and techniques regarding the use and limitations of ballistic shields for Law Enforcement application.

LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY

California POST Certifiable
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About Us

Based in Valencia, California, TAC-1 is a premier firearms training facility established in 2010. Founded by Shoji Hattori, a senior firearms instructor with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the school offers a comprehensive range of courses for both civilians and law enforcement personnel. The curriculum includes instruction in handguns, rifles, shotguns, edged weapons, and tactical medicine. Courses are designed to cater to various skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The training philosophy emphasizes the "Combat Triad": mindset, skills, and tactics, ensuring a holistic approach to defensive preparedness.