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

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About TAC-1

Dynamic skill acquisition; performance shooting

TAC-1 is committed to delivering modern firearms training that develops practical shooting skills through realistic and progressive methods. Our approach emphasizes the relationship between awareness, decision-making, and action while maintaining the highest standards of safety and firearm handling.

By tailoring training to the needs of the individual and incorporating varied tasks and realistic conditions, we help students build adaptable skills that transfer beyond the square range. Our goal is to improve performance, confidence, and problem-solving abilities, preparing shooters to perform effectively in dynamic environments.

Established in 2010, TAC-1 is a Southern California firearms training company founded by Shoji Hattori, a senior firearms instructor with a major metropolitan law enforcement agency in Los Angeles. We provide professional instruction for civilians and law enforcement personnel in pistol, rifle, shotgun, edged weapons, and tactical medicine.

Our courses are designed for all skill levels and focus on developing the integration of mindset, skill, and tactics through practical, performance-based training. Whether you are new to shooting or seeking to refine advanced skills, TAC-1 is committed to helping you become a safer, more capable, and more confident shooter.

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PRIVATE ATTENTION

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Consider TAC-1's private firearms 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

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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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