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Last October, I wrote Part 1 of “Training dipshittery” (apbweb.com/2025/10/training-dipshittery). After much fanfare, ticker-tape parades and a couple emails of support, it’s time for Part 2 of what is quickly […] Read More
Most departments do low-light or altered-light firearm training. It may not be much, and it’s not enough, but at least most officers get some training in low-light conditions on the […] Read More
Officer-involved shootings suck. Having to shoot with one hand in an officer-involved shooting would suck even more. There’s no reason to make a bad day even worse, so we need […] Read More
Most officers and firearm instructors agree the way we’ve trained in the past isn’t the best way to prepare officers for the reality of the street. Standing on a line […] Read More
Whether you’re attending in-service, an instructor development class or a professional development course, training provides an opportunity to improve our knowledge, skills and abilities. It can be a source of […] Read More
The past 30 years have seen a revolution in law enforcement training. Rudimentary scenario training quickly evolved into computer-based scenario training. The use of inert weapons during scenarios progressed to […] Read More
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