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Training Courses:
Ballistic Shield Operator/Instructor
Class Date: 5/3/25 @ 10 AM
This course will cover ballistics, one handed shooting, shield manipulation, movement shooting, reloading, malfunction drills, movement to breach point, bunkering windows, vehicle approaches, bunkering vicious animals, medical evacuations, use for explosive breaching, shield use in clandestine labs, and CQB team work. Whether for a Patrol Officer responding on an active shooter or a Trooper waking up someone sleeping at a road side rest with a gun in his lap, the ballistic shield can be a great tool if used correctly. Any police officer in good standing can attend this course and obtain a Ballistic Shield Operator Certificate. Instructor Certificates are available based on pre-requisites, teach backs and course performance. An Instructor Certificate applicant must be a firearms instructor, pass the shield and pistol qualification course, pass instructor teach backs and demonstrate experience with the shield.
Price: $250.00
Length: 8 Hrs
Requirements:
Materials: Included
Prerequisites: None
Additional Information:
Instructor: Tim Halbakken
Tim Halbakken is a law enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience. During his tenure with a midwest capital city police department, Tim spent time in patrol, investigations, training and as a narcotics tactical team member. Tim is currently assigned to the SWAT team and regularly deploys as a sniper during barricades and critical incidents.
Tim is a member of multiple law enforcement support teams such as: crisis negotiations, underwater search and recovery, arrest and control, clan lab investigation and officer support team (rendering aid to officers who have been involved in critical incidents.
Tim holds the distinct honor of being awarded the State of Ohio Trainer of the year for 2014 and carries a broad range of instructor certifications including: Master Defensive Tactics Instructor, Master Firearms Instructor, PADI DiveMaster, Active Shooter Instructor, Tubular Platform Assault Instructor, Emergency Medical Care for Law Enforcement, Dynamic Simulation Instructor, Principle Protection and Security Team Trainer.
In addition to his law enforcement certification, Tim holds the title of “Master Teacher” in the Japanese Warrior Arts traditions of the Bujinkan Dojo and Tehojutsu arresting arts. Tim has dedicated over 30 years to the study of old style combat systems and their application to modern conflict resolution.
Waiver & Release:
Download and complete the STG Waiver and Release form. You may bring it with you on the day of the class or email it to us beforehand.