Description
Patrol Knife Tactics Training Course
Course Overview: This 2-day (16-hour) course is specifically designed for law enforcement officers, focusing on the tactical use of folding knives as both tools and defensive weapons. Whether you’re an experienced officer or new to the field, this training provides essential knowledge. Here’s what participants can expect:
- Knife Familiarization:
- Understand the anatomy and features of tactical folding knives.
- Explore different blade types, locking mechanisms, and grips.
- Selection and Maintenance:
- Learn how to choose an appropriate duty knife.
- Discuss proper care, sharpening, and maintenance.
- Legal Considerations:
- Understand the legal framework surrounding knife use.
- Explore state and local regulations related to carrying and deploying knives.
- Carry Options for Duty:
- Discuss practical ways to carry a knife on duty.
- Consider accessibility, concealment, and comfort.
- Drawing and Deployment Techniques:
- Master safe and efficient methods for deploying a knife.
- Practice drawing from various carry positions.
- Body Mechanics and Distance Management:
- Explore effective body positioning during knife encounters.
- Understand the importance of maintaining distance.
- Handling and Targeting Considerations:
- Learn defensive techniques for disarming and controlling an attacker.
- Understand vital target areas for self-defense.
- Unarmed Response Tactics:
- Discuss scenarios where a knife may be the last resort.
- Explore transitioning between empty-hand techniques and knife use.
- Ground Survival and Escape:
- Prepare for situations where you’re on the ground.
- Learn techniques to escape and regain control.
- Emergency Wound Management:
- Understand basic first aid for knife wounds.
- Explore techniques to stop bleeding and provide initial care.
- Reality-Based Training:
- Engage in scenario-based drills to apply learned skills.
- Practice decision-making under stress.
Remember, this course fills a critical gap in officer training, and its demand reflects the need for practical, real-world knife tactics. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate for their personnel files.
Cancellation Policy
At BSTS LLC, we understand that sometimes plans change. Our course cancellation policy is designed to ensure fairness and maximize training opportunities for all participants. Please take note of the following key points:
- Notice Period:
- To cancel your attendance in a course, we require a minimum of 15 days’ notice before the course start date.
- Notify us via email through our website.
- Consequences of Late Cancellation:
- If you cancel with less than 15 days’ notice, a department credit will be issued. This credit can be used toward another future training event within one year from the original course date.
- No-shows without prior email notification will be charged the full course fee, even if payment hasn’t been made yet.
- Future Course Credit:
- For any no-shows who are charged the full course fee, we offer a one-year future course credit.
- This credit allows you to attend a different training event within the next year.
- Why We Have This Policy:
- Our goal is to provide quality training to as many officers as possible.
- Some students register for courses but don’t attend, which prevents others from taking those slots.
- We compensate our instructors based on the number of officers scheduled to attend, and our travel costs are tied to registration fees.
- Your Agreement:
- By registering for any course, you agree to abide by this cancellation policy.
- If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via email or phone.
Remember, this policy serves as a binding contract between BSTS LLC and you (whether you’re an individual student or part of an agency or company). We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain an efficient and effective training environment.
J. Sparks –
Great class and well taught. Hands on demos were organized and realistic. All drills were made for police officers and not for a ninja. Well done.
K.Kotfila –
Loved the hands on aspect. Never would have thought to use a knife as a defensive weapon, but another great tool to have.
R. Jones –
This course was very well worth while. The hands on application made the class enjoyable and allowed for the core concepts to be learned.
D. Cap –
The course was excellent. A lot of great hands on practice and techniques learned over two days.
Austin Farrell –
A great class that gives you the skills to help keep you alive when you come into contact with a subject armed with a knife. Highly recommended.
Ben –
This class was great! It oened your eyes to new techniques and perspectives.
Randy Dorr –
The course opens ones eyes to how quickly a knife attack can happen. Working in the knife flow drills helps with understanding the principles of knife attacks via the angles and how to defend against the slash. The one on one sparring with the training knives help with the footwork. Jim Webster knows what he is talking about and breaks down the principles so they are easy to understand.
Jesse Whitten –
Jim Webster was a great instructor for law enforcement. Practical tools, concepts, and physical and mental reps packed into the class. I would recommend this training to my fellow patrol officers.
Nick Tougas –
Great class, very practical applications and scenarios, very knowledgeable instructor, I would recommend this course.
LE student –
Very realistic and practical course. Would recommend this course to any working in law enforcement
Ryan Solee –
Outstanding class! Jim Webster keeps the class informative and realistic. This is my first Blue Shield training and I look forward to additional training.
Brad Teich –
Outstanding realistic training that I highly recommend for every patrol officer. Practical and timely information and techniques.
Jeff (verified owner) –
A must attend for patrol officers. Enhances your skills in an often neglected field.
John Reigstad –
Very realistic training. Encourage people to attend the training.
Sedrick –
Great class….would go to it again.
Mike Hoffman –
Great class. Learned things I wouldn’t have thought of had I not taken this class
Dr. Matthew Stiehm –
Great Class — I have been to a lot of use of force classes, and this was well taught, with practical techniques. For an end user it is ideal.
Scott Pula (verified owner) –
Very practical and effective course to take. The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave real life examples. The best part about the concepts learned is that they can be utilized in any situation and is not confined to only edged weapons.
Ryan Bassett –
Great course. Eye opening for sure. Highly recommended.
Michael Roybal –
Fantastic course, Jim Webster demonstrates great fundamental concepts and skills that can be put to great use during realistic life events that accur during day to day routines.
Brady Murphy –
Simple approach to edged weapon defense that is usable in real world scenarios. Very knowledgeable instructor with real world experience.
Damon Taylor –
An essential, yet easily overlooked area that all officers should know. The course content is well balanced between conceptual and practical exercises. Instructor was highly knowledgeable and his teaching style made it easy to understand and apply the material. Use of various training tools and hands on exercises help solidify retention of the material. Highly recommend for any officer, especially patrol officers.
Tommy Wagnon-Farmers Branch PD 17yrs –
This was an excellent course which provided a realistic approach to edged weapon defense and offense. Jim Webster is very knowledgeable of the subject matter and presented the class clearly and provided techniques and concepts that are easy to learn and have a higher probability of success than traditional martial arts weapon defenses. Can’t wait to implement the lessons from this course into my department’s Defensive Tactics training.
Chase Zavoina –
This class was phenomenal. It will open your eyes to not just knife attacks and the high probability tactics to defend against them, but also the numerous weapons of opportunity that you must be aware of.