National Training Concepts, Inc.

National Training Concepts is a California POST certified tactical training provider for the law enforcement community, including SWAT Teams. Our courses include Active Shooter Response Instructor, Diversionary Device Instructor, Less Lethal (12ga, 37mm & 40mm), Patrol Rifle Instructor, Tactical Weapons (M-16/MP-5) Operator and Critical Incident Management presentations. All of these are California POST approved. In addition, we provide programs specifically tailored to fulfill requests for basic and advanced instruction on topics such as specific firearms systems (handguns, assault rifles, sub-machineguns and shotguns), active shooter/rapid intervention response, room entry & clearing and critical incident management.

NTC was created as a California corporation in 2003 with the intent of providing professional tactical and firearms training to the law enforcement community. We provide instruction in P.O.S.T certified and custom training courses on a department level as well as an individual basis. Our goal is to provide our students with the techniques and knowledge that will make them increasingly more safe and effective in their work. NTC has a mobile training unit that trains Law Enforcement and Correction Departments from all over the country.

All of our instructors share the NTC philosophy that the student is the most important person in the classroom. Our instructional expertise and tactical know how are extensive. The results have been evident over and over again through positive comments from our students who often speak of their NTC experience as one of the best classes they have ever attended. We are proud of the fact that NTC consistently provides quality instruction and rewarding training experiences for law enforcement personnel. Our commitment: To help our students succeed both in the courses they attend and throughout their law enforcement careers.

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All classes will be conducted within the host agency’s health and safety guidelines

Firearms/Tactical Rifle Operator’s Course
(POST Plan IV)
Dates: April 21-22, 2021 (16 hours)
Host: Prado Olympic Shooting Park, Chino, CA.
This program provides students with the ability to effectively use the AR-15/M-16 rifle for both patrol & tactical applications. It is specifically structured for law enforcement personnel who are assigned (or will be assigned) responsibility for proper use of these weapons. This course complies with the “short barrel rifle” training requirements of 33220 PC and POST’s standard rifle training requirements under POST regulation 1081. Tuition $274 (Tuition for students with current individual CATO membership $250.) POST Control # 1076-32075-20-002

Diversionary Device Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: April 26-27, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: King’s Co. Sheriff’s Office, Hanford, CA
This course is open to tactical team personnel assigned to diversionary device instructor responsibilities. Instruction includes history & physics of diversionary devices, types of devices, general characteristics, effects on the human body, pre-deployment concerns, criteria for use, proper deployment techniques, tactical considerations, liability concerns, rendering safe, reloading, documentation, instructional techniques and other related topics. Tuition: $307 ($290 for students with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify us at the time of registration if you are requesting this discount.) California POST 1076-21920-20-002. Complies with POST regulation 1070b

Active Shooter Response Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
May 10-13, 2021 (32 hours)
Presidio of Monterey, Monterey, CA
This 32-hour course will provide the student with the knowledge and ability to instruct his or her agency personnel in the history, tactics and concepts necessary for law enforcement personnel responding to active shooter, rapid intervention critical incidents. Topics will include history, applicable tactics, instructor and scenario development, range drills, legal aspects and incident management issues. Students will be required to demonstrate their proficiency with the firearm in active shooter related drills, as an instructor during class presentations, and successfully pass a written test. Tuition: $512 ($492 for students with current, individual CATO membership California POST Plan IV 1076-22309-20-003

Firearms/Tactical Rifle Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: May 10-13, 2021 (40 hours)
Host Agency: Escondido Police Dept., Escondido, CA California
POST Plan IV 1076-21640-20003
This intensive, 4 day, 40-hour course will provide the student with the knowledge and ability to effectively use and instruct others in the handling of patrol rifles such as the M-16/AR-15 family. It complies with the requirements of 33220 PC (short barrel rifle training) and POST regualation1081. It is intended for law enforcement personnel who are assigned (or will be assigned) responsibility for instructing a patrol rifle program as well as incorporating the patrol rifle into the response to ongoing incidents. Tuition: $547 ($540 for students with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify us at the time of registration if you are requesting this discount) California POST Plan IV 1076-21640-20002

Less Lethal Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: May 24-25, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: San Diego Sheriff’s Office, San Diego, CA
This two day comprehensive course will develop students as agency instructors in the use of less lethal munitions and launchers. Topics of instruction include instructor development, use of force and liability issues, the different types of munitions and launchers currently available, tactical considerations, deployment procedures, suggested less lethal policy concerns, medical issues and proper documentation. Tuition $315 ($300 for students with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify us at the time of registration if you are requesting this discount.) Calif. POST: 1076-30985-20-008. Complies with POST regulation 1070b

Diversionary Device Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: May 26-27, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: San Diego Sheriff’s Office, San Diego, CA
This course is open to tactical team personnel assigned to diversionary device instructor responsibilities. Instruction includes history & physics of diversionary devices, types of devices, general characteristics, effects on the human body, pre-deployment concerns, criteria for use, proper deployment techniques, tactical considerations, liability concerns, rendering safe, reloading, documentation, instructional techniques and other related topics. Tuition: $307 ($290 for students with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify us at the time of registration if you are requesting this discount.)
California POST 1076-21920-20-003. Complies with POST regulation 1070b

Critical Incident Management Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: July 14, 2021 (8 hours)
Host Agency: College of the Redwoods, Administration of Justice, Eureka, CA
This course provides law enforcement personnel with the basic knowledge and skills to manage a variety of critical incidents. Topics include types of critical incidents, decision making, leadership, risk management, tactical considerations, CP operations and learning activities. Tuition:$88 California POST Plan IV 1076-24190-20-005

Less Lethal Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: July 15-16, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: College of the Redwoods, Administration of Justice, Eureka, CA
This two day comprehensive course will develop students as agency instructors in the use of less lethal munitions and launchers. Topics of instruction include instructor development, use of force and liability issues, the different types of munitions and launchers currently available, tactical considerations, deployment procedures, suggested less lethal policy concerns, medical issues and proper documentation. Tuition $315 ($300 for students with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify us at the time of registration if you are requesting this discount.) Calif. POST: 1076-30985-21-001. Complies with POST regulation 1070b

Less Lethal Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: August 3-4, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: Escondido Police Dept. Escondido, CA
This two day comprehensive course will develop students as agency instructors in the use of less lethal munitions and launchers. Topics of instruction include instructor development, use of force and liability issues, the different types of munitions and launchers currently available, tactical considerations, deployment procedures, suggested less lethal policy concerns, medical issues and proper documentation. Tuition $315 ($300 for students with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify us at the time of registration if you are requesting this discount.) Calif. POST: 1076-30985-21-001. Complies with POST regulation 1070b

Less Lethal Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: September 1-2, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: Walnut Creek Police Dept., Walnut Creek, CA
This two day comprehensive course will develop students as agency instructors in the use of less lethal munitions and launchers. Topics of instruction include instructor development, use of force and liability issues, the different types of munitions and launchers currently available, tactical considerations, deployment procedures, suggested less lethal policy concerns, medical issues and proper documentation. Tuition $315 ($300 for students with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify us at the time of registration if you are requesting this discount.) Calif. POST: 1076-30985-21-001. Complies with POST regulation 1070b