AO Training Solutions

About AO Training Solutions

I retired in 2021 after a 30 year law enforcement career, including assignments in patrol, SWAT/ERT, fugitive/warrant operations, court security, use of force instructor and field training officer. I conducted studies that resulted in agency adoption of OC (pepper) spray, collapsible batons and backup handguns. I oversaw a highly successful targeted offender warrant enforcement detail for over 10 years which netted multiple arrests and was awarded two commendations. I spent the last five years of my career as chief of the agency I retired from. During my tenure as chief, I implemented a robust tactical medical training program for both sworn and civilian staff.

I have received several hundred hours of firearms training, both in the government and private training sector. I hold various instructor certifications in firearms, defensive tactics, OC (pepper) spray and impact weapons. I am an EMT-B and am also an instructor in Stop the Bleed through ACS Stop the Bleed program, 1st Care Provider and First Responder Medical instructor through ALERRT. I am also a lifelong martial artist.

Above all, I remain a perpetual student. "An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge."-Proverbs 18:15

The following folks have had a substantial impact on my path as a student and trainer, either directly or indirectly:

Jeff Cooper

Chuck Taylor

Clint Smith

Guro Dan Inosanto

Ken Hackathorn

Massad Ayoob

Louis Awerbuck

Pat Rogers

Tom Givens

Dave Spaulding

Phil Singleton

Mike Pannone 

Tom Shelton

John Chun

Jon Rister

Jay Smith

And last but NOT the least
Chuck Williams ("SORRY BUD!")

Certifications

Partial CV

TCOLE Instructor

Firearms:
Tri-County Law Enforcement Pistol Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor
CCLEA Submachine Gun/Assault Rifle TtT 
CTT Solutions Covert Carry Instructor
USCCA CCHDF & DSF Instructor

Medical:
American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed Instructor
First Care Provider Bleeding Control Instructor
ALERRT First Responder Medical & CRCC Instructor
Stop the Bleed Coalition Instructor
NREMT/Texas DSHS EMT

DT/Less than Lethal:
PPCT Management System Instructor
OC Spray Instructor (Azle PD, Haltom City PD, SABRE) 

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Courses are generally held rain or shine: severe weather may warrant cancellation or rescheduling at instructor's discretion. Notification of cancellations/rescheduling will be made as timely as possible.

Refund Policy

Students who cancel class reservations prior to 30 days before course start will be refunded their class fee, minus a $50 administrative fee. Students who cancel within 30 days of class may request to apply the whole cost as credit towards a future class. By registering for a course, you confirm your agreement to our refund policy. 

Other Policy

All students will receive a safety and medical briefing at the start of each class and are expected to abide by all safety rules and instruction. Failure to do so can and will result in removal from class with no refund. 

Waiver

All students shall sign a release/waiver at the beginning of class. A copy of the release and waiver may be provided prior to date of class upon request.  

AO Training Solutions is a member of the Firearms Trainers Association and utilizes FTAs standard waiver. 

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