Force Options Tactical Training Solutions
Fred Mastison
BACKGROUND: Civilian, Military, Former Military, Former Law Enforcement, Instructor, Gov’t Employee / Contractor
30 Years Instructing
PH: 480 242 5439
Available Courses
Next Class | Course | Type | Difficulty |
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Adv Shotgun |
Advanced, Shotgun | Advanced |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Advanced Carbine |
Intermediate, Advanced, Rifle | Intermediate |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Advanced CQB Handgun |
Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Advanced Handgun |
Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
AR-15 Maintenance Class |
Basic, Rifle | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Carbine Course |
Basic, Intermediate, Rifle | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Combatives for Concealed Carry |
Basic, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Conceald Carry Combatives & Close Quarter Handgun Hybrid combatives and shooting class |
Basic, Intermediate, Scenario Based Training, Combatives / Less Lethal | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Defensive Handgun |
Basic, Intermediate | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Defensive Shotgun |
Basic, Shotgun | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Edged Weapons Course |
Basic | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Handgun Cleaning & Maintenance Class |
Basic | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Handgun Instrcutor Certification Course |
Advanced, Instructor Training Courses, Specialty Other, Seminars / Lectures | Advanced |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Introduction to Executive Protection |
Intermediate, Scenario Based Training, Specialty Other, Seminars / Lectures, Security Training & Certification, Combatives / Less Lethal | Intermediate |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Introduction to Precison Rifle |
Basic, Rifle | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Personal Protection Tactics |
Basic | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Special Ladies Personal Protection Course Open Hand Defense and Intro to Handgun |
Basic, Scenario Based Training, Women's Only Courses, Seminars / Lectures | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Vehicle Tactics Fighting in and Around a Vehicle |
Advanced, Rifle, Scenario Based Training, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses | Advanced |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Vehicle Tactics Fighting in and around vehicles |
Intermediate, Scenario Based Training | Intermediate |
About Force Options Tactical Training Solutions
Mr. Mastison is a professional instructor in the fields of defensive tactics, firearms, and executive protection. He is a reserve police officer and has been training in close quarter combatives for over three decades. He is recognized internationally as one of the top combatives and firearms instructors in the world. He also operates an executive protection division and provides services around the world.
Mr. Mastison is a published author on the subject of Defensive Tactics training and firearms. As a freelance writer and has written over 1000 articles for national magazines.
His courses are recognized and certified by several state law enforcement POST agencies and officers receive professional credit for attendance. He currently holds 16 separate POST course certifications around the U.S.
Mr. Mastison is a certifying instructor for law enforcement firearms instructors in handgun, patrol rifle, shotgun and sub machine gun. He is nationally NRA certified instructor in multiple disciplines. He provides training ranging from basic introduction to advanced SWAT courses.
With almost 30 years in the martial arts, Mr. Mastison has trained thousands of students over the years.
In 2002 Mr. Mastison was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame for his achievement in the Martial Arts (Aikido) and again in 2004 as the Defensive Tactics Instructor of the Year.
Martial Arts
He holds the following ranks:
7th degree Black Belt – Aikijitsu
5th degree Black Belt – Kyusho Jitsu
5th degree Black Belt – Aikido
Training Cetifications:
- Reserve Police Officer
- Arizona Department of Public Safety Certified Firearms Instructor
- Arizona Department of Public Safety CCW Instructor
- State of Missouri Dept of Public Safety certifying instructor for law enforcement handgun instructors
- State of Missouri Dept of Public Safety certifying instructor for law enforcement shotgun instructors
- State of Missouri Dept of Public Safety certifying instructor for law enforcement rifle instructors
- State of Missouri Dept of Public Safety certifying instructor for law enforcement sub machine gun instructors
- Certified Glock Armorer
- Certified 1911 Armorer
- NRA Certified Handgun Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Firearms Safety Instructor
- NRA Certified Inside the Home Personal Protection Instructor
- NRA Certified Outside the Home Personal Protection Instructor
- Graduate – Blackwater Tactical Lifesaver Course
- Certified Monadnock expandable baton
- 7th degree Black Belt – Kyusho Jitsu
- 5th degree Black Belt – Aikido
- 7th degree Black Belt – Aikijitsu
Courses Taught
Concealed Carry Training, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Rifle, Shotgun, Long Range Precision, In Home Defense Training, Scenario Based Training, Women's Only Courses, Instructor Training Courses, Instructor Coach Training Courses, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses, Seminars / Lectures, Specialty Other
Certifications
- Arizona Department of Public Safety Certified Firearms Instructor
- Arizona Department of Public Safety CCW Instructor
- State of Missouri Dept of Public Safety certifying instructor for law enforcement handgun instructors
- State of Missouri Dept of Public Safety certifying instructor for law enforcement shotgun instructors
- State of Missouri Dept of Public Safety certifying instructor for law enforcement rifle instructors
- State of Missouri Dept of Public Safety certifying instructor for law enforcement sub machine gun instructors
- Certified Glock Armorer
- Department of Homeland Security - Active Shooter Course
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Any class canceled by Force Options will be immediately followed by a complete refund for any registered students.
Reschedule Policy
If a class is rescheuled, registered students will have the option of receiving a refund, or having their payment applied to the new course date.
Refund Policy
Unexpected family emergencies (Deaths, illness, births, etc.) are the only reasons to drop out from a class without penalty. Within thirty days of the class start date there is no refund except as mentioned. Other cancellations are credited towards a future Force Options class and will be handled on a case by case basis. Special Consideration will be taken for deploying military & law enforcement.