Upcoming High-Risk Vehicle Stops in Sioux Falls, SD

Course information, including eligibility requirements and equipment lists can be found here.

Your instructor can be reached via email at [email protected].

Days 1 and 3 training hours are 9:00am-5:00pm.
Day 2 consists of low light training.  Training times for Day 3 will depend on the region, sunset times and time of the year /daylight saving time.

Closest Major Airport: Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
Recommended Hotel: Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls – Airport

Course Prerequisites:

• Current LE / mil / gov credentials.
• Recognized basic instructor cert (i.e. POST, TCOLE, NRA LE, etc) is mandatory.
• FTO (Field training officer) or Academy cadre status can be used in lieu of an Instructor cert.
• Able to demonstrate and employ safe weapons handling during courses of fire.

Strongly Recommended:

• Recognized Firearms / Tactics / CQB Instructor Certifications are recommended but not required.
• Previous intermediate to advanced firearms training to include courses of fire where movement, barricades, working around others, communicating and adverse shooting positions were addressed.

If you have any questions about the course, the prerequisites or what is recommended please do not hesitate to ask us.

Individual Equipment List:

• Handgun and magazine pouch.
• Holster must attach via the belt (paddle holsters are not allowed). Holsters must provide an active or passive retention device and be able to keep the holster in place while running or moving in and out of awkward positions. No SERPA or Vanguard type holsters.
• Carbine with sling. A weapon mounted light is strongly recommended (if allowed by department SOP).
• 10 rounds of defensive or duty handgun / 10 rounds of defensive or duty carbine / Shotgun slug or 00’buck if applicable
• NLTA Handgun (we can provide the weapon platform if you are using UTM)
• NLTA Carbine (we can provide the weapon platform if you are using UTM)
• NLTA: 150 handgun / 150 carbine
• Force on force helmet and neck protection. 
• Groin protection (sports cup).
• CAT or SOF T TQ on your person is mandatory an IFAK is recommended.
• Cleaning kit and gun lube.
• Eye protection and electronic ear protection.
• Long sleeve shirt, gloves, knee pads are mandatory. Elbow pads and shemagh (face wrap) are optional.
• Full duty belt / tactical loadout (your normal work setup).
• Handheld flashlight, extra batteries and clear eye protection for low light work.
• 2 chem lights (any color).
• Notepad, pen, perm marker and thumb drive (needs 4 gigs of available space).
• Multi tool (Multitasker / Gerber / Leatherman).
• Water and snacks.