Author Archives: ITTS

Looking Back: Cross Training with Tier One Units

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ITTS

Cross Training: LAPD SWAT still conducts cross training to this day with various military special operations units. Initially, from my understanding, the US Marines gave training to the very first LA SWAT members. A group of us would return the … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of Training

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ITTS

Before reading this article click here to watch a video clip circa 1943 of US military personnel (possibly Marines) receiving training prior to deployment to the Pacific Theater of operations. It is priceless from my personal perspective. Aside from a … Continue reading →

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Schooling “RoboCop”

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ITTS

“RoboCop” does Impressions of “Uncle Scotty” on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – watch it here! I don’t know how many of you saw the recent “RoboCop” movie, but if you do, you might see some familiar moves because … Continue reading →

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February 2014 Class Photos

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ITTS

Check out our February 2014 Class Photos! Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell … Continue reading →

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Looking Back: Take Nothing For Granted

Posted on December 24, 2013 by ITTS

Recently, a number of former SWAT colleagues of mine have passed away. We all remember those who we have worked with for the better and funnier stories relative to each of them. The handles they had such as ‘Topper’, ‘Weenie … Continue reading →

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Dispelling Silly Movie SWAT Myths (Major Spoiler Alert!)

Posted on December 24, 2013 by ITTS

Ever wonder why the movies get it all wrong when it comes to SWAT? Well first… we don’t have a van with SWAT emblazoned on the side. We don’t travel around the city day and night in the proverbial SWAT … Continue reading →

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Nov./Dec. 2013 Class Photos

Posted on December 24, 2013 by ITTS

Check out our November and December 2013 Class Photos! Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in … Continue reading →

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ITTS Custom 1911 Graces the Cover of American Handgunner!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by ITTS

The ITTS Custom 1911 .45 ACP designed by ITTS head instructor Scott Reitz and built by Robar Guns got the cover of the 2014 American Handgunner Special Edition! Check out the full article: http://internationaltactical.com/custom_1911.html Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this … Continue reading →

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NBC News Interviews Scott Reitz re Handgun Calibers

Posted on November 22, 2013 by ITTS

NBC news recently came up to our range and interviewed ITTS Head Instructor Scott Reitz about the difference in handgun calibers and their stopping power. Scott kindly obliged and demonstrated using watermelons! We will post the full interview as soon … Continue reading →

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September 2013 Class Photos

Posted on October 22, 2013 by ITTS

Check out our September 2013 Class Photos! Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell … Continue reading →

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