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Recent ITTS Class Photos

Posted on August 21, 2018 by ITTS

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Looking Back: Bested by Our 4-Year-Old Niece! By Scott Reitz

Posted on August 21, 2018 by ITTS

I have come across my share of bad guys to be sure… bank robbers, gang members, murderers, politicians etc. Brett and I have also raised our own children and overcome all the obstacles and impediments that normal, everyday life seems… Continue reading →

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Hostage Resolution – By Scott Reitz

Posted on August 21, 2018 by ITTS

This past month we’ve received numerous requests from major news outlets to comment on the LAPD Van Nuys Division hostage shooting. The shooting was captured on body cameras worn by the Officers. The suspect had taken a hostage in the… Continue reading →

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Recent Class Photos

Posted on July 10, 2018 by ITTS

Check out some our our training for this month! 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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Training in Lava-Lavas

Posted on July 10, 2018 by ITTS

We recently came across some old LAPD SWAT training photos circa 1984. Now these photos do not demonstrate the equipment utilized to effectuate actual SWAT call-ups or hostage rescue etc. We were simply having a blast in attempting to run… Continue reading →

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Why CCW Is Not For Everyone

Posted on July 10, 2018 by ITTS

Simply because you can – doesn’t mean you should. The advent of CCW (Carrying a Concealed Weapon) permits should give one pause upon reflection. First and foremost is a comprehension of deadly force application laws. When, and when one should… Continue reading →

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January 2018 Class Photos

Posted on January 26, 2018 by ITTS

Check out some our our training for this month! 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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Looking Back: SWAT Camaraderie

Posted on January 25, 2018 by ITTS

The other day I ran the knife attack for members of ‘D’ Platoon Metro, commonly referred to as SWAT. Over the years the faces and names have changed but the attitudes (thank God) have not. There is absolutely no mercy… Continue reading →

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The ITTS “Hostage Rack”

Posted on January 25, 2018 by ITTS

– Video of Scott Reitz discussing a hostage shot – Those of you who have advanced to advanced level classes with us have experienced the Hostage Rack. We designed this approximately 20 plus years ago. It was born out of… Continue reading →

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Sound Bites

Posted on October 3, 2017 by ITTS

In past years I have been interviewed across local and national radio, TV news, various newspapers and such. These venues of modern communications are constantly searching for the one ubiquitous sound bite that will sum up a lifetime of experience… Continue reading →

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