Category Archives: Events

Working in the Cold

Posted on October 10, 2019 by ITTS

Cold weather will cause certain body parts to work more slowly than usual so…I would advise that you keep this in mind when you try to go to speed as you would on a balmy sunny day when in fact,… Continue reading →

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LAPD Qual Course Focus Group

Posted on October 10, 2019 by ITTS

I recently was invited by the LAPD firearms training unit to participate in a focus study group with the goal of improving LAPD’s existing firearms qualification course. In addition to myself, four former SWAT officers that I worked with also… Continue reading →

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Firearms Safety – By Brett McQueen

Posted on August 27, 2019 by ITTS

Some of you may have heard about a firearms mishap at a Riverside range a few weeks ago during a concealed carry class. Apparently the civilian instructor shot a student in the leg. This was what we consider to be… Continue reading →

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Reliance on SWAT – By Scott Reitz

Posted on July 18, 2019 by ITTS

(Reprinted from 2018 Frontline Debriefs – SWAT Magazine) (Note: The majority of our instructors are full time SWAT officers- most from LAPD SWAT. This past weekend, one of our students asked me what functions SWAT performs and how it differs… Continue reading →

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Recent ITTS Class Photos

Posted on August 21, 2018 by ITTS

Check out some our our recent training 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… Continue reading →

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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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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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Throwback Article: Training GIGN in France (and Facing a Most Unique Challenge) By Scott Reitz

Posted on May 17, 2017 by ITTS

I want to share an article I wrote back in 2008 when I had the great pleasure of training with the highest caliber operators France has to offer. In addition to the training we provided, they had something very special… Continue reading →

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Rampart Division Grand Re-Opening

Posted on August 24, 2016 by ITTS

During my time in Metro, the Metropolitan Division was housed at 5th and Wall in downtown Los Angeles – second floor, Central Facilities. Metro dates back to 1933 and was originally housed in Parker Center in Room 114. It was… Continue reading →

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July Class Photos!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by ITTS

Check out the photos from our June classes! 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… Continue reading →

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