Category Archives: Favorites

Red Dot Sight Systems on Handguns

Posted on November 20, 2019 by ITTS

Technology oftentimes drives an advancement of tactics and application of weapons platforms. One of the most innovative sighting systems I have ever read about was once employed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in the 1930’s or 1940’s. While engaging… Continue reading →

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Looking Back: Proud Times in the LAPD Academy – By Scott Reitz

Posted on July 18, 2019 by ITTS

Young Officers often find it amusing when I tell them of the LAPD Academy back many years ago when I came on the department and what was expected of you. So with this thought in mind I thought I’d take… 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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The ITTS Family!

Posted on July 19, 2017 by ITTS

Brett and I never realized some of the ancillary results of ITTS when we started some 27 plus years ago. The best one is, of course, saving lives and keeping you out of bad situations. One side effect we are… 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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Objectively Reasonable Examination of a Shooting

Posted on August 24, 2016 by ITTS

Police application of deadly force has come under more intensive scrutiny than ever before. Objective reasoning should be applied when examining an Officer’s actions in the field especially with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. It is an objectively reasonable examination… Continue reading →

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Storage Wars comes to ITTS!

Posted on May 19, 2016 by ITTS

Uncle Scotty and Jordan were asked to appraise a training pistol that Jarrod and Brandi found.  They also get to try their hand at our indoor sims course! Watch the ITTS portion of the episode here! Share: Bookmark on Delicious… Continue reading →

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Texas Sporting Journal: The ITTS Revolver Class

Posted on May 10, 2016 by ITTS

Click here to read the full article: Texas Sporting Journal – ITTS Revolver Class Article (High Quality) Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on… Continue reading →

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The Great Value of a Shotgun

Posted on May 3, 2016 by ITTS

While carbine calibers are all the rage these days, there are some distinct advantages of the shotgun over the carbine. The shotgun is capable of utilizing a number of differing types of munitions. From less lethal (beanbag) to breeching to… Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of The Revolver

Posted on February 29, 2016 by ITTS

On March 12 we have a one day revolver class. Now some of you neophytes out there may be handy with the semi-auto but how about when your ubiquitous little bullets are launched from the confines of a carbonized, ordnance… Continue reading →

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