The 2nd Annual SWAT Tactical Demonstration & Public Training Event

July 9, 2012 - PRLog -- August 11-12, 2012, 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 719.304.5706
Donation: $175.00 (1 day only); Basic and Advance Skills  2 days($300.00)
Note:  Bring a handgun and 150 rounds each day
http://www.tchdsa.org

The second annual SWAT Emergency Response Team Tactical Demonstration & Public Training is being held to raise resources for the Teller County Emergency Response Team to purchase equipment and attend training classes.

The HDSA is planning this two day event in collaboration with the Teller County Sheriff’s Office.  “After the great success in 2011 we thought this would be an excellent way to again raise resources,” said John Eden, an HDSA member.

Based on feedback from participants last year HDSA organizers expanded the public education and training to a second day. “First day will still be a basic course while the second day will be more advanced skills training,” Eden said.  

Event organizers plan to raise $10,000 with the two-day event.  Last year $8,000 was raised.

Due to the nature of extremely violent criminals who carry assault type weapons today it’s necessary that ERT’s have the skills to protect citizens and enforce laws.  Lewis’s 15 member ERT is tasked with day-to-day situations where quick solutions to difficult problems must be created.

“Even in Teller County, --  let’s not forget the Texas 7 – we are in the age of extremely violent criminals who now carry assault type weapons.  It is a necessity that units have specialized training in weapons and tactics,” Lewis said.

Individuals who register for the event will have the opportunity to participate in the following:

Basic:
•   Take a concealed handgun Certification Class (or a Handgun refresher course)
•   Compete in realistic live fire scenarios designed to test your skills
•   Test your skills and abilities
•   Watch live fire demonstrations
•   Meet Tactical team members
•   Enjoy a M-Lazy-C Ranch BBQ and Awards

Advance Skills:
•   Additional individual training
•   Moving and shooting
•   Tactical and Combat Reloads
•   Weapon malfunction and clearance drills
•   Opportunity to fire specialized team weapons

Participants will receive a detailed event package with event and safety guidelines upon registration.  

“Due to the scope of the event we will have limited participation,” said Lewis.

Participants are asked to bring the following equipment: a handgun, 150 rounds of ammunition for each day, an appropriate holster for the weapon you will be training with, extra magazines and or speed loaders, a light weight jacket or vest, eye and ear protection.

RSVP at 791.304.5706

Business sponsorships are still available.

Since 1980 the M-Lazy-C Ranch has hosted various organizations with team building, corporate events, rodeos and action shooting programs.  Find more at:  http://www.mlazyc.com.

About TCHDSA:  The Teller County Sheriff’s Office - Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association was started in January 2011 and consists of local business people who want to make a difference in the community by supporting those who serve through the Sheriff’s Office with augmentation, public education and fund raising responsibilities.

For more information visit: http://www.tchdsa.org