I'm posting this around because I heard from Bennie the other day that there's a possibility this class may be cancelled due to not enough sign ups. This is the third class I've tried to take this year and all the others had been cancelled due to budget cuts and not enough sign ups. Frankly, I'm sick of not being able to get out and train!
Please let me know if you sign up so I can keep count.
http://ttpoa.org/Training/TrainingDetails.aspx?cid=1628
Advanced Urban Tactical Patrol
Date: 12/3/2009-12/6/2009
TTPOA Member Tuition: $450.00
Non-TTPOA Member Tuition: $475.00
Location: Dallas, Region 7Instructor(s): Bennie Cooley
Contact Info: Mark Huffman, 214-232-5097
Course Details:
This 4-day (40 hour) course provides SWAT and advanced patrol officers with state-of-the-art skills for dealing with multiple active shooters and terrorist groups. Personnel will learn critical shooting and team training skills that will allow them to work individually or with other officers in decisively resolving life-threatening situations within the confines of large structures such as public schools, office buildings, motels, shopping malls, etc. Skills and tactics learned in this course will directly enhance each officers ability to 'problem solve' critical situations. Training encompasses a variety of skills, teaching officers to tactically move as one unit using both stealthful and dynamic techniques, resulting in quickly and effectively interrupting and neutralizing a violent active shooter or terrorist cell as necessary.
Course Topics:
Mental Conditioning- officers will learn how to identify, manage and maintain their emotions and thought processes, enabling them to remain in control of the situation.
Firearms Training- officers will receive 20 hours of advance training on the M4 and will cover a broad spectrum of skills that are critical when dealing with an active shooter or terrorist group.
Advanced Search Techniques- officers will learn proven techniques for conducting stealthful and dynamic searches as an individual or as a team.
Advanced Tactical Team Movement Drills- officers will be shown a variety of individual and team movement techniques, allowing them to dynamically traverse the interior of buildings, surrounding areas and urban terrain.
Individual and Team Clearing Techniques- officers will receive advanced instruction in taking control of large structures quickly and decisively.
Immediate Action Drills- officers will learn specific techniques for dealing with malfunctions and immediate threats, including transition drills, weapon strikes and advanced weapon retention skills.
Prerequisites
This class is designed for advanced operations in deploying and executing tactical operations for both SWAT and advanced level patrol personnel. This is not a beginning level course and personnel should be selected based on their ability to work well under stress.
Required Equipment
Primary Firearm (M4 or MP5) 800 rounds ammunition
Secondary Firearm (Handgun) 100 rounds ammunition
Personal web gear including body armor and duty belt
Cleaning kit including patches, cleaning rod and bore cleaner
Two light sources (weapon mounted and/or hand held)
Personal range safety gear including eye and ear protection. Knee pads a must.
Payment Instructions/Host Hotel Information:
Instructor- Bennie Cooley has over 25 years experience in Counter Terrorism and SWAT training. He has also cross- trained various tactical organizations, including specialized units within our military, federal, state, and county law enforcement organizations. Bennie has served on the board of directors of the Mountain States Tactical Officers Association, and received their Excellence Award in recognition for winning the 1991 and 1992 National SWAT Team Championship in Gainesville, GA. Bennie is 3 time SOF 3- Gun World Champion and 5 time USPSA 3-Gun Limited National Champion. He also won the 2005 World Sniper Championship.
Course will start at the Dallas Police Range, 3200 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX. 75236 December 3-6. Class will start at 0800 and end approximately 1700 Dec. 6. For local information contact Mark Huffman at 214-232-5097 or huffmanme@sbcglobal.net
Course cost is $450.00 per officer. A $150.00 deposit is required to reserve your slot or a department PO may be used. The remaining $300.00 will be due at the course. If officers need to extend their payment, we will allow 180-day terms with no interest and prior approval. Payment may be made by Visa/MC, PO, or check. Please email to reserve your slot at Bennie@BennieCooley.com or Connie at Connie@BennieCooley.com cell 208-270-0309, office 208-525-3329 or fax 208-717-0555.
Anybody in the area that makes a living carrying a gun
NEEDS to take this class ! I have taken three of Bennie's classes in the past and hosted him here in Ohio this past September. He has the ability to teach you simple movements that are easy to master and retain versus some other techniques out there that look like the person doing the drill is having a seizure. I did an AAR on this board for any of you that are interested (different class but the same techniques ) Don't think about it, sign up for it and do it !

I highly suggest people sign-up for this class. Bennie is one of the finest instructors in the world, no question about it. That's why so many elite military organizations sign him up for classes.
Grey Group has a class planned for 2010 in Fayetteville, NC, but we have not worked out all the details yet.
We only need a few more guys, it's looking good for the class ... if you're on the fence about it the time is now! Don't miss an opportunity like this..
Doc