FFP vs SFP for Law Enforcement: Choosing Your Patrol Rifle Optic | HTTG
Selecting a Law Enforcement Sniper Scope: First or Second Focal Plane? Contributing writer and Senior Instructor: KP Robinson. Retired Des Moines Police Sniper.Few equipment discussions generate as much debate among law enforcement snipers as the choice between a First Focal Plane (FFP) and Second Focal Plane (SFP) riflescope. Both systems have advantages, and both can […]
PVO as a De-escalation Tool: Bridging the Information Gap | HTTG
LPVO as a De-escalation Tool: Bridging the Information Gap | HTTG The Information Gap: Why LPVOs are the Ultimate De-escalation Tool In the high-stakes world of law enforcement and tactical operations, every decision counts. The ability to accurately assess a threat and identify a target can be the difference between a successful resolution and a […]
How Small Police Departments Can Afford High-Quality Law Enforcement Training: 5 Solutions That Work
How Small Police Departments Can Afford High-Quality Law Enforcement Training: 5 Solutions That Work Small and rural law enforcement agencies face the same threats as large metropolitan departments. Active shooter incidents, high-risk warrant service, close-quarter encounters, and firearms proficiency remain critical regardless of whether an agency serves 2,000 residents or 200,000. Unfortunately, the resources available […]
Basic SWAT Training Standards: The Internal Training Gap | High Threat Training Group
Team leaders develop and communicate mission plans using SMEACC to ensure clear execution and accountability. Basic SWAT Training Standards: The Internal Training Gap I remember standing on the range, watching a group of new operators we had just pushed through our internal “basic SWAT.” We called it a week. In reality, it was four days. […]
LPVO Holdovers vs. Dialing: What Works in Patrol Operations
Students collect and confirm holdover data during High Threat Training Group Training’s LPVO Instructor Course, building real-world accuracy across varying distances. LPVO Holdovers vs. Dialing: What Works in Patrol Operations? In patrol operations, LPVO holdovers often provide a faster and more reliable solution than dialing. This article explains when to hold, how to confirm height-over-bore […]
Best LPVO for Law Enforcement: Duty-Ready LPVO Patrol Rifle Setup Guide
Rifle configured with an LPVO and offset MRDS for close- and mid-range engagements. Best LPVO for Law Enforcement: Duty-Ready LPVO Patrol Rifle Setup Guide Why LPVOs Are Ideal for Law Enforcement Patrol Rifles Low Power Variable Optics (LPVOs) are quickly becoming the best LPVO solution for law enforcement patrol rifles, offering unmatched versatility in dynamic […]
Why Standard Active Shooter Training Fails School Resource Officers (And How the STAR Course Fixes It)
Senior Instructor Trevor Thrasher demonstrates corner-clearing technique to School Resource Officers during the NASRO STAR course — training SROs to reduce exposure, minimize time in the fatal funnel, and maintain a proper shooting platform in school hallways. Why Standard Active Shooter Training Fails School Resource Officers (And How the STAR Course Fixes It) When an […]
Top 7 RDS Instructor Courses for Law Enforcement (2026 Comparison)
Students practice acquiring the red dot sight during low light operations in a Grey Group RDS Instructor Course. Top 7 RDS Instructor Courses for Law Enforcement Compared: What Makes a True Certification? As red dot sights (RDS) on duty pistols transition from specialized equipment to standard issue, law enforcement agencies face a critical challenge: training […]
Basic SWAT Training Course for Law Enforcement: Why High Threat Training Group Is Different
A Grey Group instructor leads a small-group discussion with SWAT officers during tactical training focused on operational decision-making. Basic SWAT Training Course for Law Enforcement: Why High Threat Training Group Is Different Most SWAT courses look the same on paper. Same topics. Same schedule. Same promises. But when it’s time to execute a high-risk warrant or manage […]
Off-Duty Officer Family Safety
A practical system designed to help families build confidence, increase awareness, and respond effectively under pressure—when it matters most. Off-Duty Officer Family Safety Your Family Doesn’t Inherit Your Training You’ve trained for years. You’ve run scenarios, qualified on the range, and worked the streets. You understand threat indicators, use-of-force law, and how violence actually unfolds. Your […]