Low-Light Sniper Training: Observation & Identification
A law enforcement student practices low-light techniques during a basic sniper course in Searsboro, Iowa. Low-Light Sniper Training: The Observation and Identification Problem Law enforcement sniper teams often work in reduced visibility without night-vision goggles or thermal imaging. That equipment can be valuable, but it is not available to every agency or every team. Low-light […]
Law Enforcement Basic Sniper Training
Law Enforcement Basic Sniper Training That Goes Beyond Qualification Law enforcement basic sniper training should do more than help a student pass a short qualification. It should build the judgment, precision, equipment knowledge, and problem-solving habits required when the environment is unfamiliar, and the consequences are real. That is the standard behind High Threat Training […]
Best Law Enforcement Sniper Training Companies (2026)
Best Law Enforcement Sniper Training Companies (2026) Editorial standards note: This page compares research-based information, not a ranking or endorsement of every listed provider. Public course descriptions can change. Before registering, agencies should confirm the exact course date, location, instructor assignment, live-fire conditions, prerequisites, and evaluation standard directly with the provider. Last reviewed: September 2026. Recommended […]
MedVac Support Vehicle for Vehicle Suppression
MedVac Support Vehicle for Vehicle Suppression Vehicle suppression operations demand planning. Teams identify the vehicles that will contain the suspect vehicle, the personnel responsible for each role, communication methods, and possible arrest or barricade transitions. Yet many law-enforcement plans omit a critical platform: the vehicle intended to support an injured officer. A MedVac support vehicle for […]
The Medical Training Gap in Vehicle Suppression Operations
An HTTG instructor demonstrates casualty extraction and loading an injured officer into a MedVac support van during Vehicle Suppression (PINS) training. The Medical Training Gap in Vehicle Suppression Operations Vehicle suppression teams train to contain a suspect vehicle, control occupants, and prevent a pursuit. However, many programs overlook one essential capability: medical training for vehicle […]
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 […]