This 2-Day instructor level course will give students the knowledge and skills to deploy ballistic shields with great mobility, flexibility, and offensive accuracy without risk of malfunctions to the weapon system. As instructors, students will learn to adjust and deploy the shield in any environment, defeating threats without hesitation and with conviction. Student instructors will learn how to manipulate weapon systems and fix malfunctions with both hands and fight in an offensive mode with both primary and secondary weapon systems incorporating standing, kneeling, and prone shooting platforms as well as extensive movement drills.

This 3-day, instructor-level course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to deploy ballistic shields with enhanced mobility, adaptability, and offensive accuracy—while maintaining full reliability of their weapon systems.

As developing instructors, students will learn to efficiently adjust and deploy the shield across a variety of operational environments, enabling them to decisively engage and defeat threats with confidence and precision. Emphasis is placed on the ability to manipulate weapon systems and clear malfunctions using either hand, ensuring operational effectiveness under adverse conditions.

Participants will train to fight in an aggressive, forward-operating posture utilizing both primary and secondary weapon systems. Instruction incorporates multiple shooting platforms, including standing, kneeling, and prone positions, along with extensive movement-based drills to reinforce real-world application.

The third day is designed to further enhance student development through increased repetitions of core skills introduced on Day 2, which can include potential integration of Simunition-based scenario training, and expanded discussion of advanced and optional tactics. This additional time also allows for structured student instructor “teach-backs,” combining live-fire exercises and practical application demonstrations to solidify instructional competency and reinforce learning objectives.

Although GIOTEX Solutions has no individual company affiliation, certain courses may be represented by a specific hard armor manufacturer. In such cases, training shields will be provided to each student for the training experience. Attendees are still encouraged to bring agency issued shields for comparative purposes and value.  

Day 1-
Live-fire range day learning the fundementals of shield work

Day 2-
Employment of the shield into the operational setting. Emphisis on single-officer, multi-officer, and team orientations.  

Day 3- 
Morning: Live-fire teach back session.
Afternoon: Practical application teach back session. 

Equipment

• Duty Issued Rifle and Handgun
• Minimum 3 Rifle/ 3 Pistol magazines
• 500 rounds of handgun ammunition
• 300 rounds of rifle ammunition
• Eye and Ear Protection
• Water/Snacks
• Inclement Weather Gear
• Body Armor is Mandatory for all Students
  ***Optional***
• SIMUNUTION/ UTM weapons systems (Based on host agency request) 
• SIMUNITION/ UTM rated protective gear/equipment 

***ALL WEAPONS MUST BE CLEANED AND WELL LUBRICATED***

     Please Train in Your Appropriate Gear

Previous to course presentation, qualifications will be completed through your state, province, country, or other jurisdictional regulatory agencies (i.e., P.O.S.T., C.O.L.E.S.) for training credit, cost reimbursement, etc. as determined by your individual state standard.