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Jul 20

Protecting Houses of Worship

Does your organization have a security team ready to go and are they prepared to counter an active killing event? This training is designed as an intro to help identify security needs as well as organizational and team training standards. Training will include the history of active killing events, including current tragedies, as well as medical training, tactics, and Active Killer Response scenarios.

Tzemach Tzedek Synagogue
1922 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Jul 20, 2025 08:00am - Jul 20, 2025 05:00pm

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$90.00

Please click here to complete our liability release before the class



ONLY 25 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete paperwork!!


CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:

For most of our events, you may cancel and receive a refund (less a $25 processing fee)

up to 3 weeks before an event and refunds will not be available within 3 weeks of an event.

Course Length/Hours:

1 Day - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Topics Covered:

- History of Active Killing Events against houses of worship

- Responses to Active Killing Events - Armed/Unarmed

- Types of threats/Identification

- Communicating with 911/Preparing for arriving officers/medical personnel

- Medical training/equipment

- Response - Hunter/Ambusher

- Tactics 

- Scenarios with SIRT laser pistols

- Certificates


Gear Requirements:

  • There will be no live fire during this event.
  • Prohibited items: Firearms, live ammunition, knifes, etc.


Classroom Information:

  • Dedicated Classroom - Please note that firearms, ammunition, knives, etc. are NOT allowed due the type of this training.
  • Restroom facilities on-site
  • Use Google Maps or Waze to GPS


Course Tuition:

$90 per person


A portion of your tuition benefits Buckeye Firearms Association. Thank you for your support.

About the Instructor:


Forrest Sonewald


2024 to Present Perry Village PD - Firearms/Def Tac instructor

2003 - 07/2023 Tactical Defense Institute - Instructor

2014 - 12/2024 Adams County Sheriff's Office - Deputy

2014 - 2016 Adams County SWAT

1989 - 2014 University Heights Police Department - Patrolman

1994 - 2011 University Heights SWAT

1985 - 1988 Kent State University - B.A. Criminal Justice

1984 - 1989 Willoughby Coal & Supply - Laborer/Delivery

1983 - 1985 Lakeland Community College

1979 - 1983 Kirtland High School - High School Diploma


Instructor Credentials:

OPOTA Firearms Instructor - pistol, revolver, shotgun, sub-machinegun, patrol rifle

FLETC Individual Response to Active Killer

Stop the Bleed/Stop the Bleed Coalition

Buckeye Firearms Association | PO Box 365 | Arcanum, OH 45304 US

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